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CAGC Awards Scholarships to 11 Students in Carolinas Engineering & Construction Programs

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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to announce its 2024 CAGC Foundation Scholarships. The 11 recipients are enrolled in construction and engineering programs at nine colleges: East Carolina University, Appalachian State University, UNC Charlotte, Clemson University, Western Carolina University, NC State, The Citadel, Sandhills Community College, and Mayland Community College. The Carolinas AGC Foundation Scholarship program…

Dodge Momentum Index Improved 3% in May

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The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 2.7% in May to 179.0 (2000=100) from the revised April reading of 174.3. Over the month, commercial planning progressed 5.5% and institutional planning slowed by 3.4%. “Owners and developers are gaining confidence in 2025 market conditions, alongside more stable and predictable interest rates –…

Dave & Buster’s Launches Reimagined Store in Winston-Salem

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Today, Dave & Buster’s, the ultimate entertainment, restaurant, and sports watching destination for families and friends, announces the opening of its completely reimagined location in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 3320 Silas Creek Parkway, #300 on June 7. The Future of Play is Here! Literally. The newly updated location takes everything families and crew connectors alike love about Dave &…

SeamonWhiteside to Develop Solutions to Combat Flooding on Sullivan’s Island

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SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, was selected for two vital projects on Sullivan’s Island to mitigate flooding and water issues. The comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan and the Drainage Improvement Project will help the South Carolina town prepare a comprehensive capital improvement plan and mitigate flooding while also ensuring best practices are…

CarolinaPower’s Travis Oswald Promoted to Vice President

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CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has promoted Greenville Branch Manager Travis Oswald to Vice President. Oswald will now oversee companywide Construction Services – Engineering, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and Prefabrication – while still managing day-to-day operations of the Greenville office. Oswald has been with CarolinaPower for…

ABC Carolinas Hosts Inaugural Safety Academy

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Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) offers training and development opportunities throughout the year; however, on May 22-23, they hosted the first ABC Safety Academy for Carolinas members. The event was led by ABC National’s Greg Sizemore, vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development. ABC’s Safety Academy is designed to…

Celebrating CAGC’s Construction Business Academy Graduates in Goldsboro, NC

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Carolinas AGC announced in May that its fourth class of the CAGC Foundation Construction Business Academy, all minority-owned and small-business construction companies, have graduated after completing a dozen sessions on topics ranging from business and strategic planning to licensing, insurance and mental health awareness.  A total of 12 businesses and 21 leaders from the Goldsboro, NC area…

JETSET Pilates Signs Initial Deal in North Carolina and Eyes Further Expansion

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JETSET Pilates – the Miami-based, modern Reformer Pilates franchise, combining curated music and fitness for the ultimate revitalizing experience – is thrilled to announce its plans to further expand in North Carolina through franchising. With one multi-unit deal already signed in Raleigh, the brand is seeking aspiring entrepreneurs to bring its 360-workout experience to local communities such as Asheville, Raleigh and Charlotte. The new…

Dennis Quaid-hosted Viewpoint Project Reviews Sustainable Technologies with Industry Leaders in Building Sciences and Architecture

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Viewpoint, the acclaimed educational program hosted by renowned actor Dennis Quaid, is thrilled to announce a series of upcoming episodes for the latter half of 2024, dedicated to exploring sustainable technologies in building sciences and architecture. By partnering with leading content providers and industry experts, Viewpoint Project reviews the latest advancements and best practices in sustainable…

Hess Announces New Mini Toy Truck Collection

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Construction vehicle featured in 2024 collection. Hess Corporation announced the release of the newest Mini Toy Truck Collection for $35.99 with free standard shipping and Energizer® batteries included, exclusively at HessToyTruck.com.  The annual release of the Hess Mini is a limited-production set of highly detailed, small-scale versions of classic holiday Hess Toy Trucks. This year’s 5-in-1 set includes a mix…