Your source for construction industry news in the Carolinas
As the U.S. economy continues to strengthen, compensation across all architectural staff positions averaged $84,000, up about 2.8% per year from early 2015 levels, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2017 Compensation Report. The biannual report provides salary data for 39 architecture firm positions in 26 states, 25 metro areas and 17 cities…
New York Air Brake, a global manufacturer of innovative train control systems for the railroad industry, is expanding its Premtec division in Rowan County, adding 28 jobs and investing $1 million at the plant in Salisbury, North Carolina. Over the long term, the company plans to add up to 40 jobs at the Premtec plant,…
North Carolina has risen 14 spots to become the fourth most-attractive state in the nation for aerospace manufacturing, according to an annual study issued by global accounting firm PwC. PwC (formerly PriceWaterhouseCoopers) recently released its 2017 Aerospace Manufacturing Attractiveness Rankings, which help aerospace companies plan for future growth. The study assesses countries and states on…
Concrete & Materials Placement (CMP) has named Sam McLamb as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. McLamb holds an MBA in Finance and Business Operations from the University of Pennsylvania and brings in over 20 years of experience. He has a proven track record in developing strategies for operational management that drive results for companies…
The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Board of Directors on August 9th approved a three-year strategic plan that concentrates on giving our members more value as we approach CAGC’s 100th anniversary in 2020. The strategic plan’s Vision Statement says simply: “Carolinas AGC will be recognized as the trusted voice for the construction industry in the Carolinas.” Our…
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE: SCG), announced today that it will voluntarily withdraw its Abandonment Petition from the Public Service Commission of South Carolina that was made under the Base Load Review Act (BLRA) concerning SCE&G’s new nuclear project. Over the past two weeks, SCE&G management…
Safeplast NA Company, a manufacturer and provider of hose protectors and hose binding products, is launching a new facility in Pickens, SC. The $4.3 million investment is projected to create 30 new jobs. “For the past year, Safeplast NA has explored various geographic locations to build a new facility, searching both in Canada and the…
Japanese automakers Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. recently announced plans to invest $1.6 billion to build a U.S. assembly plant. The new investment is reflective of a new alliance between the competitors that focus on small car production and the development of connected-car and safety technology and electric vehicles. While a site has not been…
Contractors hoping to take advantage of incoming infrastructure spending should implement False Claims Act protections now. While promises made during a presidential campaign can’t always be taken to the bank, the construction industry is nonetheless preparing for a rise in federally-funded projects based on the Trump campaign’s promise of increased infrastructure spending. Contractors taking on…
The Roby Family of Companies announced that they have acquired WH Hobbs Plumbing of Charlotte. The sale was completed on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017. “We have been doing business with WH Hobbs for three generations, so we have worked alongside with their crews on many projects,” said Trent Haston, President and CEO of the Roby…
