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Construction Wages: Who Makes the Most and Where?

February 14, 2018

People often think of the construction industry as a single, monolithic entity of laborers in yellow hard hats, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. The industry consists of a large number of firms, most of which are small and operate locally, and it spans numerous different occupations, from sheet metal workers to building…

Minority Construction Business Owners to See Increase in Opportunities as Local Trade Organizations Work Together

January 15, 2018

The Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas (HCAC) announced today that they have entered in a partnership with the United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC), with the purpose of establishing a reciprocal membership agreement between the two organizations. Members of the each organization will now have access and receive member benefits of both organizations….

Lithko Contracting Earns AQC Credential

October 16, 2017

Lithko Contracting LLC of Raleigh, N.C., a member of ABC’s Carolinas Chapter, has been awarded Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) status by ABC.Lithko Contracting LLC of Raleigh, N.C., a member of ABC’s Carolinas Chapter, has been awarded Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) status by ABC. The AQC program recognizes and honors construction firms that document their commitment…

Eldeco Celebrates 45 Year Anniversary

September 14, 2017

In 1972, Eldeco, Inc. was a two-person electrical contracting company operating from a living room in Greenville, S.C. Now one of the most successful electrical contracting companies in the Southeast, Eldeco is celebrating its 45th anniversary this fall. It all began with two young brothers, a drawing board, a reel of wire and $3,000. Larry…

Fluor Closing Charlotte Office

August 5, 2017

Fluor (FLR) announced plans to close its Charlotte, NC office. Between 90 and 100 people will lose their jobs in the coming weeks. The engineering and construction giant will shut down the Piedmont Row Drive facility in South park on September 30. Fluor issued a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) notice reporting that it would…

HCAC Celebrates 10 Years in the Carolinas

August 4, 2017

The Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas (HCAC) celebrated its 10 year anniversary with a sold out gala at the Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport on July 21. The HCAC Gala and Brilliance Awards is an annual awards ceremony that has made an impact in the construction industry of the Carolinas. The main purpose of this gathering was to…

Greenville CEOs Dedicate Habitat House

July 1, 2017

On Thursday, June 21, 2017, 23 of Greenville’s CEOs put the finishing touches on their latest project – the construction of a new home for the Nivens family. This home is Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County’s fifth CEO build, an annual event that unites companies from across business sectors to fund and construct a…

BE&K Building Group Employees Participate in Colon Cancer Coalition’s “Get Your Rear in Gear” 5K Run/Walk in Charlotte

April 18, 2017

Last month several employees from BE&K Building Group gathered at Charlotte’s Independence Park for the 13th annual “Get Your Rear in Gear” 5K Run/Walk — part of the largest colon cancer-focused event series in the country. “Get Your Rear in Gear” events raise funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition, a nationally recognized partner in the…

Carolinas Contractors Honored with National Awards

March 20, 2017

The Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC) announced the recipients of the nations premier construction honors, the National Excellence In Construction (EIC) Awards.   The awards were presented at the 27th annual EIC banquet during ABC’s Workforce Week ’17 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. “I am proud to honor the commitment to world-class safety, superior…

Economic Forecast and Pioneer Topics Presented at the HCAC Conference

October 5, 2016

The Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas (HCAC) will be hosting the 5th annual Construction Conference and Brilliance Awards Luncheon, on Tuesday, November 2, 2016. This year, this vibrant event will also feature an Expo and a Bowling Reception, offering another opportunity for product showcase and business networking. For the fifth year in a row,…

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