Challenges in building projects don’t usually stem from a single issue—they arise when the owner’s priorities aren’t actively managed at every stage. Architects focus on design. Contractors focus on construction. Lenders focus on financing. But who is focused on you—your budget, your timeline, and your long-term risk? Without that perspective, projects often drift. Costs creep […]
We’re excited to share that Schmit + Associates was recently featured in Atlanta Real Estate Forum, one of the region’s most respected platforms for news and insights on community development and real estate innovation. The article, “Schmit & Associates: How Collaboration Shapes Better Communities,” offers an in-depth look at our philosophy and the values that […]
At Schmit + Associates, we believe in building not just communities, but people. That belief is at the heart of our founder Dave Schmit’s new book, Five Men: The Transformative Power of Mentorships. In Five Men, Dave shares the stories of five individuals who profoundly shaped his journey: a father who modeled integrity, a coach […]
Auburn, GA: The heart of any thriving city beats within its infrastructure, and for Auburn, a significant milestone marked a leap forward for the downtown core. On Friday, April 26, the city celebrated the grand opening of its new Municipal Complex. This state-of-the-art City Hall/Police Department facility will help address the growing city’s needs and […]
On October 8, 2022, Dave Schmit was inducted into the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management Construction Hall of Fame. Initiated in 1982, the goal of the Construction Hall of Fame is to honor those who have truly distinguished themselves in the construction profession. Nominees are distinguished not only because they […]
Auburn, Georgia – City leaders partnered with Schmit + Associates in late 2017 to extend the downtown area, develop a new municipal complex, connect with the historic district and bring walkable vibrancy to the city core. Three years and a pandemic later, with plans complete and public financing in place, work on the site is […]
Pictured – Former Doraville Mayor Donna Pittman, DeKalb County CEO and former DeKalb County School Superintendent Michael Thurmond, Executive Director at Georgia Regional Transportation Authority & State Road and Tollway Authority Chris Tomlinson Building an Economic Engine Required Many Players Much has been written recently about the exciting plans taking shape at Assembly, the 165-acre […]
For almost 8 years, Dave devoted countless hours as a volunteer with the Roswell Downtown Development Authority. Among the major projects the DDA tackled during that time, was the redevelopment of the long-struggling ‘Skillet’ property on Alpharetta Hwy in the heart of Roswell. After an arduous RFP process to select the right development partner, Dave […]
As the first Owners came online at Assembly, Dave Schmit shared some of the vision and work behind this massive 165-acre redevelopment project. After almost a decade sitting idle, the site of the former GM auto assembly plant is coming back to life. Interviewed by Todd Schnick and Carol Morgan on Atlanta Real Estate Forum, […]
