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,…
Power UP: It’s a Mother-Daughter thing! Unique Event Introduces Teen Girls to Careers in Construction
As Women in Construction Week was celebrated across the country earlier this month (March 4-10, 2018), several middle and high school-age girls and their mothers (or female guardians) were introduced to the idea of a career in construction through a unique event in the Southeast themed, Power UP: It’s a Mother-Daughter Thing! Now in its…
HGTV Smart Home 2018 located in Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina
This year, the HGTV® Smart Home is situated in one of the low country’s best kept secrets – Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina. The home exudes elevated Southern style, and fans can visit HGTV.com/Smart to take a virtual tour of every room. Planned by local architecture firm Markalunas Architecture Group and constructed by local builder…
Construction Employment Rises
Thirty-five states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between January 2017 and January 2018, while 32 states and D.C. added construction jobs between December and January, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released today. Association officials cautioned, however, that newly-imposed tariffs on steel and…
An Introduction to Early Supplier Involvement in the Construction Industry
“You are too early.” “We don’t even have design documents together yet.” “We always work through the design teams and if needed, subcontractors, for any help we might need with the scope, schedule, or the budget.” Historically, this is what manufacturers hear when talking to owners, developers, or architects about products during the earlier phases…
NAWIC-Carolinas Prepares to Celebrate 2018 WIC Week
NAWIC chapters across the Carolinas have a wide variety of events planned for National Women in Construction (WIC) Week, which runs from March 4-10, 2018. In North Carolina, NAWIC has chapters in Asheville, Charlotte, Durham, Fayettville, Greensboro, Piedmont and Raleigh. In South Carolina, there are NAWIC chapters in Columbia and Greenville. North and South Carolina chapters are…
