The Mid-Year Roller Coaster Economy
As we approach mid-year, this is a good time to assess the economic situation. First, we will focus on the nation. Then, the Carolinas. As indicated in the next chart, the latest Commerce Department estimate for first quarter GDP growth for the nation shows negative growth. I point out that the estimate was troubled by…
CAGC Honors Community Impact Efforts of 32 Companies
Carolinas AGC is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 CAGC Community Impact Awards program. The CAGC Community Impact Awards honor member companies that are making significant contributions to their communities through their time, actions, talents, dedication, and resources. Honorees serve as role models for compassion and service, and they strive to make their…
McMillan Pazdan Smith Acquires South Carolina’s Longest-Practicing Architecture Firm, Jumper Carter Sease
McMillan Pazdan Smith is excited to announce the acquisition of Jumper Carter Sease (JCS), an accomplished architecture firm with a rich history of quality projects dating back to 1929. “We’ve admired the talented JCS team’s thoughtful design process and exceptional client service for many years, and we are honored to welcome them into the MPS…
2025 GroundBreakers: Who is Influencing the Industry? Submit your Nomination
People make the construction industry what it is today. The GroundBreak Carolinas team is interested in identifying and featuring those individuals who are influencing construction and having a significant impact on the industry. We are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 7th annual GroundBreak Carolinas “Most Influential in North Carolina…
Clemson’s Nieri Family Challenge to Elevate Construction and Real Estate Development Education
Clemson University’s Nieri Department of Construction and Real Estate Development is poised for a transformative leap forward thanks to a generous challenge gift from Michael and Robyn Nieri and their family. Through the Nieri Family Challenge, the Clemson Family is invited to join in shaping the future of one of the nation’s top construction and…
Design-Build for Manufacturers: Collaboration is King
People that I’m meeting for the first time often ask me how A M King brings value to manufacturing clients. I love having the opportunity to talk about our approach to industrial facility growth and development. Because each project is uniquely complex, our job, the service that we deliver, is to truly get to know…
Senior Executives and Young Leaders Give Firsthand Advice to New Graduates Entering AEC Industry
GroundBreak Carolinas reached out to a cross section of architecture, engineering and construction top executives and young leaders in North Carolina and South Carolina to see what advice they might have for new college graduates entering our industry. Check out their “words of wisdom!” IN THEIR OWN WORDS “Don’t be afraid to ask questions; that’s…
Tariffs and the Transformation of Construction Financing and Delivery
Rising Tariffs Reshape Project Economics and Delivery Strategies Surging material costs, driven in part by ongoing U.S. trade policies and global economic dynamics, are forcing a fundamental reassessment of how construction projects are financed, structured, and delivered. These changes are especially evident in industrial and manufacturing sectors, where material-intensive builds are disproportionately affected by volatility…
IT & Cybersecurity: Safeguarding the Modern Construction Company
The Digital Transformation of Construction: Why Cybersecurity Matters We meet with construction leaders nearly every day and often receive a slew of questions. Some about the latest AI strategies they should implement, where we see they are vulnerable to a cyber attack, or when the rain will stop so they can complete their projects faster. …
The Key to Better Integrated Design-Build
Construction personnel and design personnel think differently, are wired differently and are definitely different types of people. But at the end of the day here at A M King, it’s great to see that we’ve broken down those silos. Both groups have a vested interest in providing the best integrated design and construction services, which…
