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The ABC Carolinas (ABCC) Annual Construction Conference will take place at the Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC, Aug. 18-20. The three-day, Jimmy Buffet-themed event will deliver a mixture of engaging speakers, compelling content, fun socials and industry networking. “After 20 years, this conference needed a complete…
It has been nearly a year since Amy Sullivan Hicks assumed the role of President and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). This week, GroundBreak Carolinas had the chance to get to know Amy better and hear about some of the chapter’s accomplishments since she took the helm last May….
GroundBreak Carolinas recently caught up with 2021 ABC Carolinas Board Chair, Derek Lanning of JE Dunn Construction in Charlotte to gain insight into how the association is working hand-in-hand with its members to help them grow their businesses, develop their workforces, and contribute to their local communities in a positive fashion. What are the biggest…
Ben Lehnerer has been named 2021 Chair for the Upstate regional leadership council of Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). Lehnerer is a project manager with Carolinas-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate. Lehnerer has been with A M King’s Greenville office for nearly…
Charlotte, NC — ABC of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is pleased to announce its 2021 Board of Directors. Four board members are based in South Carolina with the remainder located in North Carolina. Derek Lanning of JE Dunn Construction has been elected 2021 Chair, representing more than 300 member firms in North and South Carolina. “On…
Charlotte-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm, was singled out with two “Best in Class” Eagle Awards, as well as the 2020 Design-Build Award, in this year’s Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards competition sponsored by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas. A M King was also a Finalist for ABC’s 2020…
Charlotte, NC (November 10, 2020) — The Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABCC) today announced the winners of its 22nd Annual Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards, considered the industry’s premier honor. Together, general contractors and specialty contractors from across the Carolinas won 25 First Place (Eagle) and 17 Second Place (Merit) Awards. Three…
Sending workers home safely every night is a common goal among construction firms. Founded in 1989 as a safety benchmarking and improvement tool, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) STEP program has evolved into a world-class safety management system that dramatically improves safety performance among participants regardless of company size or type of work. Participating…
Join ABC Carolinas on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon for a virtual Town Hall meeting, themed “The Power of Partnership.” Brian Sudler and Mark Farris discuss creating the Next Generation Fox Hill Business Park in Upstate South Carolina. Moderated by Brian Gallagher. Tickets available on the ABC website – Calendar…
Be sure to register for this timely informational webinar on Strategic Marketing scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2020. The featured speaker is marketing expert Brian Gallagher, Vice President of Corporate Development for Graycor.
