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Embracing a Rapidly Changing Industry

May 31, 2023

A convergence of events has disrupted the construction industry. Company and industry leaders are responsible for decisions made in a world that is volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA). VUCA describes the situation of constant, unpredictable change that is indicative of the environment in construction today. The term was first used by leadership experts in…

Culture Matters. The Power to Serve: More than a Slogan.

May 30, 2023

Leading regional electrical contractor CarolinaPower is known as a company that genuinely cares about its people. This is evidenced by an outstanding safety record – currently more than 650 days without an incident – as well as being named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for five years in a row. At the…

The CPM System is Broken. It’s Takt Time.

May 19, 2023

Construction projects are inherently complex, requiring careful planning and execution to ensure success. The most common scheduling method in construction is known as the Critical Path Method (CPM) and it’s broken. This scheduling method has proved itself unsuccessful on vertical construction projects time and time again. CPM was originally created for Dupont Chemical while attempting…

Content Marketing and Other Trends in AEC Marketing for 2023

May 19, 2023

The architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry is faced with challenges and opportunities that stem from evolving economic cycles, changing markets, client expectations and new technologies. For AEC marketers, change creates opportunities to improve the planning, implementation and measurement of marketing programs.  Keeping abreast of industry transformation, technology advances and innovations is imperative for AEC…

Davis & Floyd Acquires Andrews Engineering, Expands Reach in South Carolina

May 18, 2023

Davis & Floyd, Inc., a leading engineering firm in South Carolina, announced today it has acquired Andrews Engineering Company, Inc., a respected Beaufort (S.C.)-based engineering firm. The acquisition is part of Davis & Floyd’s strategic plan to expand its capabilities and services in the coastal region of South Carolina. Andrews Engineering, founded in 1990 by…

What You Need to Know About OSHA’s New Initiatives for the Construction Industry

May 8, 2023

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced new enforcement initiatives for 2023 which will have a direct impact on the construction industry.  These new initiatives are primarily directed at preventing trenching and excavation fatalities, and heat-related injuries and illnesses.  State Plan states, including North Carolina, are required to adopt…

The Benefits Cliff for Women in Skilled Trades: How Growth Stops Before it Begins

May 5, 2023

Following the awards ceremony at our second annual She Built This City (SBTC) Change Makers Awards luncheon, SBTC Executive Director LaToya Faustin capped off the event with a memorable call to action for construction industry businesses. Here, she introduced the “Benefits Cliff,” remarking how it can halt the path out of poverty for many women…

Women + AEC: Get a Sponsor, Be a Sponsor, and Champion Women in Leadership

May 5, 2023

We like to think that leaders will take notice of the merits of our work and promote us accordingly. However, there are no true meritocracies. The A/E/C industries remain a relationship business where mentors are nice to have, but sponsors are even better, especially for women. Fast Company contributor, Vivian Giang, notes that many industries,…

How We Empower Employees to be the Best in Our Industry

April 13, 2023

I am an avid cyclist and often use my longer, weekend bike rides to think about business. I’m usually out on the road early on a Saturday morning just as the sun is coming up, cruising through the South Carolina countryside where it’s cool and conducive to strategic thinking. I think about A M King’s…

Marc Marchant, CEO of LS3P, Engages in Inspiring Conversation on Leadership

April 12, 2023

Lead the Team podcast host and bestselling author Ben Fanning recently chatted with Marc Marchant, AIA, LEED AP, Chief Executive Officer and Principal of LS3P, a leading architecture, interiors and planning firm headquartered with 12 offices across the Southeast. The episode is titled, “What it Takes to Achieve the Pinnacle of Success.” Based at LS3P’s headquarters in…

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    Source: Charlotte Business Journal Published on September 22, 2023
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