Carolinas Design and Construction Professionals Inducted into Clemson Hall of Fame
Clemson University’s College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities (CAAH) inducted 11 new members into its Hall of Fame on Friday, March 8, 2019. Six of this year’s 11 inductees come from the Carolinas’ world of design and construction. Dean Richard E. Goodstein created the CAAH Hall of Fame in 2017 to honor alumni, members of…
CarolinaPower’s Women in Construction
CarolinaPower was named one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work in 2018 for a reason. Just ask Bryana Dorn and Shelby Knostman, two accomplished young professionals who are building rewarding careers as Project Managers with this leading employee-owned electrical contractor. CarolinaPower focuses on industrial, commercial, healthcare and federal markets in the two-state Carolinas region….
GroundBreaker: U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx
People make the construction industry what it is today. GroundBreak Carolinas is excited to share the story of yet another member of the inaugural class of GroundBreakers – individuals who are shaping our industry in a variety of ways. A longtime supporter of workforce development initiatives, North Carolina Congresswoman Virginia Foxx is having an impact on the…
GroundBreaker: Joel Davis, J Davis Construction
People make the construction industry what it is today. GroundBreak Carolinas is excited to share the story of yet another member of the inaugural class of GroundBreakers – individuals who are shaping our industry in a variety of ways. Joel Davis is founder and President of J Davis Construction, which operates from two offices in…
Wells Fargo Survey: Construction Industry Reports Strong Optimism for Eighth Straight Year
For the eighth consecutive year, construction industry executives say they feel optimistic about the year ahead for their business sector, according to the 43rd Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) Construction Industry Forecast released today. The 2019 forecast reveals sustained confidence for the industry and expectations that expansion is more likely than contraction. The results are a tempered…
NAWIC Charlotte Announces 2019 Women in Construction (WIC) Week Events
NAWIC Charlotte (Chapter 121) has a wide variety of events planned for 2019’s Women in Construction (WIC) Week, a national celebration that runs from Sunday, March 3 through Saturday, March 9. The theme for this year’s WIC Week theme is “Be the Power in Your Success.” Join NAWIC Charlotte on Sunday at 5 p.m. for…
GroundBreaker: Didi Caldwell, Global Location Strategies
People make the construction industry what it is today. GroundBreak Carolinas is excited to share the story of another member of the inaugural class of GroundBreakers – individuals who are shaping our industry in a variety of ways. When leading companies look for expertise in finding a new site for a manufacturing facility or corporate…
GroundBreaker: Chris Spach, SouthCon Building Group
People make the construction industry what it is today. GroundBreak Carolinas is excited to share the story of yet another member of the inaugural class of GroundBreakers – individuals who are shaping our industry in a variety of ways. Chris Spach is founder, President and CEO of SouthCon Building Group, LLC, based in Mount Pleasant,…
Making an Impact in the Triangle: Balfour Beatty’s Chad Humphrey, Senior Project Manager
Communication, decisiveness and approachability are only a few tools of the trade that Chad Humphrey carries with him to work each day, both on the job and within his community. As senior project manager for Balfour Beatty, he has contributed to the development of high-profile, large-scale construction projects in and around Raleigh, N.C. His superior…
Commercial Real Estate Development and Operations Supports 8.3 Million Jobs, Contributes $1 Trillion to the Economy
New development and ongoing operations of existing commercial real estate buildings in the United States – office, industrial, warehouse and retail – generates significant economic growth at the state and national levels. The combined impact of these property types supported 8.3 million American jobs and contributed $1 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2018. The study…
