Georgia Branch AGC Presents Build Georgia Awards

At its recent annual convention in Amelia Island, Fla., the Georgia Branch, Associated General Contractors announced its 2006 Build Georgia Awards. Top awards were presented to the following contractors and projects:

• Brasfield & Gorrie - Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta;
• Collins & Co. - Holy Innocents' Episcopal School-South Campus, Sandy Springs;
• Cork-Howard Construction Co. - The Center for Family Resources, Marietta;
• Gay Construction Co. - The Blazer Theater at Herren's, Atlanta;
• Hogan Construction Group - Gwinnett County Instructional Support Center, Suwanee;
• Holder Construction Group - Goizueta Business School Center for Research & Doctoral Education, Emory University, Atlanta; and GSFIC Trinity Washington Building Renovation, Atlanta;
• Lusk & Associates - Plant Atkinson MSW Transfer Station, Smyrna;
• C.D. Moody Construction Co. - The Leadership Center at Morehouse College, Atlanta;
• New South Construction Co. - Atlanta International School Sports and Activities Center, Atlanta; College Park Public Safety Complex, College Park; and Whitefield Academy Multi-Purpose Building, Mableton;
• The Potts Co. - Turner Chapel AME Church, Marietta; and Walton County Government Complex, Monroe;
• Rogers Construction Co. - Hopkins Elementary School Additions and Modifications, Lilburn;
• Chris R. Sheridan & Co. - 100th Anniversary Renovations of St. Joseph's Church, Macon;
• Stroud and Co. - Star Software, Warner Robins;
• Turner Construction Co. - 1180 Peachtree, Atlanta;
• J. M. Wilkerson Construction Co. - Hardman Farm Phase I Stabilization, Sautee Nacoochee.

Honorable Mention awards were presented to the following:

• Alcon Associates - Thomas County Middle School/Hand in Hand Primary School, Thomasville;
• Cork-Howard Construction Services - The Southern Co., Atlanta;
• Gilbane Building Co. - CDC Environmental Health Laboratory and Energy Plant, Chamblee;
• New South Construction Co. - Savannah Country Day School/New Middle School Building, Savannah;
• The Potts Co. - DeKalb County Administrative Building Renovations, Decatur; and Putnam County Courthouse Expansion, Eatonton;
• Rogers Construction Co. - Habersam EMC Engineering and Operations Facility, Clarkesville;
• Stroud and Co. - Orthodontic Office for Dr. Don Spillers, Warner Robins;
• Turner Construction Co. - Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Thomas R. Harkin Global Communications Center, Atlanta;
• Warren Associates - Center for Ambulatory Services, Macon; and Medical Center Parking Deck Expansion-Green Deck, Macon.

Specialty contractors winning Build Georgia awards for their efforts included: Harcon; Innovative Roofing Group; Mayberry Electric; Metro Waterproofing; and Taylor Commercial.

The Build Georgia Awards recognize contractor members and their construction teams for outstanding performances.

Doosan Infracore Unveils Excavators, Wheel Loaders at Charlotte Launch

At a May 3rd launch event in Charlotte, Doosan Infracore America introduced four excavators and two wheel loaders to North American dealers and customers. Approximately 100 people attended the Charlotte event. J. W. Burress was the dealer host of the event.

Doosan Infracore America Corp., formerly known as Daewoo Heavy Industries America Corp., is headquartered in Suwanee, Ga. It is responsible for all North American sales, service, and technical support for Doosan Daewoo heavy construction equipment and lift trucks.

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