Celebrating Project Success
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
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.
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
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
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,…
ABC Carolinas Summer Convention Preview
Greenville Welcomes ABC Carolinas 2024 Summer Convention The ABC Carolinas (ABCC) Annual Construction Convention will take place at The Hyatt Regency Greenville, in Greenville, SC, August 7-9, 2024. This year’s theme – Building the Next Generation: Inspiring and Training Future Construction Leaders – will be the focus of the three-day event. The presenting sponsor is…
Advice for New Grads from AEC Leaders in the Carolinas
Tips for Building a Successful Career in the Construction Industry GroundBreak Carolinas reached out to a cross section of construction industry leaders in North Carolina and South Carolina to see what advice they might have for new college graduates entering our industry. Check out their “words of wisdom!” Building the Culture You Want in Your Firm…
Carolinas Construction Economy
Looking for New Life in the National and Regional Economy Every year April brings beautiful images of new life, but this time we are also getting positive readings on the U.S. and regional economies. With the closing of 2023, we learned that real GDP growth for the nation perked along at a 2.5% rate, well…
Clemson Wins ABC Student Competition
ABC Carolinas’ Student Chapter Team Wins Construction Management Competition Associated Builders and Contractors has announced the winners of its annual Construction Management Competition, which were honored at ABC Convention 2024 in Orlando, Florida, March 13-15. A total of 25 teams of undergraduate students from colleges and universities nationwide competed this year, and Clemson University, ABC Carolinas chapter,…
The Opioid Crisis, Mentorship, AI and More
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…
