Blowing the Whistle on Public Construction and the False Claims Act
Contractors hoping to take advantage of incoming infrastructure spending should implement False Claims Act protections now. While promises made during a presidential campaign can’t always be taken to the bank, the construction industry is nonetheless preparing for a rise in federally-funded projects based on the Trump campaign’s promise of increased infrastructure spending. Contractors taking on…
Construction Input Prices Move Higher, Energy Prices Down
Construction input prices increased 0.3 percent in July and are up 3 percent on a year-over-year basis, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonresidential construction input prices were in line with overall industry dynamics, increasing 0.3 percent for the month and 2.7…
The Basics of WELL Building Design
Carolyn Rickard-Brideau, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP (Provisional), Partner and Global Practice Leader for Workplace with Little, is one of the nation’s select few experts in the field of WELL Building Design. She was the afternoon keynote speaker at Clemson University’s 2nd Annual Construction Industry Symposium (2017) in Greenville, South Carolina. What if I…
Preview: ABC Carolinas Construction Conference in Charleston
ABC of the Carolinas will be holding their annual Carolinas Construction Conference, August 2-4 in Charleston, SC. The 2017 Conference features national speakers, panel discussions, vendor showcase networking events and recreational opportunities. “The Carolinas Construction Conference is the one and only conference in the Carolinas that brings the entire industry together,” said Doug Carlson, ABC…
Internships Provide Invaluable Experience
One of the biggest frustrations when looking for a career is that some companies will advertise entry-level positions that require three years of experience. How are you supposed to get work experience when no one will hire you without work experience, right? Internships are a great way to gain valuable industry experience as you get…
Clemson Opens Registration for Construction Industry Symposium in Greenville, S.C.
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to be the Media Sponsor for Clemson University’s 2nd Annual Construction Industry Symposium offered by Clemson’s Department of Construction Science and Management (CSM). Last year’s event held in Charlotte was so well received, the University decided to make the Symposium an annual event. This year’s Symposium will be held on October…
Stuck in the Middle
When we were young, we built entire cities and neighborhoods from Legos and Lincoln Logs. In those moments of pure innovation, nothing was as impressive as what we could build by hand on the living room floor. But along the way, something changed. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we were taught that enrolling in the…
Getting to Know Frank Emory Jr., EDPNC’s New Board Chair
Recently, Leslie Boney at North Carolina State University’s Institute for Emerging Issues sat down with Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s (EDPNC) new board chair, Frank Emory Jr. Emory is a partner at Hunton and Williams LLP, specializing in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. The EDPNC compiled a few highlights from the interview. On Emory’s…
Preview: CAGC’s 2017 Summer Summit in Myrtle Beach
The 5th Annual Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Summer Summit and Expo will be held this week at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes from Thursday, July 27 to Sunday, July 30. Conference organizers cite numerous reasons for attending — great educational sessions, special events that provide attendees quality networking, opportunities for suppliers to showcase…
TECHnically Speaking Part 2 | Technology During Construction
This is the second installment of a three-part series where Balfour Beatty-Carolinas explores the innovation that technology brings to the life of a project – before, during, and after construction. We sat down for a rapid-fire round of Q&A during which we learned what BIM really stands for, how technology is keeping people safe and…
