Full-Circle Moment: NC State CCEE Graduates Renovate Former Classroom Building
Less than 10 years after graduating from NC State’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (CCEE), two alumni are back on campus to renovate a building that holds many memories for them. In the summer of 2025, a large-scale renovation process began at Mann Hall. Named after alumnus and former Head of the Department…
Through the Eyes of an Intern
In mid-May, CarolinaPower’s Columbia office welcomed back Clemson University student Salma Natsheh for a second summer internship with our company. A rising sophomore, Salma is majoring in Electrical Engineering at Clemson with a minor in Architecture. Passionate about the technology side of electrical construction, Salma aspires to work in Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and…
SeamonWhiteside Invests in Future of Parks and Recreation with Addition of Tom O’Rourke
New role expands the firm’s ability to plan, design, and support successful recreation systems across the Southeast SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announces the addition of Tom O’Rourke as director of parks and recreation services. Based in the firm’s Mount Pleasant headquarters and serving all SW+ offices, O’Rourke…
Thomas & Hutton’s Lisa Muzekari and Hillary Aton Named SC Women in Business Honorees
Thomas & Hutton (T&H), a privately held and employee-owned professional services firm known for its award-winning culture and 80 years of shaping communities across the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Lisa Muzekari, PE, and Hillary Aton, PE, have been named 2026 SC Women in Business Honorees. Presented by Integrated Media Publishing, the SC Women…
Dunean Capital Management Names Leah Tompkins Partner
Dunean Capital Management is pleased to announce that Leah Tompkins, Vice President of Investor Relations, has been named Partner, recognizing her leadership and significant contributions to the firm since its inception. Tompkins has been instrumental in building and strengthening relationships with more than 250 investors while elevating DCM’s brand through strategic communication and investor engagement….
Building More Than Places: The Role of Community Impact at SW+
At its core, the AEC industry isn’t actually about blueprints or permits; it’s about people. Whether we’re collaborating with clients or engaging with neighbors, true success often comes down to human connection. That’s why community engagement has always been a natural extension of SeamonWhiteside’s (SW+) work across the Carolinas. As a site design firm, we…
CAGC Honors Community Impact Efforts of 28 Companies
Carolinas AGC is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 CAGC Community Impact Awards program. The CAGC Community Impact Awards honor member companies that are making significant contributions to their communities through their time, actions, talents, dedication, and resources. Honorees serve as role models for compassion and service, and they strive to make their…
McCrory Construction’s Chris Corbett Earns National Design-Build Credential
Chris Corbett, Senior Preconstruction Manager for McCrory Construction, has earned the prestigious Designated Design-Build Professional® (DBIA®) certification. This sought-after construction industry credential requires successful completion of the Design-Build Institute of America’s comprehensive “gold standard” education, training and certification testing program, including a rigorous exam. Substantial, documented project experience in design-build project delivery is a prerequisite….
LS3P Names Laura Miller as Next Chief Practice Officer
LS3P, a multidisciplinary architecture, interiors, and planning firm serving the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Laura Miller has been named the firm’s next Chief Practice Officer (CPO). With a 26-year career at LS3P, Miller brings a deep understanding of the firm’s practice and a longstanding commitment to its mission and values. Her experience spans…
2026 GroundBreakers: Who is Influencing the Industry? Submit your Nomination
People make the construction industry what it is today. The GroundBreak Carolinas team is interested in identifying and featuring those individuals who are influencing construction and having a significant impact on the industry. We are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 8th annual GroundBreak Carolinas GroundBreakers Awards. “The GroundBreaker Awards…
