Construction Starts Jump 10% in July
Total construction starts moved 10% higher in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.1 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential buildings and infrastructure starts performed strongly during the month, countering a decline in residential starts. During the month, nonresidential buildings rose 25% and infrastructure starts increased by 19%. Residential starts fell 8% during…
Building Beyond the Home: North Carolina Native’s Construction Prowess Has Major Community Impact
From single-family developments to groundbreaking demonstration projects, Emily Bosman, Garman Homes’ product manager of land, leverages her homebuilding mastery and distinct design perspective to build more than just residential communities; she and the team at Garman Homes construct housing solutions that redefine joyfully built, meaningfully different urban living across the Carolinas. In this exclusive Q+A…
D.S. Duggins Welding Honored Nationally by Steel Erectors Association of America for High Point University Project
D.S. Duggins Welding, Inc. (DSD Welding), based in Winston-Salem, N.C., was among five national Project of the Year winners unveiled by the Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) during its 2024 national convention. DSD Welding was singled out in the Structural Class III ($1 million to $2.5 million) for a challenging project on the campus…
CarolinaPower Introduces Teens to Electrical Contracting at Clemson CSM Summer Camp
While Construction Science and Management (CSM) students at Clemson University were on summer break, the Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning hosted a camp attended by 15 high school students of various ages from across the country. The camp was organized by Alastair Boulding, Professor of Practice in Clemson’s Department of Construction, Development and…
Inspiring the Next Generation to Choose Careers in Construction through Books
Attention Carolinas construction community: The CAGC Foundation and their recently introduced mascot, “Lane the Loader,” need your help loading libraries and schools across the Carolinas with books about construction. GroundBreak Carolinas caught up with Dr. Caroline Brigmon, Carolinas AGC Director, Education, Training, & Workforce Development, who explained how CAGC members and non-members can donate to the…
Nonresidential Construction Employment Increases in July, But Recession Looms
The construction industry added 25,000 jobs on net in July, 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 expanded by 239,000 jobs, an increase of 3.0%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 16,200 positions on net, with growth…
Why Do You Need a Geotechnical Report?
Imagine this scenario: You find a great deal on a piece of land in a prime location and even have a potential tenant lined up. As you’re wrapping up your due diligence period, you are asked about a geotechnical report. You do some digging and find out it’s required for the deal to close. Worse…
Construction Execs Among Charlotte’s Most Admired CEOs
Four Charlotte-area construction industry leaders were among those named to the prestigious list of 2024 Most Admired CEOs published by the Charlotte Business Journal (CBJ). Winners representing 21 different industries were celebrated at a special awards event in June. The four honorees in the Contractors category were: Edison Cassels, President and CEO, Edison Foard Donovan…
84 Lumber Advocates for Veterans on National Hire a Veteran Day
84 Lumber, the nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier, proudly supports U.S. veterans and calls on companies to recognize the importance of National Hire a Veteran Day on July 25th, 2024. This day serves as a critical reminder for employers to consider hiring American military veterans transitioning into civilian employment. Experience the full interactive Multichannel…
PAS Contractor Compensation Quarterly – The Marcum Edition: Second Quarter 2024
The Contractor Compensation Quarterly (CCQ) is especially designed for the busy construction executive that needs to keep abreast of competitive compensation and benefit levels within the industry. Based on our survey data, contractors are projecting 2024 construction staff wages to increase an average of 4.38% (excludes 0% projections), reported by 350 companies in this 42nd edition…
