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Charleston, SC — SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, was recently recognized with the 2017 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas. The company was singled out for its distinguished performance in delivering Southern First Bank’s Regional Headquarters facility, a new three-story,…
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas welcomed Representative Mark Walker to visit with ABC staff, Triad council members, and local students from North Carolina A&T State University’s student chapter to discuss tax reform, infrastructure, healthcare, and workforce development. “The Carolinas are fortunate to be represented by a number of members of Congress…
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas announced the recipients of the construction industry’s premier awards, the Excellence In Construction (EIC) Awards. The Awards were presented at the 16th annual EIC banquet at the Hilton Hotel in Charlotte, N.C. The pinnacle of the Excellence in Construction Awards is the Project of the Year…
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas will honor the “Best Construction Projects in the Carolinas” at its 16th Annual Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards banquet on November, 16, 2017 at the Hilton Charlotte Center City in Charlotte, N.C. For ABC EIC Award winners, the banquet provides a platform for the entire project team to…
Following President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order Expanding Apprenticeships in America, U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta announced members of the President’s Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion. The Task Force—representing companies, trade and industry groups, educational institutions, and labor unions—brings to the table substantial workforce development experience in addressing the nation’s skills gap. “Expanding apprenticeships…
Yesterday, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas released a proclamation signed by Governor Henry McMaster designating October 2017 as “Careers in Construction” month! Earlier this year, ABC of the Carolinas reached out to the Governor’s office working with the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) “Build Your Future” initiative. ABC…
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas and member company, Omega Construction welcomed Representative Virginia Foxx to visit Millennium Charter Academy in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Omega Construction is currently in it’s second and third phase of the K-12 charter school construction project located in Surry County. The visit comes as ABC recognizes…
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas honored over 100 members for their dedication and commitment to excellence in safety. North Carolina Commissioner of Labor, Cherie Berry and South Carolina Director of Labor Licensing and Regulation, Emily F arr addressed the ABC membership and presented over 100 Safety Training Evaluation Program (STEP) awards….
ABC of the Carolinas will be holding their annual Carolinas Construction Conference, August 2-4 in Charleston, SC. The 2017 Conference features national speakers, panel discussions, vendor showcase networking events and recreational opportunities. “The Carolinas Construction Conference is the one and only conference in the Carolinas that brings the entire industry together,” said Doug Carlson, ABC…
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas presented members of Congress with the prestigious “Champion of the Merit Shop” Eagle Award. These awards are given to legislators with an 80 percent or better voting record on ABC’s key issues during the previous session of Congress. Awards were presented at the 2017 ABC National…
