Grad Advice, Economics, Leadership and Safety Drive Construction in the Carolinas
Construction Professionals Offer Advice to New Graduates Entering AEC Industry
GroundBreak Carolinas reached out to a cross section of architecture, engineering and construction top executives and young leaders in North Carolina and South Carolina to see what advice they might have for new college graduates entering our industry. Check out their “words of wisdom!” Read More
The Great American Bread Machine and Future Prosperity
With America’s 250th birthday soon to be celebrated, we stop momentarily to see how the Great American Bread Machine, the economy, cheers us on as we pursue life, liberty and happiness. So far, so good, I would say. In fact, in spite of much done politically to direct the economy from the top down to achieve political party goals, what’s left of free markets still delivers the goods, just not quite as many. Read More
ABC Contractor Backlog and Confidence Rise Again in April, Buoyed by Data Centers
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted from April 20 to May 4. The reading is up 0.2 months from March and up 0.1 months from April 2025. Read More
Women in Construction: Setting the Standard for Leadership
For women in the construction industry, representation matters — but representation alone doesn’t build trust, manage risk, or deliver exceptional facilities Read More
Proactive, Measurable Construction Safety Systems Work, ABC Says to Congress
ABC recently highlighted its industry-leading approach to construction safety before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, emphasizing the importance of proactive safety strategies and the use of leading indicators outlined in ABC’s 2026 Health and Safety Performance Report. Read More
2026 GroundBreakers: Who is Influencing the Industry? Submit your Nomination
People make the construction industry what it is today. The GroundBreak Carolinas team is interested in identifying and featuring those individuals who are influencing construction and having a significant impact on the industry. Nominations are now being accepted for the 8th annual GroundBreak Carolinas GroundBreakers Awards Read More
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