Meet Hannah King, Electrical Apprentice, CarolinaPower
At just 21 years old, Hannah King says she has found her lifelong career. She’s sold on the construction industry – specifically, electrical construction. As an electrical apprentice for CarolinaPower in Greenville, Hannah works full-time during the day, attending classes one evening per week. Hannah was hired by CarolinaPower last summer after she inquired about…
2020 GroundBreaker: Michael Nieri, Great Southern Homes
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Michael Nieri, a member of the exclusive group of 2020 GroundBreakers — four individuals who are shaping the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry in a variety of ways. Nieri is founder, owner and president of Great Southern Homes, a nationally ranked Top 50 homebuilder headquartered in Irmo, S.C. — known for its strong commitment to giving back…
GroundBreakers Class of 2020: Making a Positive Impact on the AEC Industry
The staff at GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to announce the results of our 2020 GroundBreaker Awards. These annual awards recognize individuals who are having a significant impact in terms of shaping the AEC industry in the Carolinas. Selected from a well-rounded group of nominees from North Carolina and South Carolina, the 2020 Class of industry influencers are…
Sherman Construction Welcomes Chris Dill as Director of Business Development
Sherman Construction, based in Greenville, S.C., is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Dill as Director Of Business Development. Dill brings over 20 years of experience building meaningful client relationships. In this role, Dill will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and supporting the company’s growth strategy. Through his previous experience he was…
Three Carolinas Women Recognized in this Year’s NAWIC South Atlantic Region Awards
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) South Atlantic Region is pleased to announce the recipients of its Future Leader of the Year, Member of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. The mission of these awards is to recognize outstanding efforts of NAWIC members. All three winners are from NAWIC chapters in the Carolinas….
Gaylor Electric’s Ron Cayton Named ABC’s 2020 National Craft Professional of the Year
Gaylor Electric’s Ron Cayton, General Superintendent and North Carolina resident, was named the 2020 National Craft Professional of the Year by Associated Builders and Contractors. Gaylor has a strong presence in North Carolina and is a member of the ABC Carolinas chapter. Cayton will be honored during the Careers in Construction Awards at the national…
A M King Lifts Spirits at Levine Cancer Institute, Letting Workers Know “We Knead You”
Charlotte, NC — It takes a special kind of person to keep giving day after day after day, especially during this global health pandemic. What if there were a way to give back? To make someone’s day just a little bit brighter. To let that nurse, or firefighter or restaurant employee know that their hard…
InSite Consulting Expands Leadership Team, Adds Jerry Howard as President
Economic development professional Jerry Howard has been named President of Greenville (S.C.)-based InSite Consulting, a leading provider of comprehensive site assessment/site selection and economic development services to clients around the world. This significant addition to InSite’s leadership team was announced this week by company founders and owners, Tonya Crist and Rob Cornwell. “Bringing Jerry on…
ECS Welcomes Walid Sobh Construction Group Manager in Charlotte
ECS is pleased to announce that Walid Sobh, PE has joined the firm as a Construction Group Manager for the Charlotte, NC office. Sobh has more than 19 years of experience working for ECS and over 25 years of experience in subsurface exploration for shallow and deep foundations, pile installations, Pile Driving Analyzer (PDA) testing, construction materials testing,…
Evolving Women in AEC: M. Ginger Scoggins, President, Engineered Designs, Inc.
Engineered Designs, Inc. is a Raleigh-based, full-service plumbing, HVAC, and electrical design firm. President M. Ginger Scoggins, PE, CxA, CEM, LEED AP was one of four Triangle-area women recently highlighted in a series of communications – themed Evolving Women in AEC – distributed by Chix Dig It – Celebrating Women in Construction founder Patricia Lucas Smith. These…
