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Sportsman Boats Manufacturing is expanding its existing operations in Summerville, South Carolina. To grow its facility, the company is investing $3.5 million and creating 100 new jobs . Sportsman’s product offerings currently include 21 models of center consoles and bay boats. Ranging in size from 17-31 feet, the boats are designed for saltwater enthusiasts. “Sportsman Boats…
Construction Resources, LLC, an Atlanta-based family of design and construction businesses, has announced its plan to further integrate all of its independently-operated entities in the Southeast. Marqet Group, a Houston-based agency will support the brand integration and develop 360° programs to promote the company’s innate values: design, service and heritage. Construction Resources currently offers over…
The winners of ENR Southeast’s annual Best Projects Awards competition were announced today and seven of the 31 winning projects are located in the Carolinas. These companies and their project teams will be honored at ENR’s Best Projects Awards luncheon in Orlando on November 17. The judges collectively reviewed 90 entries representing projects from a…
For the sixth consecutive month, architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services as reflected in the July Architecture Billings Index (ABI). As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the…
The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) recently recognized members that were honored for their outstanding safety records and initiatives at the CAGC Divisions’ Conference in July. CAGC also recognized members with an Award of Excellence through the National AGC Safety Awards program. The program compares AGC members’ safety records nationwide based on member size and construction type….
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, along with developers SpringBridge Development, LLC and Landmark Enterprises announced today the groundbreaking of the Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant. Located at 1472 Highway 17 North, the 112-room property is set to open in 2018. The Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant is conveniently located…
Agriculture equipment distributor LS Tractor USA announced that it will expand operations in Nash County, NC, adding 31 jobs over five years and investing $11.5 million to upgrade its offices and facilities in Battleboro, NC. LS Tractor USA sells and distributes tractors and agricultural equipment produced by South Korea-based LS Mtron. LS Tractor’s corporate headquarters…
As the U.S. economy continues to strengthen, compensation across all architectural staff positions averaged $84,000, up about 2.8% per year from early 2015 levels, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2017 Compensation Report. The biannual report provides salary data for 39 architecture firm positions in 26 states, 25 metro areas and 17 cities…
New York Air Brake, a global manufacturer of innovative train control systems for the railroad industry, is expanding its Premtec division in Rowan County, adding 28 jobs and investing $1 million at the plant in Salisbury, North Carolina. Over the long term, the company plans to add up to 40 jobs at the Premtec plant,…
North Carolina has risen 14 spots to become the fourth most-attractive state in the nation for aerospace manufacturing, according to an annual study issued by global accounting firm PwC. PwC (formerly PriceWaterhouseCoopers) recently released its 2017 Aerospace Manufacturing Attractiveness Rankings, which help aerospace companies plan for future growth. The study assesses countries and states on…
