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When leaders are asked why they’re investing in artificial intelligence, the answers are remarkably consistent, regardless of title or company size. They want work to run smoother. Faster decisions. Fewer surprises. Less friction. The 2025 BuiltWorlds Annual AI/ML Benchmarking Report makes this clear. Nearly every company surveyed cited sharper decision making, operational efficiency, and productivity…
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has announced a leadership transition that reflects the next step in a long-term succession process that began in 2020. Effective January 1, 2026, McCrory President Allen Bridgers took on the additional responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As planned, Allen Amsler, who had been serving as CEO, moved…
Results from AGC of America‘s newly released 2026 Construction Outlook show that contractors across the Carolinas are entering the New Year with cautious optimism, especially in healthcare, power, water/sewer, and data center markets. While national expectations have “dampened” overall, North Carolina and South Carolina firms continue to report notable areas of momentum, along with steady backlogs…
ABC Carolinas is proud to highlight members who were named to the 2025 South Carolina 500, an inaugural list from SCBIZ honoring the most influential leaders shaping South Carolina’s economy across industries. “We congratulate our 18 members who exemplify excellence, innovation, and influence across construction, engineering, and professional services. We are proud to have them…
Never give up, act decisively, share the numbers, and lead by example to build a stronger, more resilient firm. After more than 55 years of working in my own and others’ privately-held businesses, there are certain mantras I have grown to live by. Maybe you will find some of these helpful. Here are a few…
CRH Ventures, the venture capital unit of CRH, today announced a strategic investment in Citylogix, a North American leader in AI-powered pavement condition assessments and enterprise asset management software. Founded in 2015, Citylogix’s platform uses LiDAR, high-definition cameras, and advanced machine learning to generate digital twins of roadways, providing actionable insights for municipal and infrastructure…
Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company, announced today the addition of two key leaders as the company enters its 40th year of operations. Scott Murray has joined the company as general counsel, and Matt Vance has been named chief market strategist & economist, strengthening the company’s legal, strategic and market intelligence capabilities….
Crescent Communities, a nationally recognized market-leading real estate investor, developer, and operator of mixed-use communities and industrial projects, and GTIS Partners (“GTIS”), a global real estate investment firm that manages $4.7 billion in gross assets with a focus in the U.S. on residential and industrial investments, announced today the land closing and construction start of AXIAL Commerce Station, a…
Richmond, VA, and Oklahoma City, OK, were ranked as the top-performing small-bay and big-box industrial markets, respectively, according to CoStar, the leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets. Based on a Z-score analysis of the largest 54 markets in the U.S., Richmond ranked at the top of the…
When leaders are asked why they’re investing in artificial intelligence, the answers are remarkably consistent, regardless of title or company size. They want work to run smoother. Faster decisions. Fewer surprises. Less friction. The 2025 BuiltWorlds Annual AI/ML Benchmarking Report makes this clear. Nearly every company surveyed cited sharper decision making, operational efficiency, and productivity…
CRH Ventures, the venture capital unit of CRH, today announced a strategic investment in Citylogix, a North American leader in AI-powered pavement condition assessments and enterprise asset management software. Founded in 2015, Citylogix’s platform uses LiDAR, high-definition cameras, and advanced machine learning to generate digital twins of roadways, providing actionable insights for municipal and infrastructure…
Vector Solutions, a leading provider of safety, compliance, and workforce readiness solutions for critical industries, announced the launch of its AI Safety Training Recommendation Engine, a new integration that connects Vector EHS with the Vector Learning Management System (LMS) to automatically recommend corrective training the moment an incident is submitted. The capability addresses one of safety…
Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of workplace wellness solutions, announced today that CEO and Founder, Debra Wein, will speak at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Construction Safety and Health Conference on January 22. Wein will be joined by industry leaders Jamie Evans, Vice President, Environmental Health and Safety at Turner Construction, and Stewart Levy, Vice President, Population Health and Occupational…
Results from AGC of America‘s newly released 2026 Construction Outlook show that contractors across the Carolinas are entering the New Year with cautious optimism, especially in healthcare, power, water/sewer, and data center markets. While national expectations have “dampened” overall, North Carolina and South Carolina firms continue to report notable areas of momentum, along with steady backlogs…
PlanHub, a leading preconstruction software platform connecting general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers nationwide, today announced that it has joined the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Tech Marketplace as an official technology partner. The ABC Tech Marketplace is an exclusive portfolio of vetted, solutions-oriented technology providers offering innovative, cost-effective tools that support the construction industry. Through this nationwide partnership, PlanHub now offers…
For decades, we told students there was one “right” path to success. College first. Figure it out later. Massachusetts just blew that myth up in the best possible way. According to a recent WSJ article, The Hottest High Schools in Massachusetts are Trade Schools, trade schools across the state now have waiting lists in the thousands….
Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 2 recently held its annual Student Competitions. Region 2 includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico and has seen significant growth in the annual competitions. Over 300 students on 49 teams from 18 universities competed in seven different competitions. Each competition category was…
