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TPM, Inc. is a leading Carolinas-based technology company that has built a reputation for providing cutting-edge solutions to the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) community. Founded as “The Print Machine” nearly 50 years ago, TPM has six locations across three states: Columbia, Charleston and Greenville in South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina; and…
Columbia, S.C.— Mashburn Construction has been recognized as one of the 40 Fastest-Growing Companies in South Carolina for 2020 by SC Biz News. Celebrating within the Large business category, this represents a company having over $10 million in revenue each year for the years 2017, 2018 and 2019. The award is not only classified by…
Jennifer Moore, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital) is among a select group of 2020 Best & Brightest 35 and Under recognized by Greenville (S.C.) Business Magazine. Based in downtown Greenville, Graycliff Capital is a leading multi-family development and investment company with focus on the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. As Graycliff’s…
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2020 —Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rebounded to 8.0 months in August, an increase of 0.2 months from July’s reading, according to an ABC member survey conducted Aug. 20-Sept. 1. The August backlog is a half-month lower than in August 2019. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for…
As a follow-up to the DHG Construction webinar about Executive Compensation, Ashley Israel of DHG Wealth Advisors discusses next steps for freshly minted executives. Given the various strategies firms employ to attract and retain high performing leaders, it is important to become familiar with the benefits and outcomes used. As a financial advisor, Ashley help…
In recognition of Professional Women in Building (PWB) Week Sept. 14-18, The Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) is recognizing the 2020 Influential Women in Construction of the Midlands. Nominations were received from BIA members and approved by the Board of Directors. 2020 Influential Women in the MidlandsPam Crane, Partner, Phase One Design,…
Southern First Bank (NASDAQ: SFST), the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, has announced plans to build a new corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC. The new headquarters, situated at the intersection of Laurens Rd and Verdae Blvd, will serve as a symbol and celebration of Southern First’s focus on the future of banking. The landmark project…
Home to 21 global businesses, the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) is expanding its footprint on the 250-acre campus with a new technology neighborhood, Technology Neighborhood III. The first building in the neighborhood will be a multi-tenant 40,000-square-foot high-bay facility supported by $2 million in funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration…
Lineage Logistics, an innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $34 million investment will create 36 new jobs. “Charleston has it all – first-rate infrastructure, great access, a top ranked port and a skilled workforce,” said Greg Lehmkuhl, Lineage Logistics, president and CEO. “South Carolina’s numerous…
TPM, Inc. is a leading Carolinas-based technology company that has built a reputation for providing cutting-edge solutions to the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) community. Founded as “The Print Machine” nearly 50 years ago, TPM has six locations across three states: Columbia, Charleston and Greenville in South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina; and…
Trades are becoming more and more appealing to people from many walks of life as they see how economically uncertain some industries are on top of the costs of going to college. When it comes to trades to look at, being an electrician is often at the top of the list. Our reliance on electrical…
South Carolina’s top-of-the-line mobile workshop for skilled trades, Be Pro Be Proud SC, became a reality yesterday. At a launch event held at the State Farmers Market in West Columbia, Gov. Henry McMaster and Sen. Thomas Alexander, R-Oconee County, helped cut the ribbon on this Public Private Partnership that will promote skilled trades careers throughout South…
Be Pro Be Proud SC is unlike anything South Carolina has experienced, and on Thursday September 3, 2020, Gov. Henry McMaster and public and private leaders unveiled the impressive 53-foot, double-expandable, 18-wheel window to the future. Kicking off its statewide tour this fall, the mission of Be Pro Be Proud SC is to showcase skilled-profession…
WASHINGTON – Sept. 23, 2020 – Business conditions remained stalled at architecture firms during August as demand for design services continued to decline, according to a new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The pace of decline during August remained at about the same level as in July and June, posting an Architecture Billings…
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2020 —Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rebounded to 8.0 months in August, an increase of 0.2 months from July’s reading, according to an ABC member survey conducted Aug. 20-Sept. 1. The August backlog is a half-month lower than in August 2019. ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for…
NCCER announced that its Board of Trustees named current president, Boyd Worsham, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 3, 2020. NCCER has been implementing a formal succession plan over the last two years to fill the leadership position Don Whyte held since 2003. In 2018, Worsham, formally of The Haskell Company, was identified…
Clemson University’s Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and Management in conjunction with the department’s Corporate Partner Companies will present its 2020 Annual Symposium virtually on October 15, 2020. Themed, “Disruptors in the Construction Industry,” the “Zoom” event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This Fifth Annual Symposium is co-sponsored by 84 Lumber and Eldeco. Once again, GroundBreak Carolinas is the media partner….
