We use sports analogies often in the business world. Winning comes from motivation and determination. Practicing hard and focusing on the details will lead us to victory. Never give up until the game is over. The phrases could go on. But very rarely do those of us in business consider the possibility that a practicing professional athlete can give us an actual lesson in conducting business.
The last legislative session in South Carolina saw a change in South Carolina’s contractor licensing laws. South Carolina has five different general contractor licensing groups. Each license group is determinative of the dollar value of work that a general contractor could perform and each with its own net worth requirement ranging from $10,000 to $250,000. South Carolina also has had five different mechanical contractor licensing groups. Each license group is determinative of the dollar value of work that a mechanical contractor could perform and each with its own net worth requirement ranging from $3,500 to $200,000. Read More
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter released two proclamations on October 11, 2018 signed by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster designating October 2018 as "Careers in Construction" month in the Carolinas.
Careers in Construction Month creates the perfect opportunity to highlight the many career paths the construction industry provides for people with a variety of experience, education and expertise. Read More
Despite heavy rain and strong winds in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, Clemson University’s 3rd Annual Construction Industry Symposium drew more than 100 participants from the Carolinas and Georgia to the Greenville Marriott on October 11. Hosted by Clemson’s Department of Construction Science and Management (CSM), with GroundBreak Carolinas as Media Sponsor, the symposium was themed “The Ever-Changing World of Construction: Today’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s Opportunities.” Read More
People make the construction industry what it is today. That's why we are seeking your input for the inaugural GroundBreakers Awards. The construction industry in North Carolina and South Carolina is experiencing exciting times. The GroundBreak Carolinas’ team is interested in identifying and featuring those individuals who are influencing construction and having a significant impact on the industry. We are pleased to announce the inaugural GroundBreak Carolinas Most Influential in Carolinas Construction. We want to tell the stories of the people
who are shaping our industry. Read More
Project managers play a significant role. They are responsible for driving a project from planning towards execution. But how do they get there? The specific responsibilities of a project manager differ from the type of project and industry. However, there are project management basics that every project manager needs to master regardless of the kind of project or industry. Read More
Carolinas AGC representatives this month were among dozens of AGC leaders who visited with key members of Congress – including U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, and Rep. Joe Wilson, R-2nd District, SC– to promote infrastructure funding, regulatory and permanent tax reform, and an immigration
climate that could help provide badly needed relief for the nation’s chronic workforce shortage. The visits were part of a three-day annual AGC of America conference attended by several hundred representatives of AGC’s 88 chapters across the nation.
McCrory Construction is pleased to announce that Shelia Nelson, CIT, project assistant, has been named Member of the Year by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)’s Columbia S.C. Chapter #113. Nelson received the award last month at Columbia-NAWIC’s Annual Employer Appreciation Breakfast. Nelson is NAWIC-Columbia’s incoming Chapter Vice President for 2018-2019. Read More
The 24th annual Watson Electrical Construction Company’s Apprentice Contest for 2018 was a great success with 17 apprentices competing for cash and prizes. This year’s winners were: First Place, Wesley Sartain (Raleigh, N.C.); Second Place, Tim Amerson (Wilson/Rocky Mount, N.C.); Third Place, James Delauney (Virginia Beach, Va.); Fourth Place, Jon McMillian (Wilmington, N.C.); Fifth Place, Joseph Hensley (Raleigh, N.C.). The Safety Award winner was Jon McMillian (Wilmington). Read More
A new white paper published by the NAIOP Research Foundation offers insight into the usages and challenges of big data in commercial real estate, particularly in the office sector where the data’s usefulness can be used to both improve a building’s operational efficiencies and attract and retain tenants. Read More
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