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Gov. Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Itron, a world-leading technology and services company dedicated to the resourceful use of energy and water, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The new manufacturing line is projected to bring $8 million of new capital investment and lead to the creation of…
Compassion is a fundamental pillar for highly effective leadership, however, it may not always enjoy the level of importance it deserves! Let’s explore some basics and the related implications…. What is compassion in practical terms? I found an appealing explanation of the term compassion at the “Greater Good” website and they state it as the…
Road funding legislation was passed last week by the South Carolina Senate and House after a veto was overridden. The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) celebrates big wins for the construction industry in South Carolina with recent successes regarding road funding. Last week, the South Carolina Senate and House took swift action in overriding Gov. Henry McMaster’s…
Mashburn Construction Company, based in Columbia, SC, announced the official retirement of its founder, Harry L. Mashburn. Mr. Mashburn started the company in the study of his home over 40 years ago. The company’s first project was a small retail store on Beltline Boulevard for the Love family, who remain a client to this day….
Led by a decline in multifamily production, nationwide housing starts fell 2.6 percent in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.17 million units, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department. Multifamily starts fell 9.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of…
The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) today announced the CAGC Class of 2017 Top Young Leader winners. The winners will be recognized at the 2017 Summer Summit & Expo in Myrtle Beach, July 27-30, 2017. Kristen Harwood, Rogers; Casay Schwager, Sloan Construction Company, Joshua Mauney, Paragon Safety Group; Matt Brown, Sanford Contractors will be formally inducted into…
LS3P’s Neal Prince Studio was recently recognized with a 2017 Chrysalis Award for Remodeling Excellence. The entries were judged on overall design, the creative use of space and materials, and the degree to which the project enhanced the original structure. “To win an award in this highly competitive category is quite an achievement,” says Ken Kanline,…
In a further sign that the housing market continues to strengthen, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose two points in May to a level of 70 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). This is the second highest HMI reading since the downturn. “This report shows…
Balfour Beatty US has announced the promotion of Pat Dean to chief operating officer for the Carolinas and Georgia operations, and the promotion of Scott Skidelsky to chief operating officer in Florida. In their new roles, both Dean and Skidelsky are responsible for executive oversight, project acquisition and business growth across their respective geographies. In…
Modular construction has become a viable option for numerous types of facilities. To help facilitate the adoption of modular construction, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) worked closely with Clemson University to develop the new online course Introduction to Commercial Modular Construction. “We are excited to present this introductory course that is perfect for anyone interested…
