Peter Exley Inaugurated as AIA 2021 President
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) inaugurated Peter Exley, FAIA, today as its 97th president. “While I’m not naïve to the challenges our profession, industry, and society have been dealt in the face of the pandemic, I would like my tenure in 2021 to facilitate hope,” said Exley. “Architects have a critical role to play…
Graycliff Capital Supports Charitable Initiatives Close to the Hearts of its Employees
More than ever, today’s new graduates as well as seasoned professionals seek workplaces that foster a sense of purpose and community. At Graycliff Capital, a leading multi-family development and investment company based in downtown Greenville, the senior leadership team makes it easy for employees to get involved in charitable causes both as a group and…
Mashburn Construction Welcomes Brian D’Amico as New Chief Financial Officer
Columbia, S.C. — Mashburn Construction is pleased to announce the hire of Brian D’Amico as Chief Financial Officer. D’Amico brings more than 15 years of accounting experience that will allow him to successfully lead the company’s accounting department and overall financial operations. He will join nine others on Mashburn’s Executive Committee, which helps steer the company…
Dr. George Wang Named Chair of ECU’s Department of Construction Management
With professional experience in industry and 13 years teaching at East Carolina University, Dr. George Wang has been named the chair of the Department of Construction Management. Wang was born in Tianjin, China, and obtained undergraduate and graduate degrees in civil engineering from Tongji University. He taught civil engineering at Tianjin University in China and…
Sneak Preview: ENR Southeast’s 2021 Top Young Professionals Winners from the Carolinas
As broad as the construction industry itself, ENR’s Top Young Professionals regional competitions annually recognize a group of rising leaders under the age of 40 with a collectively diverse and wide-ranging set of work experiences and backgrounds. Following is a preview of the Top Young Professionals from North Carolina and South Carolina who will be…
U.S. Marine Pursues New Career Path through CM Program at UNC Charlotte and Internship with A M King
It was a hazy day in April when I walked into my Construction Management Professional Development class at UNC Charlotte, tired and not terribly interested in hearing yet another guest lecturer. My professor introduced Brian King, President of A M King, and as I listened, I instantly knew that today would be different. Maybe it was…
Why Mental Health in the Construction Industry Cannot Be Ignored
The construction industry is tough. Whether a construction, architecture or engineering worker is in an office or out in the field, workdays are long and deadlines are tight. All projects are high-stakes. Oftentimes, millions of dollars are on the line. “There is always a push in the construction industry to get the job done faster,”…
Fluor Names David Constable as CEO
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that David E. Constable, a member of the Fluor Board of Directors, has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2021. Constable succeeds Carlos Hernandez, who will retire as CEO and a member of the company’s Board at the end of the year. David E. Constable Appointed Chief…
What I Learned about Business in Glacier National Park
Last week I solo hiked 55 of the 700 miles of trails in Glacier National Park in Montana. The backcountry is wild, unpredictable, and beautiful. It always occurs to me that there are many parallels to how the wild open spaces relate to the nature of business. Below are some of the take-aways I can…
“Fireside Chat” with Patrice Gilmore, National Supplier Diversity Lead, DPR Construction
Patrice Gilmore, CCA, is the latest Triangle-area woman to be honored by Chix Dig It – Celebrating Women in Construction, a Raleigh-based non-profit dedicated to attracting the best and brightest women to the architectural, design and construction field – professional and craft. GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to present this “Fireside Chat” with Patrice, part of the “Evolving Women in AEC”…
