Gray Announces Leadership Transition, Renewed Focus on Design-Build Excellence
Gray, a leader in integrated design-build services, today announced a key leadership transition that marks both a moment of continuity and forward momentum for the business. After 26 years of dedicated leadership in various roles, Brian Jones is stepping down from the role of CEO to serve outside Gray. Under his tenure, Jones navigated significant industry shifts,…
Unwavering Commitment: Harper Celebrates 5 Million Consecutive Safe Work Hours
Harper General Contractors, which is celebrating 75 years in business in 2025, is proud to announce a remarkable safety achievement: 5 million consecutive safe work hours. Reached in June 2025, this milestone demonstrates Harper’s unwavering commitment to a culture of safety, one that is deeply embedded in every phase of our work. “At Harper, safety…
Carolinas AGC Welcomes Whitney Williams as SC Director of Government Relations and Divisions
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) announces that Whitney Williams has joined the association as South Carolina Director of Government Relations and Divisions effective July 7, 2025. Leslie Clark will continue in her role as CAGC’s COO and will also assume a new role as VP of SC External Affairs. Williams comes to CAGC from the Outdoor Advertising…
Metromont Celebrates 100 Years, Makes Key Organizational Changes to Propel Future Growth
This year, Greenville, SC-based precast concrete manufacturer Metromont celebrates its 100th anniversary of business in South Carolina and the Southeast. In 1925, South Carolina native and USC graduate Captain James Roy Pennell founded Pennell and Harley Construction Engineers, a highway engineering company specializing in DOT work that would eventually evolve over three generations to become Metromont, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers on the East Coast. Across…
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…
