Todd Usher, President of Addison Homes, Completes PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University
Todd Usher, President and founder of Addison Homes, has completed his PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University, successfully defending a dissertation titled “Likeliness to Recommend: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Consumer Perception of Homebuilders.” Addison Homes is a Greenville, S.C.-based custom home builder specializing in building healthy, high-performance homes that…
Chemistry for a Successful Project Team
I recently had the opportunity to serve as a judge to evaluate entries for the 2022 ABC Carolinas Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards competition. The mechanical contracting firm from which I recently retired had been successful in winning multiple awards from ABCC over the years; however, judging was a new experience for me. Being the “old…
ABC Carolinas Announces 2023 Board of Directors Led by CarolinaPower’s Chris Moore
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) is pleased to announce its 2023 Board of Directors. Seven board members are based in South Carolina with the remainder located in North Carolina. Chris Moore, President of CarolinaPower has been elected 2023 Chair, representing more than 300 member firms in North and South Carolina. “On behalf…
Meet 2023 Board of Directors for NAWIC-Charleston
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Palmetto Chapter of Charleston, South Carolina, has announced its 2022/2023 Board of Directors. Led by Joanie Allen of New South Construction Supply, the group is composed of both new and familiar faces that remain committed to the excellence NAWIC Palmetto is known for. The 2022/2023 Board –…
ABC Carolinas Celebrates Member Firms Earning Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) Status
ABC Carolinas congratulates all of its member firms that were named Accredited Quality Contractors (AQC) by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) last month. These 32 companies from the Carolinas earned this prestigious national credential for their commitment to corporate responsibility – documenting this commitment in five areas: Quality, Safety Performance, Talent Management, Craft and Management Education,…
Graycliff Capital Partners’ Caitlin Meek-Steelman Promoted to Chief Executive Officer
Caitlin Meek-Steelman has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector based in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Since its founding in 2010, Graycliff has acquired and developed 15,498 units, executing approximately $3.8 billion in transactions. Meek-Steelman joined Graycliff in 2015 as the…
The Charlotte Observer Names Paul Kowalski Builders Charlotte’s Best Remodeler/Contractor
Paul Kowalski Builders announces that it has received the Gold award as Charlotte’s Best 2022 Remodeler/Contractor in the Charlotte Observer’s annual awards. This recognition is based on the nomination and votes of local residents, expressing their confidence in the architectural design-build firm. “We are so gratified that the people and professionals in our community recognize that there is…
CarolinaPower Donates 75 Turkeys to Help Feed Upstate South Carolina’s Homeless
CarolinaPower, together with its sister companies in the PPC Partners family, set a lofty goal early in the year to collectively perform at least “75 acts of kindness” in 2022 – part of a companywide, year-long celebration marking 75 years in business. Chris Moore, president of CarolinaPower, is quick to point out that the company’s…
A M King’s Cheryl Moore on Education, Giving Back and Job Satisfaction
Obtaining a degree was always a priority for me. Timing was the hard part. My children are college graduates, and I wanted the same for myself. When I was finally able to go back to school a few years ago, I chose Johnson C. Smith University’s Metropolitan College, an undergraduate degree program for adults and non-traditional…
ABC Carolinas Honors Brian Gallagher with Kirby Award
At its 2022 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards, the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas recognized and honored Brian Gallagher of Graycor for his service to the organization with what the association describes as the chapter’s most prestigious regional award — the ABC Kirby Award. “ABC Carolinas’ highest achievement award, the Kirby Award, was…
