What to Look for in a Building Automation System Dashboard
My dream car is a ’69 Z/28 Camaro. The dashboard was a big reason. It had a big MPH dial on the left, a big RPM dial on the right and a clock stuck in the middle. Mounted below were alarm lights to show if something malfunctioned. Then there were 4 more gauges on the…
USC selects lead development team for health sciences campus in BullStreet District
The University of South Carolina has selected Gilbane to lead the planning, design, development and construction of the university’s health sciences campus in the BullStreet District in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. The initial engagement with Gilbane was presented to the Board of Trustees at its Tuesday (Dec. 13) meeting. “Gilbane has assembled a world-class design…
Proactive Steps Employers Should Take to Deal with Employees “Quiet Quitting”
Major news publications like the The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times have identified a new topic of discussion among workers: “quiet quitting.” The idea is that employees are de-prioritizing work and either working less or coasting when they do work to only perform the bare minimum duties to keep their jobs. This…
ABC Carolinas Announces 2023 Board of Directors Led by CarolinaPower’s Chris Moore
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is pleased to announce its 2023 Board of Directors. Seven board members are based in South Carolina with the remainder located in North Carolina. Chris Moore, President of CarolinaPower has been elected 2023 Chair, representing more than 300 member firms in North and South Carolina. “On behalf…
The ROC in Charlotte: Reducing the Workforce Shortage and Transforming Construction’s Next Generation
Have you been to The ROC in Charlotte? If you haven’t had a chance to visit or find out about it, make time – because what’s happening there is transformational for the community and our industry. This Charlotte-based facility and program name stands for “Rebuilding Opportunities in Construction” and serves Charlotte-area High School students. The…
ABC Carolinas Celebrates Member Firms Earning Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) Status
ABC Carolinas congratulates all of its member firms that were named Accredited Quality Contractors (AQC) by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) last month. These 32 companies from the Carolinas earned this prestigious national credential for their commitment to corporate responsibility – documenting this commitment in five areas: Quality, Safety Performance, Talent Management, Craft and Management Education,…
Lowe’s Sets Goal to Reach Net-Zero Emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2050
Company’s net-zero roadmap focuses on reducing impact of its value chain, increasing product efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources Lowe’s today announced its goal to reach net-zero emissions across the company’s scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in accordance with guidelines from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the global body enabling…
Study Shows What Soccer Can Teach Managers About Hiring Top Talent
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament underway as the world’s most widely viewed and followed sporting event, it’s also an opportunity for players to impress scouts from major clubs with holes in their rosters. Relatedly, recent research co-authored by management professor Gilad Chen at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business reveals how and when teams can make…
Shadow Ventures Names 125 Startups To Watch In 2023 As Part Of Newly Released ConTech Scouting Report
Report identifies key industry drivers that include a growing need for greater innovation, a decrease in skilled workers, and a significant drop in productivity—the lowest since 1968 Shadow Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on investing in seed-stage technology companies disrupting the built environment, today announced the availability of its ConTech Scouting Report. The report…
Construction Employment Increases by 20,000 in November, Says ABC
The construction industry added 20,000 jobs on net in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by 248,000 jobs, an increase of 3.3%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 16,300 positions on net, with growth…
