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Walbridge Announces Mike Bedell as AVP and General Manager for Southeast

Walbridge is pleased to welcome Mike Bedell as the new General Manager and AVP of Walbridge’s Southeast office located in Charlotte. Bedell will lead Walbridge’s Southeast operations with a local and regional focus that is supported by the firm’s national footprint.  Established 15 years ago, the Charlotte office is a full-service business unit that manages projects…

Davis & Floyd Shows Appreciation for Local Law Enforcement

Davis & Floyd wanted to do something special for those who protect and serve the areas where employees live, work, play, and learn. Just prior to the 4th of July, the firm sponsored a local Law Enforcement Appreciation drop-in tailgate lunch at their Greenwood, S.C. office. Davis & Floyd hopes this small effort will inspire others to do…

Zuendt Engineering Hires Brittany Seo as Civil Engineer

Zuendt Engineering, a Full service civil and structural engineering firm, has hired Brittany Seo as a Civil Engineer for its Greenville, SC location. Seo graduated in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Tennessee Technological University. Prior to her graduation, she was an intern for Wright Brothers Construction Company from May through August  2018.  As…

Meet Hannah King, Electrical Apprentice, CarolinaPower

At just 21 years old, Hannah King says she has found her lifelong career. She’s sold on the construction industry – specifically, electrical construction. As an electrical apprentice for CarolinaPower in Greenville, Hannah works full-time during the day, attending classes one evening per week. Hannah was hired by CarolinaPower last summer after she inquired about…

2020 GroundBreaker: Michael Nieri, Great Southern Homes

GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Michael Nieri, 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.  Nieri is founder, owner and president of Great Southern Homes, a nationally ranked Top 50 homebuilder headquartered in Irmo, S.C. — known for its strong commitment to giving back…

GroundBreakers Class of 2020: Making a Positive Impact on the AEC Industry

The staff at GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to announce the results of our 2020 GroundBreaker Awards. These annual awards recognize individuals who are having a significant impact in terms of shaping the AEC industry in the Carolinas. Selected from a well-rounded group of nominees from North Carolina and South Carolina, the 2020 Class of industry…

Sherman Construction Welcomes Chris Dill as Director of Business Development

Sherman Construction, based in Greenville, S.C., is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Dill as Director Of Business Development. Dill brings over 20 years of experience building meaningful client relationships. In this role, Dill will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and supporting the company’s growth strategy. Through his previous experience he was…

Three Carolinas Women Recognized in this Year’s NAWIC South Atlantic Region Awards

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) South Atlantic Region is pleased to announce the recipients of its Future Leader of the Year, Member of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. The mission of these awards is to recognize outstanding efforts of NAWIC members. All three winners are from NAWIC chapters in the Carolinas….

Gaylor Electric’s Ron Cayton Named ABC’s 2020 National Craft Professional of the Year

Gaylor Electric’s Ron Cayton, General Superintendent and North Carolina resident, was named the 2020 National Craft Professional of the Year by Associated Builders and Contractors. Gaylor has a strong presence in North Carolina and is a member of the ABC Carolinas chapter. Cayton will be honored during the Careers in Construction Awards at the national…