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Waldrop Moves Forward with Succession Plan – Dennis Pruitt Named President, Jamie Porterfield to Chief Operating Officer

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on

Waldrop, Inc., a leading full-service mechanical contracting firm, announces the fulfillment of planned leadership changes with Bill Caldwell moving into the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the promotion of Dennis Pruitt to President and Jamie Porterfield to Chief Operating Officer (COO).  These leadership changes were effective April 9, 2018. In business…

5 Tips for Improving On The Job Training for Construction Workers

by Rachel Novotny, eSub on

The construction industry is experiencing a labor shortage. With the 4% unemployment across the country, it’s not the only industry suffering. It means that finding skilled laborers will be difficult or impossible for many companies. Another way to get the skilled laborers you need is through apprenticeships or on the job training for construction workers….

Construction Material Price Expansion Continues in March

by Associated Builders and Contractors on

Prices for inputs to construction materials expanded 0.8 percent in March and are 5.8 percent higher than at the same time one year ago, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today. Prices for nonresidential construction inputs increased 0.9 percent on a monthly basis and…

RBC Aerostructures Expanding its Oconee County Operations

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on

RBC Aerostructures, a provider of control rods and precision machined parts to aerospace and defense customers, is expanding its existing Oconee County operations. The company’s $3.8 million investment is expected to create 22 new jobs over the next five years. “The opportunities to expand our business and create job growth have been many since moving…

Construction Costs Climb, Tariffs Could Threaten Projects

by Associated General Contractors on

Construction costs climbed again in March, with increases for a wide range of building materials, including many that are subject to proposed tariffs that could drive prices still higher and cause scarcities, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released today. Association officials warned that tariffs on…

Duke Completes New Cleaner, High-tech Plant in South Carolina

by Duke Energy on

Duke Energy’s new 750-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas plant at the W.S. Lee Station in Anderson County, S.C., began serving customers on April 5, 2018. The energy generated from this unit helps power the lives of customers in South Carolina and North Carolina. Construction of the $700 million plant started in March 2015. Customers rely on…

2018 CAGC Hall of Fame/Legacy Award Honorees Named

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) recently announced their  Class of 2018 Hall of Fame/Legacy winners. CAGC and their members will honor the winners at the 2018 Summer Summit & Expo July 26-29, as they are formally inducted into the Carolinas AGC Hall of Fame. The Class of 2018 Hall of Fame/Legacy winners are: Hall…

Recent Tragedies Remind Us of the Importance of a Crisis Communications Plan

by Kimberly Kayler, CPSM, President, AOE on

The tragedy on Florida International University’s campus recently that resulted in six deaths and multiple injuries is a reminder to us the necessity of having a crisis communications plan. When tragedy occurs and the news spreads quickly, having a plan in place that can be easily implemented is key. No matter your organizational structure or…

Making Connections: Announcing EDPNC’s 2017 Annual Report

by Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina on

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina is pleased to announce the release of our 2017 Annual Report. Titled “Making Connections,” this year’s report is dedicated to EDPNC’s network of investors, partners, and community members across the state. Economic development is a team sport—yes, it’s true that one of the biggest clichés in economic development…

Nonresidential Construction Flat in February, Says ABC; Public Sector Spending Plummets

by Associated Builders and Contractors on

Nonresidential construction spending inched 0.1 percent higher in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released today. Nonresidential spending, which totaled $732.8 billion on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, has expanded 1.3 percent since February 2017. Private sector nonresidential construction spending increased 1.5 percent on a monthly…