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It happens all the time – a contractor is walking a jobsite with the client and the client decides something needs to be changed. It could be anything from a paint color change to a multi-million dollar scope addition, but all changes have one thing in common – they cost money to implement. The price…
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight John Hildreth, PhD, Kimmel Distinguished Professor at Western Carolina University (WCU), who is a member of the Class of 2023 GroundBreakers — an exclusive group of individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community in the Carolinas. Dr. Hildreth is known as…
COR3 Design is pleased to announce the addition of Amber Choice to our talented team. A skilled architectural designer, Amber’s expertise and innovative mindset are undoubtedly contributing to our ongoing commitment to exceptional design solutions. With a background that includes collaborating on diverse projects, Amber is no stranger to delivering practical and aesthetically pleasing design…
The eighth annual Construction Symposium, hosted by the Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning, will return to the Greenville Marriott on Sept. 14, 2023. The department expects the event, which will begin with a complimentary breakfast at 8 a.m., to draw attendees from across the region, including facility owners, specialty contractors, designers, vendors and…
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, companies are accomplishing more tasks with fewer personnel. Many organizations are now assigning dual roles to their HR or IT personnel, requiring them to become Energy Managers and operate Building Automation Systems (BAS). As a result, we are witnessing a surge in first-time users from diverse backgrounds seeking assistance. Becoming…
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to serve as the media partner for this year’s Global Carolina Connections, the premier conference on foreign direct investment (FDI) and international manufacturing in the Carolinas. This year’s conference will be held in Greenville, SC, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the Younts Conference Center on the campus of Furman University,…
Duke Energy today filed a new resource plan to advance the company’s energy transition while prioritizing reliability and affordability – one designed to help maintain North Carolina’s status as the nation’s top state for economic development. The Carbon Plan Integrated Resource Plan (CPIRP) builds on the trajectory of the North Carolina Utilities Commission’s (NCUC) 2022 Carbon Plan, which established a…
A newly-released report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) details significant contributions being made in North Carolina from utility-scale clean energy projects. The report, Clean Energy Powers North Carolina, finds that nearly 10% of the state’s energy capacity is currently generated through solar and wind projects. Clean energy capacity in the state now stands at 6,433 megawatts…
American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) debuted its new slate of awards at this summer’s SC Engineering Conference & Trade Show. Award winners were judged on their dedication to the engineering community. ACEC-SC Membership Committee Chair and newly sworn-in Secretary-Treasurer Bryan Shiver, PE (Insight Group), presented the following awards at the well-attended…
Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GREE) (“Greenidge” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated cryptocurrency datacenter and power generation company, today announced the completion of an expansion of their South Carolina mining facility to 44 MW of mining capabilities and its intention to enter into agreements to eliminate all of Greenidge’s secured debt obligations via the transfer to certain affiliates of…
