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Feb 24

COAA-TX Hard Hat Tour - UTHealth Houston PHERB (Sold Out) 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST Details

Feb 25

Project Delivery Methods Demystified: DBB, CMAR, D-B, and IPD for Owners 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST Details

Mar 4

eForum xChange March 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST Details

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The COAA Way^TM

It's a mindset, not a formula. People sharing best practices in a trusting culture will complete better projects. It's that simple.

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COAA Cares

Connecting Attendees with Rewarding Experiences and Service. COAA's community outreach & support initiative focuses on the AEC industry.
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Owner Training Institute

Unique courses with rich content "For Owners, By Owners," presented by 3-person instructor teams generally consisting of an Owner, a builder, and a design professional.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

COAA offers a wide variety of opportunities, pricing, and ways to showcase your products and services to construction project Owners and collaborators.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Melanie Ford
University of Georgia
COAA-GA President

Melanie is a groundbreaking woman in construction – a former contractor who now serves as an Owner for the University of Georgia (while also being a mom and earning two Masters degrees). Her COAA contributions are great and diverse including leadership positions with the Georgia Chapter, OTI faculty, authoring engaging content, promoting COAA among her circle of influence, and embodying The COAA Way.

Recently, Melanie was awarded “The Kenig” award for outstanding service and dedication to COAA.

Melanie is President of the Georgia chapter of COAA and the founder and President of the Athens Area Women in Construction, a non-profit corporation that focuses on educating the next generation of young women about careers in the construction industry. She speaks frequently at industry conferences, such as GAPPA, GASFA, and COAA.

Melanie enjoys her time with her three children and her two golden retrievers. She also spends her time with her favorite hobbies: running, hiking, reading, church and volunteer activities and an occasional kayak trip down the Broad River.

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