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The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 4-10, 2018. NAWIC’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. “The National Association of Women in Construction is committed to enhancing the success of all women in construction – not just those who are…
GE Aviation is adding 146 full-time jobs over four years at its facilities in Asheville and West Jefferson, North Carolina, as it expands production capacity supporting its revolutionary ceramic matrix composite (CMC) line of jet engine components. The global manufacturer of aircraft engines and components will invest nearly $105 million in the expansion. The Asheville…
Construction spending in January was unchanged from December and was moderately higher than in January 2017, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. However, association officials said further gains, especially in desperately needed infrastructure investment, would be in jeopardy if the administration adopts tariffs on key construction…
Dr. Bruce Yandle released his latest quarterly economic report. The report offers an optimistic forecast for 2018, finding a growing economy in better shape than at this time last year. He also offers predictions for the year ahead, examines America’s standing relative to other nations, and weighs in on the impact of the tax cuts….
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Girls Collaborative (NGC) are joining forces to build new pathways for girls to achieve educational goals that prepare them for future careers such as architecture. “AIA is one of the first professional associations to partner with the National Girls Collaborative to increase exposure to a profession,”…
Eagle Solar Group today announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations. “We are excited to be part of the growing solar energy industry in this region, and we appreciate the welcoming and pro-business environment here in Orangeburg County and the…
Economic momentum supported by tax reform and federal infrastructure programs will play key roles in the demand for concrete construction in the years ahead, said Ed Sullivan, Portland Cement Association (PCA) Senior Vice President and Chief Economist. At a press conference during the 2018 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Sullivan offered a glimpse at…
Did you know that February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®? CTE prepares students to be career-ready by providing academic, employability and technical skills through programs at high schools, career centers, community and technical colleges. Occupations and industries included in CTE are broken down into 16 Career Clusters and have a wide range, including…
Mooresville, NC-based Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced Track to the Trades, a new workforce development initiative that aims to provide innovative career alternatives and financial support for employees to pursue a skilled trade. The program will be supported in partnership with Guild Education, an adult education company. The initiative comes at a time when…
Topcon Corporation, a world leader in positioning instruments for survey and construction, through its American subsidiary, has acquired all the outstanding shares of ClearEdge3D, Inc., a recognized technology leader in the engineering and construction software industry. ClearEdge3D’s EdgeWise software dramatically speeds as-built modeling workflows by utilizing automated feature extraction algorithms and other patented technologies. Its…
