GroundBreak Carolinas Presents Inaugural Episode of Let’s Talk Construction Video Talk Show & Podcast
We are excited to announce the rollout of a new construction industry video talk show and podcast, Let’s Talk Construction®, hosted by long-time South Carolina business publisher Rick Jenkins in partnership with GroundBreak Carolinas. Guests include construction industry C-level executives, community leaders and government officials. Each episode is recorded and archived on the show’s YouTube channel and available for download on popular…
OSHA’s Top 10 Cited Safety Violations in 2023
OSHA has released its “Top Ten” list of the most cited safety violations of last year. The largest number of violations were observed in the Construction Industry. The Top Ten include: This list should be reviewed by each employer engaged in construction or general industry in order to develop a safety plan, including employee safety…
NAWIC in the Carolinas: Celebrating WIC Week 2024
Women in Construction Week is celebrated all over the country and internationally. National Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2024 is scheduled for March 3-9. The National Association of Women in Construction’s eight chapters in the Carolinas belong to NAWIC’s South Atlantic Region – one of eight national regions for the association. NAWIC South Atlantic Region…
Sustainability in Construction Continues to Evolve
Sustainability is one of those buzzwords that gets thrown around a lot. With so much in the news surrounding the many impacts of climate change and the urgency to act, I’ve been reflecting on what sustainability really means in the construction industry and how we can continue to do our part to have a positive…
From Blueprints to Briefs: Poyner Spruill Attorneys Utilize Their Construction Backgrounds in Their Law Practices
Wouldn’t it be nice to talk to an attorney who understands what it’s like to work in construction? That’s exactly what you get with Poyner Spruill LLP attorneys Ben Buskirk, PE, and Jamie Blue, PE. They both started their careers in the construction industry before transitioning to practicing law. Ben and Jamie are integral members…
Why the Opioid Crisis Matters to Contractors (and your families) in the Carolinas
The opioid crisis has plagued the nation since the late 1990s. Overdose deaths have been rising year after year. Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 107,699 overdose deaths in 2022 (KFF). Seventy five percent of all overdose deaths nationally are attributable to opioids. The figures are higher in both North Carolina…
Russ Seamon Offers a Site Design Firm’s Perspective on Doing Business in 2024
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to share thoughts and insights from key construction industry leaders in the Carolinas. Russ Seamon, LEED AP, President of SeamonWhiteside, a full-service site design firm with six offices in the Carolinas, offers his perspective on doing business in the Southeast this year. What is your outlook on the construction industry for 2024?…
ABC Carolinas Introduces 2024 Board of Directors and Regional Leadership Council Chairs
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is pleased to announce its 2024 Board of Directors and the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) Chairs. Seven of the 20 ABC Carolinas Board members are based in South Carolina, with the other 13 located in North Carolina. The RLC Chairs represent seven Councils comprising three regions in…
Best Practices for Mentoring Programs in Construction
Investing in employees and giving them full opportunities to grow improves hiring and retention rates — and improves critical business results. Mentoring plays a crucial role in the professional growth of employees across various positions within the construction sector. Fundamentally, mentoring embodies a dynamic of mutual learning. The relationship between a mentor and their mentee…
Working Moms: a Hidden Asset for Contractors
Maternity Leave Is Non-Negotiable: As contractors sound alarms over skilled labor shortages, they repeatedly overlook a hidden asset – working moms. While women make up only 10 percent of the building trades today, according to industry groups, they represent a massive untapped opportunity amid tight labor conditions. With strategic support like paid parental leave and…
