Derek L. Clyburn, P.E., MBA, is Senior Vice President and North Region Manager for ECS Southeast, LLP — a premier provider of geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities services across North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. ECS Southeast is an operating entity of Engineering Consulting Services (ECS), one of the largest and rapidly growing engineering and consulting companies in the country.
The last major tax reform legislation was passed in 1986. Since then, the tax rules – Internal Revenue Code amendments, regulations, procedural guidance and court case law – have morphed into a complex system for taxpaying contractors. The recently signed bill is a significant modification to the existing system and the consensus is clear. Most businesses expect their income tax expense to decrease, including contractors. Read More
Every two years, young people from around the globe compete in the WorldSkills Competition, the largest technical education event in the world. WorldSkills
not only showcases the value of skills, it raises the recognition of skilled professionals worldwide. North Carolina’s Luke Dutton, represented the United States at WorldSkills 2017 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Read More
With the shortage of skilled craft professionals within the construction industry estimated to be at 1.5 million by 2021, it’s no secret that recruitment needs to be a priority. It takes time to educate, train and gain competency, and industry can’t postpone recruiting fresh talent, particularly with 41 percent of the experienced workforce set to retire by 2031. Thankfully, Career Technical Education (CTE) programs are already working towards providing students with academic and technical skills to be successful in future careers. Read More
Employers can find out about potential hazards at their worksites, improve their occupational safety and health management system, and qualify for an exemption from scheduled Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforcement inspections when they request assistance from the agency’s free, confidential, and voluntary OSHA On-Site Consultation Program. Read More
Five emerging technology trends to watch for on construction job sites in 2018 will impact worker productivity, safety, and collaboration. They include: telematics, wearables, autonomous equipment, software and augmented/virtual reality. Read More
There is an urgent need for our nation to restore or upgrade its crumbling infrastructure. With promising developments at the federal, state and local levels, many state departments of transportation and municipalities have committed to major infrastructure investments. Deficient or dangerous infrastructure will be top on the list. Public safety comes first. After that, investments must be strategic to achieve the gains in jobs, economic growth, global competitiveness and quality of life that Americans deserve. Read More
ABC of the Carolinas announced its 2018 Board of Directors. Casie Sears Kerr of Raleigh-based specialty
contractor Sears Contract, Inc., has been elected 2018 Chairman. ABC of the Carolinas represents firms in North Carolina and South Carolina. Read More
United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC) will hold its annual Statewide Industry Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at N.C. State University’s
(NCSU). Industry Day offers an excellent forum to share information and learn about upcoming opportunities in the construction industry throughout North Carolina and in neighboring states. Read More
