SeamonWhiteside welcomes first candidates for Leadership Training and Mentorship Program
December 7, 2021
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced their first round of candidates for their Leadership Training and Mentorship Program. SeamonWhiteside formed the Leadership Training…
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Brian King elected to 2021 Class of Design-Build Institute of America’s College of Fellows
November 29, 2021
Brian T. King, Founder and President of A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has been inducted into the Design-Build Institute of America’s…
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McCrory delivers a design-build process manufacturing facility for Pregis in record time
November 23, 2021
McCrory Construction recently completed the construction phase for an $80 million manufacturing facility in Anderson, South Carolina, for Pregis’ Performance Flexible operations. The company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality…
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Hood Construction reaches 2.5 million hours without a lost time incident
November 22, 2021
Hood Construction proudly announces reaching the rare milestone of 2.5 million hours worked without a lost time incident. This incredible milestone is not commonly reached among firms of Hood’s size,…
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SeamonWhiteside announces new corporate leadership team
November 20, 2021SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce the appointment of its new Corporate Officers. The Officers include Russ Seamon (President), Joe Bryant (Executive…
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M Peters Group to develop at Clifton Mill #2 Site
November 16, 2021Announces Mixed-Use Development at Site of Mill Number Two OneSpartanburg, Inc. is proud to announce a transformative public-private partnership with Spartanburg County and the M Peters Group, an upstate real…
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A M King crowns winner in collegiate Design-Build Competition
November 12, 2021
It was an international quandary at the Associated Schools of Construction’s (ASC) Region 2 Design-Build Competition last month. Ultimately, the five-member team from the University of Florida solved the knotty…
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David Smith joins Palmetto State Exteriors
November 8, 2021
David Smith has been named director of the Waterproofing Division of Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides waterproofing solutions for commercial and residential applications in South Carolina, North Carolina and…
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Local luxury design + build firm brings home top award for the thirteenth consecutive year
November 5, 2021
Gabriel Builders was awarded the Pinnacle Award for Best New Home Construction in the $5,000,000 and above category by the Home Builders Association of South Carolina. These awards recognize the…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Jackie Hass as Assistant Superintendent
October 30, 2021
Jackie Hass has joined McCrory Construction as Assistant Superintendent. Hass brings more than 15 years of experience in on-site supervision, field engineering and jobsite administration. Her background also includes owning…
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A M King completes North America’s largest avocado ripening and processing facility
October 26, 2021
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established Upstate presence, recently celebrated the grand opening of Mission Produce’s largest forward distribution center in Laredo, Texas. Mission Produce…
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McCrory Construction’s Matt Solomon and Tony Warren promoted to Preconstruction management
October 20, 2021
Matt Solomon and Tony Warren have taken on new roles at McCrory Construction with their respective promotions to Senior Preconstruction Manager. Both Solomon and Warren are based in the firm’s…
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McCrory Construction selected as design-builder of innovative new processing facility for Last Step Recycling in Chester, SC
October 12, 2021
McCrory Construction has been awarded a design-build contract by Last Step Recycling, LLC (LSR) for a new 230,000-square-foot processing facility situated on a 54-acre site in Chester Technology Park in…
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McCrory Construction announces John Brock as Senior Superintendent
October 12, 2021
John Brock has joined McCrory Construction as Senior Superintendent based in the company’s Greenville office. With a construction industry career spanning more than 25 years, Brock has overseen new construction,…
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Sustain SC, Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities announce inaugural class for Sustainability Leadership Initiative
September 29, 2021
Professionals to participate in six-session program focused on sustainability Sustain SC and the Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities has selected a group of professionals across various sectors to…
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Business is Always Personal
September 27, 2021
By Brian T. King, Founder and President, A M King “This is just business. It’s not personal.” I remember the first time I heard those words. It is a…
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Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC establishing modular construction operations in Greenwood County
September 22, 2021
More than $9 million investment will create 180 new jobs Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC, an affiliate company of Impresa Modular today announced plans to establish modular factory construction…
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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Starts and Costs are Rising
September 15, 2021
Research & Forecast Report 2021 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Mid-year statewide construction starts in key sectors totaled $1.85B, a $426M increase compared to mid-year 2020. Pre-development indicators,…
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Industrial Project Innovation jumps to No. 106 on Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list
August 30, 2021
Industrial Project Innovation (IPI) rose to No. 106 in its second year on the annual Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list. The ranking is an increase of 831 spots from…
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2021 “GroundBreakers” honored for positively impacting the Carolinas construction industry
August 13, 2021
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of its 2021 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the…
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Hartness announces expansion of Builder Guild
August 10, 2021
Hartness, the new urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, announces the expansion of their Builder Guild. Hartness proudly features homes crafted exclusively by Guild…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $105.6M sale on behalf of Panattoni and PCCP
August 2, 2021
Four Industrial Buildings Total 1,033,360 Square Feet Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the commercial real estate services firm has arranged the sale of Apple Valley Industrial Portfolio, a four-building…
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Home Works named nonprofit partner with Lowe’s
July 23, 2021
Home Works of America, a home repair organization serving low income elderly homeowners in need in South Carolina, has been selected as a nonprofit partner with Lowe’s Home Improvement. The…
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A M King achieves world-class safety standards through Diamond level ABC STEP program
July 20, 2021
A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has achieved Diamond level in Associated Builders and Contractor’s (ABC) STEP Safety Management System, meaning the…
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Construction nonprofit Home Works receives grant from First Horizon Foundation
July 7, 2021Home Works of America, a South Carolina based home repair nonprofit serving low income elderly homeowners in need, has received a grant from First Horizon Foundation. The Foundation is the…
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JDI Industrial Services expands fabrication services to industries across the Southeast
June 29, 2021
JDI Industrial Services, a division of J. Davis Inc., is excited to announce plans to expand fabrication services in response to experiencing increased demand. In addition to assembling a team…
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Hood Construction moves to new office at 1215 Shop Road in Columbia, SC
June 21, 2021
Hood Construction is excited to share that its team has moved to a new office at 1215 Shop Road, just down the road from its former office of 25 years.…
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CarolinaPower makes 2021 List of Best Places to Work in South Carolina for fourth consecutive year
June 17, 2021
CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, and North Augusta, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the fourth…
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A M King begins construction on warehouse expansion for Cheney Brothers, Inc.
June 2, 2021
Carolinas-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has begun construction on a 72,142-square-foot dry warehouse expansion in Statesville, North Carolina, for leading…
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Hood Construction Project Manager named NAWIC Member of the Year
June 1, 2021Hood Construction announced that one of its Project Managers, Amanda Harter, has been named the National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) 2021 Member of the Year for the South…
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Hill Electric employee recognized as EC&M 30 Under 30 All-Star
May 4, 2021
EC&M, a trade publication for electrical professionals, recently recognized Ricky Smith of Hill Electric as one of their 30 Under 30 All-Stars for 2021. Smith, who currently serves as a…
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A M King demonstrates unwavering commitment to Ronald McDonald House
April 28, 2021
A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, was a proud supporter of the 16th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas (RMHCC)…
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Palmetto State Exteriors names operations manager
April 26, 2021
Kevin Kirkland has been named operations manager of Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides a variety of specialty coatings, waterproofing, exterior cleaning and roof refurbishment for commercial and residential projects…
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A M King begins construction on cold storage facility for Mexico-based produce company
April 14, 2021
A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has begun construction of a south Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations, LLC (GAB). When…
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Bon Secours holds topping out ceremony for new emergency department at St. Francis Downtown
April 8, 2021
Bon Secours St. Francis is celebrating a milestone in its efforts to expand emergency care services at St. Francis Downtown. A small group of hospital staff gathered for a topping-off…
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A M King completes Life Center for Simpsonville’s historic Old Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church
April 6, 2021
A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, recently completed a new 11,505-square-foot Life Center for the historic Old Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in…
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Hill Electric hosts lift safety class at Anderson Career & Technology Center
March 31, 2021
Hill Electric, an Anderson-based Electrical Contractor for Upstate manufacturers, recently hosted a session on lift safety for a class of local high school seniors at the Anderson I & II…
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A M King sponsors regional collegiate Design-Build Competition
March 31, 2021A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, sponsored The Associated Schools of Construction’s (ASC) Region 2 Design-Build Competition last month. A M King…
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Hughes Development Corp. breaks ground on WestLawn, S.C.’s largest mass timber office building
March 25, 2021
Mass timber building to be largest of its kind in South Carolina A groundbreaking ceremony today officially signaled the start of construction of the BullStreet District’s 79,000 sq. ft. WestLawn…
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CarolinaPower recognized nationally as a 2021 Top Performer by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
March 16, 2021
CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor four offices in South Carolina, is honored to have earned a spot on the prestigious list of 2021 Top Performers unveiled this week by…
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A M King women participate in Habitat for Humanity’s 24-hour challenge during Women-Build Week 2021
March 16, 2021
A M King architect Catherine Knight enjoyed volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County pre-pandemic. When she heard about their virtual wall-building initiative this year, she rallied a team…
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LCK Report: Construction starts trending upward after mid-year decline
March 5, 2021
Research & Forecast Report SOUTH CAROLINA Construction Trends Report Year-end 2020 Key Takeaways Year-end statewide construction starts in key sectors are $222 million below 2019 totals. Pre-development indicators…
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Mumford Industries Inc. expands services with carbon friendly film products
March 1, 2021Mumford Industries Inc., a postindustrial plastics recycler and reprocessor, has expanded their range of services to include the production of Retrieve® film for industrial and commercial use. Retrieve® film products…
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A M King breaks ground on ALDI divisional HQ and distribution center
February 25, 2021
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build Firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has partnered with ALDI U.S. to provide property consulting, design, and construction of ALDI’s new…
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Unique building project in Greenville County to support need for lower income housing across Upstate
February 25, 2021
Georgia-based BMarko Structures has launched its first wood modular multifamily project in Greenville County, South Carolina to build modules that ultimately will add 190 lower-income apartments to help address the…
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Business Trends to Watch in 2021: Adapting to the New Normal
February 25, 2021
By Brian T. King Founder and President of A M King The events of 2020 reshaped business significantly. The changes we experienced did not occur in ripples, but more…
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A M King delivers new production facility for U.S. Waffle in Liberty, S.C.
February 8, 2021
Carolinas-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has completed a large-scale renovation project for U.S. Waffle, a leading manufacturer and distributor of…
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Hood Construction welcomes new Business Development Team Member
January 25, 2021
Hood Construction announced the addition of a new Business Development Team Member, Donnie Fetner. Donnie comes to Hood with over 15 years experience in sales, having worked previously in the…
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Palmetto State Exteriors adds waterproofing division
January 20, 2021
Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides a variety of concrete and masonry finishing services, has added a division to enhance commercial and residential projects in South Carolina, North Carolina and…
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Designer Construction Corporation establishing operations in Chesterfield County
January 20, 2021
$4.6 million investment will create 37 new jobs Designer Construction Corporation, a subsidiary of Axhoj Enterprises, today announced plans to establish operations in Chesterfield County. The $4.6 million investment will…
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