Midlands’ Schools to Careers in Architecture and Construction at the 50th Carolina Classic Home and Garden Show
March 18, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Midlands Education and Business Alliance, SC Department of Commerce and the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina hosted 130 students and educators from Midland’s school districts…
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John Griffin joins Bobbitt team as Project Developer
March 16, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build is pleased to welcome new team member John G. Griffin as a project developer in the Columbia, S.C., office. Griffin will focus on developing…
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John Griffin joins Bobbitt team as Project Developer
March 16, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build is pleased to welcome new team member John G. Griffin as a project developer in the Columbia, S.C., office. Griffin will focus on developing…
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Landmark 24 to build at Berkeley Commons
March 9, 2016
Landmark 24, a major regional builder in Georgia and South Carolina, has announced their intention to build 18 two story townhomes at Berkeley Commons in Berkeley County. With quality features…
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Great Southern Homes finishes first in 2015 Midlands, SC New Home Sales
February 28, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – This past year, Great Southern Homes finished #1 in the Midlands’ homebuilding industry (Richland, Lexington and Kershaw counties) in permits and new home closings. In 2015, the…
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Great Southern Homes finishes first in 2015 Midlands, SC New Home Sales
February 28, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – This past year, Great Southern Homes finished #1 in the Midlands’ homebuilding industry (Richland, Lexington and Kershaw counties) in permits and new home closings. In 2015, the…
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Bobbitt builds facility for Pineview Mental Health
February 25, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently finished construction on a 5,652-square-foot regional office for Pineview Mental Health located at 1848 Pineview Road in Columbia. The new location will increase…
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Bobbitt builds facility for Pineview Mental Health
February 25, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently finished construction on a 5,652-square-foot regional office for Pineview Mental Health located at 1848 Pineview Road in Columbia. The new location will increase…
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Mashburn Construction welcomes new employee
February 16, 2016
Mashburn Construction is pleased to welcome a new employee to the company: Dave Balderson joins Mashburn’s Columbia office in Healthcare Business Development. In 2010 he received his bachelor’s degree in…
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Bobbitt repurposes city arena to be diverse event space
February 15, 2016CAMDEN, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently renovated the City of Camden’s City Arena at the corner of Broad and Bull Streets to serve as a robust event venue. Originally…
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Bobbitt repurposes city arena to be diverse event space
February 15, 2016
CAMDEN, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently renovated the City of Camden’s City Arena at the corner of Broad and Bull Streets to serve as a robust event venue. Originally…
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Richland County Facility Upgrades Set to Improve Services, Amenities
February 10, 2016
Richland County residents will have greater and improved access to County services and public facilities as several major building and renovation projects reach completion in the coming months and remainder…
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National Association of Home Builders names Michael Dey Vice President of the Executive Officer Council
February 10, 2016
Home Builders Association of Greenville’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Dey, was recently sworn in as Vice President of the National Association of Home Builders Executive Officer Council. After having served…
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BE&K Building Group begins construction on Falls Park Place, an upscale mixed-use development by Hughes Investments in downtown Greenville
February 10, 2016
Project scheduled for completion in Summer 2016 Greenville-based BE&K Building Group has been awarded a contract by Hughes Investments to construct Falls Park Place, a seven-story mixed-use development sited…
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Richland County facility upgrades set to improve services, amenities
February 10, 2016
Richland County residents will have greater and improved access to County services and public facilities as several major building and renovation projects reach completion in the coming months and remainder…
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Mashburn Construction welcomes new employee to Greenville office
February 8, 2016
Mashburn Construction is pleased to welcome a new employee to the company: Danny Ponder joins Mashburn’s Greenville office as a Superintendent. Danny has been in the industry for over 40…
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85-385 Gateway will transform the Upstate’s driving experience
February 5, 2016
With some quick turns of clay-filled shovels, the second largest transportation project in South Carolina history officially started at the interchange of Interstates 85 and 385 Friday morning. “The 85-385…
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Lugar: keep plutonium agreement with Russia
February 5, 2016
Tours MOX construction site that supports the international agreement Former Senator Richard G. Lugar said that the United States must continue keeping its end of an agreement with the Russian…
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Carolinas AGC Announces 2016 Board of Directors
February 4, 2016
CHARLOTTE, NC – Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) announce the 2016 Board of Directors. Chair: Edison Cassels, Edison Foard, Inc. Chair Elect: Marty McKee, King Asphalt, Inc. Treasurer: J. Paul Mashburn, Mashburn…
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Holder Properties tops out second phase of 650 Lincoln at USC
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Holder Properties announces the topping out of the second phase of 650 Lincoln. 650 Lincoln is located on the campus of the University of South Carolina and…
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Mashburn Construction welcomes new employee to the Columbia office
February 1, 2016
Mashburn Construction is pleased to welcome a new employee to the company: Tom Driskell joins Mashburn’s Columbia office as a Superintendent. Tom has been in the industry for over 25…
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Bobbitt breaks ground on new John Harris Body Shop headquarters
January 28, 2016Bobbitt Design Build recently began construction on the future 14,897-square-foot corporate headquarters for John Harris Body Shop at 111 Evergreen Drive in Irmo, which sits prominently on a 2.30 acre…
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Construction in the Lowcountry – The Comeback Kid
January 28, 2016By Colin Campbell Everyone knows how hard the construction industry was hit by the economic downturn in 2008. Jobs were lost. Companies went bankrupt. Development stalled. It wasn’t just…
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Bobbitt breaks ground on new John Harris Body Shop headquarters
January 28, 2016
Bobbitt Design Build recently began construction on the future 14,897-square-foot corporate headquarters for John Harris Body Shop at 111 Evergreen Drive in Irmo, which sits prominently on a 2.30 acre…
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Construction in the Midlands – Build or Bust!
January 26, 2016By Eddie Weaver President, Weaver Systems, Inc. Everyone knows how hard the construction industry was hit by the economic downturn in 2008. Jobs were lost. Companies went bankrupt. Development…
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Construction in the Midlands – Build or Bust!
January 26, 2016
By Eddie Weaver President, Weaver Systems, Inc. Everyone knows how hard the construction industry was hit by the economic downturn in 2008. Jobs were lost. Companies went bankrupt. Development…
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Creative Builders, Inc. welcomes Buddy Bayne as Superintendent
January 7, 2016
Creative Builders, Inc. is pleased to welcome Buddy Bayne to the team in the role of Superintendent. Buddy has an extensive 57 years of varied experience in the construction industry,…
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Mashburn Construction Celebrates 40 Years in Business
January 5, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Mashburn Construction is celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2016. Established by Harry Mashburn as a construction company dedicated to protecting the interests of its clients; Mashburn now has…
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Construction in the Upstate – The Comeback Kid
January 5, 2016
By Keith Smith Everyone knows how hard the construction industry was hit by the economic downturn in 2008. Jobs were lost. Companies went bankrupt. Development stalled. It wasn’t just…
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Rising Costs and Limited Options for Columbia Office Tenants
January 4, 2016
Research & Forecast Report Q4 2015 COLUMBIA | OFFICE Key Takeaways The Columbia, South Carolina office market ended 2015 with positive absorption for the quarter and the year, increased…
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Mashburn Construction’s Greenville office has moved to downtown location
January 4, 2016
Mashburn Construction’s Greenville office has moved to their new Greenville office. The 18 E. North Street building is a renovation project the company took on in March. Formerly the Elks Lodge,…
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McCrory Construction expands Southeastern presence with new Greenville office
December 14, 2015Citing “a robust business climate and strong demand from repeat customers and new business,” 98-year-old McCrory Construction Company is adding a regional office in Greenville, South Carolina to serve clients…
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Mashburn Construction welcomes Heather Felthaus
December 14, 2015
Mashburn Construction is pleased to welcome a new employee to the company: Heather Felthaus joins Mashburn’s Columbia office as a Project Administrator. Heather has a general studies degree from East…
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Miller-Valentine recognized for excellence in construction
December 14, 2015Miller-Valentine Construction was recognized for excellence in construction at the 14th annual awards banquet hosted by the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC). The event offers the opportunity…
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Miller-Valentine recognized for excellence in construction
December 14, 2015
Miller-Valentine Construction was recognized for excellence in construction at the 14th annual awards banquet hosted by the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC). The event offers the opportunity…
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Columbia’s McCrory Construction expands Southeastern presence with new Upstate office
December 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Citing “a robust business climate and strong demand from repeat customers and new business,” 98-year-old McCrory Construction Company is adding a regional office in Greenville, South Carolina…
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McCrory Construction breaks ground on $19M senior living center in Greenville; second underway in Charleston
December 8, 2015South Carolina-based McCrory Construction Company has broken ground on a 197,702 square foot senior living facility in Simpsonville, South Carolina to serve the Upstate’s rapidly growing senior population, company executives…
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Prosource Plumbing Supply opens new Asheville location
December 7, 2015
ProSource Plumbing Supply, a Greenville-based wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing supplies, recently opened a new location in Asheville, N.C., to extend its customer service and product offerings to…
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McCrory Construction breaks ground on $19M senior living center in Upstate
December 3, 2015
Columbia-based McCrory Construction Company has broken ground on a 197,702 square foot senior living facility in Simpsonville, South Carolina to serve the Upstate’s rapidly growing senior population, company executives have…
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McCrory Construction breaks ground on $19M senior living center in Upstate
December 3, 2015
Columbia-based McCrory Construction Company has broken ground on a 197,702 square foot senior living facility in Simpsonville, South Carolina to serve the Upstate’s rapidly growing senior population, company executives have…
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West Ashley Senior Center community forum
November 30, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — The City of Charleston will host a community forum to present the latest information on the design of the new senior center coming to West Ashley. The public…
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AIA Greater Columbia Section tours City Market
November 30, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Hood Construction welcomed the AIA Greater Columbia Section to tour City Market on Gervais Street for an informative walkthrough and lunch this week. The group was led…
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Amteck acquires Greenville based Huntington & Guerry Electric Co.
November 23, 2015
Amteck, LLC (Amteck) announced today the acquisition of the assets and the ongoing operations of Huntington & Guerry Electric Co. Huntington & Guerry Electric Co. is located in Greenville, South…
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Coastal Structures begins construction on Stokes Eye Center in Florence and Claw House Restaurant in Murrells Inlet
November 19, 2015
GEORGETOWN, SC – Georgetown-based construction company, Coastal Structures – a leading commercial and industrial construction firm – began construction last week on the new office for Stokes Eye Center in…
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Creative Builders, Inc. hires Project Engineer
November 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Creative Builders, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Stacey Nicol to the company in the role of Project Engineer. Stacey graduated from Clemson University with…
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Gary Brantley honored as one of 20 To Know in North Charleston
November 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Gary Brantley, President of Brantley Construction Company, has been recognized as one of 20 To Know in North Charleston. Presented by North Charleston Magazine, the accolade pays tribute to…
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Guy Ackerman promoted to director of sales at Lennar Coastal Carolinas
November 18, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Lennar, one of Charleston’s largest and most reputable homebuilders, has promoted Guy Ackerman to director of sales in its Coastal Carolinas Division. Helping to lead the Division…
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LandTech Breaks Ground on Regatta Forest, a “Green-Design” Community in Irmo, South Carolina
November 18, 2015
IRMO, SC – Construction is underway on LandTech’s newest community, Regatta Forest located on River Road near Irmo, SC. The collection of 75 residential homesites spanning approximately 27 acres is…
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Kevin Hall named President of Federal Services for OLH Inc.
November 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – OLH Inc., a leading project and construction management firm, is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Kevin Hall as President of Federal Services for the company…
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OLH INC. forms new company, Juno Management Professionals, INC.
November 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Board of Directors of OLH Inc. (OLH), a leading project and construction management firm, today announces the formation of a new company, Juno Management Professionals, Inc.…
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