Spartanburg-Based Waldrop Mechanical Services Hires Jeff Newsome as Estimator
Spartanburg, SC — Jeff Newsome has joined Waldrop Mechanical Services as an estimator. In this role, Newsome is responsible for providing construction estimates, and supporting other preconstruction activities to support business development activities for Waldrop’s new construction and renovation projects in the commercial, institutional, industrial and healthcare sectors. Newsome comes to Waldrop with 20 years of…
Top Young Leaders Recognized by CAGC
At it’s recent conference in Myrtle Beach, the Associated General Contractors of the Carolinas (CAGC) recognized their 2017 Top Young Leaders. The Top Young Leader Award recognizes those who play critical roles in the community and professional arenas of the construction industry. Each year, CAGC honors the achievements of their young leaders. This year, CAGC…
CAGC Announces 2017 Hall of Fame/Hall of Fame Legacy Award Winners
On July 29th, 2017, the Carolinas AGC (CAGC) celebrated hard work, perseverance and achievement of several of their key members. CAGC paid tribute to ten individuals; five of whom have left an incredible legacy on our industry, and five who are still paving the road for future leaders to follow. Each of the men that…
Page Elected ACEC-SC Chair
Kylie Page, PE, Terracon, Charleston, SC, was elected Chairman of the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) at its annual meeting in June. Page is ACEC-SC’s first female Chair, and will assume her role as chair on July 1, 2017. Page also served as ACEC-SC’s Vice Chair, Secretary/Treasurer and Board Member, and…
Choate Construction Announces Raleigh Senior Leadership Appointments
Choate Construction Company is proud to announce various senior leadership appointments to drive continued growth and opportunity in all facets of the business. Dave Knudson is taking on the role of Choate Construction’s companywide Director of Strategic Pursuits. In this new position, Dave will champion strategic geographic growth for Choate with a focus on procuring…
Getting to Know Frank Emory Jr., EDPNC’s New Board Chair
Recently, Leslie Boney at North Carolina State University’s Institute for Emerging Issues sat down with Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s (EDPNC) new board chair, Frank Emory Jr. Emory is a partner at Hunton and Williams LLP, specializing in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. The EDPNC compiled a few highlights from the interview. On Emory’s…
Frampton Construction Adds Project Engineer
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added Selby Austin as project engineer in the Charleston office. In this role, Austin will oversee construction activities onsite, assist the project manager with daily activities, and act as a liaison…
Cory Paterson Returns to Tindall Corporation
Tindall Corporation, a manufacturer of precast concrete, is pleased to announce the return of Cory Paterson to its team. Paterson previously worked for Tindall for nearly 10 years – representing its efforts in the Correctional market. Tindall has provided thousands of precast concrete detention cell modules and supplemental prestressed/precast products for this industry. Paterson spent…
Davis & Floyd’s Jason Eppley Named To ACEC-SC Board
Jason Eppley, chief operating officer for Greenwood, S.C.-based Davis & Floyd, Inc., has been named to the board of directors for the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC). New board members were elected at the ACEC-SC annual meeting in June in Myrtle Beach. Eppley has been with Davis & Floyd more than…
Leadership Changes at McDonald York
McDonald York Building Company announced that as part of its growth strategy the company is splitting the duties of CEO and President into two roles, with Heather Denny remaining as CEO and Tanner Holland being promoted to President. Chief Executive Heather Denny has held both roles since 2015 and the role of President since 2010….
