The Journey from Military Service to a Design-Build Career
When I finished high school, my future didn’t feel very bright. Then I found a rewarding career in the military. I never imagined that all these years later I would be a college graduate with a promising Design-Build Career at a premier firm. But everything I have done has led to this moment. Every challenge…
Building a Legacy: Local Project Engineer Leads Impactful Construction for Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
When Project Engineer Kayla Johnson has a few quiet moments to walk through the jobsite that will become Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s (CIHA) new long-term care facility, Tsali Care Center, she often reflects on what the finished product will mean to her community. Kayla Johnson is an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee…
2024 Carolinas AGC Leadership Elected
It’s official! The Carolinas AGC’s Board of Directors has been elected for 2024. Congratulations to our 15-member Board members whose terms begin Jan. 1, 2024. Chair: Dean Wilson, Hood Construction Company, Inc. Chair Elect: Ty Edmondson, T. A. Loving Company Treasurer: Lynn Hansen, Crowder; Vice Chair: Marty Moser, Barnhill Contracting Company; Immediate Past Chair: Mark Johnnie, Balfour Beatty US; Highway/Heavy…
Linnell Stanhope Honored with DBIA’s National Distinguished Leadership Award
Crowder Construction’s Linnell Stanhope, based in the company’s Triangle office, was honored by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) with the 2023 Distinguished Leadership Award during the association’s Annual Design-Build Conference held November 2-4, 2023 in Washington, D.C. DBIA recognized Stanhope for being a driving force in promoting, educating and influencing the adoption of design-build…
A Taste of Italy in South Carolina: A Developer’s Journey
Following a long journey with many twists and turns, Hughes Investments’ BridgeWay Station mixed-use development has become a reality. Several large office tenants, commercial tenants, and a school are already open, and over 100 new apartments are leased and occupied. Several more restaurants and commercial tenants will open over the next few months. Visible from…
Attracting and Maintaining Female Talent in the Trades
As the co-founder of the Women Construction Forum and co-host of the Women Talk Construction podcast, I’m diving into a topic that truly speaks to my passion — bringing more remarkable women into the trades and ensuring that they thrive. As Director of Business Development and Marketing at Hill Electric, I strive to do my…
Myers & Chapman Celebrates 70 Years with Brand Refresh, Highlights Ownership Team
This month, Charlotte-based Myers & Chapman is celebrating 70 years of delivering a better construction experience with a brand refresh and the introduction of a new ownership team. “We have a new look – a modern twist on our well-established branding – that we believe better reflects the company we are today,” said Myers &…
Four Tips for Construction Firms to Reduce the Risk of a Tax Audit
With an ever-expanding web of tax regulations being applied to the construction industry, including construction specific provisions such as energy efficiency credits, tax season can be particularly stressful for construction companies. Construction projects often involve complex financial transactions among dozens of entities, making the specter of an audit particularly daunting. These four tips can help…
2023 GroundBreaker: Chris Moore, President, CarolinaPower
GroundBreak Carolinas congratulates Chris Moore, President of CarolinaPower and 2023 Board Chair for ABC Carolinas, for being named to the 2023 Class of GroundBreakers – an exclusive group of individuals recognized for going above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community in the Carolinas. CarolinaPower is a leading employee-owned electrical contractor operating…
7 Tips for Reinforcing Business Relationships
In life and in business, relationships are key: The ones we have; the ones we want; and the ones we continue to cultivate. With over 10 years in business development and sales, I’ve learned a few things about what can make or break the deal. Here are 7 tips that will reinforce your professional pursuits…
