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GroundBreak Carolinas recently had the opportunity to chat with John Hildreth, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Interim Director of the Kimmel School of Construction Management (KSCM) at Western Carolina University (WCU) in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Part of WCU’s College of Engineering and Technology, the Kimmel School of Construction Management is one of only a few CM…
Spartanburg, S.C. – Tindall Corporation, one of the largest providers of precast concrete solutions in North America, is excited to announce that the organization is officially becoming two distinct business groups: Tindall Building Systems Group and Tindall Infrastructure Group. This change in corporate structure gives Tindall more opportunities for focused growth and enhanced capabilities to react…
Graycor, a national leading provider of construction, maintenance, and facilities services, announced the opening of an office in Greenville, SC. The new location will support the company’s growth in the southeast U.S. Founded in Chicago in 1921, Graycor provides construction services to a range of industries including retail, commercial, ecommerce, automotive, manufacturing, warehouse and distribution,…
CHARLESTON, S.C. – SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is introducing the six women leading the firm’s new company-wide Women’s Initiative, which was created this year as a step towards helping women succeed in the male-dominated world of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC). The Steering Committee includes Lia Contursi, Mary Martinich,…
Clayton Construction Company, Inc. (CCC) is pleased to announce that Todd Horne, former Vice President of Business Development, has been promoted to President, effective January 1, 2022. CCC is a commercial general contractor, specializing in turn-key construction projects around the Southeast. Exceeding expectations for over 40 years, CCC has been named one of SC’s Fastest Growing…
Laredo, TX — Charlotte-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with offices in Greenville, South Carolina and Chicago, Illinois, has completed construction of a south Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations, LLC (GAB). The new 45,590-square-foot facility will provide increased cold storage capacity for fresh produce and serve as a hub for the…
Graycor, a national leading provider of construction, maintenance, and facilities services, announced the opening of an office in Greenville, SC. The new location will support the company’s growth in the southeast U.S. Founded in Chicago in 1921, Graycor provides construction services to a range of industries including retail, commercial, ecommerce, automotive, manufacturing, warehouse and distribution,…
Greenville (S.C.)-based Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector,is pleased to announce its newest multi-family development in South Carolina’s Lowcountry region – Waterleaf at Foxbank – Luxury Apartment Homes located in Berkeley County in the town of Moncks Corner. “Beaufort-Port Royal was deemed an ideal area to develop a…
Watercrest Senior Living Group proudly announces that Watercrest Myrtle Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care has been awarded for Outstanding Creative Landscape Design by the City of Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board. Watercrest Myrtle Beach Executive Director Hunter Weaver accepted the award on the community’s behalf at the 2021 City of Myrtle Beach Arbor Day Celebration. The exterior landscaping…
Associated Builders and Contractors today issued its online Safety Technology Guide, a resource for contractors looking to implement construction technology for the best possible safety performance. “Executing on ABC’s commitment to world-class safety on jobsites requires ABC member contractors to continuously innovate,” said Matt Abeles, ABC vice president of construction technology and innovation. “To keep contractors…
Ransomware attacks grab most of the headlines—for instance, the Colonial Pipeline attack earlier in 2021—but in terms of direct loss, Business Email Compromise/Email Account Compromise (BEC/EAC) was the top crime reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).[1] BEC has evolved over the decade and is now also referred to as EAC in acknowledgement…
A written safety manual is often seen as the backbone of a workplace safety program. These documented processes are powerful tools, helping to outline expectations, train employees, bid work, and even avoid legal trouble. What many people don’t know, however, is that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict guidelines pertaining to what…
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Palmetto Chapter of Charleston, South Carolina has announced its 2021/2022 Board of Directors. The 2021/2022 Board – NAWIC Palmetto Chapter #385 President – Amanda Redick, MSc – HDR, Inc. Vice President – Sandra Marlowe – Cumming Construction Management Treasurer, Antonia Gonzalez-Periera – S&ME Recording Secretary – Megan…
A new year symbolizes countless opportunities to elevate growth, curiosity, and our hope for the future. We feel there’s no better way to create those opportunities than by inspiring our youth. That’s why some of our most talented creatives at Little came together to write and illustrate this imaginative children’s book. We’re beyond excited to…
Graycor, a national leading provider of construction, maintenance, and facilities services, announced the opening of an office in Greenville, SC. The new location will support the company’s growth in the southeast U.S. Founded in Chicago in 1921, Graycor provides construction services to a range of industries including retail, commercial, ecommerce, automotive, manufacturing, warehouse and distribution,…
GroundBreak Carolinas recently had the opportunity to chat with John Hildreth, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Interim Director of the Kimmel School of Construction Management (KSCM) at Western Carolina University (WCU) in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Part of WCU’s College of Engineering and Technology, the Kimmel School of Construction Management is one of only a few CM…
A team of six Ph.D. students from NC State University’s Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering won the researcher category of the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center’s 2021 Blind Prediction Contest. NC State’s team was led by the university’s Dr. Mervyn Kowalsky, Christopher W. Clark Distinguished Professor. There was a three-way tie for…
