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Florida destinations dominated the U.S. growth cities list again in 2023, with the Palm Bay-Melbourne market netting the largest number of movers in one-way U-Haul® equipment last year. Three destinations in the Carolinas were in the top 10. The U-Haul Growth Index found seven Florida markets among the top 25 growth cities last year. It marks the seventh year in a…
Redwood Services, a home services firm focused on investing in residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets, today announced its investment in B&J Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning. B&J is a family business that was founded in 1976 in Wilson, N.C. Today, B&J has more than 60 employees and more than…
Science and technology. Health and safety. ESG and sustainability. A few years ago, board committees on such topics were nearly non-existent. But as boards expand their role to address a broadening array of topics, they are not only assigning responsibilities to existing committees but also starting to form new types of committees. As detailed in…
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for the fourth consecutive month. The score of 45.3 increased by one point from October, indicating slightly fewer firms reporting a decline in billings. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions but there are encouraging signs of the pipeline. “This marks the seventh month…
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is pleased to announce the inauguration of Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, as its 100th president. “Being elected as the 100th president of AIA is both an honor and responsibility that I embrace wholeheartedly. My journey in architecture, from my roots in Detroit, to this influential role, has deepened my conviction…
Charlotte-based Southern Engineering and Testing, P.C. has acquired the Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Services Division (GECS) of Raleigh-based Stewart. This acquisition benefits Southern Engineering and Stewart by allowing them to concentrate on core strengths and invest in key areas to accelerate expansion and meet growing market demand throughout the Carolinas. Southern Engineering and Stewart are independent engineering firms that…
McShane Construction Company has been selected by repeat client Flournoy Development Group to build a 262-unit multi-family community in Greenville, South Carolina. “We’re excited to kick off our second project with Flournoy Development,” shared Scott Hoppa, Senior Vice President & Regional Manager at McShane. “Located in one of the fastest growing cities in the country, this project…
The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is like a high-speed train. Constantly evolving and adapting to the latest technological advancements. As we stand on the threshold of 2024, it’s more crucial than ever for AEC professionals to stay ahead of the curve. But what exactly does the future hold? From the groundbreaking potential of digital twins to the…
New research from Dodge Construction Network and Projectmates reveals construction business owners can improve their processes and projects by using project management information systems (PMIS) beyond core functions. In the report, Building Better With Technology: How Owners Are Leveraging Software to Improve Project Management SmartMarket Brief, it is clear that most PMIS users experience many benefits. However, more owners who expand…
Nonresidential planning activity remains historically elevated despite decline The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network (DCN), decreased 1% in November to 179.2 (2000=100) from the revised October reading of 181.7. Over the month, the commercial and institutional components both fell 1%. “While both portions of the Momentum Index saw slower momentum in planning, overall levels…
