The Prospering Carolinas’ Economy
The U.S. Economy and Prospering Carolinas
With fall approaching and football upon us, our national economy continues to respond to almost daily policy shocks as the Trump administration constantly unveils major changes.[1] Federal departments are being shuttered, a global trade war is underway, thousands of undocumented workers are being arrested, jailed and deported, and the economy is still adjusting to shocks generated by COVID. Add to this, wars in the Middle East and Ukraine and the rise of artificial intelligence that is dramatically changing how information is stored and used and one can begin to see that our world is going through a wringer of change. Read More
ABC Member Spotlight: Charlotte Glass: 25 Years of Family, Integrity, and Vision—Building the Southeast One Panel at a Time
When Chris Lee, President of Charlotte Glass Contractors, co-founded the company in 1999 with his father Ed Lee, they didn’t begin with a multimillion-dollar skyline project or a sprawling hospital wing. They started with a handshake. Read More
2025 “GroundBreakers” Honored for Positively Impacting the Carolinas Construction Industry
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of our 2025 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program – now in its seventh year – that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community in the Carolinas. Read More
What is it Like to Launch Your Career as Project Engineer?
What’s it like to launch your career as a Project Engineer? A M King Vice President JD Boone, who began his career at A M King 15 years ago as a Project Engineer himself, shares firsthand advice, insights and the opportunities young professionals can expect. Read More
Why Suicide Prevention Must Be a 365 Day Priority
In construction, safety is measured by the number of people who return home at the end of a shift. We track recordables, monitor TRIR, and review near misses. But there is another number we too often avoid: how many of our colleagues are silently struggling—and how many we lose to suicide when the workday ends. Read More
Various Thoughts on AEC Marketing
Most AEC firms play it safe with bland marketing, but bold, consistent outreach is what actually drives results. Mark Zweig shares what it takes to succeed today. Read More
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