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Liollio Architecture + SeamonWhiteside (SW+), along with their team of local engineers in the Charleston area, has been selected to provide planning, architectural, and engineering services for the newest park in Mount Pleasant, SC. Once complete, the 100-acre Rifle Range Road Park will be an expansive community park in the Town. The completed park will provide a balance…
Forza X1, Inc. (Nasdaq:FRZA) (“Forza,” the “Company”), a developer of electric sport boats aimed at promoting sustainable recreational boating, announced today most of the concrete for the 60,000 square foot floor has been poured and crews are scheduled to start setting steel this week at the site of the Company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located on…
Gilbane Building Company announced the promotion of Jeff Lewis as Business Leader for the Raleigh, North Carolina office. This strategic move aligns with Gilbane’s 2024 growth plans and the company’s commitment to delivering projects across diverse market sectors for clients. Jeff Lewis brings an impressive track record to his new role. With a wealth of experience spanning over 26 years…
Associated Builders and Contractors submitted comments on March 18 on the U.S. Department of Labor’s controversial proposed rule overhauling regulations related to government-registered apprenticeship programs, or GRAPs. In more than 40 pages of comments, ABC urged the DOL to withdraw the illegal and misguided provisions of the proposal that will unnecessarily increase costs and discourage GRAP participation by employers,…
The Essential Guide for Developing, Implementing, and Managing a Strategic Plan Construction strategy and marketing expert and author Brian Gallagher MBA, CPSM unveiled the first edition of his new book Building Success: Strategic Planning for Construction Industry Leaders. The book focuses on strategy development for architecture, engineering, and construction firms and is a must-have for…
On Thursday, February 29, 2024, the Preservation Society of Charleston (PSC) hosted the 70th Carolopolis Awards, an awards program created in 1953 to recognize outstanding achievement in historic preservation. These award-winning projects are the result of extraordinary private and public efforts to maintain the historic character and authenticity of Charleston and the Lowcountry. This year,…
Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the winners of its annual Construction Management Competition, which were honored at ABC Convention 2024 in Orlando, Florida, March 13-15. A total of 25 teams of undergraduate students from colleges and universities nationwide competed this year, and Clemson University, ABC Carolinas chapter, was named the overall winner of the 2024 competition, with…
Safety is a top concern when working at heights. Alarmingly, scaffolding-related incidents lead to approximately 4,500 injuries annually. Accidents frequently cause physical injuries and also lead to serious financial issues. This includes lost workdays costing an estimated $90 million, potential fines, and higher insurance premiums. Fortunately, there are many ways for companies to protect their…
During the first week of March 2024, Harper General Contractors’ female colleagues got together to celebrate Women in Construction Week. We are incredibly proud of the achievements and talents of all the amazing women who work with us. Their passion and knowledge are truly inspiring and play a vital role in shaping the future of…
While contractors are optimistic about the future and an economic recovery should continue, the construction industry should expect long-term challenges in finding workers. “Construction employment has stalled in North Carolina due to the labor shortage. Nationally, the number of construction job openings is exceeding new hires and contractors are paying a wage premium for workers,”…
