ABC Carolinas Celebrates Graduates of Four-Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program in Charlotte and Triangle
ABC Carolinas recently celebrated the graduation of 24 electrical apprentices enrolled in the chapter’s four-year Apprenticeship & Craft Training Program at a Durham Bulls game in Durham, N.C. and at El Thrifty Social in Charlotte, N.C. Participants in ABC Carolinas’ educational program work full-time during the day and attend evening classes – two nights per…
An Amazing Construction Education Journey: From Pakistan to Afghanistan to Clemson
When he was asked to present the first-ever doctoral address at Clemson University, Tanin Haidary didn’t search very long for his topic. He’d pay tribute to his parents who, he says, “sacrificed their careers and everything for me and my siblings.” Haidary, who was receiving his Ph.D. in planning, design and the built environment, faced…
Graycliff Capital’s Seth Peterson Shares Insight on Multi-Family Housing Sector and Trends
Graycliff Capital Partners is a multi-family development and investment company with focus on the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Since its founding in 2010 in Greenville, SC, Graycliff has acquired and developed more than 14,000 apartment units, executing approximately $3.0 billion in transactions. Graycliff’s core strategy is based on investing in areas…
Why the AEC Business?
I consider myself incredibly fortunate for so many reasons. I have four daughters and one stepdaughter, each unique and perfect in their own ways. I have a great spouse and partner who cares for me and whom I respect. I am 64 and have no serious health problems and can still do pretty much anything….
How to Support Mental Health in the Construction Workforce
There were more than 7.8 million construction jobs in 2020, and the industry as a whole is expected to continue to grow, fueled by increased demand for residential housing, infrastructural upgrades and other projects. The workers in this industry are at risk of experiencing mental health concerns, with as many as one out of every five U.S. adults dealing with mental illness. Who…
Clemson University Program to Help Preserve African American History through New Grants
Clemson University’s Master of Science in Historic Preservation program is the recipient of two grants that will support local community organizations working to preserve African American history in South Carolina. “In both cases, we’re leveraging our expertise to help communities to protect their own heritage,” said Jon Marcoux, associate professor and director of Clemson’s graduate…
Stephen L. Davis, President & CEO of Davis & Floyd, Honored by The Citadel for Engineering Excellence
Stephen L. Davis, President & CEO of Davis & Floyd, was inducted into The Citadel School of Engineering Academy of Engineers on April 21, 2022. This annual ceremony, now in its 10th year, honors engineering leaders from both the public and private sectors who have enjoyed substantial success in their professional lives and made significant…
Let’s Take a Look at the U.S. Challenging Mid-Year Economy
As we examine the approaching mid-year economy, we see the results of a perplexing mix of major economic forces. To draw an analogy, multiple large boulders are hitting the economic lake, and each one is creating waves and turbulence. The 2021 COVID-rebounding U.S. economy, lifted by past massive deficit spending and low-interest rate monetary policy,…
Reid Banks of Banks Construction Offers Heavy Highway/Civil Contractor’s Perspective on 2022
What are you most excited about for 2022? How are you addressing the workforce/talent challenges? With additional infrastructure funding, we are excited about growth opportunities within our core business which translates into new opportunities for many talented team members of our company. We are excited to have the opportunity to add talented people to our…
The Excellent Project Manager
Over the past few years, I have spoken to students at multiple universities on a variety of topics related to their future careers. One school where I have guest-lectured many times is Clemson University. My focus at Clemson has been on students in the Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and Management, specifically those who…
