Through the Eyes of an Intern
In mid-May, CarolinaPower’s Columbia office welcomed back Clemson University student Salma Natsheh for a second summer internship with our company. A rising sophomore, Salma is majoring in Electrical Engineering at Clemson with a minor in Architecture. Passionate about the technology side of electrical construction, Salma aspires to work in Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and…
Thomas & Hutton’s Lisa Muzekari and Hillary Aton Named SC Women in Business Honorees
Thomas & Hutton (T&H), a privately held and employee-owned professional services firm known for its award-winning culture and 80 years of shaping communities across the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Lisa Muzekari, PE, and Hillary Aton, PE, have been named 2026 SC Women in Business Honorees. Presented by Integrated Media Publishing, the SC Women…
Dunean Capital Management Names Leah Tompkins Partner
Dunean Capital Management is pleased to announce that Leah Tompkins, Vice President of Investor Relations, has been named Partner, recognizing her leadership and significant contributions to the firm since its inception. Tompkins has been instrumental in building and strengthening relationships with more than 250 investors while elevating DCM’s brand through strategic communication and investor engagement….
CAGC Honors Community Impact Efforts of 28 Companies
Carolinas AGC is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 CAGC Community Impact Awards program. The CAGC Community Impact Awards honor member companies that are making significant contributions to their communities through their time, actions, talents, dedication, and resources. Honorees serve as role models for compassion and service, and they strive to make their…
McCrory Construction’s Chris Corbett Earns National Design-Build Credential
Chris Corbett, Senior Preconstruction Manager for McCrory Construction, has earned the prestigious Designated Design-Build Professional® (DBIA®) certification. This sought-after construction industry credential requires successful completion of the Design-Build Institute of America’s comprehensive “gold standard” education, training and certification testing program, including a rigorous exam. Substantial, documented project experience in design-build project delivery is a prerequisite….
LS3P Names Laura Miller as Next Chief Practice Officer
LS3P, a multidisciplinary architecture, interiors, and planning firm serving the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Laura Miller has been named the firm’s next Chief Practice Officer (CPO). With a 26-year career at LS3P, Miller brings a deep understanding of the firm’s practice and a longstanding commitment to its mission and values. Her experience spans…
Duke Energy Joins Careers Electric Coalition to Strengthen North Carolina’s Skilled Trades Pipeline
As North Carolina continues to attract advanced manufacturing, data centers, energy projects, and infrastructure investment, one challenge has emerged as a common denominator across nearly every major project: finding enough skilled electricians. To help address that challenge, Duke Energy has joined the newly launched Careers Electric coalition, a national workforce initiative focused on expanding pathways…
McCrory Promotes Lee Ann Branham to Executive Assistant for President and CEO
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lee Ann Branham to Executive Assistant to President and CEO, Allen Bridgers. During her 30-year career with McCrory, Branham has played an integral role in supporting the company’s growth, operations, and culture. Beginning her career supporting business development and proposal efforts,…
CarolinaPower Welcomes Dr. Christopher Traugh as Director of Construction Services
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Christopher Traugh, DBA, as Director of Construction Services. In this role, Traugh will provide strategic leadership for Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Prefabrication/Manufacturing for CarolinaPower, as well as sister company Georgia-based MetroPower. His responsibilities include…
Women in Construction: Setting the Standard for Leadership
For women in the construction industry, representation matters — but representation alone doesn’t build trust, manage risk, or deliver exceptional facilities. At A M King, women lead complex food processing, food distribution and industrial manufacturing projects every day, consistently and repeatedly bringing value to our clients. This Q&A highlights two of our leaders — Alissa…
