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Published: November 3rd, 2008
In Memory of Mr. Troy Bowen - Co-founder
Mr. Troy Bowen 1921-2008
Mr. Troy Bowen past away Thursday, October 30, 2008. Mr. Bowen was a founding partner of Bowen and Watson, Inc. He was a graduate of Clemson University where he majored in Civil Engineering. Troy L. Bowen, Sr. and Harold L. Watson established Bowen & Watson, Inc. in 1956. Both men had worked in the construction industry all their lives before joining to form what has become one of the oldest and largest general contracting firm in Northeast Georgia.
Mr. Bowen was a former Mayor of Toccoa and was also a former member of the City Council and a former member of the Toccoa School Board. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during WWII in the European Theatre as a 1st Lieutenant. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
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Published: November 3rd, 2008
New Contracts Awarded
Bowen & Watson, Inc. was awarded a $2,865,943 CM-at-Risk contract for Oconee Elementary School Renovation in Watkinsville, Georgia. Construction is now underway and the project will be complete by May 2009.
Bowen & Watson, Inc. was also awarded the contract for the Oconee County High School Practice Gym in the amount of $2,814,300. Construction has just begun and will be complete by September 2009.
Work is now underway at the Woody Gap Gymnasium in Suches, Georgia. Bowen & Watson, Inc. was awarded the CM-at-Risk contract for the amount of $9,985,510. The new Woody Gap Gymnasium will be completed by July 2009.
Phase I Sitework of the Stephens County High School Addition project is well underway and is expected to finish by March 2009. The remaining Work Packages are slated to bid around January 2009. Be sure to check the Jobs Bidding portion of our website for additional information.
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Published: June 15th, 2008
Bowen & Watson Sponsors 2008 Leadership Conference Family Barbeque
Pioneer RESA
The 20th annual Pioneer RESA Leadership Conference was held at Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris June 12-15, 2008. This conference brings together over 200 participants including school superintendents, county office personnel, school principals, teachers and other educational leaders from 13 school systems in Northeast Georgia including Banks, Dawson, Franklin, Gainesville, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White and four colleges including North Georgia College and State University, Gainesville State College, Lanier Technical College and North Georgia Technical College. Bowen & Watson, Inc. was proud to sponsor the Family Barbeque for the fourth consecutive year! For more information about Pioneer RESA, please visit their website: http://www.pioneerresa.org
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Published: June 10th, 2008
2008 Build Georgia Award
Georgia Branch, Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.
The Georgia Branch, AGC has announced Bowen & Watson, Inc.'s
Kings Bridge Middle School project has been awarded Honorable Mention within its category. The winners were announced at the Georgia Branch, AGC Annual Convention in Destin, Florida on June 10, 2008. -
Published: June 10th, 2008
Bowen & Watson Supports CEFPI Summer Conference 2008
Bowen & Watson, Inc. was proud to support the Georgia Chapter of CEFPI's Summer Conference 2008.
The Georgia Chapter of CEFPI (Council of Educational Facilty Planners) is a professional association whose members - individuals, institutions and corporations - are actively involved in planning, designing, building and equipping schools and colleges. Topics this year included: Georgia DOE Facilities, Historic Buildings, Design and Construction Teams, Water Conservation, School Security, Physical Environment Impact, Construction Law, Technology in Schools as well as Round Table discussions with the speakers. -
Published: April 3rd, 2008
Roof of the Year Award
Architectural Metal Systems
Bowen & Watson Wins 1st & 2nd Place 1st Place Winner: East Jackson County Comprehensive High School 2nd Place: Kings Bridge Middle School Winners were selected by a panel of judges in the metal systems industry and will be published in an effective sales brochure and CD to help us better serve our clients. The top three designs in the roofing category were honored, with the Roof of the Year as the ultimate award. Bowen & Watson, Inc. took first and second place!
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Published: April 2nd, 2008
Bowen & Watson, Inc. Ranked 96th in the Southeast in 2006
Southeast Construction Magazine
Southeast Construction presents its eighth annual Top Contractors ranking. This year, the ranking has slightly more than 160 firms listed, and a record $33.1 billion in collective revenue represented. That?s up from the $29.7 billion in 2006 revenue that was reported on last year?s ranking. For the complete story, check out the link below: www.southeast.construction.com/features/archive/0804_cover.asp
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Published: April 1st, 2008
Bowen & Watson Commercial
Bowen & Watson, Inc. featured in an E-Commercial for the City of Toccoa's webpage.
