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Construction personnel and design personnel think differently, are wired differently and are definitely different types of people. But at the end of the day here at A M King, it’s great to see that we’ve broken down those silos. Both groups have a vested interest in providing the best integrated design and construction services, which…
Tariffs in the United States have been a focal point of economic policy in recent weeks, with significant changes impacting the flow of imports from various countries. A tariff is essentially a tax imposed on goods brought into the country, usually paid by the importer, which is often a domestic business. These tariffs can lead…
Congratulations to the Carolinas AGC Class of 2025 Hall of Fame/Legacy winners, who will be formally inducted into the Carolinas AGC Hall of Fame during the 2025 Summer Summit July 24-27, 2025. There will be a reception and dinner to celebrate these many years of accomplishments. Stay tuned for a full press release from CAGC at the conclusion…
It’s time to take some action inside your business; do these 10 things now to be ready for whatever lies ahead. It has been said before that “business likes certainty,” as if there ever is such a thing! There may be a perception of certainty, but the facts are that nothing is ever certain and…
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has hired Ben Melton as Assistant Project Manager in the Upstate office. Melton comes to McCrory from a role in institutional facilities planning and project management. “Having worked on ‘the owner side’ of our industry, Ben has a unique perspective that will serve our clients well,” said Stephen…
Poettker Construction, an award-winning, family-owned business, promoted six of its employees to better address the needs of the growing business, including one in the firm’s Southeast office located in Charlotte. “Poettker Construction Company’s mission statement is ‘Our quality relationships build your quality projects,’” said Ryan Poettker, President. “Building those lifetime partnerships with our customers begins…
Charleston-based SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced the strategic appointment of Kris Phillips as the director of economic development. Phillips brings 13 years of experience, resulting in multi-billion dollar investments and job creation. In this new position, Phillips will play a key role in expanding SW+’s industrial profile and…
In Episode 53 of “Let’s Talk Business South Carolina,” Brian Gallagher, vice president of corporate development at Graycor, presents the 2025 Commercial Construction Outlook. Topics include: Industry performance in South Carolina and how it compares to national trends, the increase in construction spending, labor challenges, the demand for datacenters, the growth of sustainability projects, and…
Dr. Yandle: Will Mr. Trump’s Tariffs Bring a Trade War or America’s Golden Age? On April 2, 2025, President Trump made good on his promise to initiate a massif round of tariffs increases to be immediately imposed by United States on nations worldwide. The new tariffs carry a 10% baseline to be charged all countries and higher…
Firms with owners who really understand how powerful this idea is don’t do things like all the other firms in our business. It’s been said there is no reason for any business to exist without filling a want or need of a client or customer. AEC firms are no exception. They have to meet the…
