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…
Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) Board of Directors Announces Matthew Tackett as New President
Atlanta, GA – Today, Frank McCrady, chairman of the SEDC Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the East Montgomery County (Texas) Improvement District, is pleased to announce that Matthew Tackett will be the new President of SEDC. Beginning in June 2022, Tackett will lead one of the largest professional associations for economic developers…
Sandra Johnson Promoted to Director of Operations for Owens Insurance Agency, Specialists in Serving Contractors
Owens Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency with a 70-year presence in the Upstate, has promoted Sandra Johnson, CISR, INS, SM, to Director of Operations. Johnson serves as the point of contact for the agency’s carriers and is responsible for overseeing the agency’s administrative functions. She is based in Owens Insurance’s home office in Greer,…
Melvin Williams, F.SAME, FACEC Elected Senior Vice Chair of ACEC National Board
Each year the incoming National American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Executive Committee has the responsibility of electing a Senior Vice Chair and this year Melvin Williams, F.SAME, FACEC and Vice-President with Terracon – based in Charleston – has been elected this year to fill this role. The Senior Vice Chair position is second in…
Jeff Griffin of W.O. Blackstone on Escalating Costs and Supply Chain Issues in HVAC Industry
How is your company handling escalating costs and supply chain issues to minimize the impact on your clients? With prices for essential construction and HVAC parts rising, deliveries taking twice as long and material prices reaching a 35-year high, our industry is experiencing a crisis with little short-term relief in sight. In a recent article…
