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Associated Builders and Contractors Carolinas Chapter (ABC Carolinas) honored over 70 projects collectively worth $1.6 billion at the 25th annual ABCC Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards Gala on November 9, 2023. The ABC EIC Program is the industry’s leading competition that honors both general and specialty contractors for innovative and high-quality Merit Shop construction projects. …
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. After a long and successful career as a basketball player and coach, Karen Barefoot began a new career leading organizational development for a construction company, Industrial Reliability and Repair (IRR). Karen will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming ABC Carolinas’ Construction Convention in Charleston, SC. GroundBreak’s…
ABC Carolinas (ABCC), which is marking its 25th anniversary as an ABC chapter this year, celebrated their members’ 2023 Electrical Apprentices over the past two weeks with graduation ceremonies for the individuals enrolled in the chapter’s four-year Apprenticeship and Craft Training program. This year, ABC Carolinas graduated 31 electrical apprentices from Charlotte, and four from…
Construction Activity Remains Strong Construction activity and backlog continues to be a high levels in Carolinas and the national overall. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) increased to 9.2 months in February 2023, up 1.2 months from February 2022. The Southern region posted the highest backlog among all…
Charleston, SC – Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announces the 2023 leadership team for the organization’s Lowcountry Regional Leadership Council, chaired by Graycor Southern’s Darryl Thornton. Council Chair Thornton noted, “Our leadership team will continue to focus our efforts on promoting merit shop construction in the Lowcountry region. We will support…
It is not a secret that the construction industry is facing a number of challenges when it comes to attracting, developing and retaining talent. The industry is struggling to attract and retain skilled workers, which is leading to delays and increased costs on projects. This shortage is due to a number of factors, including an…
Columbia, SC – Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announces the 2023 leadership team for the organization’s Midlands Regional Leadership Council, chaired by Miller Valentine’s Turner McCaffrey. Council Chair McCaffrey noted, “ABC as a national organization continues to grow and bring various benefits to contractors across the country. The ABC Carolinas Midlands Regional Leadership…
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announces the 2023 leadership team for the organization’s Upstate Regional Leadership Council, chaired by W.M. Jordan’s Chet Bednar. The Upstate Council leadership team will work closely with ABC Carolinas’ Jonna Turner, South Carolina Membership Director. Turner supports the Council’s efforts in building relationships, influencing policy, and…
Welcome to the GroundBreak Corner! Though our partnership with ABC Carolinas, GroundBreak Carolinas will be providing content, insights, and perspectives on the construction industry nationally and in North Carolina and South Carolina. Through this column, we will tell the stories of how ABC member companies and their people are positively impacting the industry. Through the…
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is pleased to announce its 2023 Board of Directors. Seven board members are based in South Carolina with the remainder located in North Carolina. Chris Moore, President of CarolinaPower has been elected 2023 Chair, representing more than 300 member firms in North and South Carolina. “On behalf…
