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Spartanburg-based Waldrop, Inc., a full-service mechanical contracting firm, announces Chris Feehan, CPA, has joined the company as controller. In this role, Feehan is responsible for overseeing and managing the financial affairs of Waldrop’s two main operating divisions —Waldrop Mechanical Services, and Waldrop Plumbing, Heating & Air. Feehan comes to Waldrop following 10 years with Dixon…
BE&K Building Group’s Charlotte Office recently participated in the 10th annual Keep Pounding Blood Drive at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte. The blood drive, which benefitted more than 27 area hospitals, was hosted by the Carolina Panthers, Carolinas HealthCare System and Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. Event organizers noted that one pint of blood…
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is proud to introduce its newest Affinity Program Partner, Infintech. Ranked as one of Inc. Magazine’s Fastest Growing Companies, Infintech specializes in business-to-business and construction payment processing. Offering cutting-edge technologies and equipment, at the best prices, Infintech clients can then offer the convenient, secure payment options their customers need….
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture announced the acquisition of SPARC Design in Asheville, NC. According to McMillan Pazdan Smith, the acquisition will strengthen the depth of available design and project management resources in Western North Carolina. SPARC Design has has served public and private sector clients in the Carolinas. Lindsey Rhoden, AIA, LEED AP, who will assume…
Construction employment increased in 217 out of 358 metro areas between April 2016 and April 2017, declined in 89 and stagnated in 52, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Several areas in North Carolina and South Carolina were among the top MSAs. Association…
To meet growing demand for skilled workers, the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC) announced that it will be opening a new facility in the Raleigh, NC area. Located in Apex, NC, the 10,000 sq. ft. building will serve as the ABC Triangle’s new office and Training Center. According to ABC, the new facility…
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2017-18 officers and board of directors during the annual conference in Hilton Head, SC. Brian Nash, Vice President of Development with Agracel, Inc., will serve as the incoming SCEDA president. “A goal of mine as the new President is to foster and encourage a team approach…
Build Your Future’s military initiative, Hard Hat Heroes, has expanded its credentialing portal by releasing alignments for two new branches: Navy and Air Force. Through this portal, veterans can apply to receive NCCER industry-recognized credentials for the construction-related training they received while in the military. With these newest additions, credentials are now available to the…
After beginning the year with a marginal decline, the Architecture Billings Index has posted three consecutive months of growth in design revenue at architecture firms. 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…
Sunbelt Rentals, one of the largest equipment rental companies in North America with a branch network of more than 600 locations, recently invested in nearly 700 pieces of equipment powered by KOHLER Engines. Sunbelt connected with Kohler at The Rental Show and took advantage of exclusive show discounts designed to encourage attendees to save on…
