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Carolinas Design and Construction Digest

04/16/2024
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Kermit Baker, PH.D., chief economist for the American Institute of Architects (AIA)  for more than 20 years, will kick-off the morning session at Clemson University's Second Annual Symposium for the construction industry with the morning’s keynote session, titled “Construction Outlook: Challenges and Opportunities.” Dr. Baker will provide a comprehensive overview of the economic issues and trends impacting the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry — with special emphasis on the Southeast region.   
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Top Stories
 
 
by John Jones, Oldcastle Building Solutions
I’ve spent my career building partnerships with owners and developers – particularly those in the multi-family market. I have seen the ebb and flow of the sector.
Recently, I had a chance to sit down with a few of my largest developers and discuss the challenges they face. These include rising costs and a shortage of construction labor, which can contribute to temporary pauses in certain markets. Another factor that is affecting the market is home affordability, particularly for millennials.
Economic development leaders from southern states gathered at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, NC for the Annual Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) annual conference. “Redefining Competitiveness” was the theme for this year’s conference which drew over 300 participants.
As the U.S. economy continues to strengthen, compensation across all architectural staff positions averaged $84,000, up about 2.8% per year from early 2015 levels, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2017 Compensation Report.  
by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas
Kaye Gantt,  chief operating officer for the Institute, a Durham-N.C,-based economic development organization devoted to construction business diversity, is the 2017 recipient of the 3rd Annual "Harriet Tubman Excellence in Leadership Award" presented by the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC).  
 
Featured Partners
 
 
 
Featured Events
 
 
ABC Safety and HR Conference
September 13

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas annual Construction Safety and HR Conference will be held September 13, 2017 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, NC.
CFMA South Carolina Conference
September 27-28

Join the CFMA South Carolina for the statewide event in Charleston, SC on September 27-28, 2017. Key subjects include: Economic Development, CFO Subject Matter, and Accounting and Taxation. 
 
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