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…
FMI Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) Reverses Course, Gains 5.6 Points in the First Quarter 2017
The FMI NRCI gained 5.6 points in the first quarter with almost every component of the NRCI Index moving in the positive direction. This result for the beginning of 2017 is welcome, as many have been expecting a slower economy. That expectation seemed to be only based on the idea that it has been good…
Construction Spending Slipped in January as Public Infrastructure Investments Tumbled
Construction spending slipped from December to January but increased modestly from a year ago, as private construction grew solidly but public infrastructure outlays tumbled, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the January data indicates the need for new public investments in infrastructure along the lines of the…
O’Neal Expands Food and Beverage Capabilities
O’Neal, Inc, a Greenville, SC-based integrated design and construction firm, has announced expanded capabilities for the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods markets. The company is launching a Food and Beverage Strategic Business Unit (SBU) that will focus on food processing, food distribution and the broader consumer packaged goods markets. The firm has hired David Dixon…
