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At its core, the AEC industry isn’t actually about blueprints or permits; it’s about people. Whether we’re collaborating with clients or engaging with neighbors, true success often comes down to human connection. That’s why community engagement has always been a natural extension of SeamonWhiteside’s (SW+) work across the Carolinas. As a site design firm, we…
Thomas & Hutton (T&H), a privately held and employee-owned professional services firm known for its award-winning culture and 80 years of shaping communities across the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Lisa Muzekari, PE, and Hillary Aton, PE, have been named 2026 SC Women in Business Honorees. Presented by Integrated Media Publishing, the SC Women…
Dunean Capital Management is pleased to announce that Leah Tompkins, Vice President of Investor Relations, has been named Partner, recognizing her leadership and significant contributions to the firm since its inception. Tompkins has been instrumental in building and strengthening relationships with more than 250 investors while elevating DCM’s brand through strategic communication and investor engagement….
Carolinas AGC is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 CAGC Community Impact Awards program. The CAGC Community Impact Awards honor member companies that are making significant contributions to their communities through their time, actions, talents, dedication, and resources. Honorees serve as role models for compassion and service, and they strive to make their…
For many construction leaders, attending a convention means stepping away from projects, clients, deadlines, and the daily demands of running a business. The question every general contractor asks is simple: Will it be worth my time? ABC Carolinas believes the answer should be measured in results—not attendance numbers. That philosophy is driving the 2026 ABC…
Unanet, the leader in AI-first ERP and growth software for the government contracting (GovCon) industry, together with CohnReznick LLP, today released the 10th annual GAUGE Report, In It To Win It: Outthink, Outbid, Outlast. Widely recognized as the most comprehensive survey of its kind, the GAUGE arrives at a pivotal moment for the federal contracting community and delivers a…
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 9.1 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 3. The reading is up 0.3 months from April and 0.7 months from May 2025. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. Backlog…
As artificial intelligence continues to fuel unprecedented demand for digital infrastructure, the challenge facing the data center industry is no longer demand. It is delivery. A new mid-year update to Bloom Energy’s 2026 Data Center Power Report finds that developers remain committed to aggressive expansion plans through the end of the decade, but access to…
Construction firm Robins & Morton celebrated the ribbon cutting of the new Atrium Health Concord Freestanding Emergency Department in Concord, North Carolina. The 11,021-square-foot project was built entirely using modular construction. This offsite construction method produces an entire building in large modules – individual sections or units – that are then transported to the site,…
Artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental technology for sales and marketing organizations. It is increasingly becoming a competitive advantage. According to new research from Allego, 77% of organizations report AI is already contributing to increased revenue, while 88% of revenue leaders plan to increase AI investments over the next year. Yet despite the momentum,…
Beck Technology today announced the general availability of DESTINI® Cloud, a cloud-native, AI-enabled preconstruction platform that unifies estimating, takeoff, bidding, and analytics into a single, connected environment. The launch represents the most significant product advancement in Beck Technology’s 30-year history and introduces a new category of connected preconstruction platforms designed to serve as a single source of truth…
For decades, workforce development followed a fairly predictable model. Construction industry workforce programs focused on developing the skilled trades needed to build projects. Manufacturers invested in training programs designed to prepare workers to operate facilities once they opened. Utilities trained the technicians needed to maintain power systems. Each sector largely developed talent pipelines aligned with…
Meta Platforms Inc. and Associated Builders and Contractors announced a partnership to educate and provide construction-ready career pathways for thousands of data center construction technicians kicking off in Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio and Texas as a meaningful step toward meeting the growing demand for data center workers nationwide. America’s Workforce Academy is a $115 million investment in the next…
Built Robotics, the leader in physical AI for construction, and xLAB, the Safe Autonomous Systems Lab, headed by Rahul Mangharam, Professor in Electrical and Systems Engineering and principal investigator of xLAB at Penn Engineering, today announce a research collaboration to advance physical AI models for the construction industry. Safety is at the heart of the collaboration, leveraging…
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), ASHRAE, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) released their trilateral AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework, a comprehensive set of technical standards and industry best practices that will aid data center project developers and facility managers in the design, installation, and maintenance of critical energy infrastructure – including electrical, heating,…
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…
