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On April 2, 2025, President Trump made good on his promise to initiate a massive round of tariff increases to be immediately imposed by United States on nations worldwide. The new tariffs carry a 10% baseline to be charged all countries and higher tariffs based on 50% of what other countries impose on the United…
SkillsUSA is a nonprofit national education association dedicated to ensuring that America has a skilled workforce. The organization focuses on middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. CarolinaPower was among a select group of Corporate Partners for the 2025 SkillsUSA South Carolina statewide competition, specifically the Electrical…
Shannon Bull, CPA, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Graycliff Capital, a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector based in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Bull joined Graycliff’s Accounting team nearly five years ago as Senior Accounting Manager and was soon promoted to Director of Accounting. In her new role as CFO, she…
Choate Construction Company has strengthened its leadership team with the promotions of three outstanding leaders. Tim Heichelbech, Executive Vice President of OperationsTim Heichelbech has been named Executive Vice President of Operations for the firm at large. Formerly the Vice President & Division Manager of Choate Construction’s Charleston office, Heichelbech has leveraged his 33 years of…
Raleigh-based Stewart, an interdisciplinary design, engineering, surveying and planning firm, announced the promotion of President Nick Ellis to the role of CEO. In his new capacity, Ellis will oversee business operations and drive forward the firm’s strategic vision to strengthen communities across the Southeast. Outgoing CEO Willy Stewart will continue in his role as founder…
McShane Construction Company’s Southeast regional team was selected to build a 461-unit multi-family community in Greenville, South Carolina, for repeat client Flournoy Development Group. “We are thrilled to partner with Flournoy Development Group once again to bring this dynamic and thoughtfully designed community to Greenville,” commented Dave Meadows, Vice President & Regional Manager at McShane….
Balfour Beatty has been honored with a 2024 Pinnacle Award from Carolinas AGC (CAGC) for its exceptional delivery of North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) $60 million Harkers Island Bridge Replacement project. The award was presented during CAGC’s 104th Annual Convention in Charleston, South Carolina. The CAGC’s Pinnacle Awards, co-sponsored by CPA firm GreerWalker LLP and the law…
Caruso Homes is excited to announce the grand opening of their only model home in the Charlotte area at Rolling Meadows, its newest luxury community in Mooresville, North Carolina. The decorated Lexington II model home, now open to the public, offers prospective buyers a firsthand look at the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that define Caruso Homes. The grand opening…
NEWSTAR announced today that it has acquired 23 acres on Harrisburg Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, planned for development with 159 homes in a new single-family rental subdivision known as Long Farm. This project expands NEWSTAR’s Charlotte portfolio to more than 500 single-family lots and homes in various stages of construction, lease up, and operation. NEWSTAR is partnering on…
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned regional electrical contractor with four offices across South Carolina, recently announced Edson Moo’s promotion to Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager for Southeast Operations. In his expanded role, Moo will continue leading VDC efforts across CarolinaPower’s two-state footprint while also assuming oversight of VDC initiatives at sister company MetroPower, which operates…
PlanHub, the leading cloud-based platform for commercial construction professionals, has launched PlanHub 2.0—a fully integrated preconstruction solution designed to help contractors network, win more projects and accelerate business growth. By combining every aspect of preconstruction into a seamless, all-in-one platform, PlanHub 2.0 empowers users to save time, strengthen industry relationships, and efficiently manage project details from…
SkillsUSA is a nonprofit national education association dedicated to ensuring that America has a skilled workforce. The organization focuses on middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. CarolinaPower was among a select group of Corporate Partners for the 2025 SkillsUSA South Carolina statewide competition, specifically the Electrical…
Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the winners of its annual Construction Management Competition, which were honored at ABC Convention 2025 in Las Vegas on Feb. 27. Clemson University, affiliated with the ABC Carolinas chapter, was named the overall winner of the 2025 competition with the highest cumulative points in the five competition categories. A total of 34 teams…
PlanHub, the leading cloud-based platform for commercial construction professionals, has launched PlanHub 2.0—a fully integrated preconstruction solution designed to help contractors network, win more projects and accelerate business growth. By combining every aspect of preconstruction into a seamless, all-in-one platform, PlanHub 2.0 empowers users to save time, strengthen industry relationships, and efficiently manage project details from…
Construction input prices increased 1.4% in January compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.9% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 1.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction…
Lane the Loader™ is more than just an initiative—it’s a movement designed to spark interest in the skilled trades among young minds. From preschool classrooms to community colleges, Lane has delivered construction-themed books to students of all ages, inspiring curiosity and fostering a deeper appreciation for the trades. Whether it’s a single book for a…
It’s now possible for working construction professionals to complete a Construction Science and Management (CSM) degree online through Clemson University. Clemson University’s Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development is pleased to announce the upcoming rollout of its new Construction Science and Management (CSM) Online Blended/Hybrid Degree Cohort. Officially launching in Fall 2025, this…
