Colleges
Clemson University to Offer Online CSM Blended/Hybrid Degree Cohort for Working Professionals
It’s now possible for working construction professionals to complete a Construction Science and Management (CSM) degree online through Clemson University. Clemson University’s Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development is pleased to announce the upcoming rollout of its new Construction Science and Management (CSM) Online Blended/Hybrid Degree Cohort. Officially launching in Fall 2025, this…
Clemson Alumni Skip and Mitzi Gardiner Support Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development with $1 Million Unrestricted Gift
Skip and Mitzi Gardiner have a clear vision for education — one rooted in humility, hard work and hands-on learning. Longtime Clemson supporters and proud alumni, the Gardiners recently committed a $1 million gift to the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development (NCRED) at Clemson University. Their generous contribution, known as the Francis and…
How AEC Students Benefit from ASC Design-Build Competition
Last month A M King provided the project for our fifth Associated Schools of Construction event —the ASC Design-Build Competition— in Greenville, SC. What an amazing opportunity it has been to meet and engage with such talented young men and women who will no doubt be future leaders within the AEC industry. Congrats to the…
High Schools
ABC Carolinas Supports Future Talent Pipeline in Charlotte with Relaunch of High School Build-A-SHED Competition
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is excited to relaunch the Charlotte Build-A-SHED competition on November 15, 2024. This program engages local high school students and partners them with general contractors and specialty trade contractors to complete a 6’ x 8’-6” playhouse in seven hours. The objective of this competition is to…
ABC Carolinas Deems Trades Day-Charlotte a Success
For the third consecutive year, ABC Carolinas Chapter partnered with the ACE Mentor Program of Charlotte to bring Trades Day to Charlotte area students. The ACE (Architecture, Construction, Engineering) Trades Day – now 10-years-old – introduces high school students to various construction trades through demonstrations and hands-on activities provided by local contractors and vendors. Trades Day is used to…
Young & McQueen and Carolina CAT Partner to Bring Heavy Equipment Training to NC High School
Young & McQueen Grading Company Inc. and Carolina CAT have partnered with Yancey County (NC) Schools to bring Heavy Equipment training to high school students in the Career & Technical Education (CTE) program at Mountain Heritage High School in Burnsville, North Carolina. Young & McQueen and Carolina CAT worked together to develop the curriculum, which…
Technical Schools
Hill Electric Provides Real-World Experience to Construction Students in Upstate South Carolina
ANDERSON, SC – Hill Electric, an industrial electrical contractor for nearly 70 years, is proud to announce its recent partnership with the Anderson I & II Career and Technology Center (ACTC) Shed Build project. The opportunity allowed students enrolled in construction-related courses at ACTC to gain practical, hands-on experience and connect their classroom knowledge to…
Students in Building Construction Program Put Skilled Trades into Practice through “Tiny House” Project
VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood, S.C. the best place in which to live, work and raise a family, is funding a hands-on learning experience for high school students in the Building Construction program at the G. Frank Russell Technology Center (RTC), which services all three public school districts in Greenwood County….
The ROC in Charlotte: Reducing the Workforce Shortage and Transforming Construction’s Next Generation
Have you been to The ROC in Charlotte? If you haven’t had a chance to visit or find out about it, make time – because what’s happening there is transformational for the community and our industry. This Charlotte-based facility and program name stands for “Rebuilding Opportunities in Construction” and serves Charlotte-area High School students. The…
More Education
Lane the Loader™: Inspiring the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals through Books
Lane the Loader™ is more than just an initiative—it’s a movement designed to spark interest in the skilled trades among young minds. From preschool classrooms to community colleges, Lane has delivered construction-themed books to students of all ages, inspiring curiosity and fostering a deeper appreciation for the trades. Whether it’s a single book for a…
Clemson University to Offer Online CSM Blended/Hybrid Degree Cohort for Working Professionals
It’s now possible for working construction professionals to complete a Construction Science and Management (CSM) degree online through Clemson University. Clemson University’s Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development is pleased to announce the upcoming rollout of its new Construction Science and Management (CSM) Online Blended/Hybrid Degree Cohort. Officially launching in Fall 2025, this…
Clemson Alumni Skip and Mitzi Gardiner Support Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development with $1 Million Unrestricted Gift
Skip and Mitzi Gardiner have a clear vision for education — one rooted in humility, hard work and hands-on learning. Longtime Clemson supporters and proud alumni, the Gardiners recently committed a $1 million gift to the Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development (NCRED) at Clemson University. Their generous contribution, known as the Francis and…
How AEC Students Benefit from ASC Design-Build Competition
Last month A M King provided the project for our fifth Associated Schools of Construction event —the ASC Design-Build Competition— in Greenville, SC. What an amazing opportunity it has been to meet and engage with such talented young men and women who will no doubt be future leaders within the AEC industry. Congrats to the…
