Tariffs and the Transformation of Construction Financing and Delivery
Rising Tariffs Reshape Project Economics and Delivery Strategies Surging material costs, driven in part by ongoing U.S. trade policies and global economic dynamics, are forcing a fundamental reassessment of how construction projects are financed, structured, and delivered. These changes are especially evident in industrial and manufacturing sectors, where material-intensive builds are disproportionately affected by volatility…
IT & Cybersecurity: Safeguarding the Modern Construction Company
The Digital Transformation of Construction: Why Cybersecurity Matters We meet with construction leaders nearly every day and often receive a slew of questions. Some about the latest AI strategies they should implement, where we see they are vulnerable to a cyber attack, or when the rain will stop so they can complete their projects faster. …
The Key to Better Integrated Design-Build
Construction personnel and design personnel think differently, are wired differently and are definitely different types of people. But at the end of the day here at A M King, it’s great to see that we’ve broken down those silos. Both groups have a vested interest in providing the best integrated design and construction services, which…
Tariffs and Cost Increases: Are You Prepared?
Tariffs in the United States have been a focal point of economic policy in recent weeks, with significant changes impacting the flow of imports from various countries. A tariff is essentially a tax imposed on goods brought into the country, usually paid by the importer, which is often a domestic business. These tariffs can lead…
Uncertainty Ahead
It’s time to take some action inside your business; do these 10 things now to be ready for whatever lies ahead. It has been said before that “business likes certainty,” as if there ever is such a thing! There may be a perception of certainty, but the facts are that nothing is ever certain and…
Leading with Purpose, Passion, and People: A Conversation with Harper’s Kate Dotten-Holder
Building strong teams and resilient infrastructures: Kate Dotten-Holder, PE, the Charlotte Regional Director of Harper General Contractors, shares her decade-long journey in the water and wastewater industry and highlights the significant impact women have in this field. With more than 10 years of experience, Kate offers her insights on the evolving industry, the importance of…
Will Mr. Trump’s Tariffs Bring a Trade War or America’s Golden Age?
On April 2, 2025, President Trump made good on his promise to initiate a massive round of tariff increases to be immediately imposed by the United States on nations worldwide. The new tariffs carry a 10% baseline to be charged all countries and higher tariffs based on 50% of what other countries impose on the…
CarolinaPower’s Edson Moo Assumes Expanded Role as VDC Manager for Southeast Operations
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned regional electrical contractor with four offices across South Carolina, recently announced Edson Moo’s promotion to Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager for Southeast Operations. In his expanded role, Moo will continue leading VDC efforts across CarolinaPower’s two-state footprint while also assuming oversight of VDC initiatives at sister company MetroPower, which operates…
SW+’s Trey Little, PE, Speaks to Trends and Challenges for AEC Industry in the Carolinas
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to share thoughts and insights from construction industry leaders across the Carolinas. We recently caught up with Trey Little, PE, Director of SW+’s Charlotte office, to get his perspective on doing business in 2025. SeamonWhiteside (SW+) is a full-service site design firm with six offices in the Carolinas. What trends are…
Seven Firms from the Carolinas Win National ABC EIC Awards
Associated Builders and Contractors presented eight awards to seven member firms from the Carolinas during ABC’s 35th annual Excellence in Construction (EIC) gala in Las Vegas on February 26, 2025. To qualify for ABC’s national competition, entrants must win first or second-place at the chapter level. Following are the ABC EIC Award recipients from the Carolinas…
