• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Groundbreak Carolinas

MENUMENU
  • News
  • Careers
  • Resources
    • 2020 ABC of the Carolinas EIC Awards
    • AEC Industry Blogs
    • AEC School Directory
    • Asbestos Resources
    • Content Marketing
    • Coronavirus Resources
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Economic Forecasts
    • GroundBreak Carolinas Newsletter Archive
    • Health and Wellness
    • New Silica Standard Resources
    • Workforce Development Resources
  • Subscribe

GroundBreak Carolinas

Your source for construction industry news in the Carolinas

MENUMENU
  • Featured
  • Business
    • Accounting
    • Government Affairs
    • Management
    • Human Resources
    • Finance, Bonding, & Insurance
    • Leadership
    • Marketing & BD
    • Operations Management
    • Legal
    • Risk Management
    • Technology
  • Markets
    • Commercial
    • Distribution / Warehouse
    • Government Facilities
    • Health Care
    • Hotels / Hospitality
    • Industrial/Manufacturing
    • Mission Critical / Data Centers
    • Residential/Multi-Family Residential
    • Office Buildings
    • Power / Energy
    • Retail / Shopping Centers
    • Roads, Bridges and Highways
    • Schools (K-12 and Higher Education)
    • Strategy
  • Workforce
    • Apprenticeships
    • Education
      • Colleges
      • High Schools
      • Technical Schools
    • Recruiting
    • Safety
    • Training
    • Veterans Programs
  • Operations
    • Architecture
    • Contracting
    • Energy
    • Engineering
    • Equipment
    • Facilities
    • Products
  • Projects
  • People
  • Economic Development
  • Partners
  • News
  • Events
  • Careers
  • Resources
    • AEC Industry Blogs
    • AEC School Directory
    • Asbestos Resources
    • Content Marketing
    • Coronavirus Resources
    • Economic Forecasts
    • GroundBreak Carolinas Newsletter Archive
    • New Silica Standard Resources
    • Workforce Development Resources
  • Let’s Talk Construction

ABC

ABC Carolinas Members Attend LegCon in Washington DC

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on June 24, 2025

Last week, a contingent of ABC Carolinas members descended upon Washington, D.C., for the annual ABC Legislative Conference (LEGCON), converging on Capitol Hill to learn policy, connect with peers, and press ABC’s agenda with top lawmakers. “Attending ABC’s Legislative Conference is always a powerful reminder of the impact we have when we show up and…

Topics: Uncategorized
ABC, LegCon

ABC Names 2025 Top-Performing US Construction Contractors

by Associated Builders and Contractors on February 18, 2025

Associated Builders and Contractors today announced its 2025 Top Performers lists, recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, project excellence and special designations ranked by number of hours worked. The No. 1 2025 ABC Top Performer by work hours is Turner Industries Group LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; followed by BL Harbert International, Birmingham, Alabama;…

Topics: Business
ABC, Top Performing Contractors

Nonresidential Construction Employment Increases in July, But Recession Looms

by Associated Builders and Contractors on August 2, 2024

The construction industry added 25,000 jobs on net in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 239,000 jobs, an increase of 3.0%.  Nonresidential construction employment increased by 16,200 positions on net, with growth…

Topics: Contracting, Featured
ABC, Economic

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Inched Higher in June, Contractors Remain Confident

by Associated Builders and Contractors on July 9, 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.4 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20 to July 3. The reading is down 0.5 months from June 2023. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. The entire decline in backlog observed…

Topics: Business
ABC, Construciton Backlog

ABC Members Invested $1.6 Billion To Upskill 1.3 Million in Construction Workforce Education

by Brian Gallagher on June 24, 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2024 Workforce Development Survey, which found its member contractors invested $1.6 billion to provide craft, leadership and health and safety education to more than 1.3 million course attendees nationwide in 2023, up from $1.5 billion in 2022 and on track with $1.6 billion in 2021. Other key findings include: “ABC…

Topics: Business, Workforce
ABC, Workforce development

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Up in July, Contractors Remain Confident

by Associated Builders and Contractors on August 14, 2023

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 9.3 months in July, according to an ABC member survey conducted July 20 to Aug. 4. The reading is up by 0.6 months since July 2022. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. The South remains the region…

Topics: Business, Contracting
ABC

Addressing the Talent Challenge in Construction

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on February 28, 2023

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…

Topics: GroundBreak Corner
ABC, ABC Carolinas, GroundBreak Corner

ABC Carolinas Celebrates Member Firms Earning Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) Status

by Joan Krause, Senior Editor, GroundBreak Carolinas on December 8, 2022

ABC Carolinas congratulates all of its member firms that were named Accredited Quality Contractors (AQC) by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) last month. These 32 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,…

Topics: Featured, People
ABC, ABC Carolinas, accredited quality contractor, AQC

Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.3% in October

by Associated Builders and Contractors on December 1, 2022

National nonresidential construction spending was down by 0.3% in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $898.4 billion for the month. Spending was down on a monthly basis in seven of the 16 nonresidential subcategories….

Topics: Business, Contracting
ABC, Construction Spending

ABC Carolinas Honors Brian Gallagher with Kirby Award

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on November 14, 2022

At its 2022 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards, the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas recognized and honored Brian Gallagher of Graycor for his service to the organization with what the association describes as the chapter’s most prestigious regional award — the ABC Kirby Award. “ABC Carolinas’ highest achievement award, the Kirby Award, was…

Topics: Business, People
ABC, Kirby Award

  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 16
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

What We’re Reading

  • Goodwill opens Clean Tech Accelerator training lab in Greenville
    Source: Upstate Business Journal Published on July 18, 2025
  • Clemson University board OKs $2B budget for 2026
    Source: Greenville Journal Published on July 18, 2025
  • Meticulous model of HMS Victory built on 18 years of painstaking passion
    Source: Greenville Journal Published on July 18, 2025
  • USAA expands Charlotte presence to support military families with financial services
    Source: Business North Carolina Published on July 17, 2025
  • Cleanup at Navassa Superfund site delayed after unexpected debris
    Source: Business North Carolina Published on July 17, 2025

Recent Posts

  • Preview: 2025 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention. Register Now!
  • Frampton Construction Promotes Katherine Panke to Director of Marketing
  • Unwavering Commitment: Harper Celebrates 5 Million Consecutive Safe Work Hours
  • Carolinas AGC Welcomes Whitney Williams as SC Director of Government Relations and Divisions
  • VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC to Launch Pilot Sustainability and Resiliency Planning Initiative
  • Search
  • News
  • Careers
  • Resources
    • 2020 ABC of the Carolinas EIC Awards
    • AEC Industry Blogs
    • AEC School Directory
    • Asbestos Resources
    • Content Marketing
    • Coronavirus Resources
    • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Economic Forecasts
    • GroundBreak Carolinas Newsletter Archive
    • Health and Wellness
    • New Silica Standard Resources
    • Workforce Development Resources
  • Subscribe

Footer

  • About GBC
  • Contact Us
  • Submit Editorial
  • Submit Event
  • Partnerships/Contributors

Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Our Mailing List

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
By clicking Submit you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Copyright © 2025 GroundBreak Carolinas LLC.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use