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Integrated Design-Build firm A M King is embarking on its third major project for Cheney Brothers, Inc. (CBI). The 72,142-square-foot dry warehouse expansion in Statesville, N.C. will provide an additional 7,000 pallet positions, a larger loading dock and means for the Southeast-based broadline food distributor to continue its northward growth path. The project, scheduled to…
June 2, 2021 — The Zweig Group annually recognizes outstanding workplaces across the United States in the architecture, engineering, environmental, planning, and construction industry (AEC) in their Best Firms to Work for Awards. Thomas & Hutton is pleased to announce that they have been named one of the Top 25 companies to work for in…
The reason your sales cycle is so long is because you make it long. Some of your prospects can and would buy from you at the first meeting. Even if your solution is custom and costs multiple millions of dollars. If they trusted you completely, they could tell you “yes” or “no” today. People pick…
Carolinas AGC’s (CAGC) Build Your Career (BYC) Program is excited to announce our new construction education video series. This five-part video series teaches students, educators, parents and jobseekers about the limitless rewarding career options within the construction industry. The video series can also be used by contractors or construction employers of any type to assist in their…
Mid-year is approaching. Stimulus money is flowing. The share of the U.S. population receiving virus vaccinations is soaring, “Now Hiring” signs are dotting the landscape, and the Communicable Disease Center has partly relaxed its mask requirement. Flush with money and less fearful, the American consumer is shopping again. Finally, it seems, the U.S. economy has…
You may not immediately recognize the need for data security, password management or disaster recovery as an organization in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, but COVID-19 has led to more malicious activity and a sharp increase in cybercrime. Eighty percent of firms have seen a rise in cyberattacks this past year. The FBI…
When it comes to site selection, how can a community effectively compete? If their economic development team is marketing and promoting real estate, the answer is THEY CAN’T. Clients buy sites, not real estate. This is a distinction they identify and use in the first stages of a site search to determine which sites to…
CAMPOBELLO, S.C.— The Heirloom Companies received three honors for its exceptional skill and craftsmanship in the Special Features category from the Home Builders Association of Greenville at its 2021 Bridge Awards Gala. Outdoor pavilion, crafted in partnership with The Collins Group and J. Dabney Peeples Design; Sculptural chandelier, crafted in partnership with DP3 Architects and…
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…
