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President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans released a plan for tax reform, entitled Unified Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code. The impacts of the proposed tax reform will have impacts on the design and construction industry. The proposals face significant scrutiny and debate before actual legislation is addressed by Congress. Leading democrats wasted little time…
Frick & Frack’s Fundamentals for Fatality Elimination series continues with underground and overhead utility dangers. Dangers of Utility Work When power and gas company crews get to work on underground or overhead lines, it’s important to mark off where they will be doing work and know the important safety measures to follow. Failing to properly…
In its fall quarterly meeting on campus, Clemson University’s board of trustees approved four new master of arts teacher residency programs, funding for several recreation capital projects, modified pricing for six programs and construction of a new composite center. The new Clemson Composites Center will be housed at the Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) in…
Public relations is the formal way in which organizations communicate with their public. It is planned or managed communication — a means to communicate, influence and even sell. While that sounds like a boring textbook statement, it is important to recognize the key message here: planned or managed communication. The chatter about your organization happens…
According to media reports, several out-of-state companies are exploring an acquisition of South Carolina-based Santee Cooper. The State Newspaper reported one unnamed company has submitted a bid to buy all of Santee Cooper or its assets. Officials with Gov. Henry McMaster’s office expect up to three more bids. Saddled with over $4.3 billion in debt…
Careers in Construction Month is gaining momentum with 24 states already proclaiming this nationwide celebration of the career opportunities in the construction industry. Founded by NCCER and its Build Your Future (BYF) initiative, Careers in Construction Month occurs every October to increase public awareness and inspire the next generation of construction craft professionals. Both North…
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma May Have Affected September Job Totals for Construction and Overall Economy; Association Officials Say Firms Likely Would Have Hired More Workers but Lacked Qualified Candidates Construction employment increased by 8,000 jobs in September to the highest level since October 2008, amid a tight labor market that may be keeping contractors from…
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), a leading digital financial services company, and Crescent Communities, a nationally recognized, real estate company specializing in the development of single family, multifamily and commercial/mixed use communities, today announced that they have entered into a lease agreement for a new office building that will be constructed at 601 S. Tryon…
JE Dunn Construction has named Rich Cerretti as the leader of its Charlotte office, replacing Paul Fenzl who will direct the company’s regional strategy in the advanced industries and renewable energy markets. “Rich is a proven manager and leader,” Kaufman said. “His broad understanding of business and his diverse operations experience will enhance our efforts…
The Dodge Momentum Index fell in September, moving 8.4% lower to 116.4 (2000=100) from the revised August reading of 127.1. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. Both…
