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In the week leading up to Christmas 2022, something unexpected was revealed about the electrical grid in the Carolinas: it’s in urgent need of upgrades. During one of the coldest spells in recent memory, Duke Energy was forced to cut power to parts of North and South Carolina. This wasn’t during a heatwave in the…
It was a cross-border bind at The Associated Schools of Construction’s (ASC) Region 2 Design-Build Competition on Tuesday. Ultimately, the 6-member team from Auburn University solved the crafty puzzle posed by sponsor A M King. It was the fifth time that A M King provided the project for the Design-Build portion of ASC’s five-part, Integrated Project (IP)…
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) recognized Donald G. Warren, FDBIA, with the 2024 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo held in Dallas TX, in early November. Named after Filippo Brunelleschi, one of history’s greatest architects and engineers, the Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award is DBIA’s highest honor. In announcing Warren…
Stephen Cooper, DBIA, Director of McCrory Construction’s Greenville Operations, has earned the prestigious designation of Designated Design-Build Professional® (DBIA®) and the right to display “DBIA” after his name. This sought-after construction industry credential requires successful completion of the Design-Build Institute of America’s comprehensive “gold standard” education, training and certification testing program, including a rigorous exam….
SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, S.C., recently won “Project of the Year” — an exclusive award from Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) — for the Boone Hall Plantation 1850s Cotton Gin House Renovation and Addition, also in Mount Pleasant. This exciting news was revealed at…
The NAIOP CRE Sentiment Index, which measures industry expectations for commercial real estate market conditions over the next 12 months, has increased significantly from the last survey conducted in the Spring. The Index climbed to 56, indicating that respondents expect conditions for commercial real estate development to improve over the next year. The NAIOP CRE Sentiment…
ARCO/Murray, a top-ranked design-build general contractor, has been selected to lead the design and construction of Boviet Solar’s 1,100,000-square-foot solar module and solar cell manufacturing project in North Carolina. The two-phase program will create over 900 skilled local jobs and significantly expand the capacity for solar energy production in the United States. Phase 1: 2.0 GW Solar…
The pandemic brought into sharp focus the importance of having a healthy and functioning supply chain, that critical system by which goods are delivered from factories to doorsteps. But how does the process work in reverse, when items are returned and sent back? And what happens to the returned items? Today, the NAIOP Research Foundation…
It has now been nearly two years since firms saw sustained growth. However, clients are still expressing interest in new projects, as inquiries into work have continued to increase during that period. However, those inquiries remain challenging to convert to actual new projects in the pipeline, as the value of newly signed design contracts declined…
In the week leading up to Christmas 2022, something unexpected was revealed about the electrical grid in the Carolinas: it’s in urgent need of upgrades. During one of the coldest spells in recent memory, Duke Energy was forced to cut power to parts of North and South Carolina. This wasn’t during a heatwave in the…
Associated Builders and Contractors today released its fourth annual construction technology report, which focuses on the impacts of artificial intelligence in the construction industry. The report includes a case study and thought leadership from ABC’s Tech Alliance to showcase how ABC is strengthening members’ understanding of AI. “ABC contractor members and the overall contracting community want more information…
The skilled workforce shortage in construction continues to put a strain on project deadlines and budgets. With a projected shortage of more than half a million workers per year, construction companies are looking for solutions to stock their teams with talent. To begin filling the pipeline of workers, industry should consider one demographic as an ideal fit…
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is excited to relaunch the Charlotte Build-A-SHED competition on November 15, 2024. This program engages local high school students and partners them with general contractors and specialty trade contractors to complete a 6’ x 8’-6” playhouse in seven hours. The objective of this competition is to…
McMillan Pazdan Smith has received the highest honor that AIA South Carolina can award an architecture firm. The “Firm Award” recognizes a firm that exemplifies the very best of the profession. Before bestowing this award, the AIA South Carolina Board of Directors considers a firm’s body of work, their contribution to the profession, and service in the community….
In celebration of World Architecture Day, we set out on an exciting mission to celebrate Little’s 60th anniversary by sharing the joy of design and sustainability with future generations through our “60 Books to 60 Organizations” initiative. What began as a goal to donate 60 books quickly grew beyond expectations, and we are thrilled to…
Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 2 held its annual Student Competitions recently in Greenville, South Carolina. This year was the largest set of competitions ever hosted by Region 2. A total of 260 students on 43 teams from 18 different universities competed in 7 different competitions. Region 2 is the southeastern region and includes: Alabama,…
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is excited to relaunch the Charlotte Build-A-SHED competition on November 15, 2024. This program engages local high school students and partners them with general contractors and specialty trade contractors to complete a 6’ x 8’-6” playhouse in seven hours. The objective of this competition is to…
