McCrory Construction Promotes Seth Dunnagan to Project Manager
Columbia, South Carolina — McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Seth Dunnagan to Project Manager. Over the past three years, Dunnagan has served in various project management roles for the firm’s Retail Division, managing several Walmart projects around the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee. A graduate of Clemson University with a degree in Environmental Engineering, he…
Why the AEC Business?
I consider myself incredibly fortunate for so many reasons. I have four daughters and one stepdaughter, each unique and perfect in their own ways. I have a great spouse and partner who cares for me and whom I respect. I am 64 and have no serious health problems and can still do pretty much anything….
Women, Wellness and Work: AEC Professionals in Charlotte Come Together for Annual Women in Architecture Event
Women, Wellness, and Work: the theme of the Fourth Annual AIA Charlotte’s Women in Architecture (WIA) Mimosa Breakfast in April centered on these ideas that have become so prevalent in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. This fantastic networking and learning event, hosted in partnership with the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS Charlotte)…
Stephen L. Davis, President & CEO of Davis & Floyd, Honored by The Citadel for Engineering Excellence
Stephen L. Davis, President & CEO of Davis & Floyd, was inducted into The Citadel School of Engineering Academy of Engineers on April 21, 2022. This annual ceremony, now in its 10th year, honors engineering leaders from both the public and private sectors who have enjoyed substantial success in their professional lives and made significant…
Let’s Take a Look at the U.S. Challenging Mid-Year Economy
As we examine the approaching mid-year economy, we see the results of a perplexing mix of major economic forces. To draw an analogy, multiple large boulders are hitting the economic lake, and each one is creating waves and turbulence. The 2021 COVID-rebounding U.S. economy, lifted by past massive deficit spending and low-interest rate monetary policy,…
Reid Banks of Banks Construction Offers Heavy Highway/Civil Contractor’s Perspective on 2022
What are you most excited about for 2022? How are you addressing the workforce/talent challenges? With additional infrastructure funding, we are excited about growth opportunities within our core business which translates into new opportunities for many talented team members of our company. We are excited to have the opportunity to add talented people to our…
The Excellent Project Manager
Over the past few years, I have spoken to students at multiple universities on a variety of topics related to their future careers. One school where I have guest-lectured many times is Clemson University. My focus at Clemson has been on students in the Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and Management, specifically those who…
Bobby Lyons of Lyons Industrial Properties Offers Regional Perspective on 2022
What Are You Most Excited about for 2022? “Lyons Industrial Properties/CORFAC International strives to be one of the top industrial brokerage firms in our industry by creating an excellent customer service experience. In fact, we just opened a Greenville office in addition to our Spartanburg location and we now have five industrial professionals in our firm. We are excited…
Salute to Class of 2022 and Other Students in Kimmel School of Construction Management at WCU
The Kimmel School of Construction Management (KSCM) at Western Carolina University celebrated the spring semester and its students with a night of fun, laughter and friendship on Thursday night, April 7, 2022, at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Harrah’s Cherokee Resort in Cherokee, N.C. The festivities included bowling, great food, and even a visit from WCU’s…
2022 GroundBreakers: Who is Influencing the Industry? Nominations NOW Open
People make the construction industry what it is today. That’s why we are seeking your input for the 2022 GroundBreakers Awards. The GroundBreak Carolinas team is interested in identifying and featuring those individuals who are influencing construction and having a significant impact on the industry. We are pleased to announce the 4th annual GroundBreak Carolinas Most…