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Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2021 – Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has nominated longtime South Carolina business executive Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Lightsey, a former top executive with Bellsouth, AT&T and General Motors, will succeed Bobby Hitt, who is retiring…
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) launched a national advertising campaign focused on increasing awareness and choice of North Carolina as a place where diverse businesses and workforce talent can thrive. Titled “All In North Carolina,” the campaign’s central message stresses the vast opportunity and diversity of place, people, businesses and industries North…
Mt. Pleasant, S.C. — Mashburn Construction is pleased to announce the hire of Julianne Dunning as Director of Business Development for Mashburn’s Charleston location at 1202 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. “With the expansion of our coastal division, we are excited to have Julianne join us. She brings with her a diverse and unique background in…
GREENVILLE, S.C. – June 16, 2021 – If two decades seem to go by quickly, a single year passes in the blink of an eye. Such is the case for Greenville County economic development as they celebrate both 20 years as the county’s official economic development team and the one-year anniversary of announcing Fox Hill…
CarolinaPower has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious list of the state’s top-notch employers was unveiled in mid-June 2021. CarolinaPower’s specific ranking within the Large Employers category will be announced at the in-person Best Places to Work in South Carolina awards ceremony…
Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo), a global wine and spirits company, will build a new state-of-the-art production facility and distribution center in Chester County to support future business growth and its long-term innovation plans. The $423 million investment will create 496 new jobs over…
Doosan Bobcat North America, a global leader in the compact equipment industry, announced today plans for a $70 million expansion of its Statesville, N.C., manufacturing facility. The company plans to construct an additional 580,000 square feet for its manufacturing operations, which will create 250 new, full-time jobs over the next five years in Iredell County….
A M King has begun construction of a south Texas distribution center in Laredo, TX, for Mexico-based GAB Operations, LLC (GAB). The new 45,590-square-foot facility, when complete, will provide increased cold storage capacity for fresh produce and will serve as a hub for the company’s U.S. and Canadian customers. The project is scheduled to be…
A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, recently completed a new 11,505-square-foot Life Center for the historic Old Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Simpsonville, South Carolina. The Life Center’s gymnasium, which features hardwood maple flooring and six automatic fold-up basketball goals, is ideal for hosting basketball and volleyball…
TPM, Inc., a leading technology solutions provider focused on architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing, announces the launch of its 3D Laser Scanning Business with key partnerships and new service offerings. TPM, Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with Leica Geosystems and Synnex to bring the most advanced 3D laser scanning equipment and software to…
Prescient, an advanced architectural software and digital design company leveraging precision off-site manufacturing to enable construction, announced it has closed a $190 million strategic investment and bonding support led by long-term investors Eldridge and JE Dunn. Additionally, Security Benefit is providing bonding assistance to support Prescient’s substantial development pipeline. The capital raised will serve to accelerate Prescient’s expansion…
Charlotte, NC – ABC Carolinas (ABCC) recently celebrated the graduation of 26 electrical apprentices enrolled in the chapter’s four-year Apprenticeship & Craft Training Program at a Cannon Ballers game in Kannapolis, N.C. Participants in ABC Carolinas’ educational program work full-time during the day and attend evening classes – two nights per week each semester – at…
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) launched a national advertising campaign focused on increasing awareness and choice of North Carolina as a place where diverse businesses and workforce talent can thrive. Titled “All In North Carolina,” the campaign’s central message stresses the vast opportunity and diversity of place, people, businesses and industries North…
Construction input prices increased 4.6% in May 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 4.8% for the month. Construction input prices are 24.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input…
Associated Builders and Contractors reports today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.0 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted from May 20 to June 2, 0.1 months higher than in April 2021 and May 2020. While ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales increased modestly in May, confidence regarding profit…
Attending the Clemson University School of Architecture was a life-changing experience for William “Bill” H. Pelham, AIA, ’77 and M’81, especially the semester he spent in Genoa, Italy. Immersed in design and culture at Clemson’s first Fluid Campus satellite — the Charles E. Daniel Center for Building Research and Urban Studies, also known as “the…
W. M. Jordan Project Manager Chad Wallace had a unique opportunity recently to help educate the students of North Carolina’s North and West Brunswick County high schools, where he is currently managing the renovation and expansion projects for both schools. Working with the Carolinas AGC “Build Your Career” program, Wallace and various trade partners working on site…
