ECU Professor to Help Study Effectiveness of Concrete Sealants in Roads
An East Carolina University professor is taking a crack — literally — at solving road problems in North Carolina. Dr. Amin Akhnoukh, associate professor in the Department of Construction Management, will be working with N.C. State’s Dr. Mohammed Pour-Ghaz as part of a grant from the N.C. Department of Transportation to study commercial concrete sealants used…
Meet Eddie Lewis: Standout Civil Engineering Student, Clemson Class of 2022
Eddie Lewis was a sophomore at Spring Hill High School in Chapin, S.C. when the torrential rains of October 2015 caused nearly $1.5 billion in damage from Columbia to Charleston, including a broken sewer main that led to a prolonged boil-water advisory at her family’s Columbia-area home. To Eddie, it was clear the state’s infrastructure…
Mashburn’s CEO Named One of South Carolina’s Most Influential People
Columbia, S.C. — Paul Mashburn, Chief Executive Officer of Mashburn Construction, has been included on Columbia Business Monthly’s list of the 50 Most Influential for 2021. Each year the publication releases a list identifying the most influential people in the Midlands. The list is cultivated through a combination of staff research and community nominations and represent…
McCrory Construction Promotes David Babb to Senior Project Manager
Columbia, South Carolina — McCrory Construction has promoted David Babb to Senior Project Manager. Babb has more than 20 years of construction industry experience with most of his construction career in project management. He is currently working on the new headquarters facility for Broad River Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Cowpens, S.C. In addition, Babb is project-managing…
SeamonWhiteside Offers Strategies to Create a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive
CHARLESTON, S.C. – SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is offering strategies for companies to develop work environments that support female employees in recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8th. These actionable tips are aimed to foster an environment where women are better supported and mentored in their careers. Occupational…
Mission, Vision, and Values – Real, or Just B.S.?
I was talking to my brother, John, yesterday afternoon on the telephone. John – after a long career at the top of the world’s largest group of advertising and marketing companies, WPP Group – is now the chairman of a company called Neuro-Insight, a firm that measures brain activity in response to a client’s promotional…
Women Construction Forum: Three Years of Impactful Growth
The Women Construction Forum (WCF), an Upstate, S.C. based group of female construction professionals, had an impactful year in both membership growth and community outreach efforts. Co-founded in 2019 by Angela Gardner, Business Development Director for Hill Electric, and Rachel Veltri, owner of Neves Construction, WCF exists to “help build up women and their voices…
Richard Blackwell Offers Developer’s Perspective on 2022
What are your thoughts on the economy related to construction in the Carolinas in 2022? Thoughts remain bullish on the Carolinas for a whole host of reasons – from its location in the global economy and the type of companies that call this area home, to the increased economic development successes of late, as this…
Stronger than Ever: CAGC Young Leaders Program
Over the last several years we have continued to see exponential growth in the Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Young Leaders program, and this is a true testament to the impact that this group can have on individuals and companies. Getting involved in the CAGC Young Leaders has been one of the best decisions I have made,…
Madison Younginer Promoted to Business Development Executive for CarolinaPower
Greenville, SC-based CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with four offices, has promoted Madison Younginer to Business Development Executive. Younginer joined CarolinaPower’s business development team three years ago as an account manager following 10 years in professional baseball. In his expanded role with the firm, Younginer will continue to focus on growing the company’s market…
