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DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, full-line omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will be expanding its nationwide footprint with the opening of two new concept stores – OVERTIME by DICK’S Sporting Goods and DICK’S Sporting Goods Warehouse. Following the opening of three clearance centers last year in in Utica, MI, Spartanburg, SC and Racine WI, DICK’S is expanding its footprint of outlet…
Thomas & Hutton (T&H) was awarded the 2020 Public Works Project of the Year Award by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the Town of Mount Pleasant, S.C.’s Shem Creek Pedestrian Bridge. The state-level awards recognize excellence in the management and administration of public works projects by collaborative efforts…
The staff at GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to announce the results of our 2020 GroundBreaker Awards. These annual awards recognize individuals who are having a significant impact in terms of shaping the AEC industry in the Carolinas. Selected from a well-rounded group of nominees from North Carolina and South Carolina, the 2020 Class of industry…
Culture of CARE, a joint initiative of AGC of America and AGC of Washington, is challenging leaders to take a bold and visible step toward ensuring their workplaces are welcoming, safe, and inclusive for an increasingly diverse and talented pool of workers. “We encourage construction firms across the Carolinas to join this effort by taking…
StructionSite, Inc., provider of intelligent project tracking software, has announced the launch of SmartTrack®, an automated production tracking tool that applies artificial intelligence and photo recognition to imagery captured during site documentation to quantify the materials installed and the rate at which work is completed on a jobsite. SmartTrack makes tracking the installation of visible…
Despite substantial revisions to the components constituting real GDP, headline growth expectations on a quarterly and full-year basis were only slightly changed compared to last month, according to the latest commentary from the Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. The ESR Group now expects second quarter 2020 real GDP to fall 37.0 percent annualized, compared…
CrewMinders, the Atlanta based technology firm empowering organizations to improve communications and compliance, announces the launch of its new platform to help clients develop world-class safety cultures. CrewMinders is optimizing the way employers communicate with hourly employees through simple, elegant, and rapidly deployable tools that ensure employees are safe, healthy, and informed. With CrewMinders, companies can transform…
GREENVILLE, S.C. – June 16, 2020 – The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, today announced a positive economic outlook accented by the addition of Fox Hill Business Park in Fountain Inn — the county’s first major Class A…
In an effort to promote economic development and support North Carolina communities, Duke Energy is implementing the new program – “Hire North Carolina” – to maximize the use of locally owned and diverse contractors for utility projects in the state. “We want to continue to support job creation and investment with suppliers, vendors and contractors…
CLEMSON, S.C. (June 1, 2020) – Clemson Dockside, LP announced today that it has selected Sherman Construction as the general contractor for the multifamily student housing development located at 894 Tiger Boulevard in Clemson, S.C. The project is set to break ground this summer. The mixed-use development will feature 200 apartment homes, 755 parking spaces…
