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Alpha Omega Construction Group Inc., the leading roofing contractor in the Southeast and one of the most respected in the industry, is the first roofing company in North Carolina to offer GAF Energy’s roof-integrated solar systems for homeowners. Alpha Omega customers can now install an energy-generating solar roof and decrease their reliance on utility power. Solar roofing…
WASHINGTON – June 24, 2020 – Demand for design services in May saw few signs of rebounding following a record drop in billings the month prior, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for May was 32.0 compared to 29.5 in April, but still…
From California to Maine, newly reopened construction businesses are experiencing rises in COVID-19 cases, prompting the need for robust solutions to avoid exposure and job site closures. Two health screening apps from BuildCenter, a COBE Construction software spinoff, help construction firms comply with new protocols to reduce the risk of spread on job sites. The Health…
brightspot strategy, which works with colleges to transform their student experience by better connecting their people, places and programs, released collective findings and best practices from 38 public and private, top ranked institutions, that focuses on the specific needs and interests of campus school architects and facility designers, library leaders, and student affairs leaders. “This fall universities…
The Q2 2020 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of CommerceCommercial Construction Index (Index) released today plunged from 74 in Q1 to 56 in Q2. Two of the index’s three main indicators—confidence in new business and revenue expectations—both fell 26 points, to 50 and 44, respectively, revealing the severe impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the…
Associated Builders and Contractors today announced it is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality of opportunity. ABC will join the U.S. Chamber’s national town hall event on June 25 where business and community leaders will discuss concrete actions that can be taken by government and the private sector…
At just 21 years old, Hannah King says she has found her lifelong career. She’s sold on the construction industry – specifically, electrical construction. As an electrical apprentice for CarolinaPower in Greenville, Hannah works full-time during the day, attending classes one evening per week. Hannah was hired by CarolinaPower last summer after she inquired about…
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to share information about a new national AGC initiative intended to help make the construction industry environment an even better place to work. Culture of CARE, a joint initiative of AGC of America and AGC of Washington in Spring 2020, is challenging leaders to take a bold and visible step toward ensuring their…
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Michael Nieri, a member of the exclusive group of 2020 GroundBreakers — four individuals who are shaping the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry in a variety of ways. Nieri is founder, owner and president of Great Southern Homes, a nationally ranked Top 50 homebuilder headquartered in Irmo, S.C. — known for its strong commitment to giving back…
At Dixon Hughes Goodman, we know there are still many questions surrounding the PPP and the Flexibility Act of 2020. With these uncertainties in mind, our team will focus on the questions, concerns and opportunities we’ve compiled from clients in the construction and real estate industry. Tune in for meaningful discussion around the PPP loan…
