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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving full steam ahead in the U.S. workplace. By 2022, 60% of U.S. companies expect to be using AI or advanced automation to support efficiency in operations, staffing, budgeting or performance. Currently 24% of companies are using AI or advanced automation with an additional 36% planning to use it within three…
Balfour Beatty has been awarded a $167 million contract by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to construct the U.S. 70 Havelock Bypass located in Carteret and Craven counties. The Havelock Bypass, located at U.S. 70 from North of Pine Grove to North of Carteret County Line, will consist of a four-lane, median-divided highway…
Dominion Energy and Smithfield Foods, Inc. are pleased to announce that the companies are breaking ground on North Carolina’s largest renewable natural gas (RNG) project through their joint venture, Align Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)SM. Located in Duplin and Sampson counties, this project will generate enough energy to power more than 3,500 homes annually upon completion. Align RNG is…
Safety first! Particularly in the construction industry, where mistakes on the worksite can truly mean life, death or a hefty medical bill. It’s better to be safe than sorry, right? Safety keeps site-projects profitable while ensuring a positive brand reception, where one major mishap can mean unimaginable public backlash. As mechanization evolves and more tech-solutions…
SkillsUSA, in the third year of partnership with Fine Homebuilding, is proud to announce the #KeepCraftAlive Scholarship winners. Twenty-four students, all studying in construction-related fields and planning to pursue continued education in the trades, received a $2,500 scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year. Selections were based on completion of an application, along with a 300-word…
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its joint venture together with United Infrastructure Group, Inc. was selected by the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to widen and improve a 7.5-mile stretch of Interstate 26 from Exit 40 (N.C. 280/Airport Road) to the I-40 interchange in Asheville, N.C. Fluor will book the $263 million contract in…
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, a U.S. top 20 public accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to welcome Bob Kunkle as Director of Executive Coaching and Development. Bob will provide executive coaching to DHG’s partners and principals through their career stages, leadership roles and retirement. “Bob’s executive coaching experience aligns well with our mission to build valuable careers…
FMI Corporation, the leading provider of consulting and investment banking services to the Built Environment, is pleased to announce the release of its inaugural Building Products Market Update. The publication explores ways for manufacturers and distributors to position their company for growth in the building products industry, despite a potential market slowdown. Looking to the…
The world’s largest convening of green building and sustainability leaders takes place Nov. 19-22; registration is now open The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Informa Connect announced today that Former President Barack Obama will speak at the Wednesday keynote of the 2019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. This year’s conference will take place Nov. 19-22 in Atlanta, Ga. at the LEED Gold Georgia World Congress Center. Registration…
Greenville, SC. — Architect John Koury thrives on complex design challenges, particularly those that involve solving a thorny problem for a food industry client. During the award-winning Daniele Foods’ Rhode Island Salami Facility Expansion project delivered by Charlotte-based A M King, he and his team crafted a number of solutions that he shared for the…
