Brian King Elected to 2021 Class of Design-Build Institute of America’s College of Fellows
Brian T. King, Founder and President of A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm based in Charlotte, has been inducted into the Design-Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) 2021 Class of DBIA Fellows. King and four other inductees were honored on November 2 during the 2021 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Denver, CO. “Based on input…
Marlboro Development Team, Inc. Expands Into North Carolina and Welcomes Julie Pruett as New Development Manager
Marlboro Development Team, Inc. (MDT) announced the hiring of Julie Pruett, CEcD as Development Manager. Pruett will be opening a fifth office for MDT to be located in the Charlotte Region of North Carolina with the specific focus of expanding relationships and opportunities in North Carolina and Virginia. “Julie’s skills and experience will be pivotal…
A Day in the Life of a Coastal N.C. Surveyor
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a surveyor? Keegan Lumley of Stewart’s Wilmington, N.C. office gives us a first-hand account. Born and raised in Swansboro, N.C., Lumley has called coastal North Carolina home his entire life. Since 2019, Keegan has worked at Stewart as a Geomatics Field Supervisor. Although rewarding, coastal surveying comes with unique challenges, like adapting to…
Guest Commentary: Workforce Recruiting for Plumbing/HVAC Contracting Sector
GroundBreak Carolinas is always looking for industry experts to weigh-in on important topics such as workforce development, safety and the economy. Mendi Arnold is director of human resources for Cullum, based in Charleston. Arnold explains how Cullum is working to change the perception of the construction industry as it promotes careers in the trades to young people and…
Sherita Evans to Lead NAWIC-Columbia: Meet the 2021-2022 Board of Directors
Columbia, South Carolina — The National Association of Women in Construction’s Columbia, S.C. Chapter #113 recently installed its 2021/2022 board of directors. These 11 women, who volunteer a significant amount of time and resources, provide leadership and vision that allows the Chapter to grow and succeed. Susan Clary, CIT, of Hybrid Engineering presided over the ceremony proclaiming that…
Living with a Frankenstein Economy in 2021’s Final Months and Beyond
With 2021’s fourth quarter upon us, it’s increasingly clear that what I call a Frankenstein economy is upon us. No, I don’t mean we are dealing with an out-of-control monster that could turn on us and wipe us out, but I do mean that we have an economy sutured together in Washington and other national…
Pat Rodgers: Lifetime GroundBreaker Award Recipient
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Pat Rodgers, President & CEO of Rodgers Builders, a leading family-owned construction services firm headquartered in Charlotte. She is being recognized for her leadership and achievements in the construction industry and local community with our 2021 Lifetime GroundBreaker Award. Pat’s energy, business acumen and leadership have enhanced a wide variety of organizations far beyond…
JE Dunn Welcomes Keith B. Gabriel, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager for Carolinas
Charlotte, NC – October 15, 2021 – JE Dunn has announced the hiring of Keith B. Gabriel to the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion manager for the Carolinas based in its Charlotte office. A native of Charlotte, Gabriel has worked in economic development for six years, specializing in strategic planning across diverse groups, including local…
McCrory Construction’s Matt Solomon and Tony Warren Promoted to Preconstruction Management
Matt Solomon and Tony Warren have taken on new roles at McCrory Construction with their respective promotions to Senior Preconstruction Manager. Both Solomon and Warren are based in the firm’s Greenville office. Solomon has held increasingly responsible positions in estimating during his 10 years with McCrory, most recently as Senior Estimator. He has been involved…
J. Michael Taylor, Founding Principal, DP3 Architects, to Retire in 2022
J. Michael Taylor, AIA, LEED AP, Chairman and CEO, and a founding principal of DP3 Architects, has announced his retirement effective March 31, 2022. Taylor co-founded DP3 Architects, Ltd. (formerly Design Partnership, Inc.) in 1984, with Clemson University classmates Sam Justice and Mark Eggl, with the desire to deliver quality projects in Greenville. What began…
