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According to Reuters, the owners of one of the first new U.S. nuclear power plants in decades said the half-finished reactors might not be completed without changes to a proposed $800 million loan to the bankrupt builder, Westinghouse Electric Co LLC. A unit of Toshiba Corp, Westinghouse has asked a U.S. bankruptcy judge in Manhattan…
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today praised President Donald Trump for taking important steps to create a pro-growth business environment in a statement from ABC President and CEO Michael Bellaman. “In his first 100 days in office President Trump has taken needed action to free business owners from unnecessarily burdensome regulations that have long hindered…
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation’s (LLR) Division of Labor recognized a total of 41 South Carolina businesses for their demonstrated commitment to safety at an awards reception in Columbia on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. More than half of this year’s South Carolina-Safety Award recipients were from the construction industry. View full…
For the last 10 years, the Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas (HCAC) has focused on the development of the construction business. The HCAC celebrated a significant milestone of its 10th anniversary. “This is a remarkable moment for HCAC and its constituents,” said Renee Jones, President of the Board and fellow member of the organization….
Parker Design Group, Inc. has announce the acquisition of Stone Engineering, Inc. in Rocky Mount, VA. Clyde Spencer, PE, LS, will continue to serve the needs of former Stone Engineering, Inc. clients transferring to Parker Design Group, Inc. According to Parker Design Group, Stone Engineering’s reputation will contribute to their high standards of design and client…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is providing public notification of a proposed amendment to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) to include Right-of-Way (ROW) and Construction for the S-50 (Walnut Grove Road) bridge jacking over I-26 near mile marker 34 in Spartanburg County. The bridge is being raised to meet the vertical clearance…
As construction material price are rising, the US Commerce Department took action that will contribute to an additional rise in the prices of a key building material. Wilber Ross, US Commerce Secretary has announced a new 20% tariff on imports of Canadian softwood lumber. The US currently imports about $5.66 billion worth of softwood lumber…
Continental, an international automotive supplier, announced a $40 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Morganton, North Carolina, and plans to create 160 new jobs there over the next five years. According to a Burke County Economic Development Inc. press release, he company, which has two facilities in Morganton, will be expanding its main plant…
Several industry groups participated in a workforce event to promote a range of careers including construction. A coalition consisting if the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (AGC), the SC Trucking Association, the SC Homebuilders, and the SC Forestry Association have sought state funding to help promote careers in their industries. The coalition has secured a recurring funding stream in the Senate…
To honor the 41 South Carolina businesses selected for the 2017 Safety Awards, the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation’s Division of Labor is hosting a reception at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in the Denny Auditorium on the South Carolina Fire Academy’s Campus, 141 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29203. The event…
