The Opioid Crisis, Mentorship, AI and More
Why the Opioid Crisis Matters to Contractors (and your families) in the Carolinas
The opioid crisis has plagued the nation since the late 1990s. Overdose deaths have been rising year after year. Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 107,699 overdose deaths in 2022 (KFF). Seventy five percent of all overdose deaths nationally are attributable to opioids. The figures are higher in both North Carolina and South Carolina at 84 percent and 80 percent, respectively. Read more.
ABC Carolinas Introduces 2024 Board of Directors and Regional Leadership Council Chairs
ABC Carolinas announces its 2024 Board of Directors and the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) Chairs. Seven of the 20 ABC Carolinas Board members are based in South Carolina, with the other 13 located in North Carolina. The RLC Chairs represent seven Councils comprising three regions in South Carolina and four regions in North Carolina.
Russ Seamon Offers a Site Design Firm’s Perspective on Doing Business in 2024
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to share thoughts and insights from key construction industry leaders in the Carolinas. Russ Seamon, LEED AP, President of SeamonWhiteside, a full-service site design firm with six offices in the Carolinas, offers his perspective on doing business in the Southeast this year. Read more.
A Legacy Built to Last: Clancy & Theys Construction Company Celebrates 75 Years
In January 2024, ABC Carolinas member firm Clancy & Theys Construction Company reached a milestone: 75 years in the industry. Clancy & Theys is a privately owned, family-run construction firm headquartered in Raleigh, NC.
Best Practices for Mentoring Programs in Construction
Mentoring plays a crucial role in the professional growth of employees across various positions within the construction sector. Fundamentally, mentoring embodies a dynamic of mutual learning. The relationship between a mentor and their mentee is reciprocal, allowing both parties to benefit through shared knowledge, development, and mutual support. Graycor’s Brian Gallagher outline best practices for mentoring programs. Read more.
ICYMI – Women Talk Construction Podcast, Episode 93
Women Talk Construction’s Christi Powell and Angela Gardner recently chatted with Alex Iacovelli from 84 Lumber to get a young professional’s perspective on the topic of mentorship. With the combined knowledge of some of the best in the industry, they reveal tips and tricks that may clear up some misconceptions about being a mentor to those in non-traditional roles who need help navigating their careers. Listen now.
ABC Unveils AI Resource Guide for Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors today announced it has released an artificial intelligence technology guide for the construction community, which includes definitions, construction use cases and considerations. The purpose of the guide is to provide a level of knowledge to ensure contractors can be active participants in the construction AI conversation.
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