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I recently began volunteering with Build Your Career. Why? During my forty six years working for the construction industry, one of my biggest concerns was how to recruit and retain young folks into our industry. It’s difficult to communicate to students—and more importantly, to their parents—the vast opportunities for a successful career in construction. Frankly,…
Several construction-related firms were listed on the North Carolina Mid-Market Fast 40 list. Rodgers Builders (#1) and CSS Construction Staffing (#2). Other construction firms included, National Coatings (#4), Myers and Chapman (#10), Briegan Construction Services (#11), Lakeside Project Solutions (#12), Baker Roofing (#21), Blythe Development (#22), Sealing Agents Waterproofing (#24), Central Carolina Air Conditioning (#34),…
FMI Corporation, the leading provider of management consulting and investment banking services to engineering and construction, infrastructure and the built environment, is pleased to announce the release of its 2017 Ownership Transfer and Management Succession report. The publication reveals new, emerging ownership trends and fresh insights on how companies are developing and preparing their future…
Viewpoint, a leader in ERP, project management and mobile solutions for the construction industry, today unveiled its vision for helping contractors increase productivity and profitability through cloud-based software that integrates end-to-end operations across the office, team and field. The company also announced a host of new technology solutions, product enhancements and client benefits at Collaborate…
President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans released a plan for tax reform, entitled Unified Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code. The impacts of the proposed tax reform will have impacts on the design and construction industry. The proposals face significant scrutiny and debate before actual legislation is addressed by Congress. Leading democrats wasted little time…
Frick & Frack’s Fundamentals for Fatality Elimination series continues with underground and overhead utility dangers. Dangers of Utility Work When power and gas company crews get to work on underground or overhead lines, it’s important to mark off where they will be doing work and know the important safety measures to follow. Failing to properly…
In its fall quarterly meeting on campus, Clemson University’s board of trustees approved four new master of arts teacher residency programs, funding for several recreation capital projects, modified pricing for six programs and construction of a new composite center. The new Clemson Composites Center will be housed at the Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI) in…
Public relations is the formal way in which organizations communicate with their public. It is planned or managed communication — a means to communicate, influence and even sell. While that sounds like a boring textbook statement, it is important to recognize the key message here: planned or managed communication. The chatter about your organization happens…
According to media reports, several out-of-state companies are exploring an acquisition of South Carolina-based Santee Cooper. The State Newspaper reported one unnamed company has submitted a bid to buy all of Santee Cooper or its assets. Officials with Gov. Henry McMaster’s office expect up to three more bids. Saddled with over $4.3 billion in debt…
Careers in Construction Month is gaining momentum with 24 states already proclaiming this nationwide celebration of the career opportunities in the construction industry. Founded by NCCER and its Build Your Future (BYF) initiative, Careers in Construction Month occurs every October to increase public awareness and inspire the next generation of construction craft professionals. Both North…
