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Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is pleased to announce 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…
ABC Carolinas congratulates all member firms that were named Accredited Quality Contractors (AQC) by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) last month. These 30 companies from the Carolinas earned this prestigious national credential for their commitment to corporate responsibility – documenting this commitment in five areas: Quality, Safety Performance, Talent Management, Craft and Management Education,…
A M King, a leading Integrated Design-Build firm with offices in Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC, and Chicago, IL, was recognized by ABC Carolinas this month for its exemplary delivery of ALDI’s Regional Headquarters and Distribution megafacility in Loxley, AL. At the 2023 ABC Carolinas Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards gala held on November 9 in…
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…
