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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,…

CarolinaPower Recognized as a Best Place to Work in South Carolina

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on

CarolinaPower was honored as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce at an awards dinner and reception on August 2, 2018. One of just 75 companies from across the state to be recognized, CarolinaPower is the only specialty contractor to make this year’s list in either of…

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

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on

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 —…

CarolinaPower’s North Augusta (S.C.) Team Mentors Skilled Trades Students, Donates Time and Materials

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on

CarolinaPower’s North Augusta, S.C., office epitomizes the company’s service-oriented nature. While serving as judges and mentors in a local AGC of Georgia Skills competition this past spring, CarolinaPower’s Tom Darst, and Clint Maxwell got to know one of the instructors, Jim Borum – a construction skilled trades teacher at Jefferson County High School near Augusta,…

CarolinaPower Named to Prestigious List of Best Places to Work in South Carolina

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on

Greer, S.C. — CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor serving industrial, commercial, healthcare and federal market sectors in the two-state Carolinas region, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina – a prestigious list of 75 companies announced last week. CarolinaPower has four offices in South Carolina and a field force…

CarolinaPower Keeps Safety Top-of-Mind with Unique Calendar

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on

For CarolinaPower employees, safety is a way of life. Red and black “safety seal” stickers featuring the phrase, “SAFETY: Working Together for Tomorrow,” are visible on just about everything – from hardhats, to gang boxes, to apparel, signage, and marketing materials. Based in Upstate South Carolina, CarolinaPower, is a leading employee-owned electrical contractor serving industrial,…

CarolinaPower Wins ABC’s “Best in Class” National Eagle Award for Clemson’s Allen N. Reeves Football Operations Center 

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on

CarolinaPower, a leading Carolinas-based electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, was recognized nationally by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for its exemplary performance as electrical contractor for Clemson University’s Allen N. Reeves Football Operations Center. CarolinaPower won ABC’s Eagle Award – the highest-level award – in the category, Specialty Contracting/Electrical, $2-$10 million….

CarolinaPower’s Chris Moore Promoted to Vice President & General Manager

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on

Chris Moore has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager of CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor serving industrial, commercial, healthcare and federal market sectors in the two-state Carolinas region. Moore has been with CarolinaPower since it was established in 1999. In his previous role of Operations Manager, Moore was instrumental in CarolinaPower’s steady…

CarolinaPower wins ABC Carolinas’ Eagle Award for High-Profile Clemson Football Complex

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on

Greer, S.C. — CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor based in Upstate S.C., was recently recognized with the 2017 “Best in Class” Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas. CarolinaPower was singled out for its exemplary work on Clemson University’s new Allen N. Reeves Football Complex which opened…