Gordian Announces Promotion of John Lawler to VP, Corporate Development and Strategic Planning
Gordian, a provider of facility and construction cost data, software and expertise, announced today that John Lawler has been promoted to VP, Corporate Development and Strategic Planning. During his four years at Gordian, John has led the company’s acquisitions, including Sightlines and 4Clicks, numerous partnerships and the successful sale last year of Gordian to Fortive. He is also responsible for…
Annual Concrete Industry Management Auction to be Held at 2019 World of Concrete
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is pleased to announce the following list of contractor-focused items have been donated for their annual auction at World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 23…
Strong Demand Will Absorb New Construction
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…
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…
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…
Rodgers Builders Adds DESTINI Estimator
Beck Technology, a leading software and service firm for the commercial construction industry, announced that the national construction and design firm Rodgers Builders has selected the DESTINI® Suite of software to provide a comprehensive, end-to-end estimating platform for its estimators and team members through a five-year enterprise licensing agreement. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Rodgers…
