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CarolinaPower’s electrical apprenticeship is becoming more popular each year. In the fall of 2020, the company saw its largest enrollment to date with a total of 33 apprentices in various stages of the rigorous, four-year training programs: 17 in the firm’s Greenville office, four in Columbia, seven in Charleston, and five in North Augusta. …
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) unequivocally opposes the executive order, “Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture”, signed by President Trump. The executive order dictates an architectural style preference for federal courthouses and certain other federal buildings to be mandated by government agencies. The order attempts to promote “classical” and “traditional” architecture above other design styles….
Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROAD) (the “Company” or “Construction Partners”), a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways across five southeastern states, today announced that it has acquired R.P.C. Contracting, Inc., an asphalt and paving contractor based in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The transaction adds two hot-mix asphalt plants to the…
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2020 — Associated Builders and Contractors’ Chief Economist Anirban Basu forecasts a recession threat for the construction sector next year, but has illuminated some potential economic bright spots, such as e-commerce and Class B office space, according to a 2021 economic outlook published in Construction Executive magazine. Although ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator—a leading indicator…
Charlotte, NC—This has been the year for closures, cancellations and postponed events, but there is good news for children in our community who need Christmas more than ever. It’s still coming, thanks to The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree and all of the businesses and individuals who support it. A M King is proud to be…
The American Institute of Architects, South Carolina Chapter (AIASC) recently announced the 2020 recipients of the annual AIASC Design Awards. The program encourages and recognizes design excellence throughout South Carolina, and promotes public awareness of the role architects play in shaping the quality of life in their communities. This year’s awards ceremony was held virtually…
Did your company borrow from the Paycheck Protection Program? If so, you may already be aware of a controversial questionnaire asking for information business owners couldn’t have known when they originally applied for the funding. AGC of America recently filed a federal lawsuit that challenges the legality of the questionnaire in hopes of pushing the…
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2020 — Construction input prices fell 0.5% in November compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices fell 0.4% for the month. Construction input prices increased 0.9% between November 2019 and…
To better respond to commercial, healthcare, industrial, and multi-family clients in South Carolina, Rolyn has expanded by opening an office in Charleston. The new location will be led by Brian Speckhals. With over 20 years of construction experience, Brian has an exceptional reputation for keeping his projects on time and within budget. As a hands-on…
Two organizations that have received a CAGC Foundation grant will be providing COVID-19 training resources for free for the construction industry. OSEA/NC has developed a training curriculum designed to inform, engage, and protect construction company workers who risk infection from the virus in workplaces that are unique to the construction industry. Up to 90 one-hour, web-based training…
