Construction Inclusion Week 2025
Building Belonging: Why Construction Inclusion Week Matters for the Industry Building has always been at the heart of construction—buildings, bridges, communities, and careers. But today, the most important thing we need to build isn’t physical. It’s a culture of belonging. That’s the purpose of Construction Inclusion Week, an industry-wide movement designed to make construction a…
The U.S. Economy and Prospering Carolinas
With fall approaching and football upon us, our national economy continues to respond to almost daily policy shocks as the Trump administration constantly unveils major changes.[1] Federal departments are being shuttered, a global trade war is underway, thousands of undocumented workers are being arrested, jailed and deported, and the economy is still adjusting to shocks…
2025 “GroundBreakers” Honored for Positively Impacting the Carolinas Construction Industry
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of our 2025 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program – now in its seventh year – that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community in the Carolinas. Selected from a well-rounded group of nominees from North Carolina and South Carolina, the…
Charlotte Glass: 25 Years of Family, Integrity, and Vision—Building the Southeast One Panel at a Time
When Chris Lee, President of Charlotte Glass Contractors, co-founded the company in 1999 with his father Ed Lee, they didn’t begin with a multimillion-dollar skyline project or a sprawling hospital wing. They started with a handshake. “Our very first project came from a contractor my dad had done business with 40 years earlier when he…
Hard Hats & Helmets: When Construction Season Meets College Football Season
By the time September rolls around, construction projects across the South face an unspoken but powerful force. No, it’s not another supply chain delay, an inspector with a clipboard, or even a change order from the architect. It’s college football. And when kickoff season collides with construction season, hard hats and helmets become interchangeable symbols…
Why Suicide Prevention Must Be a 365-Day Leadership Priority
In construction, safety is measured by the number of people who return home at the end of a shift. We track recordables, monitor TRIR, and review near misses. But there is another number we too often avoid: how many of our colleagues are silently struggling—and how many we lose to suicide when the workday ends….
Built With Purpose Podcast Launched
A new voice is rising from the foundations of industry. Built With Purpose, a thought-provoking podcast dedicated to the minds and methods shaping the future of the built world, has officially launched its first episode. Hosted by Chris Fay, President of Greenville (SC)-based TPM, Built With Purpose is immersed in the real-world challenges of construction, manufacturing, architecture, engineering, and…
Honoring the Builders: The History of Labor Day and Its Meaning in Construction
Every September, we pause as a nation to celebrate Labor Day — a holiday dedicated to the strength, sacrifice, and achievements of working men and women. While Labor Day now marks the unofficial end of summer with barbecues and parades, its roots run deep in the labor movement of the late 19th century. For the…
The Carolinas’ 2025 Deal Book: Foreign Investment, Growth, and Policy Crosswinds
The first eight months of 2025 have confirmed what many executives and contractors in the Carolinas already sense: the region remains a magnet for capital investment, even as national indicators turn mixed. From hyperscale data centers and advanced life sciences plants to aerospace assembly lines and fintech hubs, North Carolina and South Carolina have captured…
Behind the Hardhat: A Recap of the 2025 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention
The 2025 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention, themed “Behind the Hardhat: Collaboration in Construction,” was recently held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Ocean Resort, drawing construction professionals from across the region for three days of inspiration, networking, and innovation. The convention kicked off Wednesday, August 6, with a spirited golf tournament at The…
