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It’s Official! NAWIC Wilmington Cape Fear Chapter #390

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Wilmington Cape Fear Chapter #390 was officially installed on July 24, 2021. The Chapter is made up of more than 40 members comprising women builders in the trades, project management, marketing, administration, executive leadership, and many other facets of the construction industry. “The members of NAWIC Wilmington-Cape…

Taking Chances and Embracing Change, Matt Stephenson Charts His Own Course

A third-generation builder, North Carolina native Matt Stephenson knew from a young age that he would continue the family tradition and build his career in construction. What he could not have predicted, however, is that he would develop a reputation as one of Charlotte’s most adaptable and diversified builders, meeting the evolving needs of his…

CAGC Recognizes Class of 2020 Top Young Leaders

Carolinas AGC has announced the CAGC Class of 2020 Top Young Leader winners. CAGC’s Top Young Leader Award recognizes those, 40 and under, who play critical roles in the community and professional arenas of the construction industry. The association believes it’s important to honor the achievements of its young leaders as the emergence of these young leaders…

Sit-down with Casey Schwager, Carolinas AGC Board Chair

GroundBreak Carolinas thought it was an appropriate time to check in with Casey Schwager as he embarks on the home stretch of his second year as Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Board Chair. Schwager is a project manager with King Asphalt, a leading regional paving contractor manufacturer headquartered in Liberty, S.C. in the Upstate region of South…

Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Mittie Cannon of Power UP, ABC Carolinas Conference

Dr. Mittie Cannon, Founder of Power UP Inc., is among the featured presenters at the upcoming 2021 ABC Carolinas (ABCC) Annual Construction Conference in Myrtle Beach scheduled for August 18-20. Launched by Dr. Cannon six years ago for young women and their moms in Birmingham, Alabama, Power-Up is a now a far-reaching construction industry workforce…

Built for Opportunity: The 179D Tax Law is Now Permanent

The 179D Program was a temporary tax law within the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT), but, as of December 2020, these tax deductions were made permanent by the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA). This change could prove very beneficial to private building owners and designers of government buildings with investments in energy-efficient buildings and systems….

Tindall V.P. Joel Sheets Gives Insight into Growth of Utility Division

Joel Sheets is Vice President and General Manager of Tindall’s Utility Division. Based in Spartanburg, S.C., he oversees a team of more than 85 engineers, designers, production workers, and other staff members as they develop and produce never-before-seen precast concrete solutions for the utility industry. Sheets also serves as the Secretary/Treasurer for the National Precast…

You’ve Received an OSHA Citation – Now What? The 4-Step Process Every Company Should Know

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) usually conducts around 32,000 inspections a year. For companies who are involved in an inspection and receive fines/citations, most are surprised by the hazards discovered and unsure of the next steps to take. While avenues exist to contest findings, lower penalties, and delete citations, there are very specific…

Your Work Regimen: Establishing a Routine

If you feel your like you’re losing control and you don’t know how you can accomplish all you want to, you could benefit from establishing a routine. There is a common misconception – popularized in movies and television – that creative people have to be messy, disorganized, and live chaotic lives. I have had the…