Built With Purpose Podcast Launched
A new voice is rising from the foundations of industry. Built With Purpose, a thought-provoking podcast dedicated to the minds and methods shaping the future of the built world, has officially launched its first episode. Hosted by Chris Fay, President of Greenville (SC)-based TPM, Built With Purpose is immersed in the real-world challenges of construction, manufacturing, architecture, engineering, and…
Honoring the Builders: The History of Labor Day and Its Meaning in Construction
Every September, we pause as a nation to celebrate Labor Day — a holiday dedicated to the strength, sacrifice, and achievements of working men and women. While Labor Day now marks the unofficial end of summer with barbecues and parades, its roots run deep in the labor movement of the late 19th century. For the…
The Carolinas’ 2025 Deal Book: Foreign Investment, Growth, and Policy Crosswinds
The first eight months of 2025 have confirmed what many executives and contractors in the Carolinas already sense: the region remains a magnet for capital investment, even as national indicators turn mixed. From hyperscale data centers and advanced life sciences plants to aerospace assembly lines and fintech hubs, North Carolina and South Carolina have captured…
Behind the Hardhat: A Recap of the 2025 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention
The 2025 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention, themed “Behind the Hardhat: Collaboration in Construction,” was recently held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Ocean Resort, drawing construction professionals from across the region for three days of inspiration, networking, and innovation. The convention kicked off Wednesday, August 6, with a spirited golf tournament at The…
Navigating the Perfect Storm: DPR’s Q2 2025 Market Conditions Report
The Q2 2025 Market Conditions Report from DPR Construction underscores an increasingly volatile construction environment. From labor shortages to material volatility and policy disruptions, the industry is navigating a complex landscape where proactive strategies are essential. Here’s what you need to know—and how DPR is helping teams stay ahead. Labor Pressures Deepen The skilled labor…
Silvi Materials Acquires Eagle Rock Concrete, Expands Footprint in High-Growth Southeast Market
Silvi Materials, a vertically integrated leader in construction materials, announced today the acquisition of 100% of the assets and operations of Eagle Rock Concrete, a premier ready-mix concrete producer based in North Carolina. The business will operate as Eagle Rock Concrete, a Silvi Materials Company, with closing scheduled after September 1, 2025. This acquisition marks Silvi’s entry into…
Designing for Growth and Contraction: How Raleigh Workplaces Are Adapting
In a city growing as quickly and dynamically as Raleigh, the conversation around workplace design can’t stay stuck in the past. We’re well beyond the early debates over whether remote work is here to stay. It is — but so are offices. The question in 2025 isn’t if we need space. It’s about the kind…
Two at CarolinaPower Earn NCCER Instructor Certification for Teaching Electrical Apprenticeship Curriculum
CarolinaPower’s Bradley Michie, Columbia (S.C.) Branch Manager, and Cordiro Harrison, Assistant Project Manager, are now certified to teach electrical apprenticeship classes using curriculum developed by NCCER – including Craft, Safety, and/or Management Training. In the Midlands region, electrical apprenticeship education partners with whom CarolinaPower is closely aligned include: Lexington Technology Center (LTC), a career and…
AI in Construction: A New Era of Certainty for Capital Projects
The complexity of construction projects has accelerated faster than the productivity tools designed to manage them. In today’s high-stakes environment—marked by tighter schedules, rising costs, workforce shortages, and sustainability pressures—artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative solution. From feasibility studies to performance monitoring, AI is enhancing efficiency, mitigating risk, and improving outcomes across the…
ABC Carolinas Announces New Leadership Team and Expanded Roles to Strengthen Regional Impact
The Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) proudly announces several new appointments and expanded roles within its leadership team, reinforcing the organization’s mission to serve and advance the merit shop construction industry across both North and South Carolina. The merit shop philosophy is the belief that people and…
