Advice for New Grads from AEC Leaders in the Carolinas

Tips for Building a Successful Career in the Construction Industry

GroundBreak Carolinas reached out to a cross section of construction industry leaders in North Carolina and South Carolina to see what advice they might have for new college graduates entering our industry. Check out their “words of wisdom!”

Building the Culture You Want in Your Firm

“Culture” is one of those terms that is often bandied about by business advisors and management consultants, as well as anyone who is a student of management and leadership working in an AEC firm today. Mark Zweig share’s his perspectives on building the right culture. Read More.

A Career in Design-Build: From Intern to Project Manager

Like many college freshmen, Matt Worley, a Project manager with A M King, didn’t have a clue what he wanted to do with his life, and it wouldn’t have occurred to him at that time to pursue a career in Design-Build. Read More

ABC Returns to Court to Fight DOL’s New Unlawful Overtime Rule

Associated Builders and Contractors announced the filing of a complaint challenging the U.S. Department of Labor’s controversial final rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, which will change overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Read More

2024 GroundBreakers: Who is Influencing the Industry? Nominations Open!

People make the construction industry what it is today. The GroundBreak Carolinas team is interested in identifying and featuring those individuals who are influencing construction and having a significant impact on the industry. Nominations are now being accepted for the 6th annual GroundBreak Carolinas GroundBreakers awards. Nominate someone today.

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