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Balfour Beatty is pleased to announce the hiring of Annette Ebright as the company’s vice president of compliance based out of the company’s Charlotte office in North Carolina. In her new role, Annette oversees the implementation of legal, regulatory, and operational compliance and manages risk assessments for Balfour Beatty’s Buildings and Civils businesses. She also…
McMillan Pazdan Smith has received the highest honor that AIA South Carolina can award an architecture firm. The “Firm Award” recognizes a firm that exemplifies the very best of the profession. Before bestowing this award, the AIA South Carolina Board of Directors considers a firm’s body of work, their contribution to the profession, and service in the community….
Understanding the opportunities and risks of political engagement With the next election cycle approaching, the political landscape is heating up. From the race for the White House to Congress and state and local offices, major policy decisions will be shaped by those elected to lead. As a construction executive, you’re likely considering what, if any,…
Raleigh-based construction consulting firm, FMI, released its North American Engineering and Construction Outlook, Q4 2024. After expanding by more than 40% cumulatively since 2020, engineering and construction growth in the U.S. is projected to slow for the industry overall during FMI’s forecast period. Despite broader U.S. economic challenges, this slower pace of investment should allow…
Avoid Political Headaches in the Workplace As you are no doubt aware, Election Day is November 5. As you have no doubt also heard, the country is deeply divided over many issues that are “hot button” topics in the plethora of political ads now dominating the radio and televisions of your employees. Employers need to…
During a recent campaign rally at Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia, former President Donald Trump thanked Associated Builders and Contractors and its members for their recent endorsement and applauded the association’s commitment to fair and open competition. “We are joined tonight by Michael Bellaman, president of Associated Builders and Contractors, which represents over 23,000…
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is excited to relaunch the Charlotte Build-A-SHED competition on November 15, 2024. This program engages local high school students and partners them with general contractors and specialty trade contractors to complete a 6’ x 8’-6” playhouse in seven hours. The objective of this competition is to…
GroundBreak Carolinas congratulates Todd Usher, PhD, Founder and President of Addison Homes, for being named to the Class of 2024 GroundBreakers — an exclusive group of four individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community in the Carolinas. Addison Homes is an established Upstate homebuilder specializing in building healthy, high-performance…
As you are no doubt aware, Election Day is November 5. As you have no doubt also heard, the country is deeply divided over many issues that are “hot button” topics in the plethora of political ads now dominating the radio and televisions of your employees. Employers need to be careful in how they deal…
Cullum Constructors, Inc. announces the promotion of Steven Legare to Assistant Superintendent. Legare entered the workforce after high school and joined the Cullum team in 2004. He recalls sharing his goal of becoming a superintendent with his mentor, William Fillingame, shortly after starting his career at Cullum. Legare began learning the sheet metal and plumbing…
