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Columbia, SC — McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Drew Jefferies to Project Manager. Nearing a decade with the company, Jefferies has served in various project management roles – helping to guide the successful completion of projects ranging from new grocery stores to industrial upfits to wood-frame jobs. He is currently completing the new Cambria…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. and SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (February 17, 2022) – The leading accounting firms of BKD and DHG today jointly announced they will merge to create a new, Top-10, national professional services firm with $1.4 billion in revenue, setting the stage for a national growth strategy. With complementary operations, geographies and nearly two centuries of legacy…
Four million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021 with a record-breaking 10+ million job openings in the US (Harvard Business Review, 2021). Organizations are focused on providing an attractive workplace and culture certainly figures into this equation. Great benefits, work autonomy, competitive compensation, and a myriad of other inducements separate your firm from the…
The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Foundation is now accepting applications for its scholarship program, which was developed to assist those entering the commercial construction industry and those wishing to advance their construction skills and knowledge to further their careers. Deadline is Friday, April 8, 2022. Scholarship Criteria Up to seven (7) total scholarships, from three (3) distinct scholarship categories…
What are you most concerned about for 2022? While it may seem unlikely to many, I believe we are headed for a slight recession in the next 12-18 months. My reasoning is that inflationary forces, combined with the high demand we have experienced over the past two years, will result in a slight pull-back by…
Davis & Floyd announces the opening of a new office in Beaufort, South Carolina. A multidisciplinary civil engineering firm founded in 1954, Davis & Floyd’s portfolio includes several notable projects in the Beaufort area including the master planning and engineering of the waterfront community, Habersham. With years of experience in the area, the expansion of…
Caitlin Steelman, Chief Financial Officer of Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), was recognized as 2021 Senior Financial Executive of the Year by the Upstate (South Carolina) CFO Council. Based in downtown Greenville, Graycliff Capital is a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector. One of three award recipients, Steelman was singled out as Senior Financial…
GREENVILLE, S.C. – February 7, 2022 – Dean Warhaft and Warren Zinn, developers and joint venture partners, today marked the commencement of the long-awaited “On The Trail” mixed-use development at the former Union Bleachery/Cone Mills Textile Mill at 3335 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville, SC. The 1900s era mill, which was once a vibrant commerce center…
GroundBreak Carolinas compiles economic outlooks and forecasts from leading economists, publications and trade organizations. These resources provide powerful insight and perspectives for leaders in the North Carolina and South Carolina construction industry as they navigate the challenges of operating in a dynamic business. An Economic Rebound: What’s Next: Dr. Bruce Yandle Commercial Real Estate Impact…
The Department of Commerce’s first estimate for 2021’s fourth quarter real GDP growth came in at a resounding 6.9%, the highest quarterly rate since 1984, which also happened to be a year, like 2021, when the economy was rebounding from a severe recession. The 6.9% quarterly growth estimate was enough to yield 5.7% real GDP…
