F E A T U R E S

7 A Growing Industry: Georgia Construction Industry Outlook

Georgia construction contractors are optimistic, according to a new survey.

8 Aim High: Long-term Relationships Bring Innovative Success

Led by its members and leadership team, AGC Georgia has experienced herculean efforts and unprecedented success during trying times.

13 Georgia’s Essential Construction Industry

AGC Georgia proudly played a major role in 2021, ensuring the industry stayed essential.

14 Shine on Social Media: Members Highlight Accomplishments and Impact

See members and partners serving their communities and industry –and showcasing their involvement with AGC Georgia.

15 Evolving Business Environment: Innovating and Insuring for Success

Adapting has companies returning to basics – taking care of people and finding creative ways to manage relationships.

16 Mark Your Calendar

There are many opportunities this year for members to get engaged, grow their professional expertise, learn and share best practices, and give back to the community.

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Despite the challenges the last few years have presented to everyone, AGC Georgia is well positioned to continue serving as your ally and advocate. As president, I am confident 2022 will be a year where we will continue building a brighter future together.

With the ongoing labor shortage, supply chain struggles, and what feels like a never-ending pandemic, the construction industry faces challenges that have not been seen by this generation. As so many other sectors are struggling to bounce back, I’m proud of the resilience Georgia’s construction industry showed these past two years. In many ways, we never missed a beat.

At the state and local level, our team put in countless hours of work on the legislative front and won many victories for our agenda. I am proud of the work of our advocacy team, and I am very grateful for the work they do on our behalf. I congratulate them on their successes. Their efforts continue to lay the foundation that will help us accomplish even more as we move forward together.

Helping young people find valuable career paths in our industry has always been one of my great passions, and AGC Georgia is a valuable asset for young people wanting to pursue a career in construction. With great industry and media support, our 7-city AGC Georgia Skills Challenge series served as a great tool for students in the Peach State. I’m proud to report that we welcomed 1,900 student competitors and student observers from more than 80 schools which was an increase from previous years and included competitions in two new cities. Our members have indicated that the labor shortage continues to be among the biggest issues they face. It is paramount that AGC Georgia puts forward a united effort promoting our industry through Georgia’s school systems to identify the next generation of skilled workers for our state. These competitions would not be possible without the support we receive from you – our fellow members. My sincere appreciation goes to all the regional contractor champions along with the hundred of firms that sponsored the seven Challenges.

Throughout my time as president, our AGC Georgia team has been rock solid. I want to personally commend these

C. David Moody Jr., Chief Executive Officer, C. D. Moody Construction Co., Inc. 2020-2022 President, AGC Georgia

professionals for adjusting to new times, and delivering quality educational and professional development that met our industry’s needs as the business environment changed around us. Their trusted and timely delivery of valuable resources to help us be informed business leaders is second to none.

As many of you do, I love when our membership can get together. Our industry is home to some of the kindest people you can find, and I know I enjoy the camaraderie of our large events. I’m excited to see everyone at the Annual Convention this June in Sandestin, Florida, where we’ll recognize winners of our annual Build Georgia Awards program, along with our Corporate Safety Award program. It’ll also be when I say farewell as your president and try my best to express my deepest appreciation for the opportunity to serve as your leader. It is a highlight of my career.

A few more opportunities to make the most of your membership are included in the section titled “Mark Your Calendar” on pages 16-17. Our networking, education, and leadership events are top-of-the-line, so make sure to compare your calendar to ours to stay up-to-date and to join your fellow members. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if the AGC Georgia team or I can be of any assistance.

Stay well,