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North Charleston, S.C – A group of 42 new chapter members of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) gathered on July 26, 2018, at Charleston Electrical Contractors Association (CECA) in North Charleston for the organizational meeting of the Palmetto Chapter of SC #385. The chapter elected the following Officers and Board of Directors: President:…
CMiC—the leading provider of complete enterprise (ERP) and field software solutions for construction and capital project firms—has been selected by the editors at Constructech magazine for their annual Constructech 50 award as one of the leading companies providing software, hardware, tools and/or equipment to the construction industry. The rigorous selection process involves evaluating companies across…
CarolinaPower and Brasfield & Gorrie are co-hosting and sponsoring three one-day construction experiences for middle-and-high school age kids this summer in Greenville, S.C. The purpose of these experiential learning events, made possible by the Benjamin Franklin Experience (BFE), is to show highly-motivated teens the dynamism of the industry and the opportunities that await them —…
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to be the media sponsor for the 3rd Annual Construction Industry Symposium offered by Clemson University’s Department of Construction Science and Management (CSM). Registration is now open for “The Ever-Changing World of Construction: Today’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s Opportunities,” a regional conference, to be held at the Greenville Marriott (South Carolina) on Thursday,…
After 60 years in the surety business, Al Johnson has no plans for a traditional retirement. In fact, the 87-year-old continues to service a handful of longtime clients and looks forward to going into the office several days per week. For the past 25 years, Johnson has been associated with McGriff Insurance Services (formerly BB&T Boyle…
The South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame trustees inducted Michael P. Nieri from Columbia, S.C. and J. Coleman Shouse from Greenville, S.C. into the prestigious honor society last week for their work in and support of South Carolina’s home building industry. Both men were presented the trademark medallion and plaque during a ceremony on July…
ARCO Design/Build announced expansion of their national presence with the forthcoming opening of their Charlotte, NC office. The Charlotte based regional office will support industrial construction projects and clients based within North Carolina and South Carolina. Named as one of the “Top 15 Design-Build Firms” in 2018 by the Engineering News-Record, ARCO Design/Build specializes in…
Carolinas AGC President and CEO Dave Simpson was honored this week by the Association Executives of North Carolinas (AENC) with the 2018 AENC James J. Lowry Award for Outstanding CEO. This award—the highest honor the AENC gives out — reflects remarkable leadership and achievement in association management. “Outstanding” executives serve AENC, their industry, participate extensively in…
Just recently, I attended a graduation awards ceremony for the construction management and technology department of a large university. I had the honor of saying a few words to the students, their family members and faculty, and then introducing the keynote speaker. This ceremony included a dinner, and I was seated at the head table…
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas will be holding their annual Carolinas Construction Conference, August 8-10, 2018, in Charleston, S.C. The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, will serve as headquarters hotel. ABC’s 2018 Carolinas Construction Conference will feature national speakers, panel discussions, vendor showcase, networking events and recreational…
