JE Dunn Welcomes Keith B. Gabriel, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager for Carolinas
Charlotte, NC – October 15, 2021 – JE Dunn has announced the hiring of Keith B. Gabriel to the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion manager for the Carolinas based in its Charlotte office. A native of Charlotte, Gabriel has worked in economic development for six years, specializing in strategic planning across diverse groups, including local…
McCrory Construction’s Matt Solomon and Tony Warren Promoted to Preconstruction Management
Matt Solomon and Tony Warren have taken on new roles at McCrory Construction with their respective promotions to Senior Preconstruction Manager. Both Solomon and Warren are based in the firm’s Greenville office. Solomon has held increasingly responsible positions in estimating during his 10 years with McCrory, most recently as Senior Estimator. He has been involved…
J. Michael Taylor, Founding Principal, DP3 Architects, to Retire in 2022
J. Michael Taylor, AIA, LEED AP, Chairman and CEO, and a founding principal of DP3 Architects, has announced his retirement effective March 31, 2022. Taylor co-founded DP3 Architects, Ltd. (formerly Design Partnership, Inc.) in 1984, with Clemson University classmates Sam Justice and Mark Eggl, with the desire to deliver quality projects in Greenville. What began…
Meet Dr. William J. Davis, Dept. Head, Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Citadel
Dr. William J. Davis is Department Head and professor for The Citadel’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, which includes two majors for cadets: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering. The department also offers a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and four Graduate Certificates: Built Environment and…
2021 GroundBreaker: Nichole Kopenhaver, McCrory Construction
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Nichole Kopenhaver, a member of the exclusive group of 2021 GroundBreakers — five individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community in the Carolinas. Kopenhaver is Assistant Project Manager with McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, and Immediate Past President of…
A Dispatch from Grand Teton National Park
I recently did a four-day solo hike in the backcountry of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. I have an enduring theory that people show up as a better version of themselves when they are hiking in the wilderness. I am not sure if it is the thin air, solitude, breathtaking beauty, or freedom from…
Charleston’s NAWIC Palmetto Chapter Introduces 2021-2022 Board
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Palmetto Chapter of Charleston, South Carolina has announced its 2021/2022 Board of Directors. The 2021/2022 Board – NAWIC Palmetto Chapter #385 President – Amanda Redick, MSc – HDR, Inc. Vice President – Sandra Marlowe – Cumming Construction Management Treasurer, Antonia Gonzalez-Periera – S&ME Recording Secretary – Megan…
Carolinas AGC Wins Two National Awards at National Conference
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is pleased to announce it was among a small group of AGC chapters from across the country honored with 2021 Chapter Awards at the 2021 AGC National and Chapter Leadership Conference, which took place September 19-20 in Orlando, Florida. CAGC was awarded two of the seven awards, the only chapter of 89…
McCrory Construction Welcomes John Brock as Senior Superintendent
John Brock has joined McCrory Construction as Senior Superintendent based in the company’s Greenville office. With a construction industry career spanning more than 25 years, Brock has overseen new construction, renovation and expansion projects for industrial, commercial and institutional projects ranging in value from $2.5 million to $50 million. He is currently assigned to an…
Cullum Welcomes John Duffield, PE as Design Engineer
Cullum Constructors, Inc., a mechanical construction company headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, is pleased to welcome John Duffield, PE as Design Engineer. Duffield grew up helping his family with Habitat for Humanity builds and has always been interested in how things work. As a kid, he would take apart and reassemble almost anything he…
