Patrice Gilmore of Holt Brothers Construction Honored with Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award
Patrice Gilmore, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for Raleigh-based Holt Brothers Construction, will be presented with the Rosa Parks Diversity Leadership Award at WTS International’s NC Triangle chapter’s annual scholarship and awards gala on Thursday, May 3, 2018. The event will be held at the Park Alumni Center Ballroom in Raleigh. WTS is a…
Spotlight on Brian King of A M King
Brian T. King is an entrepreneur, business professional and the founder, owner and president of A M King, a Charlotte-based firm that provides planning, design, construction and facility services of highly complex facilities in niche markets throughout the United States. If ever there was a CEO to be admired, Brian King is that person, and we’re not…
Waldrop Moves Forward with Succession Plan – Dennis Pruitt Named President, Jamie Porterfield to Chief Operating Officer
Waldrop, Inc., a leading full-service mechanical contracting firm, announces the fulfillment of planned leadership changes with Bill Caldwell moving into the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the promotion of Dennis Pruitt to President and Jamie Porterfield to Chief Operating Officer (COO). These leadership changes were effective April 9, 2018. In business…
5 Tips for Improving On The Job Training for Construction Workers
The construction industry is experiencing a labor shortage. With the 4% unemployment across the country, it’s not the only industry suffering. It means that finding skilled laborers will be difficult or impossible for many companies. Another way to get the skilled laborers you need is through apprenticeships or on the job training for construction workers….
Recent Tragedies Remind Us of the Importance of a Crisis Communications Plan
The tragedy on Florida International University’s campus recently that resulted in six deaths and multiple injuries is a reminder to us the necessity of having a crisis communications plan. When tragedy occurs and the news spreads quickly, having a plan in place that can be easily implemented is key. No matter your organizational structure or…
How to Set Operational Efficiency Goals for Your Construction Projects
Construction companies that work towards operational efficiency find ways to deliver goods and services in a cost effective manner without sacrificing quality. Obviously, an operational efficiency goal for all construction projects is to deliver the project on time and within budget. Because the scope of construction projects is so large, there are many ways to…
Construction Defect Limitations Periods and the Duration of Your Risk in the Carolinas
Contractors often understandably assume that the end of a contractual warranty period marks the end of their potential liability on a project. Unfortunately, while a warranty can effectively limit obligations to make certain repairs, liability for defective construction does not end with the warranty. Instead, the duration of risk is primarily determined by two types…
CALYX Engineers’ President & CEO Jill Wells Heath Named Honorary Chairman for 2018 “Chix Dig It — Celebrating Women in Construction” Luncheon
The 2018 Chix Dig It — Celebrating Women in Construction luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, June 21 at The Renaissance Raleigh-North Hills Hotel in Raleigh, N.C. GroundBreak Carolinas is proud to be the media sponsor for this annual event. Now in its third year, Chix Dig It was founded by Patricia Lucas Smith, President of…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Top 10 Focus Areas for Carolinas Contractors
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was signed into law. The most sweeping tax change since 1986, the Act is intended to encourage economic growth and bring back jobs and profits from overseas by reducing corporate tax rates and providing other incentives. While it may be too soon to…
Costly Mistakes to Avoid in the Subcontractor Bidding Process
With more online bidding platforms and bid building tools available, the subcontractor bidding process has never been easier in 2018. However, there are still avoidable and costly mistakes that can frustrate subcontractors. Here are some common and costly mistakes to avoid in the subcontractor bidding process and ways to reduce risks. 1. Inaccurate Measurements, Takeoffs,…
