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…
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…
