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It was the late 1990s when Georgia-based MetroPower decided to launch an out-of-state branch in Greenville, SC – doing business as (dba) CarolinaPower. The challenge at hand for the start-up: breaking into an established construction market with zero name recognition and minimal resources. Fast-forward 25 years and CarolinaPower has four offices across South Carolina –…
SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, has promoted Brandon Needham to Vice President. In addition to his new role on the executive leadership team, Needham will continue to support SouthCon’s clients as a senior project manager. “Brandon is proven leader who has significantly contributed to SouthCon’s growth and solid track…
Construction leaders often pride themselves on instinct—the ability to “read the market” from conversations with clients, lenders, or subcontractors. But in today’s environment of volatility and complexity, instinct alone is not enough. To build resilient, forward-looking strategies, construction executives must treat economic indicators the way builders treat blueprints: as essential guides to navigating uncertainty. Why…
Andre Harris, vice president at A M King, joined Let’s Talk Construction and Let’s Talk Manufacturing host Rick Jenkins on a recent episode to discuss which technologies are being adopted in the construction industry. Andre explains in this brief clip that artificial intelligence, digital modeling, and 3D designs are now commonplace. A M King is…
The NAIOP Research Foundation today released its newest office market forecast, revealing that national demand for office space surged in the third quarter of 2025 – a sharp reversal from earlier in the year that may signal the beginning of a broader market recovery. The report, “Office Space Demand Forecast, Fourth Quarter 2025,” analyzes current…
The NAIOP Research Foundation today released its newest office market forecast, revealing that national demand for office space surged in the third quarter of 2025 – a sharp reversal from earlier in the year that may signal the beginning of a broader market recovery. The report, “Office Space Demand Forecast, Fourth Quarter 2025,” analyzes current…
DartPoints, a leading regional provider of colocation, cloud and interconnection solutions, today announced a $125 million expansion of its Greenville County, South Carolina data center. The project increases total capacity from 2.5 MW to 12.5 MW, adding 88,000 square feet of high-density space engineered for AI, enterprise and edge applications. The investment will create 10…
Sealed Air Corporation (“Sealed Air” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SEE), a leading global provider of food and protective packaging solutions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds affiliated with CD&R, a leading private investment firm with deep experience in the industrial and packaging industries, in an all-cash transaction…
ISG is expanding its North Carolina footprint with the launch of a new office in Durham. This strategic expansion strengthens ISG’s ability to serve clients, positively impact communities, and accelerate growth throughout the Triangle region. As a multi-disciplinary firm with over 600 professionals and hundreds of successful projects statewide, ISG brings capacity, expertise, and local…
Trimble® kicked off its 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference with CEO Rob Painter and Transportation & Logistics SVP, Michael Kornhauser to champion collaboration and AI within the transportation industry. Their opening keynote showcased a future driven by a connected transportation management ecosystem that links people, data and workflows to build a safer, simpler and more efficient global supply…
Smartsheet, the Intelligent Work Management platform that unites people, data and AI, today announced the results of its 2026 Project and Portfolio Management Priorities Report. The research reveals a key disconnect: the majority of project and portfolio management (PPM) professionals view AI as an opportunity to redefine their roles to focus on strategic work, but most…
Aerotek, a leading provider of workplace solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance, announced today it has been awarded the 2026 Gold Military Friendly® Employer and Military Spouse Friendly® Employer designations for the third consecutive year. Aerotek’s recognition reflects its dedication to providing career support, flexibility and advancement opportunities for veterans and military spouses. Aerotek helps veterans…
Every October, our industry takes a moment to recognize Careers in Construction Month. It’s more than a celebration—it’s a mirror. Because for all the growth and innovation shaping our field, one truth has lingered for decades: we’ve failed to build a consistent, sustainable pipeline of people entering construction. We’ve seen this coming. Generations of skilled…
The construction industry had 213,000 job openings on the last day of October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings…
Associated Builders and Contractors issued the following statement from its vice president of government affairs, Kristen Swearingen, on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers release of a proposed rule that will clarify the definition of “waters of the United States.” “ABC supports the Trump administration’s proposed rule to clarify the Clean Water…
Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 2 recently held its annual Student Competitions. Region 2 includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico and has seen significant growth in the annual competitions. Over 300 students on 49 teams from 18 universities competed in seven different competitions. Each competition category was…
Duke Energy Foundation today announced a new grant opportunity, offering $500,000 to support small businesses in communities across North Carolina. Zoom in: Nonprofit organizations can apply for $25,000 grants, which will then fund awards of up to $5,000 to individual small businesses. Funding can be used by local businesses like restaurants and retail stores to complete…
