Are Living Shorelines Overused, Underused, or Just Misunderstood?
Living shorelines have become a familiar phrase in coastal work. If you attend conferences, work near the water, or talk with clients worried about erosion, you’ve probably heard the term more times than you can count. And for good reason. In the Carolinas, we see shorelines shift in real time, and everyone is looking for…
How Construction Leaders Can Build Cross-Generational Trust (and Keep Projects on Track)
In construction, trust isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s the difference between a project that moves forward and one that stalls under miscommunication, missed handoffs, and finger-pointing. What’s causing those miscommunications? One big factor is the sheer number of different generations in the modern workforce—in fact, today’s jobsites are more generationally diverse than ever. Veteran…
New Book, Building Smarter with AI, Positions Artificial Intelligence as a Strategic Imperative for Construction Leaders
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a defining competitive force in the construction industry. But while many firms are experimenting with tools, few are approaching AI as a strategic leadership issue. In his new book, Building Smarter with AI, construction strategist and industry leader Brian Gallagher reframes the conversation. Rather than focusing on technology features or…
The Evolution of Character in the Construction Industry
It was the fall of 1985. I was in my last semester at the University of Florida, just a few short weeks before finally finishing my degree in Building Construction, when one of my professors uttered these words: “When you tell people you are a contractor, most of them will immediately assume that you are…
Anchored in Trust: Harper’s Next Step on the South Carolina Coast
Growth along the South Carolina coast has long been a part of Harper General Contractors’ long-term vision, and that vision is taking a visible step forward. With the expansion of our office in Summerville, Harper is strengthening its roots in the Lowcountry and creating a home base for our growing team of construction professionals who…
Carolinas AGC Celebrates Awards-Winning Construction Projects Across the Carolinas
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) has bestowed the 2025 Pinnacle Awards to five construction projects which enhance their communities, and one “Build with the Best” Pinnacle Award to an individual whose partnership efforts strengthen the construction industry. Pinnacle entries are judged on unique aspects and challenges; special values; project management; budget and schedule; and safety performance. In…
Pocket Parks, Big Impact: How Small Urban Green Spaces Strengthen Carolina Communities
In cities across the Carolinas, a quiet but powerful shift is taking place. As urban areas grow denser and development accelerates, municipalities and designers are rethinking what it means to build healthy, resilient, and connected communities. A quiet hero in that effort isn’t massive regional parks or sweeping greenbelt systems, it’s the pocket park. These…
2026 Look Ahead with Christi Powell, ABC Carolinas
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to share thoughts and insights from key leaders in the construction industry from North Carolina and South Carolina. Christi Powell, President & CEO of ABC Carolinas, shares her thoughts about 2026. What is your outlook on the construction industry for 2026? I view 2026 as a year of “cautious optimism” and…
Let’s Talk Construction: 2026 Industry Outlook with Brian Gallagher, PPC Partners
“Let’s Talk Business South Carolina” host Rick Jenkins invited repeat guest Brian Gallagher, Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development at PPC Partners, to present the Commercial Construction Outlook for 2026. During their 19-minute conversation, Gallagher examines the market forces shaping development decisions, including capital investment trends, labor availability, material costs, and regional growth patterns….
CAGC’s Dave Simpson Shares Outlook on 2026
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to share thoughts and insights from key leaders in the construction industry from North Carolina and South Carolina. Dave Simpson, President & CEO of Carolinas AGC (CAGC), shares his thoughts as we enter 2026. What is your outlook on the construction industry for 2026? Positive and solid – if the Fed…
