From Blueprints to Briefs: Poyner Spruill Attorneys Utilize Their Construction Backgrounds in Their Law Practices
Wouldn’t it be nice to talk to an attorney who understands what it’s like to work in construction? That’s exactly what you get with Poyner Spruill LLP attorneys Ben Buskirk, PE, and Jamie Blue, PE. They both started their careers in the construction industry before transitioning to practicing law. Ben and Jamie are integral members…
Why the Opioid Crisis Matters to Contractors (and your families) in the Carolinas
The opioid crisis has plagued the nation since the late 1990s. Overdose deaths have been rising year after year. Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 107,699 overdose deaths in 2022 (KFF). Seventy five percent of all overdose deaths nationally are attributable to opioids. The figures are higher in both North Carolina…
Russ Seamon Offers a Site Design Firm’s Perspective on Doing Business in 2024
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to share thoughts and insights from key construction industry leaders in the Carolinas. Russ Seamon, LEED AP, President of SeamonWhiteside, a full-service site design firm with six offices in the Carolinas, offers his perspective on doing business in the Southeast this year. What is your outlook on the construction industry for 2024?…
ABC Carolinas Introduces 2024 Board of Directors and Regional Leadership Council Chairs
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is pleased to announce its 2024 Board of Directors and the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) Chairs. Seven of the 20 ABC Carolinas Board members are based in South Carolina, with the other 13 located in North Carolina. The RLC Chairs represent seven Councils comprising three regions in…
Best Practices for Mentoring Programs in Construction
Investing in employees and giving them full opportunities to grow improves hiring and retention rates — and improves critical business results. Mentoring plays a crucial role in the professional growth of employees across various positions within the construction sector. Fundamentally, mentoring embodies a dynamic of mutual learning. The relationship between a mentor and their mentee…
Working Moms: a Hidden Asset for Contractors
Maternity Leave Is Non-Negotiable: As contractors sound alarms over skilled labor shortages, they repeatedly overlook a hidden asset – working moms. While women make up only 10 percent of the building trades today, according to industry groups, they represent a massive untapped opportunity amid tight labor conditions. With strategic support like paid parental leave and…
In the Spotlight: Carolinas AGC 2023 Pinnacle Awards and Construction Excellence Awards
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) has bestowed the 2023 Pinnacle Awards to six construction projects which enhance their communities, and a “Build with the Best” Pinnacle Award to an individual whose partnership efforts strengthen the construction industry. In addition, seven projects won Construction Excellence Awards, which recognize projects of distinction. These award-winning projects located in North Carolina…
Bridge to Success: ECU Construction Management Graduates are Shaping the Region
Will Janning watches as a seagull flies across a clear sky. The nearby water greets the sand he stands on, allowing him a dry spot from where he can see more than two years of his work in front of him. The 45-foot-tall bridge stretches more than half a mile across The Straits, a waterway…
New OSHA Emphasis Program Targeting Warehouses and Distribution Centers
OSHA has launched a three-year National Emphasis Program targeting warehouses and distribution centers. Beginning this fiscal year this Program will extend through the middle of 2026. National Emphasis Programs are temporary programs focusing OSHA resources on specific hazards and industries engaged in high hazard operations. Under this new Program, OSHA will conduct comprehensive safety inspections…
Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Completing and Filing OSHA 300 Logs
February 1, 2024 is the deadline to post your organization’s OSHA 300a logs. And March 2 is the deadline to submit electronic records to OSHA. While the form itself is only a few pages, the associated OSHA Regulation governing the completion of the logs is well over 25 pages with multiple letters of interpretation to…
