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…
Safety Never Goes Out of Style
If you aren’t well-versed on the ins and outs of the construction industry, you assume a sturdy pair of boots, hard hat and well-equipped tool belt constitutes proper safety on the jobsite. And while all of the above are very important steps on a craft professional’s daily checklist, there are many additional precautions to be…
Spotlight on Will Williams: South Carolina’s Local Developer of the Year
Each spring, the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) recognizes a local developer who has made a significant difference in his or her community. This year’s winner of SCEDA’s Local Developer of the Year award is Will Williams, president and CEO of Economic Development Partnership (EDP) — a non-profit, public-private development corporation focused solely on serving…
Despite Lofty Backlog, Nonresidential Construction Spending Remains Stagnant in May
Nonresidential construction spending expanded by 0.3 percent on both a monthly and yearly basis in May and stands at $714.3 billion on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, according to analysis of a report from the U.S. Census Bureau released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Private nonresidential construction spending fell to $433.6 billion in…
Nearly 200,000 Construction Workers Added Since May 2016
In May, not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rates were down in 24 states on a year-over-year basis, according to analysis released today by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). At the same time, the construction industry employed 192,000 more workers than in May 2016, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),…
ABC of the Carolinas Presents Eagle Awards During National Legislative Conference
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas presented members of Congress with the prestigious “Champion of the Merit Shop” Eagle Award. These awards are given to legislators with an 80 percent or better voting record on ABC’s key issues during the previous session of Congress. Awards were presented at the 2017 ABC National…
Commercial Construction Index Forecasts Healthy 2017
Contractors in the U.S. commercial construction industry are optimistic about the current state and forward-looking health of the sector, noting a healthy balance of project backlog and projected growth, which indicates overall strength and confidence in the market. Results from the three leading indicators used to compute the USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial…
