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NAOIP: Commercial Real Estate Vital to the Overall Economy; Industrial Sector Leads and Retail Stages a Comeback

by NAOIP on

The impact of new commercial real estate development in the U.S. continues to grow, according to the annual Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate research study conducted by the NAIOP Research Foundation. The combined economic contributions of new commercial building development and the operations of existing commercial buildings in 2022 resulted in direct expenditures of $826.9 billion…

ABC’s Construction Executive Celebrates 20 Years, Redesigns Magazine

by Associated Builders and Contractors on

Construction Executive, the magazine of the business of construction that is published by Associated Builders and Contractors, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month by unveiling a completely redesigned version of the print magazine with its January-February 2023 issue as well as a new, dynamic content mix on its online platforms. “For two decades, Construction Executive has helped contractors build…

Construction Sector Adds 25,000 Employees In January As Firms Raise Pay Faster Than Overall Private Sector In Bid To Attract More Workers

by Associated General Contractors on

Industry Employment Hits New Record Amid Strong Demand, But Firms Would Have Hired Even More Workers as Construction Officials Call for Measures to Enable More People to Work in the Industry Construction firms added 25,000 employees in January and raised wages for hourly workers more steeply than other sectors, according to an analysis by the Associated General…

AIA South Carolina Recognizes the State’s Best with 2022 Design Awards

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff Report on

The American Institute of Architects, South Carolina Chapter (AIASC) recently announced the 2022 recipients of the annual AIASC Design Awards, which encourages and recognizes design excellence throughout South Carolina, and promotes public awareness of the role architects play in shaping the quality of life in their communities. Honor Awards | New Construction Merit Awards |…

Need Construction Legal Advice? Look No Further Than Poyner Spruill’s Matt Bouchard

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On any given day, you can find Poyner Spruill LLP partner Matt Bouchard busy negotiating commercial construction contracts, resolving multi-million dollar disputes, or counseling clients on successful project completion. Bouchard leads the firm’s Construction Law Practice Area, a group of five attorneys who focus on commercial construction matters in the Carolinas. The team handles everything…

Designing for Resiliency: Introducing Flexible Design into Our Built Environment

by Chad Elly, Designer, A M King on

There is a concept in architecture that continually speaks to me. I’ve seen its absence create constraints, added costs and sometimes an unnecessary plan for new construction or demolition. Its presence, on the other hand, reimagines the built environment as dynamic, easily and proficiently adapting to change. I’m talking about flexible architecture, which is often…

The 2023 Economy: Taking a Look at the World, the Nation, and the Carolinas

by Bruce Yandle, Alumni Distinguished Professor of Economics Emeritus, Clemson University on

With 2023’s first month behind us and more 2022 data in hand, this is a good time to look closer at the year just ended and consider images now forming for the year ahead.  An assessment of the world situation by the global consultancy PwC presented a few weeks ago at the Davos World Economic…

Construction Employment Increases In 268 Of 358 Metro Areas From December 2021 To 2022 As Demand Outpaces Labor Supply In Some Markets

by Associated General Contractors on

Construction employment increased in 268 of 358 metro areas between December 2021 and December 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said the industry faces some headwinds in 2023 that could undermine future growth in construction employment in many parts of the country. “Labor is tight,…

Construction Adds 25,000 Jobs in January, Says ABC

by Associated Builders and Contractors on

The construction industry added 25,000 jobs on net in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by 294,000 jobs, an increase of 3.9%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 19,300 positions on net, with growth…

Construction Job Openings Surge by 82,000 in December, Says ABC

by Associated Builders and Contractors on

The construction industry had 413,000 job openings in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings increased by 82,000 for…