New law will lessen tax requirements for land redevelopment in S.C.
November 30, 2020
A new state law will lessen the tax requirements for redeveloped land by as much as 40% after 2020, according to Wilson Kibler, a commercial real estate company headquartered in…
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Quackenbush Architects receive 3 2020 AIA Columbia Design Awards
November 18, 2020
Quackenbush Architects + Planners received three American Institute of Architects Columbia awards for its innovative work on the Center for Health and Well-Being at the University of South Carolina, a…
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McDonnell and Associates PA voted “Best Law Firm” by The State
November 10, 2020
McDonnell and Associates PA was announced the winner of The State’s following categories: Best Law Firm Best Estate Planning Law Firm Best Family Law Firm McDonnell and Associates, P.A., founded…
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Building Industry Association names Corporate Member of the Year- and Commercial Contractor Member of the Year
November 10, 2020
The Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) have announced that Free Times been named 2020 Corporate Member of the Year and J. C.…
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Hood Construction ~ Featured Listing
November 9, 2020
We are Hood Construction – a full-service Construction Management company founded in 1986. Our firm is Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, with service areas throughout SC, NC, and GA. We’re…
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Mungo to begin spring construction of affordable residential development, The Oaks at St. Anna’s
October 28, 2020
The first phase of construction on a new development, The Oaks at St. Anna’s, will begin in April 2021 and includes 285 affordable residential units constructed on the former Gonzales…
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New WestLawn office building coming to the BullStreet District, to be largest of its kind in S.C.
October 15, 2020Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte law firm to occupy top two floors of unique mass timber building Work has begun in the BullStreet District on a unique 75,000 sq ft.…
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A Conversation with Matt Kennell, City Center Partnership
October 13, 2020
Twenty years ago, the downtown business district of Columbia, SC, specifically Main Street, was a source of embarrassment for local residents. Skip ahead to 2020, and downtown Columbia is now…
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Smart Reef system to be installed off S.C. coast
October 8, 2020
Partnership between S.C. Floodwater Commission and Coastal Carolina University to generate offshore and marine information in real time The initial blocks of a sensor-laden “Smart Reef” system capable of gathering…
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“Zooming in” on Clemson’s Fifth Annual Construction Symposium: October 15, 2020
October 8, 2020
Clemson University’s Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and Management in conjunction with the department’s Corporate Partner Companies will present its 2020 Annual Symposium virtually on October 15, 2020. Themed…
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Mashburn Construction named one of the fastest-growing companies in South Carolina
September 24, 2020
Mashburn Construction has been recognized as one of the 40 fastest growing companies in South Carolina for 2020 by SC Biz News. Celebrating within the Large business category, this represents…
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Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina
September 14, 2020
The Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIACSC) is a non-profit professional trade association founded in 1957 for the purpose of maintaining high professional standards in the residential construction…
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Building Industry Association recognizes Influential Women in Construction
September 14, 2020
In recognition of Professional Women in Building (PWB) Week Sept. 14-18, The Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) is recognizing the 2020 Influential Women in Construction of the…
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Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc. establishing operations in Marion County
September 14, 2020
$6.1 Million Investment Will Create 200 New Jobs Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc., a leading fiberglass in-ground pool manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Marion County.…
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Historic Columbia announces 2020 Preservation Award Winners
September 10, 2020
Historic Columbia announced the recipients of its 2020 Preservation Awards. Each year, these awards celebrate the accomplishments of local property owners; professionals in the fields of architecture, construction, and design;…
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Titan Home Improvement announces acquisition of South Carolina-based Paradise Home Improvement
September 10, 2020
Titan Home Improvement, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, today announced the acquisition of Paradise Home Improvement, a South Carolina-based provider of replacement and remodel windows and doors, bathrooms, roofing and…
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CarolinaPower only specialty contractor to make 2020 list of Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 26, 2020
For the third consecutive year, CarolinaPower has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina – a prestigious list of the state’s top-notch employers. CarolinaPower is…
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Mashburn Construction completes expansion in downtown Myrtle Beach
August 13, 2020
Mashburn Construction has completed renovations for its Myrtle Beach office in the Arts & Innovation District of downtown Myrtle Beach. As part of a bigger master revitalization plan spearheaded by the city, Mashburn…
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CREW Midlands-SC invites you to a virtual CREW Coffee – August 13
August 4, 2020
Join us for a coffee and talk with Adrienne Bain, CREW Network Director (2020-2021). During this event Adrienne will talk about her personal journey in CRE as a person of…
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Mashburn Construction grows corporate marketing team
July 28, 2020
Mashburn Construction announced growth and promotion within the company’s corporate marketing department. Lee Mashburn, President of Mashburn Construction says, “Despite these very difficult times, we continue to invest in our employees. …
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McCrory Construction names Allen Bridgers as next President
July 14, 2020
McCrory Construction, the 102-year-old general contractor headquartered in Columbia, SC, announced Friday, July 10th it has appointed Allen Bridgers as President of the company. Bridgers will support Chief Executive Officer,…
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Arnold Companies begins construction on residential tower at the corner of Assembly and Lady Streets
July 10, 2020
The Arnold Companies, a Columbia-based commercial development firm, has begun construction on the first new residential tower in the central business district located at the corner of Lady and Assembly…
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International manufacturer breaks ground in Richland County
July 1, 2020Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA, a specialty chemical manufacturer of raw materials, broke ground Tuesday on its new facility in Southeast Richland. The groundbreaking marked the start of construction on…
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2020 “GroundBreakers” honored for positively impacting the Carolinas Construction industry
June 17, 2020
GroundBreak Carolinas, an organization focused on connecting design, construction, economic development, and commercial real estate communities, announced the winners of its 2020 GroundBreaker Awards. This annual awards program recognizes individuals…
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Bobbitt names Brian Denisar as Chief Executive Officer
June 12, 2020
The Board of Directors of Bobbitt, a prominent commercial construction company serving the Carolinas, announces the appointment of Brian Denisar as Chief Executive Officer. Denisar comes to Bobbitt with more…
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Mashburn Construction expands in Charleston, adds to Coastal Division
June 2, 2020Mashburn Construction announced the recent hire of three employees in the company’s Coastal Division. Additionally, the company is undergoing an expansion at their Charleston office to accommodate for the company’s…
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Cohn Construction Services completes new facility for Patterson Fan
June 2, 2020
Cohn Construction Services has completed the new manufacturing operations facility for Patterson Fan at the Northpoint Industrial Park in Blythewood, SC. The new 15,000-square-foot facility includes manufacturing warehouse, private offices,…
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A Conversation with Bruce Farmer, Director of Mashburn’s Healthcare Division
May 5, 2020
WhosOnTheMove, the publisher of MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC and LowcountryBizSC, sent the following questions over to Bruce Farmer, Director of the Healthcare Division at Mashburn Construction. He discusses his experience in…
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Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc
April 29, 2020
Boyer Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in retail, office, institutional, healthcare and warehouse projects.
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Boyer Construction awarded Fort Jackson National Cemetery Phase II Expansion
April 29, 2020
Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced that it was awarded the Fort Jackson National Cemetery Phase II Expansion. The 20-acre project will provide 5,632 pre-placed crypts, 2,376 in-ground cremains sites, 729…
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Frampton Construction underway on distribution center in Berkeley County
April 23, 2020
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has gone vertical on the construction of a 190,000-square-foot industrial building in…
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ABCC Safety Resources Regarding COVID-19 Jobsites
April 7, 2020
From ABCC Carolina: We asked all seven of our Safety Committees to compile some of the best resources to help our members during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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GMK Associates, Inc.
April 7, 2020
GMK Associates, Inc., is a multi-disciplinary planning, design, and construction services firm focused on the government, education, healthcare, utility, senior living, and hospitality industries. Established in 1966, the firm is…
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Angela Gardner joins Hill Electric as Director of Business Development and Marketing
April 3, 2020
Hill Electric recently hired Angela Gardner to step into the newly created position of Director of Business Development and Marketing. Gardner brings to the company nearly three decades of both…
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BIA members are open for business
April 3, 2020
On March 28th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated construction of single-family and multifamily housing as an “Essential Infrastructure Business.” While there is no mandatory federal order on what…
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Jon Michael Williamson, AIA returns to Garvin Design Group
March 31, 2020
Jon Michael Williamson, AIA, returns to Garvin Design Group this week, increasing the firm’s number of registered architects to 11. Williamson rejoins the firm after a four-year stint at a…
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Important information regarding “Stay at Home” orders throughout the Carolinas
March 25, 2020
As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, state and local officials are announcing “Stay-at-Home” and other orders across North and South Carolina. Generally speaking, these orders request residents…
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After Uncertainty Comes Opportunity
March 24, 2020
By Bryan Stange Director of Business Development, Mashburn Construction If you’ve spoken with a real estate developer over this past year, just about every one of them will have…
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Lexington Medical Center’s engineering has strengthened their building infrastructure for COVID-19 patients
March 24, 2020
In 2014, the Lexington Medical Center (Lexington) partnered with Dynamix Engineering (Dynamix), as part of their $400 million expansion and renovation project to create an industry-leading facility. During the design phase of…
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Home & Garden Show to proceed as scheduled – March 13-15
March 12, 2020
The 54th annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show will be held at the SC State Fairgrounds Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15, 2020. Like so many of you,…
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Hill Construction Company welcomes superintendent
March 11, 2020
Hill Construction announced and welcomed superintendent, Rich Austin to the team. Austin will be responsible for overseeing construction projects from start to finish including meeting with owners, handling the construction…
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How the construction industry is being impacted by the Coronavirus and steps to minimize its influence on individual projects
March 11, 2020
INTRODUCTION The effects of the coronavirus, COVID-19, are being felt in South Carolina with a growing uncertainty regarding the virus and its ancillary effects on the economy. The severity of…
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Paul Davis Restoration honors women in the workplace during Women’s History Month
February 28, 2020Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Columbia, a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage emergency and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, is honoring key female employees during Women’s History…
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Steel Hands Brewing receives Golden Nail Award from Columbia Chamber of Commerce
February 25, 2020
Cayce’s first production brewery recognized for Commercial Beautification Steel Hands Brewing was awarded with the prestigious Golden Nail Award by the Columbia Chamber of Commerce at the Columbia Impact Awards…
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Garvin Design Group clients, firm win Columbia Chamber Impact Awards
February 21, 2020Garvin Design Group clients Hendrix and Downtown Church were presented with the Columbia Chamber’s Golden Nail at this year’s Impact Awards on February 20th. The Columbia Chamber named Garvin Design…
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Kline Property receives commercial development incentive approval
February 20, 2020Hotels, retail, office and structured parking planned for key downtown intersection With final approval granted by Richland County Council during their February 18th meeting, the former Kline Iron & Steel…
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Richland County, City of Columbia OK redeveloping former Kline Steel Site
February 19, 2020
Hotel, retail, office space and structured parking planned for key downtown intersection A joint initiative by Richland County and the City of Columbia continues to pave the way for economic…
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The Woody to host grand reopening in new space
February 5, 2020
Local Dance Club Welcomes All to Celebrate at its New Main Street Location Beloved Columbia dance club The Woody will host its grand reopening in its new space at 1649…
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Construction under way on new West Columbia homes
February 3, 2020Developer Spring Street Partners announces the start of construction on St Anns Alley, an in-town community of 34 single-family homes in the booming West Columbia River District. St Anns Alley…
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Top reasons to embrace an education in the trades
February 2, 2020
By Earl McLeod Executive Director Building Industry Association of SC If you know a student that is seeking a path that will lead to personal fulfillment, a career and technical…
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