Nick Puckett: Paving the Way for Drone Innovation
It’s been said that necessity is the mother of invention. For Balfour Beatty Senior Preconstruction Manager Nick Puckett, that proverb might be better phrased as curiosity is the cultivator of innovation. Recognizing their vast applications to enhance project management, Balfour Beatty’s Charlotte team invested in a drone. But they needed the right person to effectively…
2020 GroundBreaker: Patricia Lucas Smith, Chix Dig It – Celebrating Women in Construction
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Patricia Lucas Smith, 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. Smith is all about encouraging women to think of the construction industry when considering career options. Smith owned and…
JDSfaulkner Adds Land Surveying Services, Welcomes Billy DiGiacomo as Partner and Director
RALEIGH, N.C. – JDSfaulkner, a leading engineering, design and consulting firm, has expanded its service offerings to include land surveying for residential, commercial and industrial projects. To lead this new service area, the firm recently welcomed William “Billy” DiGiacomo as partner and director of surveying services. DiGiacomo, a professional land surveyor and certified floodplain surveyor, brings…
JE Dunn Construction Adds Project Manager Nick Clements to Charleston Team
CHARLESTON, S.C. — July 29, 2020— JE Dunn Construction is pleased to announce that Project Manager Nick Clements has joined our Charleston, South Carolina, office. With seven years in the construction industry, Clements arrives in Charleston from JE Dunn’s Atlanta office. As a project manager, Clements is involved in all aspects of the project life cycle,…
Eldon Gowens Joins Carroll Daniel Construction to Lead New Greenville Business Unit
July 22, 2020 | Greenville, SC – Carroll Daniel Construction Company is expanding with a new location in Greenville, South Carolina, and Upstate construction industry veteran, Eldon Gowens, has joined the team to lead the effort. As Vice President and Division Manager, Gowens will be responsible for all aspects of Carroll Daniel’s Greenville office. Carroll…
Mashburn Construction Grows Corporate Marketing Team
Columbia, S.C. — Mashburn Construction is pleased to announce growth and promotion within the company’s corporate marketing department. Lee Mashburn, President of Mashburn Construction says, “Despite these very difficult times, we continue to invest in our employees. To keep in line with our strategic goals, we are proud to promote Lindsey Culley to oversee our marketing efforts…
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…
