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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Higher in May; Contractor Confidence Continues to Rebound

June 9, 2020

WASHINGTON, June 9—Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.9 months in May, an increase of less than 0.1 months from April’s reading. Furthermore, based on an ABC member survey conducted May 20-June 3, results indicate that confidence among U.S. construction industry leaders continued to rebound from the historically low…

Contact Tracing to Improve Safety and Efficiency for Construction Sites in Wake of COVID-19 Challenges

April 30, 2020

Press Release When it comes to construction site safety, TRIVA has developed a reputation as the industry go-to for real-time data collection that helps improve project management and operations. Now, the company is expanding its commitment to clients with introduction of an expanded contact tracing feature to address the unique challenges brought on by COVID-19. TRIVA is…

Nonresidential Construction Spending Down in August, Says ABC

October 7, 2019

National nonresidential construction spending declined 0.4% in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data published today. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, spending totaled $773.8 billion, 0.3% higher than in August 2018. Private nonresidential spending fell 1% on a monthly basis and is down 2.8% compared to the…

CMiC Launches Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative– ‘Ready, Set, Build!’

October 5, 2019

CMiC—the most complete ERP and Field operations software provider for construction—unveiled its corporate social responsibility program today to further cement its commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices. This initiative, named ‘Ready, Set, Build!,’ will encompass all philanthropic programs and activities aligned with CMiC’s goal of supporting vulnerable members of the community with training in…

Urban Design Partners Promotes Paul Pennell

August 2, 2019

Urban Design Partners announced Paul Pennell’s promotion to Partner within the company. He has been a leader at the firm and involved in all aspects of how the firm operates since joining in 2012. Pennell, a Clemson Universiy graduate, is a licensed landscape architect with 17 years of experience in residential, commercial, and mixed-use landscape…

Walbridge Names Abby Smith Business Development Analyst

July 24, 2019

Walbridge has named Abby Smith as their new Business Development Analyst. Smith has been with Walbridge for three years, leading the local marketing efforts. In her new role, she will generate new project opportunities, create and maintain client relations and to continue to build Walbridge’s regional market presence. Walbridge is a 103-year-old construction company.

CAGC Members Honored for Extraordinary Safety Efforts

July 2, 2019

Carolinas AGC (CAGC) has announced the list of construction company members who will be honored for their safety excellence during the association’s 2019 Annual Summit in Asheville at the end of July.  The following companies achieved a safety record that ranged between Zero lost time incidences to an annual incident rate that is below the…

Cooper Tire Launches New SEVERE Series Tire for Construction Trucks

May 7, 2019

Cooper Tire has announced the availability of a new mixed service wide base all-position (WBA) tire as part of its Cooper® SEVERE Series™ lineup. The Cooper SEVERE Series WBA provides long miles to removal while handling the harsh operating conditions found in construction truck applications – especially mixers and dump trucks. The tire is available…

2019 Salute to the Design and Construction Industry Panelists

April 26, 2019

The 5th Annual Salute to the Design and Construction Industry will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at The Front Porch at Fluor Field in Greenville, SC. Sponsored by Elmore Goldsmith, Elliott Davis and McGriff Insurance, this year’s event feature a panel of experts that will discuss the construction economy in the Upstate of…

2019 Salute to the Design & Construction Industry

April 3, 2019

All guests can RSVP to RSVP@SmoakPR.com or 864-235-8330

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