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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to introduce the 2023 Top Young Leaders. The CAGC Top Young Leader Award recognizes those who play critical roles in the community and professional arenas of the construction industry. We believe it’s important to honor the achievements of our young leaders as the emergence of these individuals is critical to…
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 9.3 months in July, according to an ABC member survey conducted July 20 to Aug. 4. The reading is up by 0.6 months since July 2022. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. The South remains the region…
CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the sixth consecutive year. CarolinaPower ranked among the Medium-Size Employers. “As a truly employee-owned company, we operate under the philosophy that engaged employees create satisfied customers and drive our…
Pessimists tend to get a bad rap. Pessimists are stereotyped as taking the fun out of every situation, always focusing on the negative, assuming failure is imminent, and believing hope is futile. Think Eeyore of Winnie the Pooh. As with most entrepreneurs, my inclination is to be an eternal optimist. I attempt to find the…
As many of you know, the Site Selection industry is deeply rooted in the Carolinas. Decades ago, Greenville’s Fluor Daniel provided site location services as a loss leader to their clients. The logic was simple and effective: allow their clients to focus on designing their facilities and managing their business interests without wasting labor hours…
AIA Greenville, a local section of the South Carolina chapter of the American Institute of Architects, is pleased to announce its inaugural PAWchitecture Greenville design-build competition benefitting Greenville County Animal Care’s Safety Net Foster Program. The competition will bring together local architects, designers, builders and students to create one-of-a-kind, high design dog houses and cat condos…
The Carolinas AGC Foundation Scholarship program was put into place to assist individuals studying for careers in the construction industry as well as those wishing to advance their skills and knowledge to further their construction careers. Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to announce the seven 2023 CAGC Foundation Scholarship recipients. $3,500 Scholarships: Nathan Mead, Guilford Technical…
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of the 2023 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community in the Carolinas. Selected from a well-rounded group of nominees from North Carolina and South Carolina, members of the 2023 Class of GroundBreakers represent both states. This…
She Built This City, a non-profit based in Charlotte, has had a blast this summer partnering with Mecklenburg Parks and Rec, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and Urban Promise for our exciting summer camps. Kids of all ages have been loving the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of construction. She Built…
The construction industry is grappling with the implications of rising interest rates, inflation, and changing economic dynamics, according to Marcum’s 2023 National Construction Survey. The annual survey is conducted by Marcum, one of the leading construction accounting firms in the country. The survey covers a range of topics, from top priorities to problems, strategies, possible solutions,…
