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With a war raging in the Middle East, trade wars at play elsewhere, crude oil prices rising above $100 a barrel, the White House threatening a Cuba takeover and U.S. saber rattling directed toward Greenland, economic policy uncertainty is peaking and major investment decisions are being put on hold. Is there anything meaningful that we…
CarolinaPower recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for what will be their new headquarters and Upstate regional office. Leaders from Brasfield & Gorrie (GC), MCA Architecture, Fontaine Construction, and EnviroSouth joined CarolinaPower executives and employees from across the state for the celebration. “Today’s groundbreaking was an incredible milestone in our history, marking the beginning of a new…
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) recently announced its acquisition of MCA Architecture (MCA) of Greenville, SC. This partnership deepens and expands MPS’ industrial practice which designs and plans advanced and technical manufacturing environments, associated corporate offices and commercial campus amenities, and distribution developments across the Eastern United States. “The partnership between McMillan Pazdan Smith and MCA brings together two…
As the skilled trades industry faces a massive retirement cliff over the next decade, The Home Depot Foundation is providing funding to help schools and skilled trades training organizations make the physical improvements they need to attract and retain the next generation of skilled tradespeople. The Foundation is now accepting applications for Path to Pro Education…
Private sector employment increased by 63,000 jobs in February and pay was up 4.5 percent year-over-year according to the February ADP National Employment Report® produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab (“Stanford Lab”). The ADP National Employment Report is an independent measure of the labor market based on the anonymized weekly…
The NAIOP Research Foundation’s latest Industrial Space Demand Forecast projects steady improvement in U.S. industrial real estate fundamentals as economic conditions stabilize and occupiers regain confidence following a turbulent 2025. Greater clarity around interest rates and reduced concerns about the effects of tariff policy have helped improve the outlook for 2026, according to the report. While political…
Landmark research tool, AI Impact Barometer, by Cushman & Wakefield, offers a data-driven view of where AI is creating demand, risk and opportunity across property markets Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) today announced the launch of its AI Impact Barometer, by Cushman & Wakefield, a trailblazing data-driven tool designed to help investors, occupiers and developers…
The Associated General Contractors of America is launching a nationwide campaign to push for new federal highway and transit funding to preserve economic growth in communities across the country, association officials announced today. The campaign, called America’s Moving Forward, launches as a new association analysis of federal employment data found that most major metro areas in the country…
James Hardie, a leading provider of exterior home and outdoor living solutions, returns to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando from February 17 to 19. Through its recently expanded outdoor living portfolio of premium brands, including Hardie® products, TimberTech® decking and railing, AZEK Exteriors® trim and StruXure® pergolas, James Hardie will demonstrate its leadership in delivering beautiful,…
Artificial intelligence is beginning to transform how industrial real estate deals are sourced, evaluated, negotiated, and executed. At the recent NAIOP I.CON West conference in Los Angeles, industry leaders discussed how rapidly advancing AI capabilities are changing the speed and structure of the development and investment process. In a panel moderated by Denice Tokunaga, partner…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a defining competitive force in the construction industry. But while many firms are experimenting with tools, few are approaching AI as a strategic leadership issue. In his new book, Building Smarter with AI, construction strategist and industry leader Brian Gallagher reframes the conversation. Rather than focusing on technology features or…
As the skilled trades industry faces a massive retirement cliff over the next decade, The Home Depot Foundation is providing funding to help schools and skilled trades training organizations make the physical improvements they need to attract and retain the next generation of skilled tradespeople. The Foundation is now accepting applications for Path to Pro Education…
Chef Tom Shibley has had an interesting culinary career at upscale restaurants and catering jobs for high-profile events. But he found that the instability of the industry and lack of benefits like healthcare weren’t conducive to supporting a family. We want to let professionals know that when they’re ready for a career change, schools like…
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) recently announced its acquisition of MCA Architecture (MCA) of Greenville, SC. This partnership deepens and expands MPS’ industrial practice which designs and plans advanced and technical manufacturing environments, associated corporate offices and commercial campus amenities, and distribution developments across the Eastern United States. “The partnership between McMillan Pazdan Smith and MCA brings together two…
The construction industry lost 11,000 jobs on net in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 42,000 jobs, an increase of 0.5%. Nonresidential construction employment decreased by 3,800 positions, with losses in 2…
CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor with offices in South Carolina, recently showcased electrical contracting to high school students enrolled in the Building Construction Technology program at the Donaldson Career Center at SCTAC – part of Greenville County Schools in the Upstate region. CarolinaPower team members Chris Traugh, Paul Yanovskiy, David Steffens, Gage Schatz, and…
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine how we learn and work, DeVry University today announced it will embed AI literacy and skill-building into every course by the end of 2026. This commitment expands access for every student to develop the technical proficiency and applied fluency needed to succeed in an AI-augmented workforce. “Innovation is a foundational element of…
