Sustainability in Construction Continues to Evolve
Sustainability is one of those buzzwords that gets thrown around a lot. With so much in the news surrounding the many impacts of climate change and the urgency to act, I’ve been reflecting on what sustainability really means in the construction industry and how we can continue to do our part to have a positive…
In the Spotlight: Carolinas AGC 2023 Pinnacle Awards and Construction Excellence Awards
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) has bestowed the 2023 Pinnacle Awards to six construction projects which enhance their communities, and a “Build with the Best” Pinnacle Award to an individual whose partnership efforts strengthen the construction industry. In addition, seven projects won Construction Excellence Awards, which recognize projects of distinction. These award-winning projects located in North Carolina…
Addison Homes Receives U. S. Department of Energy 2023 Housing Innovation Award
Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, and ultra energy efficiency, has received a Housing Innovation award from the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE). The award was presented at the 2023 Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA)…
Atlas at Inland Port Greer Announces Alfa Laval as Latest Tenant in Growing Roster of International Leaders
Celebrating a milestone achievement, the joint venture of Warhaft Group and Atlas Capital Group proudly announces the addition of Alfa Laval, a global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling solutions, to its newly completed Class A, multi-tenant industrial park, Atlas at Inland Port Greer in Greer, SC. This strategic move emphasizes the success and appeal…
Kansas City’s Hunt Midwest Brings Championship Experience to the Carolinas
Established six decades ago by Lamar Hunt, founder of the Kansas City Chiefs, Hunt Midwest is a real estate development company with more than $2.5 billion of developed projects in multiple geographic markets, including more than 4.6 million square feet of developed and planned industrial space in South Carolina’s Greater Charleston and Greenville-Spartanburg areas. In…
A M King Wins ABC’s Best-in-Class Eagle Award and 2023 Carolinas Design-Build Award for ALDI Project
A M King, a leading Integrated Design-Build firm with offices in Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC, and Chicago, IL, was recognized by ABC Carolinas this month for its exemplary delivery of ALDI’s Regional Headquarters and Distribution megafacility in Loxley, AL. At the 2023 ABC Carolinas Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards gala held on November 9 in…
ABC Carolinas Celebrates 25th Anniversary, 2023 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards at Gala
Associated Builders and Contractors Carolinas Chapter (ABC Carolinas) honored over 70 projects collectively worth $1.6 billion at the 25th annual ABCC Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards Gala on November 9, 2023. The ABC EIC Program is the industry’s leading competition that honors both general and specialty contractors for innovative and high-quality Merit Shop construction projects. …
ABC Carolinas Celebrates 2023 EIC Awards Project-of-the-Year Winners
ABC Carolinas was excited to honor the amazing work of its members during the 2023 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards gala in Charlotte on November 9, 2023. First-place (Eagle) and runner-up (Merit) awards were presented in multiple categories in two divisions (General Contractors and Specialty Contractors), along with the exclusive Carolinas BIM Award, Design-Build Award,…
Weaving Connectivity and Communities as Demand for Multimodal Communities Rises
In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward multimodal communities – areas in which residents prioritize walkability, bikeability, and access to public transportation. Specifically, these communities are rapidly gaining attention in urban areas, where individuals gravitate toward spaces that promote healthy living and community connectivity. In order for these new areas to seamlessly…
Building a Legacy: Local Project Engineer Leads Impactful Construction for Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
When Project Engineer Kayla Johnson has a few quiet moments to walk through the jobsite that will become Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s (CIHA) new long-term care facility, Tsali Care Center, she often reflects on what the finished product will mean to her community. Kayla Johnson is an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee…
