In Episode 44 of Let’s Talk Business South Carolina, Kristen Powell, President and CEO at ABC Carolinas, shares info about the recent Excellence in Construction Awards gala, including who won the two big awards that were presented for General Contractor and Specialty Contractor Projects of the Year. Kristen also talks about the ABC Carolinas chapter,…
Business
McCrory Construction Welcomes Bradley Reid as Assistant Project Manager
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, is pleased to announce that Bradley Reid has joined the company as Assistant Project Manager in the Upstate office. Reid has experience with both new construction projects and renovations/expansions. “Bradley brings a genuine passion for our industry, coupled with a strong drive to learn and excel in our…
Bret Estridge Promoted to President of M.B. Kahn Construction
M. B. Kahn Construction, LLC has promoted Bret Estridge, LEED AP, to the position of President, effective January 1, 2025. Previously serving as Executive Vice President, Estridge has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, having successfully managed well over $2 billion in high-profile construction projects throughout his 22-year career. In this new role, Estridge will leverage his…
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Announces 2025 Board of Directors
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is pleased to announce the 2025 Board of Directors. The CAGC Board is made up of the following members: Chair: Ty Edmondson, T. A. Loving CompanyChair Elect: Lynn Hansen, Crowder Constructors Inc.Treasurer: Marty Moser, Barnhill ContractingVice Chair: Paul Edwards, Reeves Immediate Past Chair: Dean Wilson, Hood Construction Company, Inc.President & CEO: Dave Simpson, CAE, Carolinas AGCHighway-Heavy Chair: Brent E. Evans, Banks Construction CompanyBuilding…
Matt O’Neill’s New Book, Good Mood Revolution, Presents Strategies to Achieve Lasting Happiness
Like many people, the pursuit of happiness has been Matt O’Neill’s life goal. Also like many, he grew up in a household where bad moods were prevalent and struggled as an adult to maintain happiness on a daily basis. In his new book, Good Mood Revolution: Igniting The Power Of Conscious Happiness, published by Advantage Books,…
Markets
NEWSTAR Announces New Single-Family Rental Neighborhood Development in Charlotte, NC
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…
Integrated Power Services (IPS) Acquires Switchgear Solutions
Integrated Power Services (IPS), a world-class provider of electrical, mechanical, and power management systems, has acquired Switchgear Solutions, Inc., effective December 19, 2024. “This strategic acquisition allows IPS to further expand its reach across the Southwestern United States, delivering a comprehensive suite of power management solutions tailored to the needs of industrial, commercial, and renewable…
NAOIP Office Space Demand Forecast: Positive Office Space Absorbtion After Five Straight Negative Quarters Signals Further Growth
Net absorption of office space turned positive in the second and third quarters of 2024, following five consecutive quarters of shrinking demand. Although it is still possible that a recession could delay a recovery, recent trends suggest the office sector is stabilizing and that demand for office space will grow modestly in 2025, according to…
MUSC Board of Trustees Greenlights Integrated Center for Cellular Therapy Project
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced plans to expand the existing cellular therapy programs and create an Integrated Center for Cellular Therapy (ICCT), with the goal of becoming the country’s leading program. The project was approved by the MUSC Board of Trustees on Dec.13. The existing facility is the only certified cellular therapy…