Georgia Chapter
Welcome to COAA-GA
2024 LEADERSHIP TEAM
PRESIDENT - Melanie Ford, University of Georgia
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT - Jere Smith, Atlanta Public Schools
MEMBERSHIP - Kirsten Neff, GSA Region 4; Dana Williams, Nova Engineering
NEWSLETTER & KNOWLEDGE - Wes Berry, Wes Berry Construction Consulting
SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS - Stacey Chapman, Croft & Associates & Yuanivel Otero, Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission
SPONSORSHIP - Crystal Carter, Whiting-Turner
Seeking news, networking opportunities, and workshops with the latest industry issues? Contact the COAA-Georgia Chapter with your fresh ideas, to update your contact information, to join the leadership committee, or just stay connected for all the latest chapter happenings.
Got ideas for content, venue, or project tour? We'd love to hear from you!
Upcoming Events
Join COAA-GA on March 28 at Mercer University in Macon for a full day of education, networking, idea sharing, and more. The event includes three sessions with a focus on existing conditions coordination and lessons learned followed by a networking reception. Breakfast and lunch are provided along with snacks and beverages at the reception. Register Now for 2024 COAA-GA Spring Forum Event Sponsor |
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VOLUNTEER-AUTHORED CONTENT
COAA members and/or sponsors of the COAA-GA chapter have some things on their mind and offer those thoughts here as an aid to Owners and other project stakeholders. Enjoy!
The Good Owner ... Better Budgeting
by: Jere Smith | Director of Capital Improvements
Atlanta Public Schools
What'll Ya Have ... Cost, Quality, Schedule
by: Jere Smith | Director of Capital Improvements
Atlanta Public Schools
The Good Owner ... Management vs. Leadership
by: Jere Smith | Director of Capital Improvements
Atlanta Public Schools
Attracting and Retaining Employees in Today's Job Market
by: Wes Berry | Executive Project Manager
GSCIC
Close Me Out ... I'm Done
by: Melanie J. Ford | Director of Construction
University of Georgia
THE GOOD OWNER ... Be Prepared for Changes
by: Jere Smith | Director of Capital Improvements
Atlanta Public Schools
COAA-GA Summer Workshop Recap & Review
by: Wes Berry | Executive Project Manager
GSCIC
Small Projects via Delivery Order Contracts
by: Jere Smith | Director of Capital Improvements
Atlanta Public Schools
The Complexities of Small Projects
by: Wes Berry | Senior Project Manager
GSFIC (Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission)
Lessons Learned ... and Learned Again
by: Melanie Jattuso Ford | Director of Construction
University of Georgia
VRF HVAC System in Schools
by: Jason Peck | Field Sales Executive and Business Developer
Daikin Applied Georgia
Howard Middle School Building Stands Ready for Its Second Century
by: Jere Smith | Director of Capital Improvements
Atlanta Public Schools
Leading Project Teams in Unprecedented Times
by: Wes Berry, PMP, LEED AP | Senior Project Manager
GSFIC (Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission)