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New construction of self-storage facilities is on the rise, with approximately 900 facilities expected to be constructed in 2017 – a 50% increase on the 600 new projects constructed last year, according to the latest research from CBRE. Dallas is expected to see the most new construction this year, with an estimated 49 projects and…
The S.C. Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) met today to review the results of a statewide manufacturing workforce survey. Conducted by the S.C. Department of Commerce’s Division of Research, the survey provides insight into workforce issues facing the state’s manufacturing industry. More than 70 percent of the survey’s respondents had 50 or fewer employees….
American Scrappers is establishing operations in Dillon County with the launch of a new distribution and logistics center. The company’s $15.5 million investment is expected to create 200 new jobs. “Dillon County really does have it all: available buildings, infrastructure, talented workforce, an inland port, great logistics and a business-friendly environment. For our team, the…
North Carolina is a leader among Southeast U.S. states in terms of money being invested in startups, according to a new study by Atlanta-based BIP Capital. And the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham) area is among five regions where the level of startup funding is especially strong, “The State of Startups in the Southeast” report says. The…
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Greenville SC Chapter is pleased to announce they are hosting the annual NAWIC South Atlantic 2017 Fall Planning Conference. Annual Fall Planning Conference is being held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Greenville, SC, Friday, November 17 through Saturday, November 18. For more than 60 years, NAWIC…
On Sept. 29, ABC joined the Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) in support of H.R. 3711, the Legal Workforce Act. H.R. 3711, which would mandate an improved E-Verify program on all employers and for all new hires. Introduced by Reps. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) on…
Low Cost of Doing Business: North Carolina is the best state with the lowest cost for doing drone business in the United States. It continues to attract bright and capable individuals, emerging innovative companies and new divisions of renowned defense corporations from all over the world. North Carolina also ranks #1 for lowest state and…
Newly updated for 2017, the biannual American Institute of Architects (AIA) Compensation Report gives you access to salary data for 39 architecture firm positions in 26 states, 25 metro areas, and 17 cities. You’ll get an exclusive look at industry salary trends and expert analysis on where the market is headed, as well as information…
The officers of Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC)’s Board of Directors met last week with members of the Congressional delegations of North Carolina and South Carolina to encourage support for infrastructure funding, help with the workforce shortage, reform the federal permitting process, enact comprehensive tax reform and ease red tape for trade association members in…
Yesterday, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas released a proclamation signed by Governor Henry McMaster designating October 2017 as “Careers in Construction” month! Earlier this year, ABC of the Carolinas reached out to the Governor’s office working with the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) “Build Your Future” initiative. ABC…
