She Built This City Launches “IgKnight” Skilled Trades Program at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte
The mission of Charlotte-based She Built This City’s (SBTC) is to provide industry disruptive programming that sparks interest and builds pathways to lucrative careers in the skilled trades for youth, women and marginalized communities. As She Built This City approached its second birthday near the end of 2021, the non-profit launched its first club at…
Stephen Cooper Promoted to Director of McCrory Construction’s Greenville Operations
McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Stephen Cooper to Director of Greenville Operations effective January 1, 2022. Most recently, Cooper held the position of Senior Project Manager. With more than 10 years of project management experience, Cooper has led some of McCrory’s most demanding projects from early-stage preconstruction efforts through completion. Much of his focus…
Walter P Moore Expands North Carolina Presence
Global engineering firm Walter P Moore opens its 22nd domestic office in Raleigh, North Carolina, demonstrating growth in the Carolinas, supplementing the Durham and Charlotte offices. The Raleigh office officially opened on November 29, 2021. “Our move into Raleigh represents an incredible opportunity to leverage our entire platform more deeply within North Carolina, bringing value to our clients….
Brian King Elected to 2021 Class of Design-Build Institute of America’s College of Fellows
Brian T. King, Founder and President of A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm based in Charlotte, has been inducted into the Design-Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) 2021 Class of DBIA Fellows. King and four other inductees were honored on November 2 during the 2021 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Denver, CO. “Based on input…
Marlboro Development Team, Inc. Expands Into North Carolina and Welcomes Julie Pruett as New Development Manager
Marlboro Development Team, Inc. (MDT) announced the hiring of Julie Pruett, CEcD as Development Manager. Pruett will be opening a fifth office for MDT to be located in the Charlotte Region of North Carolina with the specific focus of expanding relationships and opportunities in North Carolina and Virginia. “Julie’s skills and experience will be pivotal…
A Day in the Life of a Coastal N.C. Surveyor
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a surveyor? Keegan Lumley of Stewart’s Wilmington, N.C. office gives us a first-hand account. Born and raised in Swansboro, N.C., Lumley has called coastal North Carolina home his entire life. Since 2019, Keegan has worked at Stewart as a Geomatics Field Supervisor. Although rewarding, coastal surveying comes with unique challenges, like adapting to…
Guest Commentary: Workforce Recruiting for Plumbing/HVAC Contracting Sector
GroundBreak Carolinas is always looking for industry experts to weigh-in on important topics such as workforce development, safety and the economy. Mendi Arnold is director of human resources for Cullum, based in Charleston. Arnold explains how Cullum is working to change the perception of the construction industry as it promotes careers in the trades to young people and…
Sherita Evans to Lead NAWIC-Columbia: Meet the 2021-2022 Board of Directors
Columbia, South Carolina — The National Association of Women in Construction’s Columbia, S.C. Chapter #113 recently installed its 2021/2022 board of directors. These 11 women, who volunteer a significant amount of time and resources, provide leadership and vision that allows the Chapter to grow and succeed. Susan Clary, CIT, of Hybrid Engineering presided over the ceremony proclaiming that…
Living with a Frankenstein Economy in 2021’s Final Months and Beyond
With 2021’s fourth quarter upon us, it’s increasingly clear that what I call a Frankenstein economy is upon us. No, I don’t mean we are dealing with an out-of-control monster that could turn on us and wipe us out, but I do mean that we have an economy sutured together in Washington and other national…
Pat Rodgers: Lifetime GroundBreaker Award Recipient
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Pat Rodgers, President & CEO of Rodgers Builders, a leading family-owned construction services firm headquartered in Charlotte. She is being recognized for her leadership and achievements in the construction industry and local community with our 2021 Lifetime GroundBreaker Award. Pat’s energy, business acumen and leadership have enhanced a wide variety of organizations far beyond…
