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On the heels of announcing a landmark initiative to drive climate action, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is outlining an initial path forward for the organization and profession this morning in a new declaration, Where We Stand: Climate Action. “Climate change requires a holistic approach, addressing the interdependencies among people, buildings, infrastructure, and the environment,” said…
RALEIGH, NC (September 16, 2019) – Full-service construction firm, Kaufman Lynn Construction, welcomes industry veteran David M. Mooney as the new Regional Senior Vice President of the firm’s North Carolina operations. Mooney, with more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry, will be responsible for the overall management and strategic planning of the…
Colonial Precast Concrete of Carolina, LLC, a leading manufacturer of prestressed and precast concrete products, announced plans to establish manufacturing operations in Colleton County, SC. The more than $2.5 million investment is expected to create approximately 55 new jobs. “We look forward to establishing operations in the great state of South Carolina, working with the local…
Construction input prices fell 0.6% in August and are down 0.9% year over year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices fell 0.4% for the month and are down 0.4% compared to August 2018. Among the seven subcategories…
South Carolina ranks #3 and North Carolina ranks #5 Area Development, the leading site selection and facility planning publication, announces the results of its 2019 Top States for Doing Business survey of leading location consultants. According to the results, the Top States for Doing Business are Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, North Carolina, Texas, Mississippi,…
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The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) recently announced awards to recognize projects conducted by groups in North Carolina, including several innovative efforts by workforce development boards that are affiliated with regional councils of governments (COGs). Local workforce boards are key partners in the NCWorks system, along with the N.C. Department of Commerce and other…
FMI Corporation, a leading provider of consulting and investment banking services to the Built Environment, is pleased to announce the release of its latest report, “Megaprojects: Changing the Conversation.” In this article, we present FMI’s latest market forecast on megaprojects, share insights from industry leaders on five key ingredients that drive successful megaprojects, and offer…
Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released a new report, LEED in Motion: Retail, showing the prevalence of LEED certification in retail spaces around the world. LEED is used in more than 12,500 retail locations globally, allowing major brands like TD Bank, Starbucks, 7-Eleven and more to demonstrate achievement of ESG goals to their investors, customers…
While Hurricane Dorian rumbled by North Carolina, Triangle area construction industry companies and service providers united around a common cause – the health, safety and wellness of the community – at the American Heart Association’s Fourth Annual Hard Hats with Heart event on Thursday evening, September 5, 2019. Presented by Brasfield & Gorrie, Builders Mutual,…
