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In 2024, Poettker Construction’s Southeast team constructed 1.3 million square feet of new facilities and renovations in the areas of distribution and warehouse, federal and defense, and retail. GroundBreak Carolinas recently caught up with Charlotte-based CEO and Chairman Keith Poettker to get his thoughts and insights about the year ahead. What is your outlook on the construction industry for 2025?…
CarolinaPower, a leading Carolinas-based electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, was recognized nationally by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for its exemplary performance as electrical contractor for Clemson University’s Memorial Stadium two-phase renovation project. CarolinaPower won ABC’s highest-level of recognition – the Eagle Award – in the category, Specialty Contracting/Electrical, $2-$10 million. CarolinaPower…
Trehel, based in Greenville, S.C., announces the promotion of Jim Davis to general superintendent and welcomes Randall Jackson as senior project manager. Davis began his career at Trehel in 2016 and has more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry. With a focus on job-site supervision for large-scale commercial, education, industrial and faith-based…
SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, received a National Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award for a local historic preservation project during the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Convention 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 26. SouthCon was National Runner-Up in the Historical Restoration (Up to $15 million) category, bringing…
Jacobs (NYSE: J) will outline its multi-year growth strategy and set out its long-term financial framework at its 2025 Investor Day February 18, 2025. The company’s strategy, Challenge Accepted, accelerates Jacobs’ transformation to a more focused business positioned to drive profitable growth and deliver market-leading infrastructure, water, life sciences and advanced manufacturing solutions. Jacobs’ leadership team will brief investors…
McShane Construction Company’s Southeast regional team was selected to build a 461-unit multi-family community in Greenville, South Carolina, for repeat client Flournoy Development Group. “We are thrilled to partner with Flournoy Development Group once again to bring this dynamic and thoughtfully designed community to Greenville,” commented Dave Meadows, Vice President & Regional Manager at McShane….
Balfour Beatty has been honored with a 2024 Pinnacle Award from Carolinas AGC (CAGC) for its exceptional delivery of North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) $60 million Harkers Island Bridge Replacement project. The award was presented during CAGC’s 104th Annual Convention in Charleston, South Carolina. The CAGC’s Pinnacle Awards, co-sponsored by CPA firm GreerWalker LLP and the law…
Caruso Homes is excited to announce the grand opening of their only model home in the Charlotte area at Rolling Meadows, its newest luxury community in Mooresville, North Carolina. The decorated Lexington II model home, now open to the public, offers prospective buyers a firsthand look at the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that define Caruso Homes. The grand opening…
NEWSTAR announced today that it has acquired 23 acres on Harrisburg Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, planned for development with 159 homes in a new single-family rental subdivision known as Long Farm. This project expands NEWSTAR’s Charlotte portfolio to more than 500 single-family lots and homes in various stages of construction, lease up, and operation. NEWSTAR is partnering on…
PlanHub, the leading cloud-based platform for commercial construction professionals, has launched PlanHub 2.0—a fully integrated preconstruction solution designed to help contractors network, win more projects and accelerate business growth. By combining every aspect of preconstruction into a seamless, all-in-one platform, PlanHub 2.0 empowers users to save time, strengthen industry relationships, and efficiently manage project details from…
Bridgit, the leader in construction workforce planning software, announces the launch of Bridgit Experience Tracking. Built in response to common workforce planning challenges such as: Who in our company has experience with this project type, delivery method, or this specific owner? What team members would make the most compelling team to win the job? Do…
Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the winners of its annual Construction Management Competition, which were honored at ABC Convention 2025 in Las Vegas on Feb. 27. Clemson University, affiliated with the ABC Carolinas chapter, was named the overall winner of the 2025 competition with the highest cumulative points in the five competition categories. A total of 34 teams…
The skilled workforce shortage in construction continues to put a strain on project deadlines and budgets. With a projected shortage of more than half a million workers per year, construction companies are looking for solutions to stock their teams with talent. To begin filling the pipeline of workers, industry should consider one demographic as an ideal fit…
PlanHub, the leading cloud-based platform for commercial construction professionals, has launched PlanHub 2.0—a fully integrated preconstruction solution designed to help contractors network, win more projects and accelerate business growth. By combining every aspect of preconstruction into a seamless, all-in-one platform, PlanHub 2.0 empowers users to save time, strengthen industry relationships, and efficiently manage project details from…
Construction input prices increased 1.4% in January compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.9% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 1.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction…
It’s now possible for working construction professionals to complete a Construction Science and Management (CSM) degree online through Clemson University. Clemson University’s Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development is pleased to announce the upcoming rollout of its new Construction Science and Management (CSM) Online Blended/Hybrid Degree Cohort. Officially launching in Fall 2025, this…
Skip and Mitzi Gardiner have a clear vision for education — one rooted in humility, hard work and hands-on learning. Longtime Clemson supporters and proud alumni, the Gardiners recently committed a $1 million gift to the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development (NCRED) at Clemson University. Their generous contribution, known as the Francis and…
