Georgia’s construction industry continues to grow, with the state ranking 7th nationally in total and per-capita commercial construction spending at $27.6 billion annually. This represents a 192.5% increase in total commercial construction investment over the past five years. Metro Atlanta leads this growth, recently named the top U.S. city for construction growth with a 2.35% annual sector growth rate in 2025.
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With 220,900 people employed in Georgia’s construction industry as of August 2024 and 66% of firms reporting workforce shortages, construction companies face both opportunities and challenges. Here are the leading construction companies in Atlanta and across Georgia, based on revenue data from Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Southeast Top Contractors list.
Top construction companies in Atlanta and Georgia
The following companies represent the largest construction firms operating in Atlanta and throughout Georgia. Combined, these 13 companies generated more than $18 billion in regional revenue in 2023.
| Rank | Company | 2023 Revenue (millions) | Headquarters |
| 1 | Holder Construction | $8,077.0 | Atlanta |
| 2 | Alston Construction Co. Inc. | $1,613.0 | Atlanta |
| 3 | Choate Construction Co. | $1,588.0 | Atlanta |
| 4 | The Conlan Company | $1,542.1 | Marietta |
| 5 | Carroll Daniel Construction Co. | $908.3 | Gainesville |
| 6 | Primus | $656.0 | Woodstock |
| 7 | Batson-Cook Construction | $538.4 | Atlanta |
| 8 | Juneau Construction Co. | $524.0 | Atlanta |
| 9 | New South Construction Co. | $518.0 | Atlanta |
| 10 | Place Services Inc. | $418.4 | Canton |
| 11 | Kajima Building & Design Group Inc. | $410.0 | Atlanta |
| 12 | Parrish Construction Group Inc. | $368.8 | Perry |
| 13 | Fortune-Johnson LLC | $327.5 | Peachtree Corners |
Leading construction companies in Atlanta and Georgia by revenue
Based on ENR Southeast regional revenue data, these are the top construction firms operating in Atlanta and throughout Georgia, ranked by their 2023 revenue:
1. Holder Construction
2023 regional revenue: $8,077.0 million
Holder Construction is an Atlanta-based construction firm founded in 1960. The company operates seven offices across the United States and completes projects in more than 30 states.
The company provides construction management, virtual design and construction, preconstruction services, prefabrication, and sustainability consulting. Holder Construction works in aviation, corporate facilities, higher education, hospitality, commercial developments, and special use projects.
2. Alston Construction Co. Inc.
2023 regional revenue: $1,613.0 million
Founded in 1986 as Nathan Construction, Inc. in Sacramento, CA, Alston Construction operates as a nationwide general contractor with more than 20 offices, including operations in Atlanta. The company expanded through the late 1980s and 1990s across multiple U.S. states.
Alston Construction has received multiple Tilt-Up Achievement Awards from 2005 to 2024 and the AGC of America Safety Excellence Award (National First Place, 2015). The firm provides general contracting, design-build, construction management, and automation integration management services. They work in industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail, and government sectors.
3. Choate Construction Co.
2023 regional revenue: $1,588.0 million
Choate Construction began in 1989 with a small team and one truck. The Atlanta-based company now operates six regional offices with more than 480 employees from coast to coast.
Choate Construction offers preconstruction, construction, virtual design, and sustainability consulting services. The company works in automotive, corporate, federal, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, senior living, retail, multi-family residential, and technology sectors.
4. The Conlan Company
2023 regional revenue: $1,542.1 million
Founded in 1987 by Gary Condron in Atlanta, The Conlan Company now has offices in Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Dallas. Based in Marietta, the company handles projects ranging from $1 million to $125 million.
The Conlan Company provides general contracting and construction management for commercial building projects. They specialize in light industrial construction, new constructions, expansions, and major tenant renovations. Their Interiors Group handles tenant fit-outs and large-scale renovations. The company self-performs concrete packages for cost control, schedule management, and quality assurance.
5. Carroll Daniel Construction Co.
2023 regional revenue: $908.3 million
Carroll Daniel Construction was established in 1946 by Carroll Ephraim Daniel in Gainesville, Georgia. The family-run company is now in its third generation of leadership and ranks among ENR’s Top 400 Contractors.
The company has received multiple first-place Build Georgia Awards, including the inaugural award in 1989 for Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. They also received regular recognition from the Associated General Contractors of America and the Design-Build Institute of America. Carroll Daniel works in industrial, civic, educational, and healthcare sectors.
6. Primus
2023 regional revenue: $656.0 million
Primus was founded in 2000 by Rich O’Connell and Erik Gunderson. Based in Woodstock, the company specializes in cold storage, grocery, and manufacturing construction nationally.
The company has received recognition from the Design-Build Institute of America, Engineering News Record, and the Controlled Environment Building Association. Primus offers design-build-automate solutions through four divisions: design services, building, thermal, and automation. They work in cold storage, warehouse, food processing, healthcare, multi-family, office, retail, and manufacturing sectors.
7. Batson-Cook Construction
2023 regional revenue: $538.4 million
Batson-Cook Construction was established in 1915 by W.C. Batson and Edmund F. Cook. The Atlanta-based company has operated for over a century with a regional presence throughout the Southeast.
Batson-Cook received 2025 AGC Build Georgia Awards (First Place) for Northside Hospital Buford Medical Office Building and St. Thomas Episcopal Church Renovations. They also earned ENR Southeast 2023 Excellence in Safety Award for the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown. The company provides general construction, design-build, construction management, preconstruction services, value engineering, and building information modeling.
8. Juneau Construction Co.
2023 regional revenue: $524.0 million
Juneau Construction is a woman-owned, family-run Atlanta company with over 25 years of operations in the U.S. Southeast. The company focuses on building long-term client relationships and implementing construction technology.
Juneau received 2024 ABC of Georgia Excellence in Construction Awards for Hub Atlanta and University of South Carolina Campus Village, with a Merit Award for Vibe at Echo Street West. The company specializes in multifamily, commercial, higher education, and student housing projects, using BIM and VDC technology for design and project management.
9. New South Construction Co.
2023 regional revenue: $518.0 million
New South Construction was established in Atlanta in 1990. The company operates as a mid-sized general contractor with additional offices in Durham, NC and Jacksonville, FL.
New South Construction works in aviation, clubhouses, criminal justice, K-12 and higher education, federal and government projects, housing, multifamily, industrial, office, religious, sports & entertainment, hospitality, senior living, and healthcare sectors. The company focuses on repeat business and referrals.
10. Place Services Inc.
2023 regional revenue: $418.4 million
Place Services Inc started as a carpentry business in Canton, Georgia in 2006. The company now operates as a full-service general contractor licensed in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, with headquarters in Canton.
Place Services ranked #291 on ENR’s 2025 Top 400 General Contractors list. They provide general contracting, design-build, and ground-up construction in retail, federal, grocery, industrial, and commercial sectors. The company maintains multiple in-house divisions including architecture & engineering, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and refrigeration.
11. Kajima Building & Design Group Inc. (KBD Group)
2023 regional revenue: $410.0 million
KBD Group traces its U.S. operations back to 1964 as part of Kajima Corporation’s worldwide operations. The company maintains headquarters in Atlanta and serves clients nationwide.
KBD Group ranks among ENR’s Top 100 Design-Build Firms, while parent company Kajima ranks #21 on ENR’s Top 250 International Contractors. The company provides integrated planning, design, and construction services, specializing in industrial manufacturing, supply chain warehouse/distribution, and commercial office/corporate interiors.
12. Parrish Construction Group Inc.
2023 regional revenue: $368.8 million
Parrish Construction Group was founded in 1995 in Perry, Georgia. The company reports that 89% of its projects come from recurring clients.
Parrish Construction Group has received over 100 industry awards throughout its history. The company provides construction management, facility planning, design-build, and general contracting services. They focus on K-12, higher education, healthcare, athletic, industrial, commercial, and municipal building projects.
13. Fortune-Johnson LLC
2023 regional revenue: $327.5 million
Fortune-Johnson has operated as a multifamily contractor since 1991. Based in Peachtree Corners, the company serves the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions and has completed over 35,000 multifamily units.
Fortune-Johnson received the ABC of Georgia Excellence in Construction Award for the Marchon project in 2024. They provide construction management and general contracting for multifamily projects including apartments, condominiums, student housing, senior living, high-density, and mixed-use developments.
Atlanta and Georgia construction market overview
These 13 companies represent a combined regional revenue of more than $18 billion. Atlanta-based firms account for $13.3 billion of this total, while other Georgia-based companies contribute $4.9 billion.
The companies range from Holder Construction at $8.1 billion in revenue to Fortune-Johnson at $327.5 million. Each firm brings different specializations to Georgia’s construction market, from cold storage and manufacturing facilities to multifamily housing and healthcare projects.
As Georgia continues to attract manufacturing projects, data centers, and logistics facilities while maintaining residential growth, these construction companies face significant workforce challenges. According to Bridgit’s 2025 State of Workforce Planning report, 93% of construction leaders report that labor shortages are impacting operations, with 43% experiencing increased costs due to these shortages. Construction costs in Georgia rose 5% year-over-year in May 2025, driven by a 17.8% increase in average nominal construction wages and a 2% rise in material prices.
Despite these challenges, 75% of construction leaders believe workforce planning software can effectively address labor shortage issues. For construction companies looking to optimize workforce planning and project delivery in this competitive environment, solutions like Bridgit provide the tools needed to manage resources efficiently. As Atlanta and Georgia’s construction sector continues growing, these companies demonstrate the variety of approaches and specializations serving the state’s construction needs.
