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As part of its commitment to providing equitable access for aspiring architects, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is proud to announce both monetary and in-kind donations to the ACE Mentor Program. AIA’s $10,000 investment will help support ACE’s mission of providing life-changing after-school programs for about 10,000 students in 37 states and the District of…
Carolinas AGC has announced the winners of the inaugural CAGC Community Impact Awards program. The CAGC Community Impact Awards honor member companies that are making significant contributions to their communities through their time, actions, talents, dedication, and resources. Honorees serve as role models for compassion and service, and they strive to make their community and…
Associated Builders and Contractors announced its strong support for the Employee Rights Act, which was introduced today in the 118th Congress by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga. With a primary objective to provide essential protections for workers’ rights, choices and freedoms, the ERA stands in stark contrast with the so-called Protecting…
The Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announced that Kristen Powell has been named the chapter’s new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Powell assumed her new role on Monday, April 17, 2023. “Initially, Kristen was the obvious choice, but we went through a process to see…
GroundBreak Carolinas is excited to welcome our newest content partner, H&W Electrical, an electrical contractor focused on commercial, industrial and maintenance projects. H&W is celebrating 50 years in business this year! Learn more by visiting H&W’s website at https://www.hwelectrical.com/.
According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of 2022 state union membership data published recently by UnionStats.com, at least 9 out of 10 construction workers in private industry do not belong to a union in 26 states, up from 24 states in 2021. Nationwide, a record 88.3% of construction workers do not belong to a union, according…
I am an avid cyclist and often use my longer, weekend bike rides to think about business. I’m usually out on the road early on a Saturday morning just as the sun is coming up, cruising through the South Carolina countryside where it’s cool and conducive to strategic thinking. I think about A M King’s…
Lead the Team podcast host and bestselling author Ben Fanning recently chatted with Marc Marchant, AIA, LEED AP, Chief Executive Officer and Principal of LS3P, a leading architecture, interiors and planning firm headquartered with 12 offices across the Southeast. The episode is titled, “What it Takes to Achieve the Pinnacle of Success.” Based at LS3P’s headquarters in…
VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood, S.C. the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is funding a hands-on learning experience for high school students in the Building Construction program at the G. Frank Russell Technology Center (RTC), which services all three public school districts in Greenwood County….
For the third consecutive year, ABC Carolinas Chapter partnered with the ACE Mentor Program of Charlotte to bring Trades Day to Charlotte area students. The ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Trades Day – now 10-years-old – introduces high school students to various construction trades through demonstrations and hands-on activities provided by local contractors and vendors. Trades Day is used to…
