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Gordian, a provider of facility and construction cost data, software and expertise, announced the appointment of James Cabral as General Manager for a newly formed division focused solely on the small and midsize business market. “Hiring James to manage this new division is a continuation of our history addressing the specific needs of smaller organizations,”…
Registration is now open for the annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Greenbuild is presented by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and owned by Informa Exhibitions. Taking place this year in Boston, Mass. at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. An attendance…
Associated Builders and Contractors applauded President Donald J. Trump on today’s executive action on apprenticeships, which is an important step toward building new career opportunities for all Americans. If fully implemented, the order will allow industries to build innovative workforce development systems that address glaring skills gaps in our workforce. With the construction industry currently…
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 second “FMI Quarterly” issue for 2017. The publication (co-sponsored by Zurich) comprises a collection of industry insights and lessons learned from Texas that can be applied…
Construction firms that need to verify that workers are doing only jobs they’re trained for have a new solution with Credential Verification Service’s (CVS) new verification wristbands. Each silicone wristband is stamped with a unique QR code. When the durable wristband is scanned with a smartphone or a tablet, the employee’s updated training records are displayed on…
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed the Highway Workers’ Safety Act into law on Wednesday. House Bill H. 4033 increases penalties for drivers who speed through roadwork construction zones. “We cannot bring back those men and women we have lost, but this legislation stands as a severe warning to all motorists as they approach work zones that…
The American Subcontractors Association (ASA)is now accepting applications for its 2017 Certificate of Excellence in Ethics, which certifies that a subcontracting firm has achieved certain qualifications demonstrating its commitment to professionalism and sound business practices. Information about the ASA Certificate of Excellence in Ethics is located under “Education & Events” on the ASA Web site. Applicants,…
More than 100 craftworkers looked upward, many with visible pride, as the final steel beam was lifted by crane to the top of Appalachian State University’s Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS) facility June 8. The building is slated to open in August of 2018. Subcontractors and craftworkers were applauded at Appalachian State University during…
The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) has announced the Carolinas AGC Webinar Education Series. Once a month, Carolinas AGC will bring leading industry experts to present on topics that are important and relevant in today’s construction industry landscape. Topics will range from technology, law, finance, healthcare, accounting, human resources, etc. It will be a quick and convenient way…
Central SC Alliance, a 501(c)(3) full-service regional economic development organization and the state’s oldest regional economic development alliance, has named their 2017-2018 Board of Directors and Officers. The Board of Directors will provide governance as Central SC Alliance recruits businesses, promoting and branding the 8-County region and the City of Columbia. Board Officers elected for…
