--- title: ACI Builds a Publication for Architects | Associated Contractors | George Ray - Owner, ACI (2) description: George Ray is the owner of ACI and has been working in the construction industry for over 40 years. George has worked in the field in numerous roles including Laborer, Carpenter, Superintendent, as well as office roles including Estimator, Project Manager, Sales, Controller, VP, and President. He has extensive experience with pre-engineered buildings and design build. 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According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Stormwater management is... ## [Reduce the Anxiety of the Bid Process with Sourcewell](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/reduce-anxiety-of-the-bid-process-with-sourcewell) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Nov 12, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/reduce-anxiety-of-the-bid-process-with-sourcewell) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/reduce-anxiety-of-the-bid-process-with-sourcewell#comments-listing) [![Sourcewell-1](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/Sourcewell-1.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/reduce-anxiety-of-the-bid-process-with-sourcewell) Whether you have worked with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NPJA) or are brand new to the community, you have probably noticed that it has undergone some major changes over the last year. NJPA... ## [Expansion Planning Checklist Part 1: Preconstruction Considerations](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/preconstruction-considerations) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Oct 02, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/preconstruction-considerations) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/preconstruction-considerations#comments-listing) [![Preconstruction](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/Preconstruction.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/preconstruction-considerations) Before beginning any type of construction project, laying down the groundwork is key. Addressing all the details involved helps to provide a flowing, streamlined construction project. This planning... ## [Are You Spending Enough on Your Construction Project?](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/spending-enough) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Aug 22, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/spending-enough) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/spending-enough#comments-listing) [![construction-money](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/construction-money.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/spending-enough) When getting multiple quotes on construction projects, most are drawn to the lowest price. The assumption being made is that all the companies that are providing these quotes will provide the same... ## [Benefits of Contracts](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/benefits-of-contracts) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Aug 07, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/benefits-of-contracts) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/benefits-of-contracts#comments-listing) [![construction-contract](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/construction-contract.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/benefits-of-contracts) When entering any kind of project, many details, steps and parties are involved. From compensation specifics, materials needed, timeline and much more, having as much detail and information written... ## [What You Should Know About Payment Terms](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/payment-terms) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Jul 03, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/payment-terms) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/payment-terms#comments-listing) [![payment-terms-ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/payment-terms-ACI.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/payment-terms) Across the board in the contractor industry, payment terms are usually pretty standard. Most contractors abide by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) standards. The AIA advocates for the... ## [Benefits of using Butler Pre-engineered Buildings](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/benefits-of-butler-buildings) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Jun 26, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/benefits-of-butler-buildings) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/benefits-of-butler-buildings#comments-listing) [![Butler-Steel-Building](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/Butler-Steel-Building.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/benefits-of-butler-buildings) Associated Contractors is proud to be your local Butler® builder, but what exactly does that mean? Through every step from budgeting and design consultation, to complete construction management and... ## [What is LEED and Why is it Important to Green Building?](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/leed) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [Jun 12, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/leed) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/leed#comments-listing) [![what-is-leed](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/what-is-leed.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/leed) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a rating system that guides builders on how to create the most efficient and cost-saving green buildings. According to the U.S. Green... ## [How to Keep Your Company Open During Renovation or Expansion](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/renovation-expansion) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [May 15, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/renovation-expansion) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/renovation-expansion#comments-listing) [![building-construction-industry-P7JDZ7Z](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/building-construction-industry-P7JDZ7Z.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/renovation-expansion) Expanding and renovating your business can be an exciting project. Whether your goal is to add more area or to spruce up your already established space, all of the work can be done while your... ## [What It Means To Be A Butler Builder](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/butler-builder) Posted by [George Ray - Owner, ACI](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/author/george-ray-owner-aci) on [May 08, 2019](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/butler-builder) with [0 Comment](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/butler-builder#comments-listing) [![butlerlogocmykreflex3x3](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/hubfs/butlerlogocmykreflex3x3.jpg)](https://blog.associatedcontractors.net/aci-builds/butler-builder) With the convenience of the Internet constantly at our fingertips, searching for and finding a well-respected, reliable builder can be an overwhelming task. By working with Associated... 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