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Today, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas released a proclamation signed by Governor Roy Cooper designating July 2017 as “Careers in Construction” month! Last month, ABC of the Carolinas reached out to the Governor’s office in accordance with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) “Build Your Future” initiative. ABC…
The North Carolina Minority and Women Business Enterprise (NC MWBE) Coordinators’ Network recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. The Network started out as a “think tank” with seven members sharing strategies and ideas on administering minority business programs. Today, the group enjoys a membership comprised of diversity professionals from across North Carolina who represent an array…
Columbia, S.C.-based Construction Training Foundation, Inc. will host its inaugural Career & Family Fest on the campus of the Construction Training Center (CTC) on Friday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CTC is located at 7355 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209. The Construction Training Center (CTC) specializes in training individuals in rod…
Each spring, the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) recognizes a local developer who has made a significant difference in his or her community. This year’s winner of SCEDA’s Local Developer of the Year award is Will Williams, president and CEO of Economic Development Partnership (EDP) — a non-profit, public-private development corporation focused solely on serving…
When digital manufacturer Proto Labs decided to add 3D printing to its services, the Minnesota-based company searched for a strategic opportunity to expand – and found more than it imagined in North Carolina. A leader in the “Industry 4.0” manufacturing revolution, Proto Labs acquired Cary, N.C.-based FineLine Prototyping in 2014, and quickly saw 3D printing…
The Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) 2017 National Craft Championships gold medalists, Craft Instructor of the Year and Craft Professional of the Year were honored before an audience of more than 41,000 at a July 3 Major League Baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. As spectators filed into the stadium, the champions were…
As the heat index rise for contractors, the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) published a new Hazard Alert that addresses heat hazards and the best methods to prevent illness and injury while working in hot weather. CPWR’s safety message comes down to three key words: Water. Rest. Shade. As part of the Occupational…
The site of an unfinished nuclear power plant has been newly energized – with solar power. Birdseye Renewable Energy recently partnered with United Renewable Energy to design and construct a solar farm bringing energy generation to Hawkins County. -A new 1MW solar power farm sits on the site of the never operational Phipps Bend nuclear…
The American Subcontractors Association and the Foundation of ASA are providing construction subcontractors with the latest strategies and ideas to manage their businesses with videos-on-demand, webinars, and other resources on such topics as technology, retainage, mechanic’s liens, negotiation strategies, and human resources. The 2017-18 edition of the ASA/FASA Construction Subcontractor’s Education Catalog showcases the newest…
Nonresidential construction spending expanded by 0.3 percent on both a monthly and yearly basis in May and stands at $714.3 billion on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, according to analysis of a report from the U.S. Census Bureau released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Private nonresidential construction spending fell to $433.6 billion in…
