Sit-down with ABC Carolinas 2021 Board Chair, Derek Lanning
GroundBreak Carolinas recently caught up with 2021 ABC Carolinas Board Chair, Derek Lanning of JE Dunn Construction in Charlotte to gain insight into how the association is working hand-in-hand with its members to help them grow their businesses, develop their workforces, and contribute to their local communities in a positive fashion. What are the biggest…
NAWIC in the Carolinas: Celebrating WIC Week 2021
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) chapters across the country – including the association’s nine active chapters in the Carolinas – have a wide range of special events and community initiatives planned for National Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 – scheduled for March 7 – 13, 2021. WIC Week provides an occasion for…
Rob Clark Joins Gilbane Federal Division to Expand Business Opportunities with the Federal Government
Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce the addition of Rob Clark as Client Account Manager for Gilbane’s Federal Facilities U.S. Business Unit. Rob is a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), most recently as the Commander of the Wilmington (NC) District. In this position, Rob led a team of more…
DPR Raleigh-Durham Leverages Skills-Based Volunteering for New Boys & Girls Club
In a year of unprecedented upheaval, we continue to see reasons for hope as people rise to the challenge of helping others in their communities. DPR Construction has a long history of embracing Community Initiatives (CI), evidenced recently by DPR Raleigh-Durham’s undertaking of a CI project for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina to help…
Stewart Adds Cindy Hoffman as Senior Project Manager of Landscape Architecture in Durham
DURHAM, N.C. – Stewart, an interdisciplinary design, engineering, and planning firm, announced today Cindy Hoffman, PLA, ASLA, is joining its landscape architecture team as senior project manager for the Durham office. Hoffman is a creative and award-winning landscape architect and land planner with over 20 years of experience in diverse, intricate, multidisciplinary designs for public…
Business Trends to Watch in 2021: Adapting to the New Normal
The events of 2020 reshaped business significantly. The changes we experienced did not occur in ripples, but more like a 40-foot wave crashing down upon us. Despite the disruptions, it was amazing and surprising how quickly business adapted and adjusted. Yet while it may seem like the significant business changes that occurred were immediate in…
Frampton Construction Promotes Team members in Charlotte and Charleston
Charleston, S.C. – Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has promoted Joey Smith, Phillip Marino, Alex Seglem, and Leigh Anne Conto. Joey Smith, who joined Frampton Construction in 2019 as director, has been named vice president. Smith leads the daily operations of the company’s Charlotte…
McCrory Construction Promotes Barry Schilling to Director of Safety and Risk Management
Columbia, South Carolina — McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Barry Schilling to Director of Safety and Risk Management. Joining McCrory in 2012 as a Senior Project Manager and serving the last seven years as Compliance Manager, Schilling is responsible for implementing companywide safety and compliance measures among employees as well as with subcontractors on…
Creating a People-Focused Culture – A Century of Experience and Lessons Learned from South Carolina’s Oldest GC
At 103 years old, McCrory Construction is the oldest general contractor (GC) in the state of South Carolina. Interestingly enough, the company has experienced surprisingly low turnover—in comparison to its industry competitors—in ownership during its 100-year history. The company is now under its fifth generation of ownership. Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, McCrory is a…
Bobby Ley: Thomas & Hutton’s Newest Licensed PE in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC, January 29, 2021 — Thomas & Hutton is pleased to announce their newest licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of South Carolina, Bobby Ley. Bobby passed the PE Environmental exam in 2019 and recently satisfied the experience requirement needed to become a PE. Bobby Ley joined Thomas & Hutton’s Columbia Civil Department…
