2020 GroundBreaker: Leslie Clark, Vice President, CAGC
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Leslie Clark, a member of the exclusive group of 2020 GroundBreakers — four individuals who are shaping the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry in a variety of ways. Clark is Vice President of Operations and S.C. Director of Government Relations & Divisions for Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC),…
Stewart Announces Key Engineering Hires, Columbia Office Expansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Stewart, an interdisciplinary design, engineering and planning firm, announced today it is expanding its local service offerings with two new hires in structural engineering and larger office space – now located at 717 Lady Street in Columbia. Among the new hires is James “Vince” Williams, PE, SE (pictured), who will serve as…
ECS Announces Derek Clyburn as Subsidiary President in Southeast
ECS is pleased to announce Derek Clyburn, PE has been promoted to Subsidiary President of ECS Southeast, LLP. Clyburn succeeds Steve Gosselin, PG who will take on the role of Executive Vice President supporting Clyburn and the Southeast Management Team in day to day operations, business development efforts, expanding the Subsidiary National and Regional Accounts Program, and…
Frampton Construction Announces Craig Calhoun to CFO, Other Promotions
Charleston, S.C. – Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has named Craig Calhoun, Selby Austin, Adam Smith, and Will Pratt to new positions. Calhoun (pictured), who joined Frampton in 2017, has been promoted to chief financial officer. In this executive leadership role, he is responsible for the overall…
Vannoy Construction CEO’s Private Car Collection and Road Art Brings $15 Million at On-Site Auction
An amazing museum collection of classic cars and countless vintage collectibles that took Eddie Vannoy, CEO of Vannoy Construction, more than a quarter century to assemble was offered at a live, on-site auction last month at The Vannoy Estate in Jefferson, North Carolina – located about two hours from Charlotte. Nearly 100 classic and collector…
McCrory Construction Names Allen Bridgers as President
McCrory Construction, the 102-year-old general contractor headquartered in Columbia, SC, announces it has appointed Allen Bridgers as President of the company. Bridgers will support Chief Executive Officer, Allen Amsler and the McCrory executive team in the implementation of the company’s strategic plan and vision as they move into their second century in business. The oldest…
Stewart’s Denise Southerland Takes on New Leadership Role Created to Enhance Client Experience
RALEIGH, N.C. – Stewart, an interdisciplinary design, engineering and planning firm, announced today it has promoted Denise Southerland to director of knowledge management and processes. “Denise is a strategic thinker with a history of proactively taking on initiatives that make a company-wide impact – creating operational efficiencies, market awareness and the elevation of the company’s…
Harris Integrated Solutions Built on Servant Leadership
Harris Integrated Solutions is an established building automation provider based in Columbia, S.C. with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Florence, Beaufort, Charleston, Asheville (NC), and Hickory (NC). The company’s values emulate those of Lloyd Harris who founded the company in 1965. Today President Michael Harris personifies his father’s passion for serving customers with the best planning, engineering, equipment, installation,…
ABC Carolinas Celebrates 2020 Graduates of Apprenticeship & Craft Training Program
Charlotte, NC — ABC Carolinas recently celebrated the graduation of 11 electrical apprentices enrolled in the chapter’s four-year Apprenticeship & Craft Training Program. Be sure to check out ABC Carolinas’ slideshow tribute to the Class of 2020 apprenticeship graduates. Participants in ABC Carolinas’ educational program work full-time during the day and attend evening classes – two nights…
2020 GroundBreaker: Brian King, A M King
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Brian King, a member of the exclusive group of 2020 GroundBreakers — four individuals who are shaping the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry in a variety of ways. King is founder, owner and CEO of A M King, a leading Design-Build firm headquartered in Charlotte with an office…