2021 GroundBreak Carolinas Design and Construction Outlook
GroundBreak Carolinas recently surveyed leaders of design and construction firms to assess their perspectives on the construction economy in North Carolina and South Carolina. The findings are included in the 2021 GroundBreak Carolinas Design and Construction Outlook. A convergence of factors impacted the construction economy negatively in an unprecedented manner in 2020. COVID-19, social unrest,…
LyonJay: Building What Matters Most
LyonJay is a real estate development and investment firm based in Greenville, S.C. The three main pillars of their business are investment, development and construction, and property management. They focus primarily on opportunistic investments in the housing sector, including lot development for publicly listed builders, build-for-rent communities, and single and multi-family rentals. With billions of dollars’…
NC State Economist Offers Positive Prediction for Carolinas
On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, Carolinas AGC’s Connect & Learn series presented a North Carolina Economic Update and Outlook from nationally acclaimed NC State Economist Dr. Michael Walden. During the CAGC member luncheon, Dr. Walden shared his prediction that the strength of NC and SC economies likely will exceed pre-pandemic levels in the future because…
Protect Your Freight by Packing, Crating and Storing Before Shipping
When shipping sensitive, fragile, expensive — or all of the above — cargo overseas, it’s important to ensure it’s properly protected. Whether it’s the salty sea air or the turbulent waves, cargo on a vessel can take a beating if not properly packed and crated. After all, the cost associated with project delays when the…
He’s All About Water: Meet Davis & Floyd’s Ryne Phillips, PE
Ryne Phillips, PE, is the stormwater market sector leader and a senior engineer for Davis & Floyd, a leading South Carolina-based, multidisciplinary engineering firm known for working collaboratively with its clients to design and build innovative projects that improve communities. Based in Davis & Floyd’s Charleston office, Phillips is on the front lines of providing…
Women Construction Forum – A Special Support Network that Lives Out its Mission
Women Construction Forum (WCF) currently has around 12 members here in the Upstate region of South Carolina. We are women with “field experience” in construction – a diverse group of professional architects, contractors, engineers, and project managers, among others. Last year was our first full year as a group and we accomplished a lot despite…
With the Ides of March Upon Us, What’s the Economic Situation?
With 2021’s first two months under our belt, a new administration in the White House, and better virus news at hand, what can we say about the economic situation, especially as it relates to the Carolinas and our region? More specifically, what do the soothsayers predict for national GDP growth, interest rates, and inflation? Will…
2021 Results: Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 2 Student Competitions
Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 2 has announced the results of its Spring 2021 Student Competition. Region 2 covers eight states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. This year’s competition – a Virtual Challenge for the first time – kicked off on Thursday, February 11. A total of 24 student…
Sit-down with ABC Carolinas 2021 Board Chair, Derek Lanning
GroundBreak Carolinas recently caught up with 2021 ABC Carolinas Board Chair, Derek Lanning of JE Dunn Construction in Charlotte to gain insight into how the association is working hand-in-hand with its members to help them grow their businesses, develop their workforces, and contribute to their local communities in a positive fashion. What are the biggest…
Did You Hear What’s Happening to PlanGrid?
Following the acquisition of PlanGrid, Autodesk is finalizing the unification of PlanGrid and BIM 360 into a unified Platform as the all new Autodesk/PlanGrid BUILD that will enhance the way you work. Autodesk Build helps you drive projects forward by connecting the field and the office, supporting transparent decision making, and translating decisions to quick actions; all while creating a seamless connection to the entire project team on…
