Top AEC Trends for 2024
10 AEC Industry Trends to Watch in 2024 The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is like a high-speed train. Constantly evolving and adapting to the latest technological advancements. As we stand on the threshold of 2024, it’s more crucial than ever for AEC professionals to stay ahead of the curve. But what exactly does the…
The Economy and the Road Ahead; ABC Carolinas EIC Celebration
The 2023 Year-End Economy and the Road Ahead In an exclusive with GroundBreak Carolinas, economist Dr. Bruce Yandle shares his perspectives on the economic situation in The 2023 Year-End Economy and the Road Ahead. Celebrating 25th Anniversary, 2023 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards at Gala ABC Carolinas honored over 70 projects collectively worth $1.6 billion…
Attracting and Maintaining Female Talent in the Trades
In the United States, the construction industry is making strides, with women comprising 11.5 percent of the construction workforce. Only 4.4 percent of the electrical workforce, however, is represented by women. Even fewer are owners of electrical companies. Angela Gardner with Hill Electric and Women Talk Construction addresses approaches for Attracting and Maintaining Female Talent…
Perspectives on the Economic Situation
With the arrival of September, football season and just three months to go before 2023’s books close, football fans are wondering which college teams in the reshuffling conferences will make it to the top 10, and recession watchers, looking at tea leaves and listening to Fed-speak, are trying to determine when and if the long-expected…
Perspectives on Decision Making and Contracts
This month’s GroundBreak Corner offers perspectives on decision making, managing risks for commercial construction projects, features 2023 GroundBreaker Award winner John Hildreth, PhD of Western Carolina University, previews the eighth annual Clemson Construction Symposium, and assesses contractors’ confidence. Considering Different Perspectives When Making Decisions In Decision Making: The Virtues of Pessimism for an Optimist, ABC…
Celebrating 25 Years at the ABC Carolinas’ Construction Convention
The 2023 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention is just days away. The Charleston meeting will be a celebration of ABC’s 25 years in the Carolinas and is sponsored by Milwaukee Tool. ABC Carolinas Construction Convention: Our Best Program Ever The Charleston Place will host the ABC Carolinas (ABCC) Annual Construction Convention on August 2-4, 2023. The Chapter’s…
Previewing ABC Carolinas’ Construction Convention
In this issue of GroundBreak Corner, we preview the 2023 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention, which celebrates ABC’s 25 years in the Carolinas. Previewing the ABC Carolinas Construction Convention The ABC Carolinas (ABCC) Annual Construction Convention will take place at The Charleston Place in Charleston, SC, August 2-4, 2023. The Chapter’s 25th Anniversary will be front and center throughout…
Perspectives on LEAN, VUCA, Mental Health and Safety
“These Times are a-Changin’” was a song written by Bob Dylan in 1963 as an anthem for change during a time of backdrop of social, political, and economic unrest. Certainly, these are changing times in the construction industry. Increased demands on company leaders drives the need for change and new approaches to business. In this…
Growing and Developing Your Employees
Growing, developing, and keeping employees safe is a challenge every company faces. In this issue of the GroundBreak Corner we address practices for developing project management talent, strategies for empowering employees, and leading through safety. Cultivating Unicorns For many ABC Carolinas member firms, good project management is a critical to their success. Finding professionals with…
Construction and Industrial Activity Remains Strong; AI Advances in Construction Marketing
Construction Activity Remains Strong Construction activity and backlog continues to be a high levels in Carolinas and the national overall. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) increased to 9.2 months in February 2023, up 1.2 months from February 2022. The Southern region posted the highest backlog among all…
