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Inside Sierra Nevada’s Hunt for a New Brewery

Finding the right site for production operations is a challenging process for any company. After a long search for the right site, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. chose North Carolina for its new $100 million brewery now serving as its East Coast headquarters. The nation’s largest craft beer maker considered more than 200 sites in 2011…

Strong Attendance at NC Legislative Day

Representatives from several construction-related companies converged on Raleigh, NC on March 29 for the annual North Carolina Legislative Day. According to organizers, over 100 people attended the annual event. The program featured presentations from three key legislators on billions of dollars in capital improvement funding and other issues. Carolinas AGC members and staff, along with…

Carolinas Construction Community to Come Together for Safety Week 2017

Each May construction firms across the Carolinas voluntarily participate in Safety Week — a national event created to raise awareness about jobsite safety.  Safety Week 2017 is scheduled to run from Monday, May 1 to Friday, May 5. This year’s Safety Week is timed to align with OSHA’s 4th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent…

Construction Employment Surges

Construction employment increased by 58,000 jobs in February to the highest level since November 2008 with gains in both residential and nonresidential segments, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. The association urged public officials to strengthen training and education programs to help students and current workers…

Dominion Announces Two Large-Scale Solar Energy Projects in South Carolina

The solar industry continues to take off in South Carolina. Dominion Power announced that it plans to construct, own and operate 81 megawatts (AC) of solar generating capacity in Jasper County, S.C.  These two projects – a 71.4-megawatt facility that would be South Carolina’s largest and a 10-megawatt array – are expected to enter service…

Fire Sprinklers Save Multiple Buildings Near Construction Site Fire In Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh was devastated by a construction site fire last Friday.  News outlets and social media provide a view of the devastation, but we also observed the success stories in the properties saved because of firefighters and fire sprinklers.  Buildings adjacent to the burning structure were saved by fire sprinkler systems that operated when glass windows failed from…

Fire Destroys Raleigh Apartment Complex Under Construction

Several buildings in downtown Raleigh were engulfed in flames after a fire broke out after 10 p.m. in a building under construction.  The Metropolitan, a five-story apartment project that was under construction on Jones Street, appears to be completely destroyed. Banner Real Estate Group and construction firm Clancy & Theys were building the project. Today, they released a joint…

Construction Contracts 101 – Key Terms and Provisions

A construction contract can be a daunting document. It can be hundreds — if not thousands — of pages in length depending on the complexity of the project. In addition to the document that is signed by the parties, the full construction contract can include drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, general conditions, special conditions, and other…

North Carolina Ranks High for Attracting New Businesses

North Carolina has retained its fourth-place spot in a well-regarded annual ranking of states attracting the most new and expanded corporate facilities according to a national economic development publication. In 2016, North Carolina had 289 qualifying projects announced, according the latest Governor’s Cup ranking from Site Selection magazine. Among the Top 5, North Carolina trailed…