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CarolinaPower Wins ABC “Excellence in Construction Award” for Distinguished Work on Operating Room Renovation

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on

Greer, S.C. — CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor based in Upstate S.C., recently received a 2018 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter for the company’s distinguished performance on a major renovation project at Augusta University Medical Center (AUMC) in Augusta, Ga. CarolinaPower’s team from the North Augusta,…

ABC Carolinas Kicks Off Holidays with Storm Recovery Book Drive for School Libraries

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on

ABC Carolinas Chapter will be collecting books at its Holiday Socials and other gatherings in December to restock school libraries damaged by Hurricane Florence. “Your generosity is deeply appreciated,” said Kristen Powell, ABC Carolinas Chapter director of external relations. “In past years, our various Councils have held toy drives this time of year, but because…

McCrory Construction Celebrates its 100th Anniversary: Q&A with Allen Amsler, President and CEO

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on

“A century strong and counting” is a statement few construction services firms can make. McCrory Construction is proud to be one of the exceptions. Now under fourth-generation private ownership, Columbia-based McCrory is celebrating its 100th year in business in 2018. McCrory is a full-service general contractor ranked among the Southeast’s largest and most respected construction…

ABC Carolinas Chapter Emphasizes the Need to Fill Skills Gap During Careers in Construction Month

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Charlotte, N.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter released two proclamations on October 11, 2018 signed by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster designating October 2018 as “Careers in Construction” month in the Carolinas. Careers in Construction Month creates the perfect opportunity to highlight the many career paths the construction industry provides for people with a variety…

ABC Carolinas to Hold a “Meet the GCs” in Upstate SC

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The ABC Carolinas Chapter will be hosting the Upstate Speed Meeting with the GCs event on Thursday, September 6th at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Greenville, SC. ABCC members often say this is one of the most productive networking opportunities in which they participate. The local industry’s leading General Contractor and Specialty Contractor firms meet…

Teens in Upstate S.C. Get Hands-On Introduction to Construction Trades through Benjamin Franklin Experience

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CarolinaPower and Brasfield & Gorrie are co-hosting and sponsoring three one-day construction experiences for middle-and-high school age kids this summer in Greenville, S.C. The purpose of these experiential learning events, made possible by the Benjamin Franklin Experience (BFE), is to show highly-motivated teens the dynamism of the industry and the opportunities that await them —…

2018 ABC Carolinas Construction Conference to be Held in Charleston, SC

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Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas will be holding their annual Carolinas Construction Conference, August 8-10, 2018, in Charleston, S.C. The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, will serve as headquarters hotel. ABC’s 2018 Carolinas Construction Conference will feature national speakers, panel discussions, vendor showcase, networking events and recreational…

Carolina Construction Leaders Visit Washington DC

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Over 25 leaders from North Carolina and South Carolina construction firms recently visited U.S. Senators and Representatives in Washington, DC. The construction leaders participated in the annual Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Legislative Conference (LegCon). “Whether you are new or well established in the political arena of lobbying, the Merit Shop Construction Industry relies on our…

Celebrating the 2018 ABC Carolinas Electrical Apprenticeship Graduating Class

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter celebrated its Electrical Apprenticeship graduating class of 2018 in June at Charlotte’s BB&T Ballpark, home of the Charlotte Knights baseball team.  ABC Carolinas Chapter chose this venue to raise community awareness about the apprenticeship program and the career opportunities available in the construction industry. Cheered on by…

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Visits NC to Learn About Construction Workforce Development

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Winston-Salem, N.C. – Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Labor, R. Alexander Acosta, and Chairwoman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx of North Carolina’s 5th Congressional District, to an active construction site in downtown Winston-Salem last week. Omega Construction’s Hotel Indigo project, a…