Nichole Kopenhaver Promoted to Project Manager at McCrory Construction
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announces the promotion of Nichole Kopenhaver to Project Manager. She has more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry, the past eight with McCrory. Kopenhaver is currently assigned to two senior living community expansion projects McCrory has underway for Lutheran Homes of South Carolina – The…
Stewart Promotes Andy Young, PE, and Jake Petrosky, AICP, to New Practice Leader Roles
Stewart, an interdisciplinary design, engineering and planning firm, has promoted Andy Young, PE, to Practice Leader of Transportation, and Jake Petrosky, AICP, to Practice Leader of Community Planning. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience collaborating with DOTs, municipalities, and private partners, Young will oversee Stewart’s environmental planning (Human, NEPA / SEPA), roadway design, traffic management,…
Clancy & Theys Construction Company Taps Brandon Scott and Matthew Praytor for Upstate, SC Office
Greenville, S.C. August 16, 2023 — Clancy & Theys Construction Company has hired Brandon Scott as the Vice President, Upstate Division Manager, and Matthew Praytor as the Vice President, Project Development and Operations, providing a natural expansion of the company’s footprint to Upstate South Carolina with a new Greenville office. “With the population growth in the…
2023 GroundBreaker: John Hildreth, PhD, Western Carolina University
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight John Hildreth, PhD, Kimmel Distinguished Professor at Western Carolina University (WCU), who is a member of the Class of 2023 GroundBreakers — an exclusive group of individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community in the Carolinas. Dr. Hildreth is known as…
Amber Choice Joins COR3 Design as Architectural Designer
COR3 Design is pleased to announce the addition of Amber Choice to our talented team. A skilled architectural designer, Amber’s expertise and innovative mindset are undoubtedly contributing to our ongoing commitment to exceptional design solutions. With a background that includes collaborating on diverse projects, Amber is no stranger to delivering practical and aesthetically pleasing design…
ACEC-SC Honors Companies and Individuals for Dedication to Engineering Community
American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) debuted its new slate of awards at this summer’s SC Engineering Conference & Trade Show. Award winners were judged on their dedication to the engineering community. ACEC-SC Membership Committee Chair and newly sworn-in Secretary-Treasurer Bryan Shiver, PE (Insight Group), presented the following awards at the well-attended…
Meet CACC’s Top Young Leaders for 2023
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to introduce the 2023 Top Young Leaders. The CAGC Top Young Leader Award recognizes those who play critical roles in the community and professional arenas of the construction industry. We believe it’s important to honor the achievements of our young leaders as the emergence of these individuals is critical to…
CarolinaPower Named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for Sixth Year in a Row
CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the sixth consecutive year. CarolinaPower ranked among the Medium-Size Employers. “As a truly employee-owned company, we operate under the philosophy that engaged employees create satisfied customers and drive our…
Decision-Making: The Virtues of Pessimism for an Optimist
Pessimists tend to get a bad rap. Pessimists are stereotyped as taking the fun out of every situation, always focusing on the negative, assuming failure is imminent, and believing hope is futile. Think Eeyore of Winnie the Pooh. As with most entrepreneurs, my inclination is to be an eternal optimist. I attempt to find the…
2023 “GroundBreakers” Recognized Positively Impacting the Carolinas Construction Industry
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of the 2023 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community in the Carolinas. Selected from a well-rounded group of nominees from North Carolina and South Carolina, members of the 2023 Class of GroundBreakers represent both states. This…
