Your source for construction industry news in the Carolinas
It was the fall of 1985. I was in my last semester at the University of Florida, just a few short weeks before finally finishing my degree in Building Construction, when one of my professors uttered these words: “When you tell people you are a contractor, most of them will immediately assume that you are…
Southeast-based construction firm, Frampton Construction Company, has completed construction of Le Creuset of America’s (Le Creuset) new North American distribution facility in Hampton County, South Carolina. The project was delivered on schedule despite challenging site conditions and complex operational requirements. “We are proud of our new distribution center and grateful to Frampton Construction for their…
Tony Warren, DBIA, Design-Build Preconstruction Director for McCrory Construction, has earned the prestigious designation of Designated Design-Build Professional® (DBIA®). This sought-after construction industry credential requires successful completion of the Design-Build Institute of America’s comprehensive “gold standard” education, training and certification testing program, including a rigorous exam. Substantial, documented project experience in design-build project delivery is…
Work Program Architects (WPA), based in Norfolk, Virginia, has announced the opening of a new office in Raleigh, North Carolina. This expansion reflects the firm’s continued growth and its commitment to community-centered design throughout North Carolina and the Southeast. The Raleigh office is WPA’s first outside of Virginia. The Raleigh office at 300 Fayetteville St….
Mike Foushee has stepped into the role of Brasfield & Gorrie Carolinas Region President with a clear vision for strengthening communities, expanding opportunity and elevating the company’s impact across the region. From B&G’s office in Charlotte, he will guide strategy and operations across the general contractor’s offices in the region, which also include Raleigh and…
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,…
U.S. office vacancy projections remain virtually unchanged in a revised forecast from CoStar, the leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. After reaching a cyclical peak in mid-2025 before lowering slightly by the end of the year, the near-term U.S. office outlook now anticipates stable vacancy (14.1%) through…
Voltage Energy Group (“Voltage Energy”), a leading U.S.-based solar and clean energy solutions provider founded in North Carolina, today announced the establishment of a new U.S.-based manufacturing facility and progress toward establishing its Global Headquarters located in Roxboro, Person County, North Carolina, including the acquisition and upgrade of a 72-acre site with 246,079 square feet of…
As demand for mission-critical data centers and advanced manufacturing facilities accelerates, DPR Construction, one of the nation’s top technical builders, is doubling down on innovative delivery methods to help customers meet aggressive schedules and achieve speed-to-market. Leveraging integrated preconstruction, collaborative delivery models, and prefabrication, DPR aims to redefine how complex facilities are built, according to the…
Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today unveiled Samsara Coach, a new AI-powered coaching experience designed to deliver personalized, real-time guidance to drivers. The launch is featured in a Super Bowl LX commercial starring NASCAR champion Jesse Love, who debuts as the first avatar for Samsara Coach. Samsara’s Super Bowl Commercial Introduces New Model…
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…
Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 to community colleges across the state to help prepare the next generation of skilled energy and trade workers. Zoom in: North Carolina community colleges can apply for $25,000 grants to expand or strengthen programs that support critical energy and skilled trade careers, including lineworker training, electrical, mechanical and electronics engineering…
Vector Solutions, a leading provider of safety, compliance, and workforce readiness solutions for critical industries, announced the launch of its AI Safety Training Recommendation Engine, a new integration that connects Vector EHS with the Vector Learning Management System (LMS) to automatically recommend corrective training the moment an incident is submitted. The capability addresses one of safety…
Work Program Architects (WPA), based in Norfolk, Virginia, has announced the opening of a new office in Raleigh, North Carolina. This expansion reflects the firm’s continued growth and its commitment to community-centered design throughout North Carolina and the Southeast. The Raleigh office is WPA’s first outside of Virginia. The Raleigh office at 300 Fayetteville St….
Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today unveiled Samsara Coach, a new AI-powered coaching experience designed to deliver personalized, real-time guidance to drivers. The launch is featured in a Super Bowl LX commercial starring NASCAR champion Jesse Love, who debuts as the first avatar for Samsara Coach. Samsara’s Super Bowl Commercial Introduces New Model…
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…
