President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans released a plan for tax reform, entitled Unified Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code. The impacts of the proposed tax reform will have impacts on the design and construction industry. The proposals face significant scrutiny and debate before actual legislation is addressed by Congress. Leading democrats wasted little time attacking the plan, on the basis it would benefit the wealthy at the expense of the poor and the middle class.
“The Ever-Changing World of Construction: Today’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s Opportunities,” a regional conference, will be held at the Greenville
(South Carolina) Embassy Suites Golf Resort & Conference Center on Thursday, October 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to be the media sponsor for this 2nd Annual Construction Industry Symposium offered by Clemson University’s Department of Construction Science and Management (CSM). Conference organizers are projecting an audience of about 250 construction and design professionals — primarily from the Carolinas and Georgia.
Public relations is the formal way in which organizations communicate with their public. It is planned or managed communication — a means to communicate, influence and even sell. While that sounds like a boring textbook statement, it is important to recognize the key message here: planned or managed communication. The chatter about your organization happens about your organization whether or not you plan and manage it. So, if you don’t do PR, you are leaving your message to be
told by others.
When power and gas company crews get to work on underground or overhead lines, it's important to mark off where they will be doing work and know the important safety measures to follow. Failing to properly indicate where these utility lines are located could result in injuries or fatalities.
Careers in Construction Month is gaining momentum with 24 states already proclaiming this nationwide celebration of the career opportunities in the construction industry. Founded by NCCER and its Build Your Future (BYF) initiative, Careers in Construction Month occurs every October to increase public awareness and inspire the next generation of construction craft professionals. Both North Carolina and South Carolina governors have made proclamations.
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Greenville SC Chapter is pleased to announce they are hosting the annual NAWIC South Atlantic 2017 Fall Planning Conference. The Annual Fall Planning Conference is being held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Greenville, SC, Friday, November 17 through Saturday, November 18.
