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“The Ever-Changing World of Construction: Today’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s Opportunities,” a regional conference, will be held at the Greenville (South Carolina) Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center on Thursday, October 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to be the media sponsor for this 2nd Annual Construction Industry Symposium offered by…
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma May Have Affected September Job Totals for Construction and Overall Economy; Association Officials Say Firms Likely Would Have Hired More Workers but Lacked Qualified Candidates Construction employment increased by 8,000 jobs in September to the highest level since October 2008, amid a tight labor market that may be keeping contractors from…
Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), a leading digital financial services company, and Crescent Communities, a nationally recognized, real estate company specializing in the development of single family, multifamily and commercial/mixed use communities, today announced that they have entered into a lease agreement for a new office building that will be constructed at 601 S. Tryon…
(Irmo, SC) – Thanks to the strong support of companies, churches, and individuals throughout South Carolina, Great Southern Homes in partnership with the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (“BIA”) will build the “Nieri Cottage” at Boys Farm in Newberry, S.C. The Nieri Cottage will be 6,712 square feet under roof and designed by…
JE Dunn Construction has named Rich Cerretti as the leader of its Charlotte office, replacing Paul Fenzl who will direct the company’s regional strategy in the advanced industries and renewable energy markets. “Rich is a proven manager and leader,” Kaufman said. “His broad understanding of business and his diverse operations experience will enhance our efforts…
The Dodge Momentum Index fell in September, moving 8.4% lower to 116.4 (2000=100) from the revised August reading of 127.1. 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 construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. Both…
New construction of self-storage facilities is on the rise, with approximately 900 facilities expected to be constructed in 2017 – a 50% increase on the 600 new projects constructed last year, according to the latest research from CBRE. Dallas is expected to see the most new construction this year, with an estimated 49 projects and…
The S.C. Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD) met today to review the results of a statewide manufacturing workforce survey. Conducted by the S.C. Department of Commerce’s Division of Research, the survey provides insight into workforce issues facing the state’s manufacturing industry. More than 70 percent of the survey’s respondents had 50 or fewer employees….
American Scrappers is establishing operations in Dillon County with the launch of a new distribution and logistics center. The company’s $15.5 million investment is expected to create 200 new jobs. “Dillon County really does have it all: available buildings, infrastructure, talented workforce, an inland port, great logistics and a business-friendly environment. For our team, the…
North Carolina is a leader among Southeast U.S. states in terms of money being invested in startups, according to a new study by Atlanta-based BIP Capital. And the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham) area is among five regions where the level of startup funding is especially strong, “The State of Startups in the Southeast” report says. The…
