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…
ENR Southeast’s 2024 Top Young Professionals: Seven of 20 Winners from the Carolinas
ENR’s Top Young Professionals regional competitions annually recognize a group of rising leaders under the age of 40 with a collectively diverse and wide-ranging set of work experiences and backgrounds – from project managers to professors. In September, ENR Southeast unveiled its 2024 class of Top Young Professionals for the region, which covers Alabama, Florida,…
Natalye Jackson, VDC Manager with Hood Construction, Honored Nationally by NAWIC
Hood Construction is proud to share that Virtual Design Manager, Natalye Jackson, was awarded the Executive Spotlight Shining Star Award at the 68th Annual National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Conference held in Portland, OR, in August 2023. The NAWIC Executive Committee of the National Board chose to single out four women who significantly…
Stewart Appoints AEC veteran Nick Ellis as President and COO
Stewart, an interdisciplinary design, engineering and planning firm, today announced that it has appointed Nick Ellis to the role of president and chief operating officer (COO). Building on nearly three decades of experience in transportation, commercial real estate, economic development and construction, Ellis will oversee the firm’s strategic vision to strengthen communities across the Southeast. …
