Key Takeaways Due to high demand, absorption will continue to be positive; however, due to new construction growth, the vacancy rate is expected to rise in the next few quarters. Charleston overall market rental rates are higher relative to the last quarter and are expected to rise as new office construction is completed. As the…
Strong Demand Will Absorb New Construction
In the National Spotlight: Power Up Inc. at Forefront of Removing Barriers for Women in Construction
Rooted in the Southeast, Power UP Inc. is a one-of-a-kind non-profit organization that is consistently at the forefront of removing barriers that have prohibited the development of a diversified and strong workforce for the construction industry. On Monday, October 23, Power UP founder Dr. Mittie Cannon was a special guest on the Fox Business Network’s…
Viewpoint User Conference Combines Construction Industry Best Practices with Technology Innovations to Help Modernize Contractors’ Operations
Viewpoint, a Trimble Company (NASDAQ: TRMB) and construction management software leader, today welcomed a record-breaking 2,300 construction industry professionals to the Collaborate 2018 User Conference. At the event, Viewpoint is unveiling new software innovations to help construction companies transform their operations, lower risk, gain efficiencies and improve productivity. Each year, construction industry thought leaders, business…
FMI Releases 2018 Construction Industry Compensation Data
FMI Corporation, the leading provider of management consulting and investment banking services to engineering and construction, infrastructure and the built environment, is pleased to announce the release of 2018 Construction industry compensation data. In today’s market, attracting and retaining talent requires more than just competitive compensation but requires a comprehensive package of total rewards. FMI…
2018 ABC Carolinas Construction Conference to be Held in Charleston, SC
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas will be holding their annual Carolinas Construction Conference, August 8-10, 2018, in Charleston, S.C. The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, will serve as headquarters hotel. ABC’s 2018 Carolinas Construction Conference will feature national speakers, panel discussions, vendor showcase, networking events and recreational…
Construction Employment Rises, Labor Pool Tight
Construction employment increased by 17,000 jobs in April and by 257,000 jobs over the past year while firms boosted pay to help recruit new workers, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the increases in pay appear to be attracting more former construction…
Sentinel Set to Grow with Columbia, SC Office Opening
Sentinel Risk Advisors announced this week it will expand its brand of elite risk management offerings with the opening of its first South Carolina office. The Raleigh-based firm is the Carolinas’ premier, independently owned risk and insurance brokerage. The firm opened offices in Charlotte and Winston-Salem in 2017. The expansion into South Carolina further substantiates…
Construction, CTE and Career Paths
Did you know that February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month®? CTE prepares students to be career-ready by providing academic, employability and technical skills through programs at high schools, career centers, community and technical colleges. Occupations and industries included in CTE are broken down into 16 Career Clusters and have a wide range, including…
Sentinel’s Jim Holmes Named Among Top 100 NC Business Leaders
Sentinel is proud to announce that the firm’s founder and managing partner, Jim Holmes, has been named one of North Carolina’s most influential business leaders. Holmes joins an impressive list of heavy hitters on Business North Carolina magazine’s Power 100, a compilation of the state’s storied, prominent and emerging leaders in the corporate and nonprofit arena. The…
Trane Adds 700 Jobs in SC Expansion
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is expanding its existing Richland County operations. The business is projected to invest $96 million and create 700 new jobs to increase its overall flexibility in line with business growth. “We are pleased to extend our commitment to…
