Building the Future: The Transformative Role of AI in Building Automation Systems
Artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly the fastest-rising technology in the world today. Whenever someone mentions AI, whimsical images of my toaster plotting world domination come to mind. Naturally, I couldn’t resist delving into the topic and conducting some research. Here’s what I discovered during a quick 2-minute Q&A with ChatGPT: ME: What do I look…
Let’s Talk Leadership: Sitdown with Karen Barefoot, Guest Speaker at ABCC Summer Construction Convention: Part 2
This is the 2nd in a two-part series featuring Karen Barefoot. After a long and successful career as a basketball player and coach, Karen Barefoot began a new career leading organizational development for a construction company, Industrial Reliability and Repair (IRR). Karen will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming ABC Carolinas’ Construction Convention in…
Specialty Contractor in the Spotlight: H&W Electrical Corp.
H&W Electrical Corp. is a South Carolina-based electrical contracting firm that focuses on industrial, commercial, and plant maintenance projects with an emphasis on design-build construction projects in the Southeast. GroundBreak Carolinas recently caught up with H&W’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Alan Holcombe, to learn more about him and what the future holds for…
Let’s Talk Leadership: Sitdown with Karen Barefoot, Guest Speaker at ABCC Summer Construction Convention
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. After a long and successful career as a basketball player and coach, Karen Barefoot began a new career leading organizational development for a construction company, Industrial Reliability and Repair (IRR). Karen will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming ABC Carolinas’ Construction Convention in Charleston, SC. GroundBreak’s…
Poyner Spruill’s Construction Group Ranked in Selective List of Law Firms and Attorneys
Raleigh-based Poyner Spruill LLP’s Construction Practice Area and individual attorneys have recently been recognized as leaders in the field with their inclusion in the 2023 guide of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The Chambers USA annual guide establishes firm and attorney rankings by in-depth research, client interviews, and peer feedback. Individual rankings are…
Leveraging ChatGPT for Construction Marketing
Construction marketing can be a challenging and complex process. Marketers in the construction industry are faced with competing priorities, many of which are deadline driven. New Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, are increasing in adoption by construction marketers. From content generation to proposal support, AI is a powerful tool that can help improve…
ABC Carolinas Celebrates Electrical Apprentice Graduations
ABC Carolinas (ABCC), which is marking its 25th anniversary as an ABC chapter this year, celebrated their members’ 2023 Electrical Apprentices over the past two weeks with graduation ceremonies for the individuals enrolled in the chapter’s four-year Apprenticeship and Craft Training program. This year, ABC Carolinas graduated 31 electrical apprentices from Charlotte, and four from…
Harper and ReWa Unveil Cutting-Edge, Sustainability Initiative for Clean Water
Harper General Contractors joined longtime client Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) last month for the official unveiling of the Bandalong™ Litter Trap – a first-of-its-kind sustainability initiative in the state of South Carolina. The Bandalong is designed to catch floating litter and debris in waterways, preventing it from moving further downstream. Initially installed in the Upstate’s…
The US Economy at Mid-Year: What about the Next Six Months?
At this 2023 mid-point, a close look at the U.S. economy reveals uncertainty, bumps in the road ahead, and an economy that is so shot full of federal government intervention and stimulus that it is difficult to determine what is real and what is artificial.[1] Some but not all of this is understandable. After all,…
Embracing a Rapidly Changing Industry
A convergence of events has disrupted the construction industry. Company and industry leaders are responsible for decisions made in a world that is volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA). VUCA describes the situation of constant, unpredictable change that is indicative of the environment in construction today. The term was first used by leadership experts in…
