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The construction industry has many specific terms and acronyms that can be extremely confusing at first. Being a technology-focused construction company, we put a heavy focus on ensuring our employees understand the ins and outs of construction terminology, as not all things can be taught in classrooms. Rather, the knowledge is acquired through spending time on the…
Livent Corporation (NYSE: LTHM) is pleased to announce that it will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at its manufacturing plant in Bessemer City, North Carolina, for the construction of additional lithium hydroxide production facilities. The expansion project is expected to enable Livent to increase its production of lithium hydroxide by 5,000 metric tons per year. …
The NAIOP Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Sentiment Index, which predicts general conditions in the commercial real estate industry over the next 12 months, ticked slightly upwards in September, compared to six months earlier. A majority of respondents plan to hire employees, even though the cost of materials and labor related to construction continue to be causes…
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Architects Foundation will host a dialogue with author and photographer Andrew Feiler on Wednesday, Oct. 30 to explore the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The event will kick off Feiler’s exhibit, “Without Regard to Sex, Race or Color: The Past, Present, and Future of One Historically…
Jobsite Image, a Construction Photo Documentation (CPD) franchise business, announced that Shivaun Buggeln has been named as owner of the Columbia, South Carolina region. A new franchise opportunity, Jobsite Image documents and archives every pipe, electrical wire, duct, and MEP in the walls of newly-constructed or renovated homes and buildings. With the click of a…
SkillsUSA, an innovator in educational resources for career and technical education (“CTE”) students, today announced the official launch of the SkillsUSA Career Essentials Credential. This new curriculum and credential program provides CTE students with the foundational skills, attitudes, and values necessary to ensure that America has the skilled workforce it needs to combat the growing…
Microsoft Corp., a technology company, will create 430 new jobs in Mecklenburg County. The company will invest $23 million to expand its operations in Charlotte. “Global companies like Microsoft can choose anywhere in the world to expand, and again a highly recognizable brand has decided North Carolina is the right fit,” said Governor Cooper. “Today’s…
Associated General Contractors of America hires Infrastructure-focused former House and Senate Staffer, Murphie Barrett, as its New Vice President of Congressional Relations for Infrastructure Advancement Murphie Barrett, a former congressional staffer who played key roles in crafting several recent infrastructure laws, has joined the Associated General Contractors of America as its new vice president of…
Today, in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of HR technology solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services, is sharing new insights from a survey of 500 business owners with one to 500 employees about the impact of data security on their organizations. According to the Paychex study, despite the…
Wages for U.S. workers grew 3.2 percent over the last year, increasing the average wage level by $0.90 to $28.71 an hour, according to the ADP Research Institute® Workforce Vitality Report (WVR) released today. The wage growth of 3.2 percent corresponds to the BLS numbers of 2.9 percent which was released earlier this month, October 2019. “The labor market has shown signs…
