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Over the course of the next several weeks, Clemson University will conduct a thorough evaluation of all appropriate campus sites upon which to locate a natural gas combined heat and power (CHP) facility. The new facility will be constructed by Duke Energy Carolinas. Clemson committed to the review in light of concerns from residents near the originally proposed…
Dexter + Chaney partner FYIsoft, Inc. provides cloud-based financial report-writing solution for Spectrum® Construction Software clients. FYIsoft’s CloudFYI® seamlessly integrates with Spectrum to automate manual report processes and enable faster period-end close activities. Read More
Finding the right site for production operations is a challenging process for any company. After a long search for the right site, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. chose North Carolina for its new $100 million brewery now serving as its East Coast headquarters. The nation’s largest craft beer maker considered more than 200 sites in 2011…
New jobs are coming to Oconee County as Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is expanding its Oconee County operations. The company announced it will be creating 56 new jobs at its existing Seneca facility. Specializing in energy management and automation, Schneider Electric is a global company that develops connected technologies…
Todd Horne, vice president of business development for Spartanburg, SC-based Clayton Construction has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Spartanburg. Horne told supporters he will seek to make Spartanburg a place where people can live, work and play. “This will give leadership from every part of the city the opportunity to meet with me on…
A global manufacturer of systems for the surface finishing of liquid paints, powder coating and adhesives, is launching a new application center operation in Charleston County. Wagner Systems Inc. announced a capital investment of $2.3 million in a new development will lead to the creation of more than 30 jobs over the next five years. “Wagner’s vision…
M+W Group, a global high-tech engineering company, announced Rick Whitney will return to the company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Americas Region and President of the U.S. businesses. Whitney replaced Gary Baughman, who has resigned from his positions as President of M+W U.S. Inc. and CEO of M+W’s Americas Region, effective April 11….
Momentum in the construction industry continued to be positive as construction unemployment rates were down in 25 states and unchanged in four in February on a year-over-year basis, according to analysis released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The national not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rate of 8.8 percent was up 0.1 percent from…
Construction firms in the Carolinas won’t have to take additional crystalline silica measures. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a delay in enforcement of the crystalline silica standard that applies to the construction industry. During this delay, OSHA will conduct additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance for employers….
Momentum in the construction industry continued on a positive note as the Dodge Momentum Index increased by 0.9% in March to 144.4 (2000=100) from its revised February reading of 143.2. For six consecutive months, the Momentum Index has risen. Much of the gain being driven by institutional projects entering planning while commercial projects so far in…
