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“These new tariffs will cause significant harm to the nation’s construction industry, put tens of thousands of high-paying construction jobs at risk, undermine the President’s proposed infrastructure initiative and potentially dampen demand for new construction projects for years to come. That is because the newly-imposed tariffs will lead to increases in what construction firms are…
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today announced the finalists for its 2018 Craft Professional of the Year and Craft Instructor of the Year awards. Winners of both awards will be announced at the Careers in Construction Awards ceremony March 22 during ABC Convention 2018 in Long Beach, Calif. “It’s quite an achievement to be named…
North Carolina remains among the top-five finishers in Site Selection magazine’s annual ranking of states attracting the most new and expanded corporate facilities. North Carolina had 274 qualifying projects announced in 2017, according to the magazine’s latest Governor’s Cup ranking. At No. 5, North Carolina trailed only Texas, Ohio, Illinois and Georgia. For the three…
“You are too early.” “We don’t even have design documents together yet.” “We always work through the design teams and if needed, subcontractors, for any help we might need with the scope, schedule, or the budget.” Historically, this is what manufacturers hear when talking to owners, developers, or architects about products during the earlier phases…
Columbia, South Carolina — McCrory Construction announces Robert Fraser’s promotion to project manager. Fraser is a key member of McCrory’s project leadership team for the multi-million-dollar renovation underway at Vista Towers in downtown Columbia — site of the former Pavilion Towers apartment community. A graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in Construction Management,…
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 4-10, 2018. NAWIC’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. “The National Association of Women in Construction is committed to enhancing the success of all women in construction – not just those who are…
A team from Clemson University’s Construction Science and Management (CSM) department placed second in The Associated Schools of Construction’s (ASC) national competition for Integrated Project (IP) delivery held in Sparks, Nevada. The IP competition was one of 13 different student competitions hosted by ASC during the week of February 5, 2018, and the only national (open) one in which both…
NAWIC chapters across the Carolinas have a wide variety of events planned for National Women in Construction (WIC) Week, which runs from March 4-10, 2018. In North Carolina, NAWIC has chapters in Asheville, Charlotte, Durham, Fayettville, Greensboro, Piedmont and Raleigh. In South Carolina, there are NAWIC chapters in Columbia and Greenville. North and South Carolina chapters are…
Thanks to the generosity of the Coastal N.C. construction community, families at nine apartment communities administered by the Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) are getting the opportunity to experience the love of reading. “Children and adults will benefit from the ‘Little Free Libraries’ made possible by the time, money, and materials donated by 18 companies that…
GE Aviation is adding 146 full-time jobs over four years at its facilities in Asheville and West Jefferson, North Carolina, as it expands production capacity supporting its revolutionary ceramic matrix composite (CMC) line of jet engine components. The global manufacturer of aircraft engines and components will invest nearly $105 million in the expansion. The Asheville…
