McCrory Construction’s Tony Warren, DBIA, Earns National Design-Build Certification
Tony Warren, DBIA, Design-Build Preconstruction Director for McCrory Construction, has earned the prestigious designation of Designated Design-Build Professional® (DBIA®). 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…
Mike Foushee to Lead Brasfield & Gorrie’s Carolinas Operations
Mike Foushee has stepped into the role of Brasfield & Gorrie Carolinas Region President with a clear vision for strengthening communities, expanding opportunity and elevating the company’s impact across the region. From B&G’s office in Charlotte, he will guide strategy and operations across the general contractor’s offices in the region, which also include Raleigh and…
The Evolution of Character in the Construction Industry
It was the fall of 1985. I was in my last semester at the University of Florida, just a few short weeks before finally finishing my degree in Building Construction, when one of my professors uttered these words: “When you tell people you are a contractor, most of them will immediately assume that you are…
Davis & Floyd, Inc. Announces Leadership Team Promotions
Davis & Floyd, Inc., a leading engineering, planning, and landscape architecture firm, has promoted several key members of its leadership team. Michael Horton, PE, CFM, has been promoted to Executive Vice President. He continues to serve as Davis & Floyd’s Chief Engineering Officer, overseeing technical delivery of professional services and project management. For over 30…
2026 Look Ahead with Christi Powell, ABC Carolinas
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to share thoughts and insights from key leaders in the construction industry from North Carolina and South Carolina. Christi Powell, President & CEO of ABC Carolinas, shares her thoughts about 2026. What is your outlook on the construction industry for 2026? I view 2026 as a year of “cautious optimism” and…
McCrory Construction Announces Planned Leadership Transition
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has announced a leadership transition that reflects the next step in a long-term succession process that began in 2020. Effective January 1, 2026, McCrory President Allen Bridgers took on the additional responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As planned, Allen Amsler, who had been serving as CEO, moved…
ABC Carolinas Members Featured on South Carolina 500 List of Influential Leaders
ABC Carolinas is proud to highlight members who were named to the 2025 South Carolina 500, an inaugural list from SCBIZ honoring the most influential leaders shaping South Carolina’s economy across industries. “We congratulate our 18 members who exemplify excellence, innovation, and influence across construction, engineering, and professional services. We are proud to have them…
Leadership Mantras for AEC Firm Success
Never give up, act decisively, share the numbers, and lead by example to build a stronger, more resilient firm. After more than 55 years of working in my own and others’ privately-held businesses, there are certain mantras I have grown to live by. Maybe you will find some of these helpful. Here are a few…
Jason Dunaway Promoted to President, Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction
Day & Zimmermann (D&Z), the 125-year-old, family-owned provider of construction and engineering, staffing, and defense solutions for leading corporations and governments around the world, announced today that Jason Dunaway has been promoted to President of D&Z Maintenance and Construction, effective January 19. Dunaway most recently served as Executive Vice President of Operations for the division….
Thompson Thrift Enters 40th Year with Key Strategic Hires
Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company, announced today the addition of two key leaders as the company enters its 40th year of operations. Scott Murray has joined the company as general counsel, and Matt Vance has been named chief market strategist & economist, strengthening the company’s legal, strategic and market intelligence capabilities….
