“Signing Day” Celebration: CarolinaPower Welcomes Three New Apprentices
On Wednesday, June 19, CarolinaPower’s Columbia office welcomed three new employees with an athletic style “signing ceremony,” complete with company-branded jerseys. Caden Dillon, Aiden Kelley and Isaiah Hoskins – all three 2024 graduates of Lexington Technology Center’s electrical program – are entering CarolinaPower’s four-year “earn-while-you-learn” apprenticeship program. CarolinaPower’s Bradley Michie, branch manager for the Columbia…
H&W’s Shannon Heigel on Her Construction Industry Journey
Shannon Heigel is Vice President of Operations with H&W Electrical, a South Carolina-based electrical contracting firm that focuses on industrial, commercial, and plant maintenance projects with an emphasis on design-build construction projects in the Southeast. GroundBreak Carolinas spoke with Heigel about the company and its culture, how she “fell into” the construction industry, and her…
New Report Details Massive Federal Funding Gap For Workforce Prep Compared To Degree Programs Despite Persistent Labor Needs
Eighty Percent of Federal Postsecondary Education Funds Go to Degree Programs that Only 38 Percent of Americans Complete, While Construction and other In-Demand Sectors Struggle to Find Qualified Workers Only one-fifth of federal investments in postsecondary education support workforce development for fields like construction and manufacturing, while the rest of the money goes to “traditional”…
From Artistry to Efficiency: Reflections on Evolution in Construction
I’m sure we’ve all heard someone reminisce about “the good old days.” Those were times when life moved at a slower pace. The construction industry was in the era of craftsmen and tradesmen building beautiful structures without the aid of computers. Remarkably, despite the charm of those days, I don’t yearn for them, especially in…
Select Construction Markets Booming Despite Political and Pricing Volatility
Economic and geopolitical uncertainties are affecting nearly every construction market sector, but customers are moving key projects forward in spite of them, according to the latest Market Conditions Report from DPR Construction. “Just about every market is facing its own unique headwinds in addition to things like inflation, supply chain and labor challenges, and election year jitters,” said Matt…
Kyowa Kirin Announces Board Approval for Construction of New Biologics Manufacturing Plant in Sanford, NC
Kyowa Kirin, Inc., an affiliate of Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (Kyowa Kirin) (TSE: 4151), a global specialty pharmaceutical company based in Japan, announced that its board of directors has approved plans to invest up to $530 million to build a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sanford, North Carolina. The 171,700-square-foot, two-reactor facility will accelerate the company’s development and production…
Davis & Floyd’s Marion Bull Discusses Emerging Port Logistics and Industrial Growth Trends
In an exclusive interview with GroundBreak Carolinas, Marion Bull—Director of Business Development at Davis & Floyd—discusses the company’s role in emerging port logistics and industrial growth trends. With a focus on the strategic importance of ports like Charleston and Savannah, Bull sheds light on how regional shifts in manufacturing and infrastructure needs are redefining the…
SeamonWhiteside to Develop Solutions to Combat Flooding on Sullivan’s Island
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, was selected for two vital projects on Sullivan’s Island to mitigate flooding and water issues. The comprehensive Stormwater Master Plan and the Drainage Improvement Project will help the South Carolina town prepare a comprehensive capital improvement plan and mitigate flooding while also ensuring best practices are…
Construction Set to Begin on Catawba Nation Casino
The Catawba Nation is set to begin construction on a $700 million casino project in Kings Mountain, which will create nearly 2,000 jobs, tribal leaders announced on Friday. After resolving a financial dispute with developer Wallace Cheves over the Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, the two parties reached a settlement this month. The…
A Career in Design-Build: From Intern to Project Manager
Like many college freshmen, I didn’t have a clue what I wanted to do with my life, and it wouldn’t have occurred to me at that time to pursue a career in Design-Build. When I was young, growing up in Rock Hill, SC, I do remember liking math and science and thought maybe I could…
