BE&K Building Group-Charlotte Participates in Keep Pounding Blood Drive
BE&K Building Group’s Charlotte Office recently participated in the 10th annual Keep Pounding Blood Drive at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte. The blood drive, which benefitted more than 27 area hospitals, was hosted by the Carolina Panthers, Carolinas HealthCare System and Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. Event organizers noted that one pint of blood…
SCEDA Announces New Board of Directors
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2017-18 officers and board of directors during the annual conference in Hilton Head, SC. Brian Nash, Vice President of Development with Agracel, Inc., will serve as the incoming SCEDA president. “A goal of mine as the new President is to foster and encourage a team approach…
Mashburn Construction Announces Leadership Transitions
Mashburn Construction Company, based in Columbia, SC, announced the official retirement of its founder, Harry L. Mashburn. Mr. Mashburn started the company in the study of his home over 40 years ago. The company’s first project was a small retail store on Beltline Boulevard for the Love family, who remain a client to this day….
Top Young Leader Honorees Announced by CAGC
The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) today announced the CAGC Class of 2017 Top Young Leader winners. The winners will be recognized at the 2017 Summer Summit & Expo in Myrtle Beach, July 27-30, 2017. Kristen Harwood, Rogers; Casay Schwager, Sloan Construction Company, Joshua Mauney, Paragon Safety Group; Matt Brown, Sanford Contractors will be formally inducted into…
Balfour Beatty US Names Pat Dean COO in the Carolinas and Georgia
Balfour Beatty US has announced the promotion of Pat Dean to chief operating officer for the Carolinas and Georgia operations, and the promotion of Scott Skidelsky to chief operating officer in Florida. In their new roles, both Dean and Skidelsky are responsible for executive oversight, project acquisition and business growth across their respective geographies. In…
Magued Eldaief Joins Prescient as CEO
Prescient, a fully integrated and patented design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation solution for the construction industry, today announced the appointment of former General Electric (GE) executive Magued Eldaief to the position of CEO. He will succeed Satyen Patel, who will continue in his role as Prescient’s executive chairman. GE Vice Chairman John Rice said, “I…
CAGC: Young Leader Spotlight
The following Young Leader Spotlight feature is from the Carolinas AGC. Corey Arledge, Executive Director of Safety with Eldeco, Inc. My decision to work in the field of safety came from a desire to see injuries in the work place stop. I worked as a carpenter prior to getting into safety and quickly realized how dangerous construction…
Gowens Named SBU Leader at O’Neal
O’Neal Inc. has promoted Eldon Gowens to Strategic Business Unit Leader. The company is a Greenville, SC-based integrated design and construction firm. “We are excited to have Eldon lead this strategic market segment. Anytime we can promote within it is a win-win for both parties,” said Kevin Bean, President and CEO of O’Neal. “Eldon has…
BE&K Building Group Employees Participate in Colon Cancer Coalition’s “Get Your Rear in Gear” 5K Run/Walk in Charlotte
Last month several employees from BE&K Building Group gathered at Charlotte’s Independence Park for the 13th annual “Get Your Rear in Gear” 5K Run/Walk — part of the largest colon cancer-focused event series in the country. “Get Your Rear in Gear” events raise funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition, a nationally recognized partner in the…
Construction Executive Announces Candidacy for Mayor
Todd Horne, vice president of business development for Spartanburg, SC-based Clayton Construction has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Spartanburg. Horne told supporters he will seek to make Spartanburg a place where people can live, work and play. “This will give leadership from every part of the city the opportunity to meet with me on…
