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CarolinaPower’s Edson Moo Assumes Expanded Role as VDC Manager for Southeast Operations

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CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned regional electrical contractor with four offices across South Carolina, recently announced Edson Moo’s promotion to Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager for Southeast Operations. In his expanded role, Moo will continue leading VDC efforts across CarolinaPower’s two-state footprint while also assuming oversight of VDC initiatives at sister company MetroPower, which operates…

CarolinaPower Wins “Best in Class” Eagle Award at National ABC Conference in Las Vegas for Clemson Project

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CarolinaPower, a leading Carolinas-based electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, was recognized nationally by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for its exemplary performance as electrical contractor for Clemson University’s Memorial Stadium two-phase renovation project. CarolinaPower won ABC’s highest-level of recognition – the Eagle Award – in the category, Specialty Contracting/Electrical, $2-$10 million.  CarolinaPower…

CarolinaPower Promotes Bradley Michie to Branch Manager in Columbia

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CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor, has promoted Bradley Michie to Branch Manager for the firm’s operation in Columbia, S.C. – one of four offices in South Carolina. As the new Branch Manager, Michie assumes responsibility for day-to-day operations of the Columbia office, which has served the Midlands region of South Carolina up to…

CarolinaPower Wins ABC’s “Best in Class” Excellence in Construction Award, Also Named a 2024 Project-of-the-Year Finalist for Clemson Stadium Project

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CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, was singled out for its exemplary work on Clemson University’s two-phase Memorial Stadium Renovations project during the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas’ (ABC Carolinas) Annual Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards gala held in Charlotte on November 7, 2024. CarolinaPower won…

CarolinaPower Introduces Teens to Electrical Contracting at Clemson CSM Summer Camp

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While Construction Science and Management (CSM) students at Clemson University were on summer break, the Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning hosted a camp attended by 15 high school students of various ages from across the country. The camp was organized by Alastair Boulding, Professor of Practice in Clemson’s Department of Construction, Development and…

“Signing Day” Celebration: CarolinaPower Welcomes Three New Apprentices

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On Wednesday, June 19, CarolinaPower’s Columbia office welcomed three new employees with an athletic style “signing ceremony,” complete with company-branded jerseys. Caden Dillon, Aiden Kelley and Isaiah Hoskins – all three 2024 graduates of Lexington Technology Center’s electrical program – are entering CarolinaPower’s four-year “earn-while-you-learn” apprenticeship program. CarolinaPower’s Bradley Michie, branch manager for the Columbia…

CarolinaPower Welcomes Ashley Michie as Marketing Manager

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CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Ashley Michie as Marketing Manager. Based in the firm’s Columbia office, Michie will lead company-wide marketing efforts, including brand management, marketing communications, social media, and special events. Michie has nearly 15 years of business and marketing management experience in the…

Advice for New Grads from AEC Leaders in the Carolinas

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GroundBreak Carolinas reached out to a cross section of construction industry leaders in North Carolina and South Carolina to see what advice they might have for new college graduates entering our industry. Check out their “words of wisdom!” IN THEIR OWN WORDS “Always do the right thing. It doesn’t matter if you are just starting your…

CarolinaPower Project Manager Helps High School Students Learn Real-World Construction Skills

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As part of an ongoing partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber, ABC Carolinas once again held its Build a SHED competition — an ABC Carolinas “Students Hands-On Experience Day” program intended to promote interest in construction-related careers through experiential learning.  The one-day Lowcountry competition was held in March at the Exchange Park in Ladson, S.C.  The student teams…

GroundBreak Carolinas Presents Inaugural Episode of Let’s Talk Construction Video Talk Show & Podcast

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We are excited to announce the rollout of a new construction industry video talk show and podcast, Let’s Talk Construction®, hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins in partnership with GroundBreak Carolinas. Guests include construction industry C-level executives, community leaders and government officials. Each episode is recorded and archived on the show’s YouTube channel and available for download on popular…