Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Georgia Construction Experts Since 1947
Sheridan Construction has been a trusted name in Georgia's construction industry since 1947. As a 100% employee-owned company, we combine the resources of a large firm with the personalized attention of a family-owned business. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in preconstruction, construction management, general contracting, and design-build services across diverse sectors including commercial, governmental, healthcare, education, and historic properties. We distinguish ourselves through a lifetime warranty for workmanship, LEED-certified expertise, and a collaborative approach that keeps clients actively involved throughout every project phase.With decades of combined experience, our team prioritizes transparency, cost control, and quality assurance while leveraging advanced technologies like 3D laser scanning and BIM. Our commitment to community extends through workforce development initiatives and partnerships with local organizations. We measure success by client satisfaction, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining Georgia's highest construction standards.
Services
Preconstruction
Construction Management
General Contracting
Design-Build
Integrated Project Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- 100% employee-owned with 78 years of Georgia construction experience
- Lifetime warranty for workmanship on all completed projects
- LEED-certified professionals and advanced construction technologies
- Collaborative approach with client involvement at every project stage
- Proven track record in diverse sectors including historic preservation
What people say
Lifetime warranty assurance
Collaborative approach
Delivered ahead of schedule
Expert budget management
Seamless communication
Services
Preconstruction
Our preconstruction services begin with detailed client consultations to define project scope, budget, and methodology. We provide 3D laser scanning, BIM modeling, and value engineering to optimize designs before construction begins. Our team ensures realistic budgeting and risk mitigation through comprehensive market research and constructability reviews, helping clients make informed decisions throughout the planning process.
Construction Management
We offer full-cycle construction management with proactive budget monitoring and seamless coordination between architects, engineers, and subcontractors. Our approach emphasizes early collaboration, regular progress meetings, and detailed closeout procedures. Clients benefit from cost control measures, timely milestone tracking, and lifetime workmanship warranties on completed projects.
General Contracting
As experienced general contractors, we deliver cost-effective solutions through competitive bidding processes while maintaining quality standards. Our team provides budgeting expertise, procurement strategies, and transparent communication throughout project execution. We focus on minimizing change orders through meticulous planning and detailed contract documentation.
Design-Build
Our design-build service combines architectural, engineering, and construction expertise under one contract. We assemble specialized teams to maximize collaboration, streamline decision-making, and ensure budget adherence from concept to completion. This approach reduces project timelines while maintaining high-quality standards through continuous design-construction integration.
Integrated Project Delivery
We implement IPD methodology using LEAN construction principles and 3D BIM technology to optimize project outcomes. This approach emphasizes shared risk/reward structures, open information sharing, and value-based decision-making across all stakeholders. Our team coordinates stakeholders through transparent processes that minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
People
Christy Kovac
President and CEO
With 30 years of construction experience, Christy leads Sheridan's strategic direction. She oversees all construction operations and maintains industry leadership through AGC and United Way involvements. A Georgia Tech graduate and LEED-accredited professional, she ensures quality across $65M+ projects in diverse sectors.
Shea Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Shea brings 20 years of public accounting and banking experience to Sheridan's financial operations. A Georgia CPA since 1995, he manages financial strategy while maintaining active roles in Macon's business community through Kiwanis and United Way leadership positions.
Tom Rogers
Chief Operating Officer
Starting as a carpenter foreman in 1990, Tom now leads operations with deep industry knowledge. He maintains client relationships spanning decades and mentors the next generation, including his son Micah who works as a field superintendent at Sheridan.
Michael Canipe
Director of Preconstruction
Michael specializes in accurate project estimation and preconstruction planning. With Georgia Southern construction management background and OSHA 30 certification, he ensures projects start with precise budgeting and detailed planning to prevent costly changes later.
Christy Cranford
Chief Marketing Officer
As a second-generation employee, Christy combines 30 years of marketing experience with family construction legacy. She leads business development while maintaining community involvement through Women Who Build Together initiative and local nonprofit boards.
Questions
How long has Sheridan Construction been in business?
Sheridan Construction has served Georgia since 1947, making us one of the state's oldest and most experienced construction firms.
What construction delivery methods do you offer?
We provide Preconstruction, Construction Management, General Contracting, Design-Build, and Integrated Project Delivery methods to suit different project needs.
Are you employee-owned?
Yes, we completed our transition to 100% employee ownership in 2015, aligning our team's interests with client success.
What industries do you serve?
We work across commercial, governmental, healthcare, education, historic preservation, religious, and financial sectors with specialized expertise in each.
Do you offer warranties on completed projects?
We provide a lifetime warranty for workmanship on all our completed projects as part of our quality commitment.
