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The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Palmetto Chapter of Charleston, South Carolina, has announced its 2022/2023 Board of Directors. Led by Joanie Allen of New South Construction Supply, the group is composed of both new and familiar faces that remain committed to the excellence NAWIC Palmetto is known for. The 2022/2023 Board –…
ABC Carolinas congratulates all of its member firms that were named Accredited Quality Contractors (AQC) by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) last month. These 32 companies from the Carolinas earned this prestigious national credential for their commitment to corporate responsibility – documenting this commitment in five areas: Quality, Safety Performance, Talent Management, Craft and Management Education,…
Greer, South Carolina – As 2022 comes to a close, Owens Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency serving the construction industry in the Upstate of South Carolina and beyond, is wrapping up a year-long anniversary celebration marking 70 years in business. Owens is now under third-generation ownership. Owens Insurance first opened its doors in downtown…
Caitlin Meek-Steelman has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector based in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Since its founding in 2010, Graycliff has acquired and developed 15,498 units, executing approximately $3.8 billion in transactions. Meek-Steelman joined Graycliff in 2015 as the…
Paul Kowalski Builders announces that it has received the Gold award as Charlotte’s Best 2022 Remodeler/Contractor in the Charlotte Observer’s annual awards. This recognition is based on the nomination and votes of local residents, expressing their confidence in the architectural design-build firm. “We are so gratified that the people and professionals in our community recognize that there is…
Duke Energy crews have restored power to nearly 7,000 customers since Sunday night when substations in Moore County were attacked. Today, approximately 38,000 customers in the area remain without power – down from 45,000, who were initially affected. Duke Energy will continue to restore service quickly and safely, although many affected customers should prepare for an outage…
Company’s net-zero roadmap focuses on reducing impact of its value chain, increasing product efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources Lowe’s today announced its goal to reach net-zero emissions across the company’s scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in accordance with guidelines from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the global body enabling…
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament underway as the world’s most widely viewed and followed sporting event, it’s also an opportunity for players to impress scouts from major clubs with holes in their rosters. Relatedly, recent research co-authored by management professor Gilad Chen at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business reveals how and when teams can make…
That’s SkillsetGroup Founder and CEO Clint Armstrong’s vision, and the vision for the fast-growing staffing and consulting company. “Inspiring employees creates innovation, but how do you go about inspiring people?” Armstrong told Inc. Magazine and fellow executives this week in a roundtable webinar. “You have to empower people, you have to give them something to believe in, but most…
Report identifies key industry drivers that include a growing need for greater innovation, a decrease in skilled workers, and a significant drop in productivity—the lowest since 1968 Shadow Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in seed-stage technology companies disrupting the built environment, today announced the availability of its ConTech Scouting Report. The report…
