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In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, November 14-20, The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) congratulates all apprentices currently training in the United States to become construction craft professionals. However, as the construction workforce ages, the industry is at a critical crossroads. Source: Construction Labor Market Analyzer, 2022. Here are three additional observations….
CarolinaPower, together with its sister companies in the PPC Partners family, set a lofty goal early in the year to collectively perform at least “75 acts of kindness” in 2022 – part of a companywide, year-long celebration marking 75 years in business. Chris Moore, president of CarolinaPower, is quick to point out that the company’s…
Titan America LLC is proud to announce the full conversion of its cement plants to the production of Type IL portland-limestone cement, a low-carbon construction material. TITAN Cement Group has committed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees C and deliver net zero concrete by 2050. Titan America is the first US based cement company to fully convert to…
Nearly 200 of the Carolinas top construction industry young professionals gathered for the Carolinas AGC’s seventh annual Young Leader Conference November 10 – 11, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. This year’s event featured educational sessions, roundtable and panel discussions, two keynote addresses, leadership skill building, and several networking opportunities. This year’s keynote speakers, Thomas…
Although commercial real estate prices may see a slight decrease nationwide, strong job growth will continue to drive demand in many markets, according to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Yun joined other commercial real estate experts today at 2022 NAR NXT, The Realtor® Experience(link is external), in Orlando, Florida, to discuss economic trends and issues affecting…
Ziehl-Abegg, Inc., a manufacturer of commercial ventilation systems, will create 189 new jobs in Forsyth County. The company says it will invest more than $100 million to expand its operations and relocate its North American headquarters to Winston-Salem. “I am delighted to congratulate Ziehl-Abegg on this expansion in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County,” said Governor Cooper….
Demand for design services from architecture firms softened considerably in October, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for October was 47.7, the first decline in billings since January 2021 (any score below 50 indicates a decline in firm billings). Inquiries into new projects…
ABC Carolinas was excited to honor the amazing work of its members during the 2022 Excellence in Construction Awards gala in Charlotte on November 10. First-place (Eagle) and runner-up (Merit) awards were presented in multiple categories in two divisions (General Contractors and Specialty Contractors), along with a special Carolinas BIM award and a Design-Build award….
A blueprint for districts to secure taxpayer-funded capital investment Public education is facing renewed scrutiny in post-pandemic America. Improving student outcomes for today’s world means bringing disparate topics together to make wiser and bolder decisions in school planning, design and improvement. It has always been a challenge for public schools to keep pace with facility…
Obtaining a degree was always a priority for me. Timing was the hard part. My children are college graduates, and I wanted the same for myself. When I was finally able to go back to school a few years ago, I chose Johnson C. Smith University’s Metropolitan College, an undergraduate degree program for adults and non-traditional…
