Workplace Culture is about People, Not Things
Four million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021 with a record-breaking 10+ million job openings in the US (Harvard Business Review, 2021). Organizations are focused on providing an attractive workplace and culture certainly figures into this equation. Great benefits, work autonomy, competitive compensation, and a myriad of other inducements separate your firm from the…
Brian King Shares National and Regional Perspective on 2022
What are you most concerned about for 2022? While it may seem unlikely to many, I believe we are headed for a slight recession in the next 12-18 months. My reasoning is that inflationary forces, combined with the high demand we have experienced over the past two years, will result in a slight pull-back by…
Graycliff Capital Partners’ Caitlin Steelman Named Senior Financial Executive of 2021
Caitlin Steelman, Chief Financial Officer of Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), was recognized as 2021 Senior Financial Executive of the Year by the Upstate (South Carolina) CFO Council. Based in downtown Greenville, Graycliff Capital is a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector. One of three award recipients, Steelman was singled out as Senior Financial…
An Economy on the Rebound: What’s Next?
The Department of Commerce’s first estimate for 2021’s fourth quarter real GDP growth came in at a resounding 6.9%, the highest quarterly rate since 1984, which also happened to be a year, like 2021, when the economy was rebounding from a severe recession. The 6.9% quarterly growth estimate was enough to yield 5.7% real GDP…
Chris Moore of CarolinaPower Offers Specialty Contractor Perspective on 2022
What are your thoughts on the economy related to construction in the Carolinas in 2022? From the perspective of a specialty contractor focused on electrical construction, right now opportunities are still abundant across all markets and all geographies. However, I am concerned about commodity pricing fluctuations and ongoing supply chain issues – particularly their impact…
Call for Nominations: She Built this City’s Inaugural Change Makers Awards – Deadline Feb. 14, 2022
She Built This City (SBTC) is celebrating those in the Charlotte community who are working towards diversity, equity, and inclusion within their workplace or organization. The construction trades is a male-dominated space and SBTC wants to honor those women who are trying to change the game and bring equity into skilled trades. Let us know…
NCCER Welcomes Research Department Director
NCCER is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Taylor, P.E, Ph.D., to Director of Research. The research department aims to bring more awareness and prestige to construction craft careers by establishing NCCER as the source for research on the industry workforce. Having previous experience working alongside NCCER, Taylor is an excellent choice to launch…
Thomas & Hutton Names Chris Magaldi New Charleston Regional Director
CHARLESTON, SC, January 28, 2022— Thomas & Hutton (T&H), a southeastern consulting and design firm with an emphasis on land development and infrastructure, names Chris Magaldi, PE as Regional Director for its Charleston region. Magaldi’s responsibilities will include business development and maintaining client relationships for all departments in the Charleston area, including Charleston, Berkeley, and…
Baker Glasgow is Named the New President of Clancy & Theys
Baker Glasgow has been named the new president of Clancy & Theys following David T. “Tim” Clancy’s retirement. As of January 1, 2022, Baker began his role as president. He will define and lead corporate strategy and vision, oversee the company’s operations, and strengthen the organization’s infrastructure, systems and processes. Baker has a legacy of…
Janet Bates of JE Dunn on the Challenges that Remain for Women in Construction
Janet Bates, Client Solutions Manager at JE Dunn Construction in North Charleston, discussed the challenges that remain for women in the construction industry as the featured guest on South Carolina Public Radio’s South Carolina Business Review with host Mike Switzer on Friday, January 14, 2022. South Carolina Business Review’s promo for Janet’s one-on-one interview on…
