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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is pleased to announce the 2023 Board of Directors. The CAGC Board is made up of the following members: Chair: Mark Johnnie, Balfour BeattyChair Elect: Dean Wilson, Hood Construction Company, IncTreasurer: Ty Edmondson, T.A. Loving CompanyVice Chair: Lynn Hansen, Crowder Constructors, Charlotte NCPast Chair: Charlie Wilson, C.T. Wilson Construction CompanyHighway/Heavy Chair: Marty McKee, King AsphaltBuilding Chair: Chris Smith, Beverly-GrantUtility Chair: Derrick Morgan, State UtilitiesSpecialty Chair: Daniel Poaps, Palmetto…
Construction firms added 28,000 employees in December and continued to raise wages for hourly workers more than other sectors as the industry’s unemployment rate fell to a record low for the month, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data. Association officials said the data align with their newly released survey,…
The construction industry added 28,000 jobs on net in December, 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 231,000 jobs or 3.1%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 17,900 positions on net, with growth in all…
To say that 12-year-old Trinton Durham was enthusiastic about spending an entire school day at CarolinaPower’s Greenville office would be an understatement. Trinton, son of CarolinaPower electrician Matt Durham, recently participated in his school’s career exploration program for sixth graders, which offered students the opportunity to experience a “day in the life” of a profession…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (January 5, 2023) — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, proudly announces Richard Kirkman as its new Division Manager for the Carolina Region. In his new role, he will develop and pursue large-scale transportation projects across North and South Carolina, helping expand Superior’s robust regional portfolio of heavy-civil work. “I’m excited for…
National nonresidential construction spending grew 0.9% in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $930.1 billion for the month. Spending was up on a monthly basis in nine of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential…
Aventon Companies, a prominent multifamily developer and general contractor with active projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, announces that it has broken ground on its very first luxury apartment community in the state of South Carolina. Located in the booming West Ashley submarket of Charleston, Aventon Bees Ferry will be a 30-acre project encompassing 394 units and…
Global water solutions leader Black & Veatch today announces its selection by the city of Charleston, South Carolina, to draft a comprehensive, integrated flood mitigation plan for the 155-square-mile community along the Atlantic Ocean. With Black & Veatch serving as an owner’s agent and project lead, the extensive evaluation will help Charleston understand, plan for,…
Construction employment increased in 268 of 358 metro areas between November 2021 and November 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said the job gains likely would have been higher but that many contractors report that demand for new projects is outpacing the availability of workers…
