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A M King, a leading integrated Design-Build firm with offices in Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC, and Chicago, IL, was recognized with a 2024 Design-Build Project Team Award during the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Southeast Region’s Annual Regional Summit & 24th Annual Awards Banquet. A M King was singled out for its exemplary project delivery…
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has released the schedule for Building Innovation 2024. Building Innovation is one of the premiere meetings for all who impact the built environment to find solutions. BI2024 takes place May 22-24, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. The conference kicks off May 22 with the NIBS 50th Anniversary General Session, featuring partners and members with the…
The Site Selectors Guild, the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants, has elected a new board of directors to be led by Seth Martindale, senior managing director at CBRE, as board chair. Martindale takes the board chair position after nine years as an active member of the Site Selectors Guild and three…
Innovative Construction Group, LLC, an off-site construction services company serving developers, general contractors, and professional builders, expects to establish a new manufacturing facility in Chatham County and the Town of Siler City. The company plans to make a capital investment of approximately $39.8 million which will create, they believe, as many as 157 jobs over…
As part of an ongoing partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber, ABC Carolinas once again held its Build a SHED competition — an ABC Carolinas “Students Hands-On Experience Day” program intended to promote interest in construction-related careers through experiential learning. The one-day Lowcountry competition was held in March at the Exchange Park in Ladson, S.C. The student teams…
Associated Builders and Contractors today issued the following statement opposing the U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule that will change overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The final rule increases the minimum annual salary level threshold for exemption in two phases: from the current level of $35,568 to $43,888 on July 1, 2024,…
Associated Builders and Contractors today issued the following statement opposing the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule to ban noncompete clauses. The FTC voted 3-2 to issue the final rule today. “The final rule to ban all noncompete agreements nationwide—except existing noncompetes for senior executives—is a radical departure from hundreds of years of legal precedent,” said Ben Brubeck, ABC vice…
When the lights go out – whether it is from severe weather, vehicle accidents or animal interference – lineworkers respond by getting the lights on for our customers and communities. On April 18, Duke Energy recognizes National Lineworker Appreciation Day and the work of these vital employees, who ensure customers and communities have safe, reliable power, and play…
Embarking on a construction project is always an intricate dance of planning, execution, and adaptation. When Upstate South Carolina’s Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) chose the team of DP3 Architects and Harper General Contractors to lead the design and construction of the complex and exciting renovation of Oconee Hall on the school’s Pendleton Campus, our team…
Greenville (SC)-based Trehel, one of the most successful and respected privately-held general contractors serving the region, is pleased to announce the launch of Trehel Tailored Homes, a new division of the company focused on high-end custom homebuilding. Trehel Tailored Homes will complement Trehel’s commercial business, which has provided construction management, general contracting, and design-build services…
