A M King Provides over 450 School Uniforms, Plus School Supplies to Starmount Academy
Charlotte, NC — A M King sent its employees back to school last Thursday. They stood out in blue shirts, emblazoned with the inscription “Hard Hats Warm Hearts,” as they gave out hundreds of red and gray uniformed shirts and much needed school supplies to students. The Charlotte-based Design-Build firm is partnering with Starmount Academy…
Meet Distinguished Group of 2018 CAGC Hall of Fame Honorees and Legacy Award Winner
On July 28, 2018, Carolinas AGC celebrated hard work, perseverance and achievement by paying tribute to six individuals – one of whom has left an incredible legacy on our industry. The five others are still paving the road for future leaders to follow. According to CAGC leadership, each Hall of Fame honoree embodies the skill, integrity…
Clemson CSM Department’s Dr. Joe Burgett: Winner of 2018 Alumni Master Teacher Award
As Clemson University students begin another semester of classes, Dr. Joe Burgett is beginning his sixth year as an assistant professor in Clemson University’s Construction Science and Management Department. As the Spring 2018 semester came to a close, Dr. Burgett was presented with the 2018 Alumni Master Teacher Award for outstanding undergraduate classroom instruction. This…
A M King Employees in Charlotte Participate in Community Cycling Event to Benefit Cancer Patients
Team A M King, sponsored by Charlotte-based A M King, participated in the 24 Foundation‘s 17th Annual 24 Hours of Booty community cycling event to benefit cancer survivorship and patient programs. On the last Saturday in July, a total of 26 A M King employees, relatives, friends and clients joined the 1,112 riders and 134 walkers from 23…
Elmore Goldsmith Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for 2019
Elmore Goldsmith is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2019. The following Elmore Goldsmith attorneys are included in The Best Lawyers in America for 2019: • L. Franklin “Frank” Elmore: Construction Law and Litigation–Construction • Mason A….
THS Constructors Names Dana Emberton CEO
GREENVILLE, S.C. – (August 7, 2018) – Howard Suitt, Chairman for THS Constructors, Inc., announced today that current President & COO, Dana Emberton, has been named the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Emberton has served THS Constructors as their President & COO for the last three years. In that time the company has…
2018 Hall of Fame Winners and Top Young Leaders Honored at CAGC’s Summer Summit
The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) honored their Class of 2018 Hall of Fame/Legacy winners and their 2018 Top Young Leaders at last week’s CAGC Summer Summit & Expo at Jekyll Island, Ga. Hall of Fame/Legacy Winners Each year, CAGC recognizes prestigious members, both past and present, who have made extraordinary contributions over their careers to CAGC,…
CAGC Welcomes Tammy Ford as Build Your Career (BYC) Director, Roddy Craft Retires
Carolinas AGC is pleased to announce that Tammy Ford, an experienced leader in developing highly successful and collaborative partnerships among charitable organizations, participating volunteers, community leaders and local businesses, has been hired as our new Build Your Career Director to help address the workforce shortage within the construction industry in the Carolinas. Tammy, who began…
Female Role Models in Engineering: Spotlight on the “Fab Four” of Chix Dig It
While the number of female role models in the architecture, engineering and construction is still less than ideal, Chix Dig It-Celebrating Women in Construction exists to empower women in all aspects of the industry. Last month’s Chix Dig It — Celebrating Women in Construction luncheon, which drew nearly 200 attendees from the AEC industry to…
Al Johnson: Still Motivated after 60 Years in the Surety Business
After 60 years in the surety business, Al Johnson has no plans for a traditional retirement. In fact, the 87-year-old continues to service a handful of longtime clients and looks forward to going into the office several days per week. For the past 25 years, Johnson has been associated with McGriff Insurance Services (formerly BB&T Boyle…
