Four from Carolinas among AIA’s 2024 Young Architect and Associates Award Winners
Of the 30 recipients of this year’s national AIA Young Architects Awards, three are from the Carolinas – Elissa Morrison, AIA, with Liollio Architecture in Charleston, S.C.; Andy Goolsby, AIA, of withArchitecutre, in Durham, N.C.; and Shawna Mabie, AIA, with Hanbury in Raleigh, N.C. Elissa Morrison, AIA – Always seeking to elevate the quality of life…
Wolfspeed Tops Out World’s Largest, Most Advanced Silicon Carbide Facility Alongside Senator Thom Tillis, Key Officials
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined Wolfspeed President and CEO Gregg Lowe in signing ceremonial “last beam” at the Topping Out ceremony for The John Palmour Manufacturing Center for Silicon Carbide
Building Success: Strategic Planning for Construction Industry Leaders
The Essential Guide for Developing, Implementing, and Managing a Strategic Plan Construction strategy and marketing expert and author Brian Gallagher MBA, CPSM unveiled the first edition of his new book Building Success: Strategic Planning for Construction Industry Leaders. The book focuses on strategy development for architecture, engineering, and construction firms and is a must-have for…
Clemson University Wins ABC Construction Management Competition
Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the winners of its annual Construction Management Competition, which were honored at ABC Convention 2024 in Orlando, Florida, March 13-15. A total of 25 teams of undergraduate students from colleges and universities nationwide competed this year, and Clemson University, ABC Carolinas chapter, was named the overall winner of the 2024 competition, with…
Celebrating Women in Construction at Harper General Contractors
During the first week of March 2024, Harper General Contractors’ female colleagues got together to celebrate Women in Construction Week. We are incredibly proud of the achievements and talents of all the amazing women who work with us. Their passion and knowledge are truly inspiring and play a vital role in shaping the future of…
A M King’s Catherine Knight, AIA, Named a 2024 Forty Under 40 Honoree
Catherine Knight, AIA, Design Leader with A M King, is among the elite group of Upstate South Carolina professionals to be honored in GSA Business Report’s 2024 “Forty Under 40” recognition program. Charlotte-based A M King, with an established presence in the Upstate, is a nationally recognized integrated Design-Build firm focused on the food processing,…
GroundBreak Carolinas Presents Inaugural Episode of Let’s Talk Construction Video Talk Show & Podcast
We are excited to announce the rollout of a new construction industry video talk show and podcast, Let’s Talk Construction®, hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins in partnership with GroundBreak Carolinas. Guests include construction industry C-level executives, community leaders and government officials. Each episode is recorded and archived on the show’s YouTube channel and available for download on popular…
OSHA’s Top 10 Cited Safety Violations in 2023
OSHA has released its “Top Ten” list of the most cited safety violations of last year. The largest number of violations were observed in the Construction Industry. The Top Ten include: This list should be reviewed by each employer engaged in construction or general industry in order to develop a safety plan, including employee safety…
NAWIC in the Carolinas: Celebrating WIC Week 2024
Women in Construction Week is celebrated all over the country and internationally. National Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2024 is scheduled for March 3-9. The National Association of Women in Construction’s eight chapters in the Carolinas belong to NAWIC’s South Atlantic Region – one of eight national regions for the association. NAWIC South Atlantic Region…
Sustainability in Construction Continues to Evolve
Sustainability is one of those buzzwords that gets thrown around a lot. With so much in the news surrounding the many impacts of climate change and the urgency to act, I’ve been reflecting on what sustainability really means in the construction industry and how we can continue to do our part to have a positive…
