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Several industry surveys and reports forecast continued growth in the construction industry. Albeit, the growth shows a modest 4.8% increase, different from the double-digit growth in previous years. Regardless, there is still a general sense of optimism. With continued growth and positive outlook in the construction industry, what can possible be keeping construction executives up…
At the Carolinas AGC (CAGC) 97th Annual Convention in early February 2018 in Boca Raton, Florida, strong support for construction workforce development instigated a spontaneous and very generous donation contest. Thirty-five individuals and CAGC member firms donated over $30,000 in just three days — a testament to the support our industry demonstrates to help solve the workforce…
North Carolina is getting a new interstate, Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday. The Federal Highway Administration has approved Interstate 285 for the 23-mile stretch of U.S. 52 between I-40 in Winston-Salem and I-85 in Lexington. “This new interstate is great news for the Triad region and all of North Carolina,” Gov. Cooper said. “Interstates serve…
In honor of National Engineers Week Feb. 18-24, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) highlights examples of inspiring work that the company’s engineers and technologists do to make a positive difference in the world. “This is what’s meaningful to our customers, and it’s especially rewarding for our people, because every day, we have a hand in…
People often think of the construction industry as a single, monolithic entity of laborers in yellow hard hats, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. The industry consists of a large number of firms, most of which are small and operate locally, and it spans numerous different occupations, from sheet metal workers to building…
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) President and CEO Michael D. Bellaman issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s infrastructure proposal: “ABC applauds the president for sending Congress a plan to rebuild America’s infrastructure. It is now time for lawmakers to develop legislation and policy to efficiently modernize America’s infrastructure and drive economic growth and…
Strategic Development Group and Goldsmith Strategy, both site selection firms based in South Carolina, have announced they are joining forces. Strategic Development Group (SDG) President and CEO Mark Williams will serve as the President of the combined firm, and Jeannette Goldsmith will serve as Vice President. Both Williams and Goldsmith have extensive careers in the…
The staff at Business Facilities magazine has named South Carolina as the 2017 State of the Year. The publication, which reaches key influencer that make corporate facility and real estate decisions, cited investment by Volve, BMW, Samsung and others as key factors in their decision in selecting South Carolina. Below is from Business Facilities South Carolina…
Construction momentum slowed to start the year according to a key industry index. The Dodge Momentum Index dropped 5.1% in January to 143.7 (2000=100) from the revised December reading of 151.5. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead…
Today, Delivering Urban Resilience, a new report authored by Capital-E, quantifies the range of costs and benefits for the adoption of citywide smart surface technologies in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and El Paso. “Cities are increasingly at risk from hurricanes and severe summer heat,” said lead author Greg Kats. “This report shows how citywide adoption of…
