Women in Construction Profile
Jordan Hernly: Leading the Next Generation of Women Custom Home Builders As a college student studying Communications and Marketing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Jordan Hernly wasn’t quite sure what career path she wanted to take following graduation. However, it was a chance meeting during her senior year at a meet-and-greet with Longshore…
ABC Carolinas Announces Lowcountry Leadership for 2023
Charleston, SC – Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announces the 2023 leadership team for the organization’s Lowcountry Regional Leadership Council, chaired by Graycor Southern’s Darryl Thornton. Council Chair Thornton noted, “Our leadership team will continue to focus our efforts on promoting merit shop construction in the Lowcountry region. We will support…
84 Lumber Shines a Spotlight on Women in Building Materials
84 Lumber Supports Women’s History Month and Women in Construction Week with grants and social media stories throughout March to empower and celebrate women 84 Lumber is proud to celebrate Women in Construction Week, March 5-11, and is among the growing number of companies eager to raise awareness regarding the opportunities available to everyone in…
Intentional Role Model: Catherine Knight, AIA
Catherine Knight, AIA, thrives on challenges. As Design Leader at A M King, a leading integrated Design-Build firm, it’s Knight’s job to ensure that a given client’s needs are being addressed throughout the design and construction processes – from initial client interface through project delivery. Bringing buildings to life is a big enough undertaking,…
Clancy & Theys’ Sara Downing, Workforce Development Champion
Each year, ABC Carolinas recognizes a member who has gone beyond the call of duty to support the chapter’s workforce development efforts – someone who brings ideas to the table, connects with others through workforce development programs, and engages with the community. For 2022, Sara Downing, CPSM, Director of Business Development for Clancy & Theys…
Are Your Employees Listening? Connecting through Podcasts
In today’s world, employees and clients are inundated with news and messages constantly, not to mention juggling remote work, jobsite visits, and interacting with clients. Team members can feel disengaged, disconnected, and uninspired. How can you connect and reach them? ECS recently launched a podcast to engage with our employees and clients for this reason….
Cuhaci Peterson Continues Staff Growth with Second Round of Promotions
Cuhaci Peterson, a nationally recognized firm of architects, engineers and designers, is continuing its commitment of transforming ideas into value with the promotions of Linnette Arias, Rakesh Carpenter and Kevin Payne to leadership positions. Arias will take the title of Principal; Carpenter will serve as Director of Information Technology and Payne will become Director of…
ABC Carolinas Announces Midlands Regional Leadership Team for 2023
Columbia, SC – Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announces the 2023 leadership team for the organization’s Midlands Regional Leadership Council, chaired by Miller Valentine’s Turner McCaffrey. Council Chair McCaffrey noted, “ABC as a national organization continues to grow and bring various benefits to contractors across the country. The ABC Carolinas Midlands Regional Leadership…
SeamonWhiteside Welcomes Amy Sullivan to Senior Leadership Team
Charleston, S.C. (February 15, 2023) – SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, announces the hire of Amy Sullivan as the director of business development for the Charlotte, North Carolina region. With a focus on building new relationships, this new leadership role is an integral and strategic hire in SW+’s growth and expansion in North Carolina. …
CAGC Welcomes Caroline Brigmon as Education, Training and Workforce Director
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is pleased to welcome Caroline Brigmon to the CAGC family. Brigmon serves within the CAGC Foundation as Education, Training and Workforce Director. Brigmon will support CAGC members’ education and training needs and develop programs to address the construction industry’s workforce challenges. She also will provide support for the Foundation’s Construction Business Academy and the…
