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GroundBreak Carolinas recently sat down with Jyot Parmar, General Manager for Graycor’s Southeast Division. Jyot provided us with insight and perspectives on Graycor’s history and growth in the region. Tell us about Graycor, your presence in the Carolinas.Graycor established an office in Charlotte about 25 years ago. Since then, we’ve successfully worked on a range…
Balancing growth and profitability is essential for long-term value creation and success in AEC firm valuation strategies. I have often complained here and elsewhere about those financial “experts” who only want to use historic EBIT as the basis for determining value in an AEC firm. I think it shows a real naivety to just look…
Choate Construction Company kicked off 2025 with an event that brought together nearly 100 women from across the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry to celebrate, empower, and support one another. More than just a networking event, Choate’s annual oyster roast and Lowcountry boil at Rivers + Glen Trading Co. fosters meaningful connections and strengthens…
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) announces the launch of a new economic development program, the Options Program, aimed at preserving land for future industrial users and strengthening North Carolina’s competitive position in attracting new businesses. “Speed to market is critical for businesses, and site control is a key factor in meeting that demand,” said…
Integrated Design-Build firm A M King announced that JD Boone, Andre Harris, Carl H. Morse and David Sawicki have been promoted to Vice President, effective January 1, 2025. These four assume their new roles in recognition of their exceptional performance and outstanding contributions to the company’s continued growth. These latest company promotions follow last January’s…
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…
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…
Jobsight360 proudly announces the launch of its innovative construction management platform, a comprehensive solution tailored to meet the unique demands of the heavy civil and industrial construction industries. Designed to streamline operations, reduce costs and enhance communication, the platform provides construction professionals with the tools they need to efficiently manage projects from inception to completion….
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…
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is excited to relaunch the Charlotte Build-A-SHED competition on November 15, 2024. This program engages local high school students and partners them with general contractors and specialty trade contractors to complete a 6’ x 8’-6” playhouse in seven hours. The objective of this competition is to…
FMI Corporation, a leading provider of consulting and investment banking services to the built environment, released the 2025 North American Engineering and Construction Industry Overview today. The report provides a comprehensive forecast for a broad range of construction and engineering segments in the U.S. and Canada for 2025. FMI expects engineering and construction spending to end 2025 up 2%…
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicholas Ault, AIA, NCARB, and Sarah Curtis, AIA, CDT, LEED AP ID+C, to partners in the firm. Both Nick and Sarah have been consistently recognized for their outstanding contributions to client success far beyond the spaces they create. They bring deep expertise and thoughtful,…
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…
Last month A M King provided the project for our fifth Associated Schools of Construction event —the ASC Design-Build Competition— in Greenville, SC. What an amazing opportunity it has been to meet and engage with such talented young men and women who will no doubt be future leaders within the AEC industry. Congrats to the…
