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Each time a new President moves into the Oval Office there is considerable discussion, anticipation and focus on the first 100 days in office. New Presidents seek to set the tone of their administration and begin to implement the platform and agenda on which they campaigned. The approach also applies to construction businesses. What will the…
Consulting firm Deloitte recently released its outlook on the industry. The construction industry added more than $900 billion to the US economy in the first quarter of 2020—its highest level since the 2008 recession. It employed 7.64 million people in February 2020, also the highest levels since 2008. Then, COVID-19 reached the United States, causing…
WASHINGTON – Feb. 24, 2021 – A slight improvement in business conditions has led to fewer architecture firms reporting declining billings, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for January was 44.9* compared to 42.3 in December (any score below 50 indicates a…
Catawba Valley Community College’s (CVCC) “Construction Careers Academy” is a cooperative partnership between CVCC, Hickory (NC)-area construction companies, the Chamber of Catawba County, and the Catawba Valley and Hickory Home Builders Associations. The goal is to actively identify and develop a skilled construction workforce for the future. Individuals interested in exploring and developing careers in…
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) chapters across the country – including the association’s nine active chapters in the Carolinas – have a wide range of special events and community initiatives planned for National Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 – scheduled for March 7 – 13, 2021. WIC Week provides an occasion for…
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is looking for charter members for its new Cape Fear Chapter in the Wilmington, N.C. area. If you are interested in promoting and supporting women in the construction industry, sign up for one of two information sessions: March 3, 2021 – 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. March…
A new industrial space demand forecast, published by the NAIOP Research Foundation, projects total net absorption in 2021 to be 314.9 million square feet, with a quarterly average of 78.7 million square feet. In 2022, net absorption is projected to be 231.6 million square feet, with a quarterly average of 57.9 million square feet. According to…
Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce the addition of Rob Clark as Client Account Manager for Gilbane’s Federal Facilities U.S. Business Unit. Rob is a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), most recently as the Commander of the Wilmington (NC) District. In this position, Rob led a team of more…
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its joint venture team, Fluor-Lane South Carolina, comprised of Fluor and The Lane Construction Corporation, has opened phase one of the Port Access Road for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) in Charleston, South Carolina. Fluor JV completes first phase of Charleston, S.C. port access road. (Photo: Business…
Baltimore-based RMF Engineering, a leader in full-service MEP engineering with 11 offices in the eastern part of the country – including Raleigh, Charlotte and Charleston, was recognized by 17 different industry associations and publications during 2020. The firm earned 22 honors in total, joining the ranks of four “Top Firms” lists and winning 18…
