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Better Design Build; Perspectives on Tariffs and the Economy

April 23, 2025

The Key to Better Integrated Design-Build With compressed schedule, workforce challenges, and supply chain disruptions, owners are looking for certainty in project delivery. Dan Crist, president of ABC member company, A M King, shares his insights on the keys to better integrated design-build. Read More Tariffs and Cost Increases: Are You Prepared? Tariffs in the…

Trump’s Tariffs; Nonresidential Construction Spending Soars

April 7, 2025

Dr. Yandle: Will Mr. Trump’s Tariffs Bring a Trade War or America’s Golden Age? On April 2, 2025, President Trump made good on his promise to initiate a massif round of tariffs increases to be immediately imposed by United States on nations worldwide. The new tariffs carry a 10% baseline to be charged all countries and higher…

Trump Uncertainty and Prospects for the 2025 Economy; Clemson Wins ABC Student Competition

March 3, 2025

Dr. Yandle: Trump Uncertainty and Prospects for the 2025 Economy In office just over a month, Donald J. Trump is delivering on his promises and disrupting the national, if not the world economy.  He promised border enforcement, deportations, tariffs, lower taxes and “draining the D.C. swamp” of federal workers and expenditures.  He is delivering on…

Starting off 2025 Strong

January 30, 2025

Let’s Talk Construction: Kristin Powell GroundBreak Carolinas’ partner, Let’s Talk Business, recently sat down with Kristen Powell as part of the Let’s Talk Construction series. Kristen provided an overview of ABC Carolinas and the Excellence in Construction (EIC) awards. Watch video Meet the ABC Carolinas Board Members and Regional Leadership Council Chairs for 2025 ABC…

Embarking on a New Year

January 2, 2025

The Year Ahead: The Economic Situation and Prospects for the Carolinas Election Day is behind us and though not in office until January, President-elect Trump is already taking action to deliver on his campaign promises. Along with stated plans to deport illegal immigrants, cut taxes, and bring about an early end to war in Ukraine…

Celebrating Project Success

November 27, 2024

ABC Carolinas Celebrates Projects & People at 2024 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards Gala Associated Builders and Contractors Carolinas Chapter (ABC Carolinas) celebrated over 50 projects collectively worth $1.2 billion at the annual ABCC Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards Gala on November 7, 2024. The ABC EIC Program is the industry’s leading competition that honors both…

Avoiding Political Headaches in the Workplace

October 28, 2024

Avoid Political Headaches in the Workplace As you are no doubt aware, Election Day is November 5.  As you have no doubt also heard, the country is deeply divided over many issues that are “hot button” topics in the plethora of political ads now dominating the radio and televisions of your employees.  Employers need to…

Football, Elections, Economics, AI and Spark Plugs. What you Need to Know to Thrive.

September 29, 2024

Football Season, Election Season, and the Economic Outlook With September’s arrival, those who love college football are again enjoying tailgating, touchdowns, the sound of marching bands, and crowds cheering and singing their alma mater. Hope for a conference championship reigns supreme. Nothing beats winning. GroundBreak Contributor Dr. Bruce Yandle shares his thoughts as we move…

Why You Need a Geotechnical Report, GroundBreakers and Construction Economics

August 29, 2024

Why Do You Need a Geotechnical Report? Imagine this scenario: You find a great deal on a piece of land in a prime location and even have a potential tenant lined up. As you’re wrapping up your due diligence period, you are asked about a geotechnical report. You do some digging and find out it’s…

ABC Carolinas’ Construction Convention Is Right Around the Corner

July 28, 2024

The 2024 Summer Convention will be held in Greenville, SC ABC Carolinas (ABCC) Annual Construction Convention is just a few days away. This year’s theme – Building the Next Generation: Inspiring and Training Future Construction Leaders – will be the focus of the three-day event. The event will take place at The Hyatt Regency Greenville,…

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