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AMECO, a construction and maintenance field services planning and management company based in Greenville, SC which was purchased by middle-market private equity firm One Equity Partners for $73 million last month from Fluor. Gary Bernardez, who led the company from 2001-2012, was named as chief executive officer. “Those who use AMECO’s services have seen significant…
Associated Builders and Contractors reports today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.0 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted from May 20 to June 2, 0.1 months higher than in April 2021 and May 2020. While ABC’s Construction Confidence Index readings for sales increased modestly in May, confidence regarding profit…
The Construction Industry Safety Coalition today issued the following statement on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s decision to apply an Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 only to the healthcare industry. “The Construction Industry Safety Coalition is pleased that the Biden administration and OSHA listened to the concerns and recommendations of the construction industry…
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is pleased to announce the following list of items have been donated for their annual auction at World of Concrete. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the Auction will be…
Professional associations are a major asset when it comes to staying employed and developing a more rewarding construction career. See what these organizations can do for you at every stage of your working life. Fortunately, in North Carolina and South Carolina, we have many excellent associations and organizations serving the architecture, engineering and construction industry…
Selecting the right material for exterior wall cladding is important on every project. To ensure the quality and longevity of your work, you’ll want to consider the protection offered and durability from the product you select. For budget and sustainability, you’ll want to weigh ease of installation and insulation. Finally, aesthetics matter too. This article…
Today, Associated Builders and Contractors and more than 900 member companies and chapters from 47 states sent a letter to the White House highlighting concerns with President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan and recommendations to improve it, streamlining the permitting process and supporting bipartisan workforce development efforts. The letter also voiced strong opposition to the Protect the…
Doosan Bobcat North America, a global leader in the compact equipment industry, announced today plans for a $70 million expansion of its Statesville, N.C., manufacturing facility. The company plans to construct an additional 580,000 square feet for its manufacturing operations, which will create 250 new, full-time jobs over the next five years in Iredell County….
Determining an approach to digital marketing can be intimidating. In order to grow your construction business online, you may be wondering whether you should invest your time and money into Search Engine Optimization (SEO) or Pay-Per-Click Advertising (PPC). Both have their positives and negatives, but is one better than the other? Let’s look at both….
The construction project manager’s job gives new meaning to the term “multitasking” and each person multitasks differently. Effective project management needs to be standardized to effectively keep track of the smallest details while never losing sight of the big picture for a construction company. Construction project management is an in-the-weeds job at the project level…
