Kaufman Lynn Construction Names Scott Gasaway to Lead North Carolina Operations
Kaufman Lynn Construction, one of the largest builders in the southeastern United States, has named an accomplished industry executive to its senior leadership team. Scott Gasaway has joined the firm as Regional Senior Vice President for North Carolina operations. Gasaway’s construction management career has spanned more than 25 years in both the public and private…
SeamonWhiteside Introduces New Women’s Initiative Steering Committee
CHARLESTON, S.C. – SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is introducing the six women leading the firm’s new company-wide Women’s Initiative, which was created this year as a step towards helping women succeed in the male-dominated world of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC). The Steering Committee includes Lia Contursi, Mary Martinich,…
Todd Horne Named President of Clayton Construction Company, Inc.
Clayton Construction Company, Inc. (CCC) is pleased to announce that Todd Horne, former Vice President of Business Development, has been promoted to President, effective January 1, 2022. CCC is a commercial general contractor, specializing in turn-key construction projects around the Southeast. Exceeding expectations for over 40 years, CCC has been named one of SC’s Fastest Growing…
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…
