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Looking for New Life in the National and Regional Economy Every year April brings beautiful images of new life, but this time we are also getting positive readings on the U.S. and regional economies. With the closing of 2023, we learned that real GDP growth for the nation perked along at a 2.5% rate, well…
ABC Carolinas’ Student Chapter Team Wins Construction Management Competition Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the winners of its annual Construction Management Competition, which were honored at ABC Convention 2024 in Orlando, Florida, March 13-15. A total of 25 teams of undergraduate students from colleges and universities nationwide competed this year, and Clemson University, ABC Carolinas chapter,…
Why the Opioid Crisis Matters to Contractors (and your families) in the Carolinas The opioid crisis has plagued the nation since the late 1990s. Overdose deaths have been rising year after year. Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 107,699 overdose deaths in 2022 (KFF). Seventy five percent of all overdose deaths…
Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Completing and Filing OSHA 300 Logs February 1, 2024 is the deadline to post your organization’s OSHA 300a logs. And March 2 is the deadline to submit electronic records to OSHA. While the form itself is only a few pages, the associated OSHA Regulation governing the completion of the…
10 AEC Industry Trends to Watch in 2024 The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is like a high-speed train. Constantly evolving and adapting to the latest technological advancements. As we stand on the threshold of 2024, it’s more crucial than ever for AEC professionals to stay ahead of the curve. But what exactly does the…
The 2023 Year-End Economy and the Road Ahead In an exclusive with GroundBreak Carolinas, economist Dr. Bruce Yandle shares his perspectives on the economic situation in The 2023 Year-End Economy and the Road Ahead. Celebrating 25th Anniversary, 2023 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards at Gala ABC Carolinas honored over 70 projects collectively worth $1.6 billion…
In the United States, the construction industry is making strides, with women comprising 11.5 percent of the construction workforce. Only 4.4 percent of the electrical workforce, however, is represented by women. Even fewer are owners of electrical companies. Angela Gardner with Hill Electric and Women Talk Construction addresses approaches for Attracting and Maintaining Female Talent…
With the arrival of September, football season and just three months to go before 2023’s books close, football fans are wondering which college teams in the reshuffling conferences will make it to the top 10, and recession watchers, looking at tea leaves and listening to Fed-speak, are trying to determine when and if the long-expected…
The 2023 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention is just days away. The Charleston meeting will be a celebration of ABC’s 25 years in the Carolinas and is sponsored by Milwaukee Tool. ABC Carolinas Construction Convention: Our Best Program Ever The Charleston Place will host the ABC Carolinas (ABCC) Annual Construction Convention on August 2-4, 2023. The Chapter’s…
In this issue of GroundBreak Corner, we preview the 2023 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention, which celebrates ABC’s 25 years in the Carolinas. Previewing the ABC Carolinas Construction Convention The ABC Carolinas (ABCC) Annual Construction Convention will take place at The Charleston Place in Charleston, SC, August 2-4, 2023. The Chapter’s 25th Anniversary will be front and center throughout…
