C D Moody Construction is an award-winning, Black owned construction company based in Lithonia, GA. When CEO, C. David Moody struck out on his own in 1988, he and his wife were in debt, struggling to make ends meet, and working out of their bedroom.
Over thirty years later, C.D. Moody Construction is a thriving enterprise that has completed over 200 commercial projects worth almost $3 billion.
The company’s growth coincided with rapid regional growth, and as Moody literally helped build 21st century Atlanta, Atlanta’s emergence helped fuel Moody’s success.
Along the way, Moody has remained committed to the community, planting seeds for future growth by mentoring the next generation of business leaders in Atlanta and teaching his kids the value of hard work and financial responsibility with his wife Karla.
For Moody, those entrepreneurs will play an important role in continuing to build up the community. And his kids will play a vital role in the business.
“Every weekend we would go and look at all the job sites together as a family,” said Karia Moody, David’s daughter. “I grew up in construction. I always knew I wanted to go into it.”
In September of 2019, David Moody joined as a 49% partner on a $650 million mix of affordable and market-rate housing, restaurants, retail, offices, and a performing arts center.
In remarks before the McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority or Fort Mac LRA board, Moody said he also wanted to build an advocacy center to help treat victims of childhood sexual abuse that would focus on victims who are now in adulthood but still grappling with trauma.
Moody previously was identified as a construction partner but will now take on an ownership stake in the development if approved by the board.
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It is certainly wonderful to see black people launch business adventures with one another. God Bless America.🙏🌎🎗🌈
This is exciting. I’m third generation builder with over 30 years Construction Management experience. Knowing how far this industry has come is encouraging and hopeful of a positive future for people of color.
PROUD TO SEE THE ADVANCEMENTS IN AFRICAN AMERICAN OWNERSHIP IN MULTI MILLION AND BILLION DOLLAR BUSINESSES IN AMERICA!!! DESPITE PEOPLE LIKE TRUMP AND HIS SWAMPERS THESE ENTREPRENEURS THRIVE AND MULTIPLYING!!! BRAVO 👏🏾
I think this is wonderful news for young black and older black contractors that’s thriving to be a success in the contracting business
Black Excellence is Powerful! Grateful to see & know. Black Wallstreet is Rising Around the World! May Success & Prosperity Be the Portion of All of You .
Yes we will rebuild black Wall Street.The Master builders are riding.The same thing one man build u can too
This is an inspirational article.
Oh Come on here!!! Black Wallstreet! This just touched me.
ReBuild and Expand. I LOVE LOVE LOVE This, Truly.
Blessings
Nicely done!
I’ve been so proud of all business women and men who treat their business with charter and promise. No hidden agendas or false statement to the public. Stand tall be notice for you are the reality our goals and careers are made from. Thank you for taking the lead,you truly make us proud.
Im so happy black construction company to help me
And enterested to work this black company pleases accept my latter
Very proud of these black entrepreneurs. I am very happy that they are helping the communities around them.
Terrific to see the success of Moody’s. As an Atlanta native, i have watched with pride.
This country is better off seeing black entrepreneur success especially when the world thanks to we have contributed nothing this is a blessing for all young black people to look at and admonish because soon it will be there tearing no matter what the test is DaVinci off in life and see what they having them to offer I am much better mentally to see the success of others particularly African-American entrepreneurs God bless
This is EXCELLENT!!! Yes. Such an OUTSTANDING STORY for all Black People to emulate, gain knowledge and pride in.👍👍👍
I’m pround to see a black owned business that is thriving and growing and also giving back to the community aswell. Much love
Praise God, so proud of my people, let’s get more and more powerful within our race
There are many ideas of success that anyone may consider upholding though it is always GOOD to see another prosper from dedicated work and ambition, SALUTE.
This is great news for people to know
Thank God for Angles like u all. We have it, now we are free, let’s rebuild our country, to help our people. Thank all of u.💕💖💕💖
This is so awesome to see these entrepreneurs helping in their communities. It shows a new dedication. I do hope it continues. Black helping one another.
That’s great but are they union friendly?
I want to get started in my own construction business can anyone guide me on the does and don’ts.
Google it or use the library; once knowledgeable reach out to somebody local and large. Check with your local county planning commission to see what projects are in the works. Set up your business properly. Check with SBA (Small Busines Administration); they have advise, mentors and sometimes loans or grants to get you started.
Good advise Don. 👍
I love to hear about Black Owned Businesses we need more of them.Help less fortunate blacks start their own businesses help revitalize our communities
I want to start my own concrete cleaning business
If you dont already, learn to read and or draw construction plans. Get autocad.
I LOVE WHAT I AM READING!!!
I love what you are doing and i hope we can work together. I have been building an alliance of black owned businesses that support and promote each other.
My dream job as a Project Manager is will Moody construction company.
Excited about the possibilities patiently waiting.
That’s awesome we need to support each other ❤️
Thanks for sharing GOOD NEWS!!
GOOD LOOKING OUT. BLESSINGS AND CONGRATULATIONS ON ALL OF THE BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES
Keep the good work going…in case there’s vacancy please help me.(omaradam186@gmail.com)
Congratulations that is awsome I used to belong to a construction union in Cincinnati but they wouldn’t work us only to a limit it ruin me got far behind in my child support it caused me depression but I am good through the grace of God if it wasn’t for Him
Love this, love to see these guys supporting their community
I’m learning the the strength of strong mind of my people thank you.
Thanks for sharing Awesome Good News
Congratulations to you all!
Still we rise!!
In the summer of 92, I started working for these guys. They had a few bungle lows at Southwest College where waited to go out to assigned locations. In 93, I went on a SPIKE travelling to Zaca Lakes to help control flood streams. I was apart of an employee representative team for the LA branch where we spent a few nights at the Marriott near USC.
I only put 2 years of work but man it was fun when work was there. Hated when we had to work with Caltrans- those guys were bullies.
Anyways it’s a trip but good to see the growth.
Good to know. Thanks for sharing
So very up lifting to see!
We have to give thanks to Mayor Maynard Jackson of Atlanta who made sure
African American got a fair share of contracts to build in Atlanta during these
years.
Thank you
Vary inspiring
I am proud and happy for your success. Ten years ago I was a licensed Concrete Contractor, had to close down do to lack of work/ contracts.
Keep up the good work. Errol Boutte.
May God continue to bless all of the Black Entrepreneurs,that’s making a difference.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Very Inspiring gives hope to others … Be strong never lost hope … Every journey of life success is always there…this is an eye opener to everybody.. Oppurtunity is Abundance….
Thank you for the positive news. Please do more stories like this One. We don’t need murder, theft. And rape reported, we live it in our neighborhoods. Again, thank you.
God bless it our time too shine again but stronger with out God we are nothing
I love hearing great stories for our people of color. Congratulations on building up our communities. My husband and I are investors/landlords. We still maintain full time employment. So far we own 8 properties we rent. But my goal is too buy more. Keep Doing What U Doing, So you can keep getting what your getting. C & N McGill
All Praises To The Most High GOD Our LORD and Savior – Cause Black Lives Do Matter To Become All That We Can Be And Contribute In This Life !!! Thank You All And GOD BLESS YOU !!!
I’m so happy that I signed up onto this site.
Every building, hospital, school, and office has to be cleaned by somebody and I do believe that housekeepers , Janitorial’s Service should also be Considered to be an Essential Service because none of us can live without Sanitizing down Grocery Stores, Restaurants, Hospitals, Homes, the whole City
Congratulations to all And thanks for sharing I love this My people
This should be free to every middle and school student!
I know that this is a stretch but are you able/willing to recommend any one reliable &trustworthy in Indianapolis,Indiana
Fantastic achievement. Now these brothers need to get into Investing in Africa. There are billions and trillions to be made there. We would rather create trillionare Blacks than letting those who hate us come in RIP us off and then use that money to oppress us in the diaspora; USA, Europe and China. Expand like the white Americans companies are doing. Come to Africa bruv
I’m a just starting Residential Remodeler with the intent to buy and buy delapetated homes remodel and help create affordable homes in our community, the Minneapolis area and beyond it’s encouraging to read a article like this.
The comment about investing in Africa – it really can be done. We manufacture hi vis safety gear, and have much of it cut and sewn in Africa. We started in Rwanda… and had a great experience. The people were helped there, and it worked well from an economics model. Trouble did come, as the treaty that allows favorable importing (AGOA) was not renewed for Rwanda. So we have recently moved manufacturing to Kenya. We have been approached by another in Ethiopia. Manufacturing is beginning to gain strength there. Our office builds wells every year, and the team get an update about the region that is helped. We support Living Water International – and still build the wells in Rwanda
Love what you are doing and have accomplished. Please consider investing in a black-owned bank. It was so sad to see Capitol City Bank fold.
i am honored to know that we have black owned business to see this is amazing word can describe the way i feel
This is wonderful!
do you do roof work
Millionaires I love it
So PROUD!! Big Congratulations!! I need to send my resume!!
Love to see my peeps do Big Things
I’m so proud of this job, i will love to work with this beautiful peolpe, i will be glad if my dream come true to work with company, pls help me out?
I’m sure that when This company sees your message they have no other choice but to hire you good luck!
Congratulations gentlemen with yall fine selves
Just continued on . the road of success, all the best.
I love it. I would like to see the day where a good many of the black churches would sponser and set up black construction companies in there community which could maintain and build up their houses. Also the black construction companies should also invest in Africa, that is where they can really make some big money.God Bless.
That’s awesome. We’re on the edge ATM. Hard to get to the top with out the positivity and support and Our own place. Once we find a place we can afford we can start working our way up and finally get stable. Probably not as stable as u guys tho lol. Your guys company should come to Oahu And help them build More homes for families that have kids or in our position. Maybe one day your company will end up here
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I am a plumbing contractor with several black employees I love hearing this today god bless keep going you made my day that a black entrepreneur succeed and more and more stories like that
Inspiring!
Inspiring!
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I am a laid off construction worker. I have several certifications including an OSHA (30 hrs) I’m looking and trying to become a permanent fixture in a construction company. I believe, giving the opportunity, I would be a great asset to your company