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Choate Construction Company has strengthened its leadership team with the promotions of three outstanding leaders. Tim Heichelbech, Executive Vice President of OperationsTim Heichelbech has been named Executive Vice President of Operations for the firm at large. Formerly the Vice President & Division Manager of Choate Construction’s Charleston office, Heichelbech has leveraged his 33 years of…
Raleigh-based Stewart, an interdisciplinary design, engineering, surveying and planning firm, announced the promotion of President Nick Ellis to the role of CEO. In his new capacity, Ellis will oversee business operations and drive forward the firm’s strategic vision to strengthen communities across the Southeast. Outgoing CEO Willy Stewart will continue in his role as founder…
Associated Builders and Contractors today issued the following statement applauding President Donald Trump’s recent executive order rescinding harmful Biden administration executive actions that needlessly increased costs, restricted competition, exacerbated construction’s labor shortage and delayed taxpayer-funded construction of critical infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy projects. “President Trump’s elimination of President Joe Biden’s failed policies is a win for…
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned regional electrical contractor with four offices across South Carolina, recently announced Edson Moo’s promotion to Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager for Southeast Operations. In his expanded role, Moo will continue leading VDC efforts across CarolinaPower’s two-state footprint while also assuming oversight of VDC initiatives at sister company MetroPower, which operates…
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to share thoughts and insights from construction industry leaders across the Carolinas. We recently caught up with Trey Little, PE, Director of SW+’s Charlotte office, to get his perspective on doing business in 2025. SeamonWhiteside (SW+) is a full-service site design firm with six offices in the Carolinas. What trends are…
It’s now possible for working construction professionals to complete a Construction Science and Management (CSM) degree online through Clemson University. Clemson University’s Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development is pleased to announce the upcoming rollout of its new Construction Science and Management (CSM) Online Blended/Hybrid Degree Cohort. Officially launching in Fall 2025, this…
Associated Builders and Contractors presented eight awards to seven member firms from the Carolinas during ABC’s 35th annual Excellence in Construction (EIC) gala in Las Vegas on February 26, 2025. To qualify for ABC’s national competition, entrants must win first or second-place at the chapter level. Following are the ABC EIC Award recipients from the Carolinas…
CarolinaPower, a leading Carolinas-based electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, was recognized nationally by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for its exemplary performance as electrical contractor for Clemson University’s Memorial Stadium two-phase renovation project. CarolinaPower won ABC’s highest-level of recognition – the Eagle Award – in the category, Specialty Contracting/Electrical, $2-$10 million. CarolinaPower…
Trehel, based in Greenville, S.C., announces the promotion of Jim Davis to general superintendent and welcomes Randall Jackson as senior project manager. Davis began his career at Trehel in 2016 and has more than 40 years of experience in the construction industry. With a focus on job-site supervision for large-scale commercial, education, industrial and faith-based…
SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, received a National Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award for a local historic preservation project during the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Convention 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 26. SouthCon was National Runner-Up in the Historical Restoration (Up to $15 million) category, bringing…
