ABC Praises Trump’s First 100 Days
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today praised President Donald Trump for taking important steps to create a pro-growth business environment in a statement from ABC President and CEO Michael Bellaman. “In his first 100 days in office President Trump has taken needed action to free business owners from unnecessarily burdensome regulations that have long hindered…
Construction Leaders Meet NC Legislators
Members of the construction industry gathered at the North Carolina Capitol this week. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas held their 10th annual Hard Hat Day in Raleigh, NC. The group was welcomed by House Speaker Tim Moore, Commerce Secretary Tony Copeland and members of the North Carolina General Assembly. The annual…
NC Governor Declares April Safe Digging Month
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed April Safe Digging month, while celebrating 811 Call Before You Dig’s 10th Anniversary with representatives of the underground utility safety and damage prevention community. “It is a pleasure to be here with you today proclaiming April Safe Digging Month and celebrating 811 Call Before You Dig,” said Governor Cooper. “The…
Construction Executive Announces Candidacy for Mayor
Todd Horne, vice president of business development for Spartanburg, SC-based Clayton Construction has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Spartanburg. Horne told supporters he will seek to make Spartanburg a place where people can live, work and play. “This will give leadership from every part of the city the opportunity to meet with me on…
Strong Attendance at NC Legislative Day
Representatives from several construction-related companies converged on Raleigh, NC on March 29 for the annual North Carolina Legislative Day. According to organizers, over 100 people attended the annual event. The program featured presentations from three key legislators on billions of dollars in capital improvement funding and other issues. Carolinas AGC members and staff, along with…
SC Work Zone Safety Bills Filed
Last week, two work zone safety bills were filed in the South Carolina Senate and the House, S. 565 and H. 4033. Carolinas AGC, along with SCDOT, are pushing for the quick passage of these bills in an effort to make our construction work zones safer for our members and the employees of SCDOT who…
Associated Builders and Contractors Praises President Trump for Eliminating Illegal Obama Blacklisting Rule
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today commended President Trump for signing a resolution into law effectively eliminating the Obama administration’s illegal “blacklisting” rule (formally known as the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces final rule). Implementation of most of the rule’s onerous and duplicative reporting and disclosure requirements were temporarily blocked on Oct. 24 when a…
SC Council of Engineering and Surveying Societies is Taking Applications for Seat on SC Building Codes Council
Governor Henry McMaster has the opportunity to appoint one (1) qualified Professional Engineer to the SC Building Codes Council for a term beginning immediately. The nominated member of the SC Building Codes Council must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of South Carolina, must be licensed in this state, must have…
South Carolina Architects Announce 2017 Legislative Agenda
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIASC) today announced a legislative agenda for the 122nd South Carolina General Assembly that sets a path for increasing construction activity, creating jobs, preserving the state’s heritage and ensuring that new generations of architects design a resilient future for South Carolina. “As the General Assembly…
SC Council of Engineering and Surveying Societies is Requesting Applications for Two Seats on SC State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
Governor Nikki Haley has the opportunity to appoint two qualified Professional Engineers to the SC State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors beginning January 1, 2017. Each engineering and surveying member of the Registration Board must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of South Carolina, must be licensed…
