Rebuilding Together: Harper General Contractor’s Commitment to Western North Carolina
Reflecting on the past year, we are reminded of the importance of building up our communities. When Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina in September of 2024, many of our projects and clients were immediately impacted. In the Town of Burnsville, the hurricane caused a significant infrastructure failure, leaving the town’s water system crippled. Floodwater…
5 Strategies for Superior Industrial Construction Projects
We are always thinking about what our customers want and need. With industrial construction projects, the solution is sometimes highly complex, like installation of seven, 30-ton test benches for ZF Gray Court or the sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives that we designed for MÜNZING’s newest manufacturing facility. The idea behind the solution, however, begins with…
ABC Carolinas Unveils 2025 Project of the Year Winners for General & Specialty Contractor
ABC Carolinas was thrilled to celebrate the outstanding contributions of its members at the 2025 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards gala held in Charlotte on November 6, 2025. Awards for first place (Eagle) and runner-up (Merit) were given out in various categories across two divisions: General Contractors and Specialty Contractors, as well as the exclusive…
From a Recession’s Spark to a Carolina Legacy: The SeamonWhiteside Story
In 1985, starting a business that blended two site design services when no one else was could have resulted in swift failure. Despite the challenging economic climate, two young entrepreneurs, Stuart Whiteside and my dad, Kenny Seamon, shared a vision that would soon transform the Carolinas’ landscape. From that, SeamonWhiteside (SW+) was born, which became…
2025 GroundBreaker: Keith Poettker, Chairman and CEO of Poettker Construction Company
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Charlotte-based Keith Poettker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Poettker Construction Company, who has been named to the Class of 2025 GroundBreakers — an exclusive group of individuals recognized for going above and beyond to make a difference in the construction community across the Carolinas. Established in 1980, Poettker Construction Company,…
Careers in Construction Month: Building What Lasts Begins with Intent
Every October, our industry takes a moment to recognize Careers in Construction Month. It’s more than a celebration—it’s a mirror. Because for all the growth and innovation shaping our field, one truth has lingered for decades: we’ve failed to build a consistent, sustainable pipeline of people entering construction. We’ve seen this coming. Generations of skilled…
2025 GroundBreaker: Will Huss, Chief Executive Officer, Trehel
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Will Huss, Chief Executive Officer of Trehel, who has been named to the Class of 2025 GroundBreakers — an exclusive group of individuals recognized for going above and beyond to make a difference in the construction community across the Carolinas. With decades of contributions to economic development, community infrastructure,…
Preview of Clemson’s 10th Annual Construction Symposium in Greenville: October 23, 2025
The 10th annual Construction Symposium, hosted by Clemson University’s Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development, returns to the Greenville Marriott on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The event is expected to draw attendees from across the region, including facility owners, specialty contractors, designers, vendors and other construction industry service providers for an information-packed day…
Construction Inclusion Week 2025
Building Belonging: Why Construction Inclusion Week Matters for the Industry Building has always been at the heart of construction—buildings, bridges, communities, and careers. But today, the most important thing we need to build isn’t physical. It’s a culture of belonging. That’s the purpose of Construction Inclusion Week, an industry-wide movement designed to make construction a…
The U.S. Economy and Prospering Carolinas
With fall approaching and football upon us, our national economy continues to respond to almost daily policy shocks as the Trump administration constantly unveils major changes.[1] Federal departments are being shuttered, a global trade war is underway, thousands of undocumented workers are being arrested, jailed and deported, and the economy is still adjusting to shocks…
