The 2023 Economy: Taking a Look at the World, the Nation, and the Carolinas
With 2023’s first month behind us and more 2022 data in hand, this is a good time to look closer at the year just ended and consider images now forming for the year ahead. An assessment of the world situation by the global consultancy PwC presented a few weeks ago at the Davos World Economic…
Ben Wilhelm Promoted to President/COO of McFarland Construction
McFarland Construction is excited to announce the promotion of Ben Wilhelm to President/COO. Over the past several years, Wilhelm has been instrumental in the growth and development of McFarland. His dedication to service excellence and his commitment to enhancing McFarland’s service offerings by investing in our people, developing processes, and driving accountability has created value…
SeamonWhiteside Announces Seven New Shareholders
Charleston, S.C. (January 24, 2023) – SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new shareholders. Integral to the leadership and vision of the firm, the new SeamonWhiteside shareholders include Danny Balon, Frances Yarbrough, Jennifer Palmer, Landon Messal, Ryan Hall, Taylor Critcher, and Trey Little….
DPR Construction Announces Mark Whitson as President to Lead Alongside CEO George Pfeffer
On the heels of extensive growth over the last decade, DPR Construction, one of the nation’s top technical builders, faced a key question: How could the company continue to preserve its core and excel in an ever-evolving marketplace? DPR has answered that question through its ongoing commitment to shared leadership, announcing Mark Whitson as President to work alongside…
Clancy & Theys’ Charlotte Division Welcomes Sean Quinn as Project Executive/Healthcare
The Charlotte division of Clancy & Theys Construction Company has hired Sean Quinn as their newest Project Executive for the Healthcare market. Quinn brings 16 years of experience managing hospital and medical office building projects across the Southeast. Quinn’s industry expertise, knowledge of the technical side of construction, and familiarity with the Charlotte healthcare market…
Myers & Chapman Names Jessica Bronzert to Board of Directors
Charlotte-based Myers & Chapman, a full-service commercial construction company celebrating 70 years in business has named Executive Coach Jessica Bronzert to its Board of Directors, effective this month. Bronzert is the Founder and CEO of The Sparks Group, an executive coaching and leadership development firm, also based in Charlotte. “As we enter our 70th year…
GroundBreak Carolinas Featured on The Power of Design Podcast with Host Jack Ossa
The Power of Design podcast explores the intersection of architecture, construction and real estate, in order to understand the dynamics and trends that shape an exciting and powerful built environment. In Episode 76 (December 16, 2022), our own Dan Polstra, Business Development Manager, joined host Jack Ossa for a lively conversation about content marketing in general – and…
McCrory Construction Pays Tribute to Retiring Chief Financial Officer, Del Rosebrock
Following a long and distinguished career with McCrory Construction, Del Rosebrock, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is looking forward to his next chapter: an active retirement spent with family and friends, while serving his church and the community. As an integral member of McCrory Construction’s executive leadership team for the past four decades, Rosebrock has helped…
Harper General Contractors President David Wise on Building Trust in the Carolinas
Grounded in a culture of trust and community and 73 years of experience, Harper General Contractors has grown into an almost 300-employee company, with offices spread across North and South Carolina. Harper is a full-service general contracting and construction management firm with a very distinct and enduring philosophy: “Do what you say you’re going to…
CarolinaPower Introduces Next Generation to Construction through Middle School Job-Shadowing Program
To say that 12-year-old Trinton Durham was enthusiastic about spending an entire school day at CarolinaPower’s Greenville office would be an understatement. Trinton, son of CarolinaPower electrician Matt Durham, recently participated in his school’s career exploration program for sixth graders, which offered students the opportunity to experience a “day in the life” of a profession…
