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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…
Raleigh, NC – June 14, 2021 – The leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly expect to have a more bipartisan budget process this year that should include record-setting construction funding for maintenance of existing facilities and infrastructure as well as new projects. Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore, both Republicans, expressed…
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…
In a small, family ceremony — with limited attendance due to COVID precautions — The Citadel and The Citadel Foundation (TCF) recognized the efforts of Rick Bastin, Class of 1965, and his wife Mary Lee, that made the college’s newest academic building into a reality. Bastin Hall, a state-of-the-art academic facility, was made possible because of a…
Attend DHG Construction’s FREE webinar on Thursday, June 24 to learn about fraud in the industry. The program will explore construction fraud schemes and strategies to prevent, detect and deter fraud. Leveraging industry data and real world experiences, the course will discuss how the risk environment has changed in the new normal work environment and…
Attending the Clemson University School of Architecture was a life-changing experience for William “Bill” H. Pelham, AIA, ’77 and M’81, especially the semester he spent in Genoa, Italy. Immersed in design and culture at Clemson’s first Fluid Campus satellite — the Charles E. Daniel Center for Building Research and Urban Studies, also known as “the…
Have you ever been driving on the highway and noticed a person driving recklessly in front of you? At first you will likely pay closer attention to this car, right? Then if you notice the driver is continuing to behave carelessly or dangerously you will probably change lanes or slow down to create more distance….
Carolinas AGC is proud to announce this year’s Carolinas AGC Foundation Scholarship recipients who were awarded a total of $12,000 by the scholarship committee. The eight deserving students represent six schools in the Carolinas: Appalachian State University, Clemson University, East Carolina University, Midlands Technical College, UNC-Wilmington and Western Carolina University. Mackenzie Donnelley: $6,000 Winner Mackenzie…
