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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Cohn Construction Services to build new facility for Patterson Fan
January 28, 2020
Cohn Construction Services breaks ground on the construction of an additional facility for Patterson Fan at the Northpoint Industrial Park in Blythewood, SC. The 15,000-square-foot structure will feature a 13,234-square-foot…
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‘First of its kind’ hotel in downtown Clemson coming to life
January 27, 2020
Clemson, S.C. — The newest upscale boutique hotel is coming to life in Clemson, South Carolina. Mashburn Construction broke ground on the new building on November 14, 2019. Since then, Mashburn…
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Thomas Weiland and Jeffrey Bernagozzi appointed to GMK Board of Directors
January 14, 2020
GMK Associates, Inc. announced that Mr. Thomas M. Weiland AIA, NCARB, and Mr. Jeffrey W. Bernagozzi, PE, LEED AP, CxA, have been recently appointed as new members of the GMK…
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The Pete Store breaks ground on new South Carolina facility
January 13, 2020
The Pete Store, LLC announced that construction is underway on a new 40,000 sq.ft. facility located in West Columbia, SC. Located on 11 acres just off I-26 at Exit 119,…
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County’s Flood Recovery Program, Mungo Construction complete first home rebuild
January 8, 2020A Richland County resident displaced by the 2015 flood began the new year in a new home, thanks to a partnership between the County’s flood recovery program and Mungo Construction.…
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Hood Construction named BIA of Central SC Commercial Contractor of the Year
January 2, 2020
Hood Construction is honored to have been named the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina’s Commercial Contractor of the Year. Criteria for the award, given at the annual BIA…
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2019 BIA award winners
January 2, 2020
Members of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) voted for their choice of nominees for the Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year Award and the Associate…
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New library location opens its doors in Richland County
December 19, 2019After several months of construction, Richland Library has added a new location to the Hopkins community. On Wednesday, December 18, staff held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and invited the community to…
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Boyer Construction awarded 2019 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award
December 9, 2019
Boyer Commercial Construction, Inc. announced today that it was awarded the U.S. Department of Labor 2019 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans…
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Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for new Richland Library location
December 9, 2019
WHAT: Lower Richland Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony WHEN: 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 18 WHERE: Richland Library Lower Richland 9019 Garners Ferry Rd., Hopkins, SC 29061 WHO: Free & open to the public…
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U.S. Waffle facility renovation in Liberty showcases smart use of repurposed materials
December 9, 2019
A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm, with an office in Greenville, is making progress on a renovation project for U.S. Waffle Company, Inc. in Liberty, S.C. The 310,000-square-foot bakery…
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BIA names Corporate and Commercial Contractor Member of the Year
December 5, 2019
The Board of Directors of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA) have announced that Great Southern Homes, Inc. has been named 2019 Corporate Member of the Year…
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CarolinaPower’s Columbia office honored for challenging Combined Heat & Power (CHP) project for Shaw Industries
November 18, 2019
CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has received a 2019 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC…
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Chumney elected President of BIA
November 13, 2019
Thom Chumney was elected as 2020 President of the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina (BIA), at the Annual Meeting of the Membership held October 1, 2019. He will…
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Chapin Commercial Construction
November 11, 2019
Chapin Commercial Construction (“CCC”), headquartered in Chapin, SC is a licensed general contractor with unlimited capacity serving a wide array of clients all over the southeast. CCC’s collaborative approach bridges…
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Chapin Commercial Construction announces construction of Diablo’s Southwest Grill in Lexington, SC
November 7, 2019
Chapin Commercial Construction, headquartered in Chapin, SC, announced Thursday that they have begun construction on a Diablo’s Southwest Grill located at 5541 Sunset Boulevard, Suite B, Lexington, SC. This project…
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Freeway Music School and Doko Station Pub & Eatery coming soon to Blythewood
November 6, 2019
Hill Construction Company started the renovation of the train depot building in Doko Park in Blythewood this month. The unique space will be home to Freeway Music School, the Midlands…
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Magnus Development Partners breaks ground on new 180,000 sq ft manufacturing facility
November 5, 2019
Magnus Development Partners continues the development momentum in 2019 with the groundbreaking of Midway Logistics V, a new 180,000 square-foot Class “A” build-to-suit project located in the Lexington County Industrial…
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Hayco Construction hires new Senior Project Manager
October 30, 2019
Hayco Construction, a Summerville general contractor, has recently hired Gus Smith as a Senior Project Manager. In his new position, the Chapin native will work to expand the Carolina’s Company…
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Mashburn Construction announces two new hires for the Coastal Division
October 28, 2019
Mashburn Construction, announced the hire of two employees within the Coastal Division of the company. Chris Setter has been hired as a Project Manager for the company’s new Myrtle Beach…
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Advanced technology company investing $3 million in Richland County operations
October 27, 2019
REI Automation, a Columbia, South Carolina-based company specializing in designing and building custom industrial robotic equipment for automotive, medical, nuclear, electronics industries and consumer goods is expanding its operations in…
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1×1 Design congratulates “Flip and Give” team on AIA SC award
October 18, 2019Architecture firm 1×1 Design was architect of record for The Moore Company’s Flip & Give vision The team at 1×1 Design congratulates Graeme Moore and Justin Drafts of The Moore…
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F&ME Consultants welcomes Madison Devine, EIT
October 15, 2019
F&ME Consultants, Inc. (FME) announced the addition of our new team member, Madison DeVine, EIT. Mr. Devine will be leading special inspections for FME out of the Devine Street office…
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Mashburn Construction Company, Inc. ~ Featured Listing
October 10, 2019
Mashburn Construction Mashburn Construction, founded in 1976, is a full-service construction company providing construction management, design-build and general contracting. Since its founding, the company has exemplified Building with Integrity…
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SC Asphalt Pavement Association expands partnerships to grow road-building workforce
October 8, 2019
With an anticipated 1,000 additional jobs coming to the South Carolina asphalt paving industry over the next five years, the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA), a nonprofit trade association…
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Cohn Construction Services completes Floor Boys
October 6, 2019
Cohn Construction Services has completed the construction of the new Floor Boys facility at 1728 North Lake Drive in Lexington, SC. The 11,976 square foot structure includes a 4,500 square…
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Quackenbush Architects receive 3 design awards at AIASC annual meeting
October 2, 2019Quackenbush Architects + Planners received three American Institute of Architects, South Carolina Chapter (AIASC) awards for its innovative work on two University of South Carolina projects and one Midlands Technical…
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New event space opening in the Vista in former Jillian’s
September 27, 2019
Junction 800 to be 16,000 Feet of Flexible Space for Events The Arnold Companies announced today the opening of Junction 800, a multi-purpose event venue in the former Jillian’s space.…
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CIU new Global Business & IT Center completed by Mashburn Construction
September 27, 2019
Columbia International University’s much-anticipated $20 million William H. Jones Global Business & IT Center will be formally dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 4. Mashburn Construction…
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Colonial Precast Concrete of Carolina, LLC establishing Colleton County operations
September 16, 2019
More than $2.5 Million Investment Creating Approximately 55 Jobs Colonial Precast Concrete of Carolina, LLC, a leading manufacturer of prestressed and precast concrete products, today announced plans to establish manufacturing…
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Arnold Companies announces plans to build residential tower at the corner of Assembly and Lady Streets
September 13, 2019
The Arnold Companies, a Columbia-based commercial development firm, announced plans to build the first new residential tower in the central business district located at the corner of Lady and Assembly…
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Custom builders, remodelers receive awards
September 12, 2019
The winners of the 2019 BIA Building & Remodeling Awards were announced this September. This is a program of the Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA) and combines the…
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Hill Construction Company welcomes new Project Coordinator
September 11, 2019
Hill Construction is proud to announce and welcome Melinda Vickers as a Project Coordinator. Vickers will be responsible for managing subcontractor requisitions, as well as all project activities and will…
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Residential building codes to change in 2020
September 9, 2019
The 2018 International Residential Construction (IRC) codes for residential construction are scheduled to go into effect in South Carolina on January 1, 2020. The new building codes and South Carolina…
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Shining a spotlight on careers in construction
September 9, 2019
In recognition of all the professionals working in residential and commercial construction and to highlight the rewarding careers available in the industry. The Building Industry Association of Central SC (BIA)…
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New Medical Office Building completed by Mashburn Construction
August 21, 2019
Mashburn Construction announced the completion of Irmo Wellness Center, a two-story medical office building in Irmo. The 43,480 SF building is located at 7182 Woodrow Street. The building was constructed…
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Cason Development Group enters Charleston market
August 21, 2019
Cason Development Group has entered the Greater Charleston real estate market with the purchase of 1079 E. Montague Ave., in North Charleston’s historic Olde Village adjacent to the Park Circle…
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Longfield Partners, Columbia-based real estate development, home building and renovation company, launches new website and Facebook page
August 20, 2019
Longfield Partners, a Columbia-based real estate development and construction company specializing in custom homebuilding and renovation, has launched a new website and Facebook page. The new website features a representative…
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LCK welcomes Don Record as Senior Project Manager
August 15, 2019
LCK announced the addition of Don Record as Senior Project Manager to its team in Columbia, SC. Record recently relocated to the Columbia area from Pennsylvania. He has over 20…
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First four-star hotel coming to Columbia
August 13, 2019Boutique Hotel to Open in the Vista Plans for Hotel Anthem, Columbia’s newest hotel that will be constructed in the entertainment district, were approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals.…
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New office space coming to West Columbia
August 12, 2019A new Class A office building is expected to be under construction at 508 Meeting Street in West Columbia by the end of August and available after the first of…
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Construct a Business Plan with Richland Library’s Next Entrepreneur-in-Residence
August 2, 2019
What does it take to run a women-owned small business? Let a licensed general contractor and construction manager from the Midlands guide you through the process. Richland Library is excited…
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McWaters honored as one of CIOReview’s 10 Most Promising Audiovisual Companies of 2019
July 17, 2019
Connecting People, Furniture, and Technology “Space is no longer just about a chair or table. It’s more than that. Space can enliven, enrich, and optimize an experience,” begins William Gresham,…
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Mashburn Construction announces new downtown hotel in Columbia
July 15, 2019
Another downtown building in Columbia is being renovated and transformed by Mashburn Construction. An existing 10-story building built in 1954 will become the new Holiday Inn at 1233 Washington Street.…
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Hill Construction Company welcomes new Senior Project Manager
July 11, 2019
Hill Construction announced and welcomed Ron Carfield as the company’s Senior Project Manager. Carfield will be responsible for overseeing financial budgets, coordinating contractors, organizing job schedules and managing the construction…
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Mashburn Construction promotes employees in Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach
July 10, 2019
Mashburn Construction announced the internal promotion of key personnel in three of their four offices. Jason Regan will take on the role of Director of Operations for the Coastal Division.…
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Columbia-based construction company, Mimms Contracting, LLC, opens doors on new Taco Boy Restaurant
July 8, 2019
On June 26th, South Carolina’s newest Taco Boy Restaurant opened in Summerville. Mimms Contracting, a Columbia, S.C. based commercial construction firm, reached substantial completion on the two-story restaurant on June 18th. The newly constructed taqueria is a 6,300…
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Winston-Salem-based Shugart Homes joins Mungo Homes
July 8, 2019
Mungo Homes announced that Shugart Homes of the North Carolina Triad, which includes Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, is joining Mungo Homes, a part of the Clayton Properties Group®. Like…
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