Spotlight on Marty McKee of King
Asphalt by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas
For anyone who has driven on South Carolina's roadways in recent years, it's good to know that there are people like Marty McKee who focus on asphalt paving and maintenance for a living. As Vice President of King Asphalt, headquartered in the Upstate S.C. town of Liberty, McKee oversees one of the most well-respected asphalt organizations in the state.
FMI Corporation has released its latest construction forecast, the FMI Outlook, designed to improve user experience and access to important data. FMI’s Q3 2017 forecast predicts an increase of 4% for total construction put in place for 2017 and an increase of 5% in 2018. The primary growth segments in 2018 are expected to include residential, commercial, lodging, office and manufacturing — all with forecast growth of 5% or more.
A good A/E/C photographer will help you build your portfolio of marketing images so that your clients can see the diversity of your projects in the most favorable manner possible. Hiring the right A/E/C photographer to help your potential clients understand your design and construction expertise will be some of the best marketing dollars that your company will spend.
According to multiple media reports, North Carolina is among the finalists for the new Toyota-Mazda automobile manufacturing plant. An official date for an announcement is unknown.
Co-working, the style of work marked by open shared spaces among workers of different companies and popularized by “solopreneurs” and tech workers, is quickly being embraced by those who manage real estate needs for large corporations.
The trend is explored in a new whitepaper, The Evolution of Co-working and Impact on CRE, released by CoreNet Global, the association for corporate real estate professionals.
Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has released the latest update to its floor measurement standard for office buildings, BOMA 2017 for Office Buildings: Standard Methods of Measurement (ANSI/BOMA Z65.1—2017). This updated publication is designed to reflect changes within the commercial real estate industry since the release of the prior edition of the standard in 2010.
The American Institute of Architects expressed serious concerns about The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR-1), the tax reform proposal unveiled today by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX).
“The House Ways & Means Committee proposal, as drafted, will unfairly damage the thousands of small and family-owned businesses that organize as pass-through entities,” said AIA 2017 President Thomas Vonier, FAIA. "This includes the majority of U.S. architecture firms. It undercuts the
design and construction sector’s role as a primary catalyst of job growth in the American economy. The American Institute of Architects cannot support it as drafted.
I’m going to start by saying that this article is not for the faint of heart. We are all customers, and as a customer I feel perfectly justified in my opinions here. Ok, disclaimer over. Mention the word salesperson to anyone you know and what’s the response you get? Typically an eye roll or maybe a sarcastic “Oh, boy.” It’s no secret that sales people have a terrible reputation that I believe is generally unearned.
