A M King Mobilizes on Largest Avocado Ripening and Processing Facility in U.S.
Carolinas-based integrated Design-Build firm A M King has begun construction of a 262,000-square-foot ripening and cold storage distribution center in Laredo, Texas for Mission Produce Inc., the world’s largest grower, packer, and shipper of Hass avocados. Recently, A M King designed and constructed a smaller-scale cold storage distribution center in Charlotte, North Carolina for another…
Dominion Energy and Duke Energy Cancel the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) and Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced the cancelation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (“ACP”) due to ongoing delays and increasing cost uncertainty which threaten the economic viability of the project. Despite last month’s overwhelming 7-2 victory at the United States Supreme Court, which vindicated the project and decisions made by permitting agencies,…
Historic Hilton Head Rear Range Lighthouse in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort Receives Significant Renovation
The Hilton Head Rear Range Lighthouse has undergone a significant renovation. The distinctive structure, located in the Leamington neighborhood of Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort overlooking the resort’s award-winning Arthur Hills Golf Course, was built between 1879 and 1880 as part of a larger system of navigation lights guiding ships into Port Royal Sound. Congress authorized…
Davis & Floyd Project Spotlight: Charleston-US 17 Spring/Fishburne Drainage Improvements
Septima P. Clark Expressway (US 17) is a critical transportation corridor across the Charleston peninsula that experiences chronic flooding during heavy rainfall events. The City of Charleston enlisted Davis & Floyd to recommend and design improvements for flood resiliency, highway accessibility, traffic efficiency, and vehicular/pedestrian safety. Davis & Floyd provided the following solutions to the…
Solar Project to Proceed in Edgecombe County, NC
Global renewable energy developer, service provider and distributor BayWa r.e. has secured tax equity and construction financing for its Fern Solar project in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. RBC Capital Markets syndicated a tax equity investment commitment in the project and the lender group comprised of Rabobank, Coordinating Lead Arranger, and Banco Sabadell, Joint Lead Arranger, have…
A M King Renovating Facility for Charlotte-Based Food Distributor
A M King, a fully integrated Design-Build firm, has begun renovation of an existing shell building for Martin’s Distribution Inc., a Charlotte-based food distributor. The new food distribution and storage facility will allow the company to capitalize on growing demand from its customers for fresh, quality products. The project is scheduled to be completed by…
A M King Completes Renovation of Southern Foods’ Meat and Seafood Processing Facility
A M King has completed renovation of an 88,000-square-foot facility in Greensboro, N.C., that houses Southern Foods’ meat, seafood and cheese processing operations. The new building allows the 66-year old company to operate in a larger, more modern space, handle greater volumes, and save money in repairs and maintenance, thereby bringing even more competitive pricing…
Thomas & Hutton Wins ACEC Engineering Excellence Award for Shem Creek’s Pedestrian Bridge in Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Thomas & Hutton (T&H) was presented an Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) South Carolina Chapter at its Awards Gala held in Columbia on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. The awards competition recognizes engineering firms that demonstrate an exceptional degree of innovation, complexity, achievement, and value through their submitted projects. T&H’s…
Clemson University Dedicates Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Education Center: Use of Cross-Laminated Timber Draws National Attention
As one of two facilities in the country to use southern yellow pine cross-laminated timber, the 16,500-square-foot Andy Quattlebaum Outdoor Education Center at the Snow Family Outdoor Fitness and Wellness Complex will serve as a national model for recreation and leisure space, bringing attention to not only Clemson University but also the state of South…
CAGC Presents 2019 Pinnacle Awards, Other Awards at 99th Annual Convention
Carolinas AGC’s Pinnacle Awards ceremony was held at CAGC’s 99th Annual Convention in Aruba on January 25, 2020. Three construction projects received 2019 Pinnacle Awards for enhancing their communities. Pinnacle entries are judged on unique aspects and challenges; special values; project management; budget and schedule; and safety performance. Pinnacle winning projects enhance the Carolinas and…
