An Economy on the Rebound: What’s Next?
The Department of Commerce’s first estimate for 2021’s fourth quarter real GDP growth came in at a resounding 6.9%, the highest quarterly rate since 1984, which also happened to be a year, like 2021, when the economy was rebounding from a severe recession. The 6.9% quarterly growth estimate was enough to yield 5.7% real GDP…
Chris Moore of CarolinaPower Offers Specialty Contractor Perspective on 2022
What are your thoughts on the economy related to construction in the Carolinas in 2022? From the perspective of a specialty contractor focused on electrical construction, right now opportunities are still abundant across all markets and all geographies. However, I am concerned about commodity pricing fluctuations and ongoing supply chain issues – particularly their impact…
ABC Carolinas Introduces FLEX, a Future Leaders Initiative
On behalf of the ABC Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Steering Committee, ABC Carolinas is excited to launch our 2022 ABC Carolinas FLEX group. We have some great events coming up this year to help develop the professional and social skills of our emerging leaders. Our mission is to give our Members’ best and brightest leaders an opportunity…
South Carolina Economic Activity Capped by $5.7 billion in Capital Investment, More than 18,000 Jobs Recruited
The South Carolina Department of Commerce today released its 2021 industry recruitment results, which break multiple records set throughout the past decade. In total, the state won 153 projects, accounting for $5.7 billion in capital investment and more than 18,000 new jobs. “South Carolina’s strong industry recruitment in 2021 proves that we are a state…
Western Carolina University’s Kimmel School of Construction Management Experiencing Significant Growth
GroundBreak Carolinas recently had the opportunity to chat with John Hildreth, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Interim Director of the Kimmel School of Construction Management (KSCM) at Western Carolina University (WCU) in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Part of WCU’s College of Engineering and Technology, the Kimmel School of Construction Management is one of only a few CM…
Janet Bates of JE Dunn on the Challenges that Remain for Women in Construction
Janet Bates, Client Solutions Manager at JE Dunn Construction in North Charleston, discussed the challenges that remain for women in the construction industry as the featured guest on South Carolina Public Radio’s South Carolina Business Review with host Mike Switzer on Friday, January 14, 2022. South Carolina Business Review’s promo for Janet’s one-on-one interview on…
If Buildings Could Talk: A Children’s Book from Little
A new year symbolizes countless opportunities to elevate growth, curiosity, and our hope for the future. We feel there’s no better way to create those opportunities than by inspiring our youth. That’s why some of our most talented creatives at Little came together to write and illustrate this imaginative children’s book. We’re beyond excited to…
ABC Carolinas Announces 2022 Board of Directors
ABC Carolinas (ABCC) is pleased to introduce our 2022 Board of Directors. We are excited for the opportunity to continue growing ABCC with this amazing group of leaders in place. Chair: Rob Beale – W.M. Jordan Company – Wilmington, NC Incoming Chair: Chris Moore – CarolinaPower – Greenville, SC Vice Chair: Allen Amsler – McCrory…
Controlling Cost Creep Amid Construction Industry Challenges
Most construction companies are familiar with scope creep and know how to adapt their internal strategies to minimize the effects of a project that has evolved beyond the original agreement. However, construction companies must evaluate each bid carefully to ensure that they can do the work properly and complete the project within budget. Otherwise, construction…
Is Your Safety Manual OSHA Compliant? Exploring the Topics Required
A written safety manual is often seen as the backbone of a workplace safety program. These documented processes are powerful tools, helping to outline expectations, train employees, bid work, and even avoid legal trouble. What many people don’t know, however, is that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has strict guidelines pertaining to what…
