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Davis & Floyd, Inc., a leading engineering firm in South Carolina, announced today it has acquired Andrews Engineering Company, Inc., a respected Beaufort (S.C.)-based engineering firm. The acquisition is part of Davis & Floyd’s strategic plan to expand its capabilities and services in the coastal region of South Carolina. Andrews Engineering, founded in 1990 by…
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.9 months in April from 8.7 in March, according to an ABC member survey conducted April 20 to May 3. The reading is 0.1 months higher than in April 2022. View the historic Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. After…
Double-Digit Annual Cost Increases Persist for Several Materials Despite Recent Price Declines for Some; Association Officials Say Administration’s Approach to Buy America Rules is Contributing to Price Inflation The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction increased 0.5 percent from March to April, while an index that measures contractors’ bid prices declined 0.3 percent,…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced new enforcement initiatives for 2023 which will have a direct impact on the construction industry. These new initiatives are primarily directed at preventing trenching and excavation fatalities, and heat-related injuries and illnesses. State Plan states, including North Carolina, are required to adopt…
Following the awards ceremony at our second annual She Built This City (SBTC) Change Makers Awards luncheon, SBTC Executive Director LaToya Faustin capped off the event with a memorable call to action for construction industry businesses. Here, she introduced the “Benefits Cliff,” remarking how it can halt the path out of poverty for many women…
We like to think that leaders will take notice of the merits of our work and promote us accordingly. However, there are no true meritocracies. The A/E/C industries remain a relationship business where mentors are nice to have, but sponsors are even better, especially for women. Fast Company contributor, Vivian Giang, notes that many industries,…
Harris Integrated Solutions is proud to have provided a building automation system for the Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center (ARCC) at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia, South Carolina. The building management system is part of the Zoo’s effort to create an environment that will allow for the optimal…
Growing, developing, and keeping employees safe is a challenge every company faces. In this issue of the GroundBreak Corner we address practices for developing project management talent, strategies for empowering employees, and leading through safety. Cultivating Unicorns For many ABC Carolinas member firms, good project management is a critical to their success. Finding professionals with…
Instead of waiting for the perfect project manager to appear, invest in developing these valuable professionals within your firm. In the architecture, engineering, and construction world, locating and landing professionals with the expertise, skills, and abilities to lead projects effectively is an ongoing struggle. These ideal candidates, often referred to as “unicorns,” are elusive but crucial to a firm’s…
Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2023 Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to safety best practices on construction jobsites and comprehensive study of the impact of the STEP Safety Management System. Established in 1989, STEP is a proven system that provides the framework to measure, strengthen and build industry-leading safety programs that enable top-performing…
