Articles

• A Message from the President
• Investing In and Building Your Company's Marketing Machine
• AGC Member Resources for Tough Times
• An Integrated Green Approach
• Join us at Georgia Branch, AGC's 2010 Annual Convention
• Index to Advertisers Who Helped Make this Publication Possible - Thank You!

Articles

• Your AGC Membership - An Opportunity to Give and Receive
• Leading in Tough Economic Times
• Breaking the Cycle of Workforce Insanity
• Chapter's Workers' Compensation Program Delivers Greater Value with Multi-State Coverage
• Am I Getting Enough from My Insurance Broker?
• Change Has Arrived: Georgia's New Lien Law

Articles

• President's Message 
• Differentiating Your Company with Excellent Customer Service 
• New Green Building Legislation: How the New Georgia Peach Standards and Atlanta Sustainable Building Ordinance Impact Contractors
• Lender's Want to Lend: How Contractors Can Improve Their Chances of Getting the Loans They Need
• Good Communication: A Key to Succeeding in Today's Construction Market 
• Index to Advertisers Who Helped Make this Publication Possible - Thank you!

Articles

• President's Message 
• Challenging the Status Quo: Embracing Change 
• Creating Your Own Personal Leadership Development Plan
• Chapter Services and Member Activities 
• In a Sea of Change, AGC Continues to Represent the Construction Industry
• New Safety and Workplace Trends, Guidelines and Rule Changes
• Young Industry Leaders Find Special Ways to "Give Back" to the Community
• Industry Leaders Gather at Annual Convention
• Highlights of Build Georgia Award Program Winning Projects
  • General Contractor First Place Winners
  • Specialty Contractor First Place Winners
  • Merit Award Winners
• Index to Advertisers Who Helped Make this Publication Possible - Thank you!

Articles

• Riding the Construction Roller Coaster
  by Ken Simonson, AGC of America's Chief Economist
  
  
• Complying With Immigration Reform Laws in Your Public Works Contracts
  by Mark Woodall, Georgia Branch, AGC Director of Governmental Affairs
  
  
• A Focus on Enhancing Our Member's Experience 
  by Machell Harper, Georgia Branch, AGC Director of Member Services
  
  
• Big Change in Chapter's Workers' Compensation Program Builds on Decades of History
  by Mike Dunham, Georgia Branch, AGC Executive Vice President
  
  
• Georgia Branch, AGC Members Key to CEFGA's Success
  by Scott Shelar, CEFGA Executive Director
  
  
• What to Do, Where to Be... A Look Ahead Through the Summer!
  (Summary of Georgia Branch, AGC's Event Calendar) 

Georgia Construction Today - 3rd Quarter 2008
(Issue Date: September 2008) - Click Here To Open PDF

Articles

• Safety Stand Down
  by Cherri Watson, Georgia Branch, AGC's Director of Safety, Education and Workforce Development
  
  
• Advocacy on Your Behalf Contributed to Georgia's New Lien Law
  by Mike Dunham, Georgia Branch, AGC Executive Vice President
  
  
• Advantages in Using ConsensusDOCS over AIA's A201-2007 Edition 
  by Phil Beck, Partner with Smith, Currie & Hancock, LLP

• An Employee Verification Tool to Meet Immigration Law Requirements
  Information provided by Department of Homeland Security 
  
  
• Succession Planning for Family-Held Business 
  by James M. Harris, III, CFP®, CIMA, The Harris Group @ Merrill Lynch

Georgia Construction Today (Leadership Issue) - 4th Quarter 2008
(Issue Date: December 2008) - Click here to open PDF

Leadership Issue - Articles

• Leading with Emotional Intelligence (EI)
  EI is a powerful combination of self-management skills and the ability to work with others. 
  
  
• Chapter Services, Member Activities & 2009 Membership Calendar
  Make the most of your Chapter membership by getting involved in Georgia Branch, AGC
  
  
• Can Everyone Under the Gold Dome Get Along?
  2009 Legislative Outlook
  by Mark S. Woodall, Georgia Branch, AGC's Director of Governmental Affairs
  
  
• Best Practices in Construction Safety
  11 Tips to Take Your Safety Program to the Next Level
  
  
• Young Leadership Program: Platform to Develop Leadership Skills
  Program's participation soars to new level

• Developing Tomorrow's Skilled Workforce
  Industry professionals take leadership role in attracting people to our industry
  
  
• Building Relationships and Honoring Industry Achievements
  Members and Their Families Come Together for a Great Annual Convention
  
  
• 2008 Build Georgia Awards Winners

2007 Georgia Branch, AGC Magazines

Georgia Construction Today - 1st Quarter 2007
(Issue Date:  March 2007) - Click here to open PDF

Articles

• Where Will You Find Your Future Workers?
  by Scott Shelar, CEFGA Executive Director
  
  
• Congressional Power Shift
  (Review of how decisions by the 110th Congress affect the construction industry.)
  
  
• It Pays for Contractors to Know the Georgia Sales & Use Tax Laws
  by Mark Woodall, Georgia Branch, AGC Director of Governmental Affairs
  
  
• Surfing the Net for a Competitive Advantage
  (Review of iSqFt's Internet Plan Room for specialty contractors and their Private Construction Office for general contractors.)
  
  
• So You're Planning to Retire... Now What?
   by Wayne Rivers, President of the Family Business Institute, Inc.
  
  
• New Milestones Reached by Chapter's Young Leadership Program
  100 of the Industry's Most Talented Young Professionals Pave the Way for the Future of the Association

Georgia Construction Today - 3rd Quarter 2007
(Issue Date: September 2007) - Click here to open PDF

Articles

• Georgia Branch, AGC Navigates Tough Legislative Process in 2007
  by Mark Woodall, Georgia Branch, AGC Director of Governmental Affairs
  
  
• Recently Signed SB 115 Makes changes to Contractor Licensing Law
  by Mark Woodall, Georgia Branch, AGC Director of Governmental Affairs
  
  
• Best Practices for Improving Safety Among Hispanic Construction Workers
  by Paul Thompson and Khalid Siddiqi, Ph. D., Southern Polytechnic State University
  
  
• ConsensusDOCS:  The New Voice for Construction Contracts
  (Review of the collaborative contract documents)
   
• Why Can't My Company Change?
  by Jason Baumgarten, Fails Management Institute (FMI)
   
  
• Controlling Fleet Costs Every Step of the Way
  by David Elliott, Enterprise Fleet Management 
   

Georgia Construction Today - 4th Quarter 2007
(Issue Date: December 2007) - Click here to open PDF

Leadership Issue - Articles

• Leaders and Managers: Understanding the Difference
  Do you think of yourself as a leader or a manager?
  
  
• Representing the Best Interests of Chapter Members and the Construction Industry
  Recap of the 2007 Legislative Session and its impact on the construction industry; Look ahead to 2008 session
  
  
• Creating Safer Jobsites
  Highlights of the Chapter's Site Safety Van Service
  
  
• Recognition of Top Construction Safety Leaders
  Local and national safety awards presented to Chapter members
  
  
• Participating in our Highly Respected Workers' Compensation Program
  Testimonial from program participant on CompTrust AGC's quality service and excellent benefits
  
  
• Georgia Branch, AGC Young Leadership Program
  Developing Tomorrow's Construction Leaders
  
• Dealing with Workforce Shortage
  Attracting People to our Industry
  
  
• Training to Develop and Retain Your Current Workforce
  Quality Education Opportunities
  
  
• Georgia Branch, AGC's Annual Convention
  Members and Their Families Come Together for a Great Annual Convention Experience 
   
• 2007 Build Georgia Awards Winners

2006 Georgia Branch, AGC Magazines

Georgia Construction Today - 1st Quarter 2006
(Issue Date:  March 2006) - Click here to open PDF

Articles

• A Whale of a Tale - The Georgia Aquarium 
  Highlights of the project shared by Senior Project Manager Chris Britton of Brasfield & Gorrie
  
  
• Illegal Immigration
  Guest Column by Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson
  
  
• AGC/AIA/ACEC Joint Legislative Reception
  Contractors, Architects and Engineers join together to deliver unified message to state legislators
  
  
• Building Relationships with Architects and Engineers
  Current President's of ACEC and AIA share industry message with contractors
  
  
• Georgia Contractor Licensure - Definitions and Criteria
  by Mark Woodall, Georgia Branch, AGC's Director of Governmental Affairs
  
  
• Lack of Training: Biggest Hindrance to Software Success
  by Randy Collins, President, Strategies Group
   

Georgia Construction Today - 3rd Quarter 2006
(Issue Date: September 2006) - Click here to open PDF

Articles

• Sticker Shock Will Stick Around
  by Ken Simonson, AGC of America's Chief Economist
  
  
• Framework for Further Environmental Improvements
  AGC of America's Environmental Agenda
  
  
• Employers Face Uncertainty of Immigration Reform
  by David Whitlock and D. Albert Brannen, Fisher & Phillips, LLP
  
  
• Southern Polytechnic and the Construction Industry
  Review of SPSU's Construction Management Department
  
  
• CEFGA Receives National Recognition
  

Georgia Construction Today - 4th Quarter 2006
(Issue Date:  December 2006)  - Click here to open PDF

Year in Review - Articles

• Legislative Outlook
  by Mark Woodall, Georgia Branch, AGC's Director of Governmental Affairs
        2007 Pre-Session Report
        Liaisons, Regulatory and Judicial Activity in 2006 & 2007
        Georgia Branch, AGC PAC
  
  
• Safety Corner
  by Cherri Watson, Director of Safety, Education and Workforce Development
        Safety Awards
        Site Safety Van: Are You Taking Advantage of a Free Life Saving Service?
        Successful Safety Day
        Workforce Training: Industry Reaches Critical Point
  
  
• CompTrustAGC of Georgia Workers Compensation Insurance
  
  
  
• Meetings and Networking
        Georgia Branch, AGC 2006 Annual Convention
        Young Leadership Program: Building a Career Network
        Recap of Meetings, Events and Regional Programs