ING Celebrates 10 Years: An Interview with Founder Chris Simmons
The Industrial Networking Group (ING) is celebrating 10 years. GroundBreak Carolinas recently sat down with ING founder Chris Simmons to discuss the group’s growth and success. What is ING? The Industrial Network Group is a network of industrial professionals focused on improving their skills, increasing their network, and gaining more opportunities for their company. This…
2024 GroundBreaker: Jackie Murray, General Superintendent, Marsh Bell Construction
GroundBreak Carolinas congratulates Jackie Murray, General Superintendent at Marsh Bell Construction Company, for being named to the Class of 2024 GroundBreakers – an exclusive group of four individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community in the Carolinas. With a construction career spanning nearly 40 years, Murray has…
Artificial Intelligence’s Role in Construction
Experts predict that artificial intelligence (AI) will follow in the footsteps of technologies like search engines and cloud computing, becoming a mainstream tool across industries. Despite challenges such as limited expertise and data complexity, AI is making strides in construction projects, though adoption in this field still trails other sectors. A McKinsey report highlights the…
Where Is New Construction Creating Affordable Housing Options? Look to the South and the West
A New Report from Realtor.com found South Carolina, North Carolina and Idaho are the top three states leading the new construction activity and affordability rankings. New Construction Nationally is Helping Add Needed Inventory and Affordable Options. Today, Realtor.com® launched a brand new report “New Construction Insights,” which found South Carolina, North Carolina and Idaho lead the way when it comes to new home construction. This report creates a ranking for…
Football Season, Election Season, and the Economic Outlook
With September’s arrival, those who love college football are again enjoying tailgating, touchdowns, the sound of marching bands, and crowds cheering and singing their alma mater. Hope for a conference championship reigns supreme. Nothing beats winning.[1] And then those who get their thrills from politics, cheering crowds, music, and political cheerleaders can enjoy an endless…
Let’s Talk about Off-the-Job Safety
At WRYKER Construction Supply, we have talked a lot about on-the-job safety in the Toolbox Talks on our blog. We have covered scaffolding, ladder safety, heat stress, and women’s PPE. Today, we want to talk about something a little bit different: Off-the-job safety. Every year 55,000 people die accidental deaths off-the-job. These deaths come mostly…
STAND UP to Address Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
September 2024 is Suicide Prevention Month With a suicide rate that is four times greater than the national average, the construction industry is facing a crisis. The industry faces unique challenges, including high stress, demanding work conditions, and a culture that often stigmatizes seeking help. Construction workers are at a heightened risk for suicide for…
Slow & Steady Progress Repairing America’s Bridges, According to Latest Federal Government Data
Nearly 221,800 U.S. bridges need major repair or replacement, an American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) analysis of recently released federal government data shows. Placed end-to-end, these structures span over 6,100 miles, or the equivalent of every mile of urban and rural Interstate in California, Florida, and Illinois. Of the bridges needing repair, 42,067 are rated in…
2024 “GroundBreakers” Honored for Positively Impacting the Carolinas Construction Industry
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of our 2024 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program 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, all four GroundBreakers for 2024 happen to…
Ceremonial Bill Signing Celebrates SC Construction Work Zone Driver’s License Training Law
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) members and staff, along with Sen. Ross Turner (Greenville) and SCDOT Secretary Justin Powell, were excited to join Gov. Henry McMaster for a ceremonial bill signing of the recently passed Operation Work Zone Awareness legislation. This new law, requested by Carolinas AGC and sponsored by Sen. Turner and Rep. Gary Brewer, requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to establish a construction…
