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Stephen L. Davis, President & CEO of Davis & Floyd, was inducted into The Citadel School of Engineering Academy of Engineers on April 21, 2022. This annual ceremony, now in its 10th year, honors engineering leaders from both the public and private sectors who have enjoyed substantial success in their professional lives and made significant…
Time sure does go fast. The team at GroundBreak Carolinas is excited to celebrate our 5th anniversary. When we started out in January 2017, the vision was for GroundBreak Carolinas to provide a connection between all parts of the construction industry. Over the years we’ve had the opportunity to tell stories, share insights and perspectives,…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The newest entrant among the nation’s Top-10 professional services firms will be called FORVIS. The name was jointly announced in April by the leaders of BKD and DHG. The two firms agreed to a merger of equals in February, with an effective date of June 1, to create an enhanced, Top-10,…
Women, Wellness, and Work: the theme of the Fourth Annual AIA Charlotte’s Women in Architecture (WIA) Mimosa Breakfast in April centered on these ideas that have become so prevalent in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. This fantastic networking and learning event, hosted in partnership with the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS Charlotte)…
Owens Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency with a 70-year presence in the Upstate, has promoted Sandra Johnson, CISR, INS, SM, to Director of Operations. Johnson serves as the point of contact for the agency’s carriers and is responsible for overseeing the agency’s administrative functions. She is based in Owens Insurance’s home office in Greer,…
Carolinas-based A M King, a leading integrated Design-Build firm with offices in Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC. and Chicago, IL, has been recognized with a 2022 Best Project Award from the Design-Build Institute of America’s Southeast Region. A M King was singled out for its exemplary project delivery of what is now North America’s largest avocado…
Integrated Design-Build firm A M King has completed its third major project for Cheney Brothers, Inc. (CBI), a leading Southeast-based broadline food distributor. The 72,142-square-foot dry warehouse expansion in Statesville, N.C. provides an additional 7,000 pallet positions, a larger loading dock and means for CBI to continue its northward growth path. The project brings the…
An East Carolina University professor is taking a crack — literally — at solving road problems in North Carolina. Dr. Amin Akhnoukh, associate professor in the Department of Construction Management, will be working with N.C. State’s Dr. Mohammed Pour-Ghaz as part of a grant from the N.C. Department of Transportation to study commercial concrete sealants used…
GREENVILLE, S.C. – February 7, 2022 – Dean Warhaft and Warren Zinn, developers and joint venture partners, today marked the commencement of the long-awaited “On The Trail” mixed-use development at the former Union Bleachery/Cone Mills Textile Mill at 3335 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville, SC. The 1900s era mill, which was once a vibrant commerce center…
Many industries are digitizing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and construction is no exception. This sector has typically been slow to adopt new technologies, but it’s poised to benefit from integrating them into daily operations. Where does the construction industry stand right now? What are some of the challenges firms are facing? What steps…
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…
ANDERSON, S.C. (May 26, 2022) – Hill Electric Company, a premier industrial electrical contractor based in the Upstate, provided two $500 scholarships to Anderson School Districts’ I and II Career and Technology (ACTC) graduating students pursuing a technical degree or certificate. The 2021-2022 scholarship recipients are Kailey Jo Stewart from Wren High School and Noah James Gregory from…
A long-time supporter of SkillsUSA on the local and regional level, CarolinaPower was eager to participate in South Carolina’s Skills USA competition “live and in person” this spring following two consecutive years of mostly virtual competitions. SkillsUSA offers opportunities for high school students to learn and practice personal, workplace and technical skills. This year’s South Carolina SkillsUSA…
Labor shortages are making it difficult for subcontractors to find workers—especially those who are well-trained and in-demand. According to the Home Builder Institute Construction Labor Market Report, the construction industry needs over 2 million more workers over the next three years to keep up with the booming demand for new houses amid the labor shortage.Subcontractors need to be…
National nonresidential construction spending was down 0.1% in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $844.5 billion for the month. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 10 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private…
The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Foundation is now accepting applications for its scholarship program, which was developed to assist those entering the commercial construction industry and those wishing to advance their construction skills and knowledge to further their careers. Deadline is Friday, April 8, 2022. Scholarship Criteria Up to seven (7) total scholarships, from three (3) distinct scholarship categories…
Career and Technical Education Month® is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country. CTE Month is generously sponsored in 2022 by the National Association of Home Builders. Learn more and find tools to help raise awareness about…
