Sim[PLY] is a building framing system that employs coordinated plywood componentry for ease of construction and optimal performance. Sim[PLY] was developed in the Clemson University School of Architecture and has been utilized for a range of structures across North America and in Italy. Guiding the many students involved in this work has been the faculty team of Dan Harding,
Dustin Albright, David Pastre, Vincent Blouin, Ulrike Heine and Ufuk Ersoy.
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) recently named the Carolinas' own Janet Bates of CF Evans Construction as Future Leader of the Year. This national award was established to recognize outstanding efforts of a new NAWIC member who has been actively involved throughout their first two NAWIC years. Bates is the President of the Palmetto Chapter of South Carolina and CF Evans Construction's Director of Business Development and Marketing.
Credentials matter — it is an indisputable fact that credentials are important and are a vital part of our educational system. With 70% of jobs needing less than a bachelor’s or graduate degree, credentials are a key element of the workforce development system in the U.S.
Eighty percent of construction firms report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce, according to the results of an industry-wide survey released today by Autodesk and the Associated
General Contractors of America.
While Hurricane Dorian rumbled by North Carolina, Triangle area construction industry companies and service providers united around a common cause – the health, safety and wellness of the community – at the American Heart Association’s Fourth Annual Hard Hats with Heart event on Thursday evening, September 5, 2019.
Carolina Power's company culture centers around "the Power to Serve." In August 2019, Edson Moo, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager, was publicly recognized at a Greenville Drive baseball game for his long-time service and dedication as youth soccer coach for Upstate South Carolina' Carolina elite Soccer Academy's (CESA) recreation program. Moo had the honor of throwing
out the first pitch.
FMI Corporation announced the release of the 2019 Construction Professional, Benefits and Salary Increase Surveys data. Attracting and retaining talent requires not only competitive compensation but also a comprehensive package of total rewards and tools to deliver critical information to the compensation professional.
When you think of construction, you probably think of all the work that goes on in the field. It’s obviously more visible. While fieldwork is the revenue backbone of any construction business, it is easy to forget that back-office efficiency is also crucial for keeping projects moving along successfully. As companies continue to grow, back-office operations can begin to get sloppy, hurting business productivity. Keeping business efficiency at a maximum is vital to keep operations running smooth, getting high productivity from your employees, and staying ahead of your competitors when it comes to getting contracts.
The construction industry added 14,000 net new jobs in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 177,000 jobs, or 2.4%. Read More
The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Board of Directors has approved a landmark resolution—championed by AIA members—that defines immediate and long-term efforts to engage the architectural profession in the fight against climate change.
FMI Corporation announced the release of its third FMI Quarterly issue for 2019. The publication (co-sponsored by Zurich) is devoted entirely to key issues and challenges that leaders face in today’s Built Environment.Chris Daum, CEO of FMI, states, "We all know that we’re operating at the top of an economic
cycle right now and that effective leadership will go a long way in E&C companies’ present and future success. As projects increase in size and complexity, as industry dynamics start changing, and as baby boomers continue to exit the workforce, having solid industry leadership is more important now than it’s ever been." Read More
Be sure to register for "The Ever-Changing World of Construction: Today's Challenges, Tomorrow's Opportunities," a regional conference to be held at the Greenville Marriott (South Carolina) on Thursday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased once again to be the media partner for this must-attend event — the 4th Annual Construction Industry Symposium offered by Clemson University's Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and Management (CSM).
Join the ABC Carolinas for the Coastal Fishing Rodeo. No need to have a boat or team! We'll have an optional lottery drawing to assign anglers with captains. Individual registrations are encouraged! We'll kick things off right at Daylight on September 20th at the Dockside Marina in Wilmington, NC for a full day of fishing, with weigh-ins at
Dockside from 4:00 to 5:30PM, followed by a dinner reception and awards at 6:00PM. Tickets are $100 per Captain, $75 per Angler or attend Friday's Reception for just $30. Learn More and Register
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