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The greatest, most epic, most exciting credit union conference in the industry is back! The 2018 GCUA Annual Convention is next week, May 16-19 in Savannah, GA. What is the vision for your credit union? Please stop by to visit Tyler & Norman at booth #404 to share your plans and learn how you can experience the CBI difference. Since our inception in 1986, CBI has focused exclusively on the development of financial institutions. We offer a complete portfolio of integrated services to achieve our clients’ growth objectives on a local, regional and national scale. Value-oriented and time-tested, our turnkey facility programs consistently earn the highest level of satisfaction.

Associated CU is on the move!!!  Consultants and Builders, Inc. has been contracted to design, build and furnish a new prototype branch located in Ellenwood, GA.  The new branch will be the first free standing building built in many years and will utilize Teller Pods, ITM’s, heavy marketing and digital displays and contemporary furnishings.  The interior space will mimic a newly designed branch located in Decatur.  Along with these projects, CBI will also add ITM’s located in a new drive-thru at the credit union’s main office and design and build a 200 sf branch where middle school students will have an opportunity to learn money management skills as they practice the process of opening a mortgage, shop, eat and play with a fixed budget.

CBI has a proven track record of handling small and large projects across a geographic area simultaneously and provides full project management services while using local subcontractors.  We are proud to be working with Associated Credit Union on multiple projects and are working diligently to ensure their strategic growth initiatives are a huge success.

CBI has completed renovating over 70% of the first floor of Associated Credit Union’s main office which included a new wellness center for employees and a new mortgage department.

We are looking forward to visiting with you at CUNA GAC February 25 – March 1, 2018. We stand tall in this specialized business of designing, building, remodeling and branding for our credit union partners. Come share your vision for credit union growth with Norman & Tyler at Booth #569.

Peach State FCU has chosen CBI to renovate a branch located in the Richmond County Board of Education building located in Augusta, Georgia.  This 1,800 square foot branch will be refitted with LED lighting, a full service ATM, Member Dialogue tower, Teller assist POD with 2 member service points, a new break room and refreshment bar.  The interior will have a similar look to Peach State’s branch located in Watkinsville, GA. CBI will commence the work in June while school is out for summer break.  The renovation is scheduled to take 30 days which will allow the credit union to be back up and fully running once the new school year begins.

Associated CU recently chose CBI to design and build their first high tech, high end retail branch in Decatur.  It will be 2,200 sf in a new retail center on East College Avenue.  Highly visible from the road and other outdoor areas, this branch will be well lit utilizing the latest LED has to offer and will have dynamic displays and marketing throughout.  It will have two teller Pods replacing the traditional looking teller line to assist members.  Other amenities will include a 24- hr vestibule with a full-service ITM and refreshment bar.