A native of Northern Virginia, Carroll settled in Gainesville, Georgia after his service with the U.S. Army during WWII. Starting the business from a small office in downtown Gainesville, Carroll built his company on a foundation of integrity and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. The reputation he developed allowed the business to quickly expand with a new headquarters, a growing staff of professionals and craftsmen, and projects throughout the Southeastern United States.

We built the observatory atop Georgia’s highest peak, Brasstown Bald Mountain, partnered with a growing base of industrial clients including Coca-Cola Bottling, Johnson & Johnson and Georgia Power, and built the original Lanier Technical College campus in Oakwood, Georgia. Continued geographic growth allowed Carroll Daniel to open a second office near Orlando, Florida, where we built civic centers, office buildings and sports arenas, and even poured concrete for the NASA launch pads at Cape Canaveral. When our founder passed away in 1969, his son, Carroll “Ed” Daniel received early discharge from the U.S. Navy, and returned home at 23 years of age to take the reins of the family business.

Through the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, Ed expanded on his father’s legacy, building manufacturing facilities, schools, churches and medical facilities throughout Georgia and the surrounding states. In 1989, Carroll Daniel Construction won the inaugural Build Georgia Award for work on the Chateau Elan Winery and Resort in Braselton, Georgia. Ed passed away in 2003, and was recognized posthumously with the Georgia Associated General Contractors’ highest honor, the SIR Award for Skill, Integrity and Responsibility. Ed Daniel was known throughout the construction industry as a leader who practiced these values in everything he pursued.

We have become a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, earning countless State and National Project Awards, and consistently ranking among the nation’s Top 400 contractors by Engineering News Record Magazine. Our focus on our people and commitment to creating the best working environment have been recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, selecting Carroll Daniel for their list of Best Places to Work. During this era, we have focused on workforce development, launching The Carroll Daniel Academy, a comprehensive employee training program, and our Apprenticeship Program for Field Engineers.

Since we broke ground on our first project over 75 years ago, Carroll Daniel Construction Company has experienced continuous growth and change, yet we remain anchored by the core values we were founded on - Relationships, Integrity, Stewardship and Excellence. Our brand is built on the Carroll Daniel Way; this is the vision we pursue, the culture we embrace, and the process we apply in everything we do. And as we move toward the future, we look forward to building new opportunities - for our people, for our clients, and for the many communities we serve.