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FMI Corporation, the leading provider of consulting and investment banking services to the Built Environment, is pleased to announce the release of its latest whitepaper, “Executive Coaching: Driving Real Results for Leaders in the Built Environment.” In this whitepaper, authors explore key insights around executive coaching in the engineering and construction (E&C) industry that are…
A shortage of construction and logistics workers has increased the cost of construction for developers and hampered the expansion and profitability of warehouse and distribution centers. The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to explore some of the contributing factors to the workforce shortage and how the construction and logistics industries can improve worker recruitment,…
South Carolina was well represented at the recent SkillsUSA Championship event. Eleven students from the Palmetto State recently competed in the SkillsUSA Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 26-27. During this competition, more than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students — all state contest winners — competed hands-on in 103 different trade, technical, and leadership…
Demand for co-working spaces is expected to show continued strong growth over the next few years, as more younger workers favor flexible office space over traditional office settings, according to BBG, a leading commercial real estate due diligence firm. The Carolinas is seeing a number of co-working facilities coming online. Flexible office space has quickly…
Construction technology is an increasingly important aspect of the future of construction. With the skilled labor shortage, stagnant productivity, and safety issues that plague the industry, it’s hard to stay ahead of these issues. Construction companies, universities, and technology companies are working hard to find solutions to these problems. Companies are finding ways to improve…
As part of the Carolinas AGC, the Carolinas AGC Foundation Scholarship program was put into place to assist individuals studying for careers in the construction industry as well as those wishing to advance their skills and knowledge to further their construction careers. For 2019, the scholarship committee had many great candidates. The committee distributed $12,000 to four very…
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced a call for proposals to solicit feedback and concepts for the next version of LEED. USGBC created the LEED green building program 20 years ago to measure and define green building and to provide a roadmap for developing sustainable buildings. LEED is updated through a continuous improvement process and with each new…
David McConnell, a grduate of Wake Forest University, joined Barnhill Contracting’s Charlotte Division. He brings over 20 years of experience across economic development, commercial real estate, wealth management and financial development sectors. His responsibilities include business development and cultivating relationships throughout a wide network of owners and industry partners.
On July 21, East Carolina University’s (ECU) held a groundbreaking ceremony on-site for the new Life Sciences and Biotechnology building. The project, located on the corner of 10th Street and Cotanche Street, is expected to be completed by August 2021. According to the University’s website, Robert Brown, project manager for the building, said the new…
With a triple-digit heat index set to remain in effect, now is the time to talk to your employees about the dangers of heat-related illnesses. When it comes to the prevention of heatstroke, in particular, there are precautions an employer can and should take to protect workers from excessive heat exposure, in addition to encouraging…
