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…
Carolinas AGC Board of Directors Elected for 2023
It’s official – Carolinas AGC’s Board of Directors have been elected for 2023. Congratulations to our 15-member Board members whose terms begin January 1, 2023. Chair: Mark Johnnie, Balfour Beatty Chair Elect: Dean Wilson, Hood Construction Company, Inc. Treasurer: Ty Edmondson, T.A. Loving Company Vice Chair: Lynn Hansen, Crowder Constructors, Inc. Past Chair: Charlie Wilson, C.T. Wilson Construction Company Highway/Heavy…
“Not Your Father’s” Energy Management System
I was recently thinking how technology has changed so much just in my lifetime. Music is a great example of an ever-evolving technology. I remember buying records as a kid, then cassettes and then CDs. This evolved into downloading music to my computer/device. Now I subscribe to a steaming service and have every album I…
CarolinaPower Welcomes Chip Wilson as Project Manager
Greenville (S.C.)-based CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and North Augusta, has hired Chip Wilson as Project Manager. Wilson brings more than 10 years of project leadership, purchasing and estimating experience in commercial and industrial electrical contracting. He is currently assigned to multiple projects. Wilson is a 2013 graduate…
