The 2023 Year-End Economy and the Road Ahead
With horrible wars underway in the Middle East and Ukraine, a strong dose of compartmentalization is required to focus attention on the prospects for the economy. But if we are to make a difference to those in devastated places, it will be necessary for us to make the best of our own situation, to try…
Kansas City’s Hunt Midwest Brings Championship Experience to the Carolinas
Established six decades ago by Lamar Hunt, founder of the Kansas City Chiefs, Hunt Midwest is a real estate development company with more than $2.5 billion of developed projects in multiple geographic markets, including more than 4.6 million square feet of developed and planned industrial space in South Carolina’s Greater Charleston and Greenville-Spartanburg areas. In…
For Love of Country and Construction
Each November, CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor, salutes all veterans who have served this great country – including those who now serve their customers. “We are proud to be a military friendly employer,” said Amy Jenkins, Human Resources Manager. “Construction can be an ideal career fit for veterans on many levels. At CarolinaPower,…
ABC Carolinas Celebrates 25th Anniversary, 2023 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards at Gala
Associated Builders and Contractors Carolinas Chapter (ABC Carolinas) honored over 70 projects collectively worth $1.6 billion at the 25th annual ABCC Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards Gala on November 9, 2023. The ABC EIC Program is the industry’s leading competition that honors both general and specialty contractors for innovative and high-quality Merit Shop construction projects. …
Weaving Connectivity and Communities as Demand for Multimodal Communities Rises
In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward multimodal communities – areas in which residents prioritize walkability, bikeability, and access to public transportation. Specifically, these communities are rapidly gaining attention in urban areas, where individuals gravitate toward spaces that promote healthy living and community connectivity. In order for these new areas to seamlessly…
The Journey from Military Service to a Design-Build Career
When I finished high school, my future didn’t feel very bright. Then I found a rewarding career in the military. I never imagined that all these years later I would be a college graduate with a promising Design-Build Career at a premier firm. But everything I have done has led to this moment. Every challenge…
Building a Legacy: Local Project Engineer Leads Impactful Construction for Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
When Project Engineer Kayla Johnson has a few quiet moments to walk through the jobsite that will become Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s (CIHA) new long-term care facility, Tsali Care Center, she often reflects on what the finished product will mean to her community. Kayla Johnson is an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee…
Linnell Stanhope Honored with DBIA’s National Distinguished Leadership Award
Crowder Construction’s Linnell Stanhope, based in the company’s Triangle office, was honored by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) with the 2023 Distinguished Leadership Award during the association’s Annual Design-Build Conference held November 2-4, 2023 in Washington, D.C. DBIA recognized Stanhope for being a driving force in promoting, educating and influencing the adoption of design-build…
A Taste of Italy in South Carolina: A Developer’s Journey
Following a long journey with many twists and turns, Hughes Investments’ BridgeWay Station mixed-use development has become a reality. Several large office tenants, commercial tenants, and a school are already open, and over 100 new apartments are leased and occupied. Several more restaurants and commercial tenants will open over the next few months. Visible from…
Attracting and Maintaining Female Talent in the Trades
As the co-founder of the Women Construction Forum and co-host of the Women Talk Construction podcast, I’m diving into a topic that truly speaks to my passion — bringing more remarkable women into the trades and ensuring that they thrive. As Director of Business Development and Marketing at Hill Electric, I strive to do my…
