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GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Chad Frampton, President and CEO of Frampton Construction, who has been named to the Class of 2026 GroundBreakers — an exclusive group of individuals recognized for going above and beyond to make a difference in the construction community across the Carolinas. Founded in 1993, Frampton is a Southeast-based construction firm…
The rapid expansion of data centers is creating extraordinary opportunities for the construction industry. But as billions of dollars flow into mission-critical facilities, a new challenge is emerging: competition for the skilled workers needed to build everything else. The construction industry has always competed for talent. Skilled electricians, mechanical tradespeople, superintendents, project managers, and estimators…
The construction industry continues to grow, but a closer examination of the latest economic indicators reveals an increasingly divided market. While data center development is generating extraordinary demand for construction services, much of the broader industry is experiencing slower growth, tightening margins, and renewed uncertainty. For construction companies operating in North Carolina and South Carolina,…
A great teacher can change the course of a student’s life, and for many young people entering the skilled trades, that starts in the shop, garage or classroom. Today, Carhartt announced the eight recipients of its second annual Steel Apple Awards, recognizing outstanding educators from across the country who are helping students build rewarding careers…
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. (OBE), North America’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of architectural hardware, glass, and glazing systems, today announced the release of Safety & Security in Design, a joint research report published in strategic partnership with The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The nationwide study examines how architects and specifiers across diverse…
Commercial real estate leaders expect industry conditions to worsen slightly over the next 12 months, according to the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA) CRE Sentiment Index for fall 2026. Rising interest rates and construction costs are outweighing a stronger outlook for rents and occupancy. The index fell to 48 from 52 in March 2026. It…
Reconview today announced the completion and opening of a new 18,000-square-foot production facility located on its campus in Locust, North Carolina. The addition brings Reconview’s total operational footprint to 23,000 square feet, significantly scaling its manufacturing capabilities to meet surging market demand. The new facility follows a two-year construction process led by general contractor DA…
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) intends to invest approximately $1 billion in North Carolina to expand manufacturing capacity for products that support its growing Cat CompactSM business, helping customers gain faster access to the machines they need to solve tough jobsite challenges and build homes, infrastructure and communities. The investment includes plans for a new modern manufacturing…
Crowded terminals and jam-packed flights are not typically the best recipe for a positive airport experience, but the JD Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study,SM released today, suggests the nation’s airports are finding ways to defy the odds. Thanks in large part to dozens of major airport capital improvement projects finally reaching completion, overall…
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand renowned for relentless innovation on the jobsite, today announced that DALE, its autonomous downward drilling robot developed in collaboration with global mobile robotics leader August Robotics, has been named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 list in the Robotics category. Nominated and evaluated by TIME editors and correspondents…
Unanet, the leader in AI-first ERP and growth software for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms, will be on the ground at several AEC conferences this fall, including sessions led by Unanet subject matter experts. As an AI-first company, Unanet continues to build innovation around how project-driven organizations work, but also values time spent face-to-face with customers,…
Federal workplace-safety inspections are running roughly 8% ahead of last year’s pace, and construction sites now account for about a third of all federal inspections, according to enforcement figures published this year. Penalties have climbed alongside the inspection count: a serious violation now carries a fine of $16,550, and a willful or repeat violation can…
The construction industry’s workforce shortage is hardly new. Contractors have been talking about skilled labor, retiring workers and recruiting challenges for years. But new research from EY suggests the industry may be approaching something different — a structural capacity problem that traditional recruiting alone cannot solve. In its June 2026 report, How Structural Workforce Constraints…
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. (OBE), North America’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of architectural hardware, glass, and glazing systems, today announced the release of Safety & Security in Design, a joint research report published in strategic partnership with The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The nationwide study examines how architects and specifiers across diverse…
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced it is opening a permanent home for its Raleigh office at 1225 Crescent Green, Suite 240, in Cary, North Carolina. The firm celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Town of Cary followed by a grand-opening event. Since establishing its Raleigh team…
CarolinaPower Project Manager Cordiro Harrison recently participated on an Industry Panel hosted by the Lexington School District Two Innovation Center (L2IC) in Cayce, SC, near Columbia. The purpose of the event was to help educators and administrators stay informed about the rapidly evolving job market. The panel provided an opportunity for industry leaders to share…
When Hurricane Florence hit coastal North Carolina in 2018, it decided to stay awhile. The wind blew, and the rain fell for days. And though Cameron Doby didn’t experience major impacts from his home in Oxford in the central part of the state, his vivid memories of the pictures and video of coastal regions remain….
