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McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has promoted Ashlie Neil to Project Administrator Supervisor, a leadership role in which she will oversee project administrative operations and support across the company’s field teams. Neil, who began her career with McCrory as a project administrator in the company’s Columbia office, brings more than 10 years of…
Tony Warren, DBIA, Design-Build Preconstruction Director for McCrory Construction, has earned the prestigious designation of Designated Design-Build Professional® (DBIA®). This sought-after construction industry credential requires successful completion of the Design-Build Institute of America’s comprehensive “gold standard” education, training and certification testing program, including a rigorous exam. Substantial, documented project experience in design-build project delivery is…
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has announced a leadership transition that reflects the next step in a long-term succession process that began in 2020. Effective January 1, 2026, McCrory President Allen Bridgers took on the additional responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As planned, Allen Amsler, who had been serving as CEO, moved…
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, won the Design-Build Excellence Award in the Industrial category in the 25th Annual Project/Team Awards competition sponsored by the Design-Build Institute of America’s Southeast Region (DBIA Southeast). McCrory took top honors for its single-source delivery of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hodges, S.C., for Minnesota-based E.A. Sween (EAS),…
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has hired Ben Melton as Assistant Project Manager in the Upstate office. Melton comes to McCrory from a role in institutional facilities planning and project management. “Having worked on ‘the owner side’ of our industry, Ben has a unique perspective that will serve our clients well,” said Stephen…
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, is pleased to announce that Bradley Reid has joined the company as Assistant Project Manager in the Upstate office. Reid has experience with both new construction projects and renovations/expansions. “Bradley brings a genuine passion for our industry, coupled with a strong drive to learn and excel in our…
Stephen Cooper, DBIA, Director of McCrory Construction’s Greenville Operations, has earned the prestigious designation of Designated Design-Build Professional® (DBIA®) and the right to display “DBIA” after his name. This sought-after construction industry credential requires successful completion of the Design-Build Institute of America’s comprehensive “gold standard” education, training and certification testing program, including a rigorous exam….
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, is pleased to announce that Justin Dabbs has joined the company as Estimator in the Upstate office. In this role, Dabbs leads early-stage preconstruction efforts for both new construction and renovation projects in the Carolinas. Dabbs has more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry, having…
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is pleased to announce its 2024 Board of Directors and the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) Chairs. Seven of the 20 ABC Carolinas Board members are based in South Carolina, with the other 13 located in North Carolina. The RLC Chairs represent seven Councils comprising three regions in…
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announced that construction is well underway on a major upfit project for Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. (CEEUS) in West Columbia. McCrory is providing design-assist, preconstruction and construction services for the build-out of a 247,000-square-foot concrete shell building purchased by CEEUS earlier this year. Located about a…
