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The University of North Carolina (UNC) Facilities Services announced that Joe Ockert will become the new assistant director of Design Services, effective Feb. 20. Ockert has worked at UNC since 2015, when he was hired as a facilities architect in the Facilities Planning and Design Department of Facilities Services. In this role, he has served as…
The Low Country branch of USGBC South Carolina showed students and parents how to digitally model green homes. On February 11, the USGBC South Carolina Low Country Branch participated in the fourth annual Charleston STEM Fest 2017, an outdoor celebration of science, technology, engineering and math. Our booth was located right on the river on…
The CAGC Foundation announces the launch of a construction industry-wide program, Build Your Career, to help tackle the biggest challenge in North Carolina and South Carolina—the shortage of a skilled workforce ata time when there are thousands of well-paying, career opportunities available in the construction industry in both states. The goal of Build Your Career…
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) today announced financial results for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. Including adverse fourth quarter tax effects of $45 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, primarily as a result of new IRS regulations approved on December 7, 2016, earnings from continuing operations attributable to Fluor for full year 2016 were $281…
HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) announced today that it plans to build a freestanding 38-bed comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Bluffton, S.C. The South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control granted a certificate of need for the project. The new facility will be located at 107 Seagrass Station Rd. in Bluffton. According to HealthSouth, the future inpatient…
Wood truss maker Carolina Structural Systems will open a manufacturing plant in Montgomery County that will employ 71 workers, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced today. The maker of wooden building trusses will invest $1.3 million at a location in Star over the next three years. “These good-paying jobs will put more money in the…
The fourth and final offseason of Bank of America Stadium renovations centered around the fan experience are underway, with improvements being made to areas that fans on the 100 level and in the Silver Club Seats frequent on game day. The projects will be completed in time to welcome fans back for the 2017 season….
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 the “2017 FMI/BIMForum Prefabrication Survey.” The publication offers insights into key trends and drivers shaping today’s prefabrication environment in construction. Study findings are based on almost 200…
Attracting and retaining a skilled workforce continues to be one of the biggest challenges facing contractors in North and South Carolina. Webber Kerr’s Partners, Adam Lloyd and Emily Wagner, presented a blended strategy to address both the short-term demands for construction talent and long-term sustainable growth. The Carolina’s AGC 96th Annual Convention was held in…
The American Institute of Architects, South Carolina Chapter recently announced its 2017 Fellows, and they are: Williston Lamar Dye, FAIA Creating markets and opportunities for architects in the entertainment and hospitality industries, Williston Dye engages the profession and Fortune 500 companies with innovative, collaborative design management, expanding resort hotels and theme parks for millions nationwide….
