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Sit-down with Casey Schwager, Carolinas AGC Board Chair

GroundBreak Carolinas thought it was an appropriate time to check in with Casey Schwager as he embarks on the home stretch of his second year as Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Board Chair. Schwager is a project manager with King Asphalt, a leading regional paving contractor manufacturer headquartered in Liberty, S.C. in the Upstate region of South…

Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Mittie Cannon of Power UP, ABC Carolinas Conference

Dr. Mittie Cannon, Founder of Power UP Inc., is among the featured presenters at the upcoming 2021 ABC Carolinas (ABCC) Annual Construction Conference in Myrtle Beach scheduled for August 18-20. Launched by Dr. Cannon six years ago for young women and their moms in Birmingham, Alabama, Power-Up is a now a far-reaching construction industry workforce…

Built for Opportunity: The 179D Tax Law is Now Permanent

The 179D Program was a temporary tax law within the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT), but, as of December 2020, these tax deductions were made permanent by the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA). This change could prove very beneficial to private building owners and designers of government buildings with investments in energy-efficient buildings and systems….

Tindall V.P. Joel Sheets Gives Insight into Growth of Utility Division

Joel Sheets is Vice President and General Manager of Tindall’s Utility Division. Based in Spartanburg, S.C., he oversees a team of more than 85 engineers, designers, production workers, and other staff members as they develop and produce never-before-seen precast concrete solutions for the utility industry. Sheets also serves as the Secretary/Treasurer for the National Precast…

You’ve Received an OSHA Citation – Now What? The 4-Step Process Every Company Should Know

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) usually conducts around 32,000 inspections a year. For companies who are involved in an inspection and receive fines/citations, most are surprised by the hazards discovered and unsure of the next steps to take. While avenues exist to contest findings, lower penalties, and delete citations, there are very specific…

Your Work Regimen: Establishing a Routine

If you feel your like you’re losing control and you don’t know how you can accomplish all you want to, you could benefit from establishing a routine. There is a common misconception – popularized in movies and television – that creative people have to be messy, disorganized, and live chaotic lives. I have had the…

Bob Morgan, CEO: Ready to Guide South Carolina Chamber into the Future

Following a deliberate and thoughtful search process, the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced the selection of Bob Morgan as Chief Executive Officer. Morgan assumed his new role on April 1. GroundBreak Carolinas had the opportunity to chat with Morgan last week. A recap of this conversation appears…

She Built This City Pre-Apprenticeship Plumbing Program for Women: Summer Session Starts July 6

She Built This City (“SBTC”) is a Charlotte-based non-profit focused on introducing women and young girls from diverse backgrounds to the skilled trades. SBTC is excited to announce its 15-week Pre-Apprenticeship Plumbing Program, developed in partnership with Moen, Three Way Plumbing and Lowe’s. The Summer session starts on July 6, 2021, with the Fall session kicking…