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Derek L. Clyburn, P.E., M.B.A. is Senior Vice President and North Region Manager for ECS Southeast, LLP — a premier provider of geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities services across North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. ECS Southeast is an operating entity of Engineering Consulting Services (ECS), one of the largest and rapidly…
The last major tax reform legislation was passed in 1986. Since then, the tax rules – Internal Revenue Code amendments, regulations, procedural guidance and court case law – have morphed into a complex system for taxpaying contractors. The recently signed bill is a significant modification to the existing system and the consensus is clear. Most…
As part of their annual Spreading the Joy Initiative, the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) Young Leaders adopted more than a dozen families residing at Catherine’s House, a non-profit organization that provides transitional housing to women and mothers with children who are homeless. Located in Belmont, North Carolina, near Charlotte, Catherine’s House is a sponsored ministry and subsidiary…
ABC of the Carolinas is pleased to announce its 2018 Board of Directors. Five board members are based in South Carolina with the remainder located in North Carolina. Casie Sears Kerr of Raleigh-based specialty contractor Sears Contract, Inc., has been elected 2018 Chairman, representing more than 1,800 member firms in North and South Carolina. Sears-Kerr…
With the shortage of skilled craft professionals within the construction industry estimated to be at 1.5 million by 2021, it’s no secret that recruitment needs to be a priority. It takes time to educate, train and gain competency and industry can’t postpone recruiting fresh talent, particularly with 41 percent of the experienced workforce set to…
United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC) will hold its annual Statewide Industry Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018. The venue is N.C. State University’s (NCSU) McKimmon Conference and Training Center located at 1101 Gorman Street in Raleigh. Industry Day offers attendees an excellent forum to share information and…
Every two years, young people from around the globe compete in the WorldSkills Competition, the largest technical education event in the world. WorldSkills not only showcases the value of skills, it raises the recognition of skilled professionals worldwide. North Carolina’s own Luke Dutton, age 20, was among those who represented the United States at WorldSkills…
Employers can find out about potential hazards at their worksites, improve their occupational safety and health management system, and qualify for an exemption from scheduled Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforcement inspections when they request assistance from the agency’s free, confidential, and voluntary OSHA On-Site Consultation Program.
Efficient and effective investments in our nation’s infrastructure are essential to economic growth There is an urgent need for our nation to restore or upgrade its crumbling infrastructure. With promising developments at the federal, state and local levels, many state departments of transportation and municipalities have committed to major infrastructure investments. Deficient or dangerous infrastructure…
With the strong economy and growing demand for construction services, construction firms are seeking employees at all levels of their organizations. The GroundBreak Carolinas staff has compiled a list of upcoming construction management career fairs. Clemson Feb. 6 NC State Feb. 7 NC A&T Feb. 22 ECU Feb. 28 Are you aware of another career…
