ABOUT
LEADERSHIP
Here, people matter most. We employ talented, smart and authentic people who follow through on our promises and seek to provide upfront and honest answers. Working side-by-side with our partners, we set realistic expectations, ultimately building trust every step of the way.
OUR STORY
WHEN EXPERIENCE MATTERS
With a pick-up truck, a wheelbarrow and a couple of shovels, Logan T. Gay, Sr., founded Gay Construction Company in 1948. Since then, we have continuously operated as a commercial general contracting and construction management company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Our early projects were principally industrial, warehouse and retail. A significant portion of the work was self-performed carpentry, concrete, masonry, light steel erection and painting.
As our reputation for quality work and on-time completions grew, the company expanded its list of clients. Some of the notable clients in the 1950’s and 1960’s were General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Co., Atlantic Steel Co. and Norfolk Southern Railroad. Work was also performed for Nabisco, Pet, Inc. and Kraft Foods.
In 1970, L. Tom Gay joined his father in the company and in 1973 became the Owner/CEO. Tom has continued to grow the company in the ensuing years, adding new project types such as education facilities, religious facilities, historic restorations and healthcare facilities.
The skill and dedication of our employees have been the foundation of our success. Tom Gay has long subscribed to the “servant leadership” management style. He has also empowered and enabled our managers and staff to work in an atmosphere of mutual respect and teamwork.
In 2017, Tom Gay put in place an ownership transition plan that changed his position to Chairman and named David Carl as President/CEO. David’s 30 years of service with Gay Construction ensures stability for our new executive management team and the firm.
Moving forward, all of us at Gay Construction are committed to building upon our collective experience, serving the needs of our clients, and continuing our culture of respect & integrity.
SAFETY
For over 25 consecutive years Gay Construction’s safety record and multiple awards stand as proof of our company’s high safety standards in action. Our firm has been recognized with numerous awards for:
- No Lost Time Accidents
- First Place, 200,000-400,000 Man Hours
- Zero Incident Rate 50,000 Work Hours
- Over 25% or More Below Building Division Incidence Rates
Gay Construction has partnered with OSHA to ensure our commitment to safety extends beyond the standard protocols.
AWARDS
Year after year, Gay Construction receives awards in recognition of our performance, quality work and customer service. In addition to receiving numerous Build Georgia Awards and Best Sustainable Practices Awards, multiple projects have been recognized by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
SUSTAINABILITY
Committed to implementing current sustainable design practices and continuing our education, our team works with clients, designers and tradesmen to build on a balance of resource efficiency and a healthier built environment. The resulting improvements to building operations and systems performance lead to continued savings for our clients. We consistently achieve sustainable certification goals presented to us.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The people around us - colleagues, collaborators, and clients - become integral in our day to day lives. We open ourselves up to relationship building and engaging our community through volunteerism, charity participation and financial support. This attitude of compassion toward those in need reflects the consideration we demonstrate to our employees.
For us, giving on a local level has meant supporting groups such as Atlanta Mission, Boy Scouts of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, HeadStart programs, Hillside, WinShape Foundation, Winship Foundation, YMCA of Metro Atlanta, as well as the many grassroots efforts of our clients.
