One Building, Three Partners: Designing a Shared Destination
Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) was looking to expand specialized workforce training to meet the needs of the communities and employers it serves. At the same time, Hickory Aviation Museum needed a permanent home for an aircraft collection that had spent years sitting outside, exposed to the elements. Rather than pursuing those goals independently, the…
Creating a True “Home-Away-from-Home” in Charleston
Giving back to the communities where their people live and work is a core part of A M King’s purpose and company culture. One example: the integrated design-build firm has a long-standing history with Ronald McDonald House Charities in both North Carolina and South Carolina. Over the past decade, multiple A M King team members…
Merritt Properties Breaks Ground on RDU Business Park Near Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Merritt Properties has broken ground on RDU Business Park, a 150-acre light industrial development located just three miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Morrisville, North Carolina, within the Town of Cary. Upon completion, the development will encompass up to 13 single-story industrial buildings totaling 790,527 square feet. With construction now underway on the first phase,…
Hilton Grand Vacations Announces Ocean Reserve, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, a Premier Oceanfront Property in Myrtle Beach
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces Ocean Reserve, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club. This new oceanfront resort will be HGV’s fourth property in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and its eighth property in the state. Positioned adjacent to Ocean 22, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Ocean Reserve will offer an…
Asahi Kasei Unveils New Wet-Process Separator Coating Line in North Carolina, Advancing the Company’s 40-Year North American Battery Separator Strategy
Asahi Kasei held a grand opening ceremony on August 20 for its new Hipore™ wet-process lithium-ion battery separator coating line in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking a significant milestone in the execution of the company’s North American battery separator strategy. The investment expands production capacity at the company’s existing Celgard® manufacturing facility, establishing North America-based coating and…
PPC Partners Announces the Strategic Acquisition of Sapience Automation to Expand Automation and Robotics Capabilities
PPC Partners, a leader in the electrical, mechanical, automation, advanced fabrication and construction industries, announces the strategic acquisition of Sapience Automation based in Charleston, SC. The acquisition strengthens PPC Partners’ automation and robotics capabilities, expanding its ability to deliver comprehensive project delivery solutions across manufacturing, life sciences, packaging, distribution and other markets. Sapience Automation has…
Silvi Cement Expands Rail-Served Distribution Network with New Greenville and Columbus Terminals
Silvi Cement, a division of Silvi Materials, is expanding its rail-served cementitious materials distribution network with a new terminal in Greenville, South Carolina, and the forthcoming opening of its previously announced terminal in Columbus, Ohio. The two facilities represent the latest step in Silvi Materials’ continued investment in the infrastructure and logistics capabilities needed to…
SeamonWhiteside Expands into Western North Carolina with New Asheville Office
Strategic expansion brings full-service site design expertise closer to clients and communities throughout the region SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, today announced the opening of its newest office in downtown Asheville. Located at 60 Biltmore Ave, the new office will serve as a hub for the firm’s integrated…
BBG Construction Law Expands into South Carolina with Charleston Office
BBG Construction Law, a construction law firm serving contractors and other construction industry participants across the United States, is expanding into South Carolina with the opening of its Charleston office on August 1, 2026. To establish the firm’s Southeast presence, founding partner Buck Beltzer has relocated full time to South Carolina. The expansion reflects BBG’s…
ARCO Design/Build Breaks Ground on New OPW Manufacturing Facility in Smithfield, NC
ARCO Design/Build announced that it held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 17 for a new manufacturing facility for OPW in Smithfield, North Carolina. OPW, A Dover Company, manufactures retail fueling equipment, containment, and dispensing products used in retail and commercial fueling applications. Located directly adjacent to OPW’s existing Smithfield operation, the new facility will allow…
