Western Carolina University’s Kimmel School of Construction Management Experiencing Significant Growth
GroundBreak Carolinas recently had the opportunity to chat with John Hildreth, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Interim Director of the Kimmel School of Construction Management (KSCM) at Western Carolina University (WCU) in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Part of WCU’s College of Engineering and Technology, the Kimmel School of Construction Management is one of only a few CM…
Janet Bates of JE Dunn on the Challenges that Remain for Women in Construction
Janet Bates, Client Solutions Manager at JE Dunn Construction in North Charleston, discussed the challenges that remain for women in the construction industry as the featured guest on South Carolina Public Radio’s South Carolina Business Review with host Mike Switzer on Friday, January 14, 2022. South Carolina Business Review’s promo for Janet’s one-on-one interview on…
If Buildings Could Talk: A Children’s Book from Little
A new year symbolizes countless opportunities to elevate growth, curiosity, and our hope for the future. We feel there’s no better way to create those opportunities than by inspiring our youth. That’s why some of our most talented creatives at Little came together to write and illustrate this imaginative children’s book. We’re beyond excited to…
ABC Carolinas Announces 2022 Board of Directors
ABC Carolinas (ABCC) is pleased to introduce our 2022 Board of Directors. We are excited for the opportunity to continue growing ABCC with this amazing group of leaders in place. Chair : Rob Beale – W.M. Jordan Company – Wilmington, NC Incoming Chair: Chris Moore – CarolinaPower – Greenville, SC Vice Chair: Allen Amsler –…
Controlling Cost Creep Amid Construction Industry Challenges
Most construction companies are familiar with scope creep and know how to adapt their internal strategies to minimize the effects of a project that has evolved beyond the original agreement. However, construction companies must evaluate each bid carefully to ensure that they can do the work properly and complete the project within budget. Otherwise, construction…
Is Your Safety Manual OSHA Compliant? Exploring the Topics Required
A written safety manual is often seen as the backbone of a workplace safety program. These documented processes are powerful tools, helping to outline expectations, train employees, bid work, and even avoid legal trouble. What many people don’t know, however, is that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict guidelines pertaining to what…
She Built This City Launches “IgKnight” Skilled Trades Program at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte
The mission of Charlotte-based She Built This City’s (SBTC) is to provide industry disruptive programming that sparks interest and builds pathways to lucrative careers in the skilled trades for youth, women and marginalized communities. As She Built This City approached its second birthday near the end of 2021, the non-profit launched its first club at…
Clemson School of Architecture’s CommunityBUILD continues to transform Charleston
On December 9, 2021, members of the West Ashley community gathered with students in the Clemson University School of Architecture to celebrate a transformation of a new park in the Ardmore-Sherwood Forest community. “People used to call it the ‘duck pond,’” said Ken Waring, who represents the community on Charleston City council. “We can put…
GroundBreak Carolinas Q & A: Ben Barfield, Vice President and Division Manager, Brasfield & Gorrie
Nicknamed “Betamax” by his brothers for his machine-like tenacity, Ben spent his childhood disassembling, fixing, and reassembling things, from Lego toy villages to television sets. He took on his first construction job during high school, working in the field. He loved the hands-on aspect of manual labor—putting in hard work to accomplish a tangible result….
New Report Offers Strategies for Addressing Bias in Architecture Profession
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) in partnership with the University of California Hastings College of the Law is releasing a new report today that sheds light on the impacts of bias in the workplace. Additionally, the report offers resources that can help move the needle on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the architecture profession. “This study…
