Mashburn Construction recognized for National Construction Safety Excellence
May 4, 2026
As Mashburn Construction celebrates 50 years of building lasting partnerships and delivering exceptional experiences, the company is proud to announce it has been recognized with a 2026 AGC Construction Safety…
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Cohn Construction completes Macie & Milo’s Brew Pup in Lexington
April 22, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed Macie & Milo’s Brew Pup, a new 4.32-acre venue that combines an off-leash dog park with a sports bar experience. Designed and built to foster community…
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Seaboard Vista breaks ground in Columbia’s Vista, blending historic preservation with modern mixed-use development
April 9, 2026On Tuesday, April 7, community leaders, preservation advocates and development partners gathered in Columbia’s Congaree Vista to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Seaboard Vista — a transformative mixed-use redevelopment that…
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GMK welcomes Jack Stuart to its business development team
April 8, 2026
GMK Associates, Inc., a mainstay design and construction services firm based in Columbia, SC, announced that John Phillip Stuart, Jr., has joined the firm’s business development team. John “Jack” Stuart…
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Cohn Construction completes new headquarters for Yip Premier Real Estate
April 8, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the renovation of the new headquarters for Yip Premier Real Estate, located in Columbia’s Cottontown/Bellevue Historic District. The existing building has been transformed into a modern…
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Cohn Construction completes new headquarters for Yip Premier Real Estate
April 7, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the renovation of the new headquarters for Yip Premier Real Estate, located in Columbia’s Cottontown/Bellevue Historic District. The existing building has been transformed into a modern…
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Pyramid Contracting announces leadership transition to support continued growth
March 31, 2026
Pyramid Contracting has announced a key leadership transition, with David E. Stewart promoted to Chief Executive Officer and Berry Ponder promoted to Chief Operating Officer, positioning the company for continued…
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SeamonWhiteside promotes Taylor Critcher to lead landscape architecture practice across the Carolinas
March 31, 2026
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced the promotion of Taylor Critcher to director of landscape architecture services to oversee the firm’s landscape architecture…
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Award-winning builder brings luxury lakefront living to Harborside at Lake Carolina
March 19, 2026
New Homebuilder Debuts Elegant Custom Residences—with Deeded Boat Slips—in Columbia’s Lake Carolina Community One of the Southeast’s most decorated homebuilders is bringing its signature blend of architectural artistry and refined…
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Cohn Construction completes Rio Tinto’s gold mine closure facility
February 26, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed a new 10,200 SF office and warehouse facility for RioTinto in Ridgeway, South Carolina. Designed to support the mine closure efforts required by environmental regulations, the…
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Pyramid Contracting Breaks Ground on North Shore CDR+J in the Lowcountry
February 23, 2026
Pyramid Contracting is proud to announce the groundbreaking of North Shore CDR+J, a new automotive dealership project in the Lowcountry. The project is owned by Jack Hanania and is scheduled…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Logan Warmoth as business developer
February 23, 2026
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has added Logan Warmoth to its Business Development team. Warmoth’s primary focus will be on identifying new…
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Town of Irmo helps launch fundraising campaign for Crossbuck Play Space at Rawls Creek Park
February 23, 2026
The Town of Irmo is proud to announce the launch of a community-wide fundraising campaign to support the development of Crossbuck Play Space at Rawls Creek Park, an All-Inclusive Play…
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SC State University Research Facility coming to Cayce
February 23, 2026The City of Cayce announced that South Carolina State University is expanding its footprint in the Midlands with the development of a new 42,000-square-foot Research & Extension campus in the…
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Carnes Crossroads named National Community of the Year
February 19, 2026
The highest national honor in residential homebuilding landed in Goose Creek, South Carolina. On February 17, 2026, the National Association of Homebuilders named Carnes Crossroads as both Residential Community of…
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McCrory Construction promotes Ashlie Neil to project administrator supervisor
February 18, 2026
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has promoted Ashlie Neil to Project Administrator Supervisor, a leadership role in which she will oversee project administrative operations and support across the…
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Dean Fairweather joins LCK as Senior Project Manager
February 15, 2026
LCK announced the addition of Dean Fairweather as Senior Project Manager in its Columbia office. In this role, Fairweather will provide owner representation and project oversight from preconstruction through completion,…
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McCrory Construction’s Tony Warren, DBIA, earns national design-build certification
February 12, 2026
Tony Warren, DBIA, Design-Build Preconstruction Director for McCrory Construction, has earned the prestigious designation of Designated Design-Build Professional® (DBIA®). This sought-after construction industry credential requires successful completion of the Design-Build…
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Cohn Construction completes new 100,000 SF distribution center for FAYAT Group
February 12, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the new 100,000 SF distribution center for the FAYAT Group, located on a 30-acre site in Ridgeway, SC. The distribution center is designed to support FAYAT…
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Mashburn Construction marks 50 years with corporate headquarters relocation
February 9, 2026
Mashburn Construction, one of South Carolina’s most trusted construction companies, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, marking five decades of growth, expertise, and commitment to the communities it serves.…
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Cohn Construction completes the new headquarters for GoAtlas
February 3, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the new headquarters for GoAtlas, designed to support the company’s growth. Located on a 9.74-acre site in Ridgeville, the 31,200 SF facility combines 10,500 SF of…
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Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union celebrates 90 years of service with focus on growth and community impact in 2026
January 28, 2026
Charter expansion and foundation launch mark major milestones for Midlands-based financial institution Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union, a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution that provides personal and business banking services across…
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Mashburn Construction celebrates excellence with Culture of Recognition Awards
January 19, 2026
Mashburn Construction recognizes outstanding team members through its Culture of Recognition Awards, honoring individuals who exemplify and live out the company’s vision every day: to be the Builder of Choice,…
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McCrory Construction announces planned leadership transition
January 14, 2026
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has announced a leadership transition that reflects the next step in a long-term succession process that began in 2020. Effective January 1, 2026,…
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Hood Construction breaks ground for Belvedere Elementary School addition
January 13, 2026
On November 18th, the teams of Hood Construction and Cheatham Fletcher Scott Architects + Designers joined Belvedere Elementary School’s administrators and staff to celebrate the ground breaking of their new kitchen,…
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Dale Stigamier to assume Executive Leadership of LCK
January 8, 2026
LCK announced January 6, 2026 that President Dale Stigamier has formally assumed the role of executive leader, responsible for the firm’s strategic direction and daily operations, as the company continues…
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Gilbane celebrates topping out of University of South Carolina’s new School of Medicine at Health Sciences campus
December 23, 2025Gilbane, a nationally recognized leader in integrated real estate development and construction, alongside the University of South Carolina (USC), has reached a major milestone with the “topping out” of USC’s…
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Core Spaces breaks ground on ōLiv Columbia, 2,352-bed mixed-use development on Main Street
December 19, 2025Core Spaces (“Core”), a leading real estate developer, operator and investment manager, announced that it has closed on construction financing for ōLiv Columbia and officially broken ground on the 2,352-bed…
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CarolinaPower leaders reflect on 25 years in business in South Carolina
December 19, 2025
It was the late 1990s when Georgia-based MetroPower decided to launch an out-of-state branch in Greenville, SC – doing business as (dba) CarolinaPower. The challenge at hand for the start-up:…
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Peerless Environmental of Columbia
December 13, 2025
Peerless Environmental protects homes and businesses with certified asbestos, lead, and radon services. Our team provides testing and removal that is clear, safe, and simple to understand. Every project follows…
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Publix Super Markets is coming to the BullStreet District
December 3, 2025The BullStreet District, known as the region’s largest urban redevelopment project, announced that national supermarket retailer Publix Super Markets will open its next downtown Columbia, South Carolina location in the…
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McCrory’s design-build delivery of E.A. Sween manufacturing facility in Greenwood County wins top honors in ABC’s 2025 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards
December 2, 2025
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has received two distinct Excellence in Construction (EIC) awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). Both awards are…
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Cohn Construction announces Josh Land as Director of Operations
December 2, 2025
Josh Land has been officially named as the Director of Operations at Cohn Construction, emphasizing his focus on operational excellence and team leadership. With more than 20 years of experience…
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Mashburn Construction completes multiple MUSC projects in Orangeburg
December 2, 2025
Mashburn Construction has successfully constructed three transformative projects for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Orangeburg, S.C., underscoring the hospital’s continued investment in strengthening healthcare access and quality…
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Hood Construction, McMillan Pazdan Smith breaks ground on Riverbanks Zoo & Garden’s Conservation Learning Center
December 1, 2025The teams of Hood Construction & McMillan Pazdan Smith have kicked off construction of the Jane B. Friedman Conservation Learning Center at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Located adjacent to the…
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Mixed-use redevelopment named “Seaboard Vista” to honor historic legacy of Congaree Vista
November 20, 2025
Partners of the notable historic adaptive reuse project in Columbia, South Carolina’s Congaree Vista announce the project to be named “Seaboard Vista.” The name honors the legacy of the Seaboard…
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Cohn Construction announces Daniel Powell as Director of Special Projects
November 19, 2025
Daniel Powell has been appointed as the Director of Special Projects at Cohn Construction, recognizing his outstanding leadership and achievements as Senior Project Manager. Dan has more than 17 years…
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Hood Construction, Moseley Architects celebrates SLED Pee Dee regional office grand opening
November 18, 2025
On October 28th, Hood Construction and Moseley Architects joined the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to celebrate the grand opening of their new regional office in Florence County. Located…
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Mashburn Construction adds ten new hires across the state
November 18, 2025
Mashburn Construction announced the addition of ten new employees throughout their four offices. Jonah Maro has been hired as a Project Engineer in the Myrtle Beach office. He earned his…
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Terracon names Gene Partin Columbia, SC operations manager
November 14, 2025
Terracon, a leading national consulting engineering firm comprised of engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals, announces Gene Partin, CHMM, has been named operations manager of the company’s Columbia, South Carolina…
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Magnus Development breaks ground on third industrial building at 803 Park
November 12, 2025
Magnus Development Partners announced the groundbreaking of Gateway 4, a 120,000 SF spec industrial building at 803 Park in Lexington County, SC. The project is adjacent to CAE Airport, the…
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Lucia Smith elected to board of Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce
October 28, 2025
Pyramid Contracting announced that Lucia Smith, our Business Development Manager for the Midlands region, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce…
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From crew member to foreman: Pyramid celebrates Derius Robinson’s promotion
October 24, 2025
Pyramid Contracting has announced the promotion of Derius Robinson to foreman. In his new role, Robinson will oversee project teams, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to Pyramid’s standards of…
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Chandler Construction Services Inc. expanding corporate headquarters in Greenwood County
October 23, 2025
Project Star to bring $10.1 million investment and 31 new jobs Chandler Construction Services Inc., a long-standing leader in utility construction, announced that it is expanding its operations and building…
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Cohn Construction’s Beth Frost selected for Columbia Regional Business Report’s Forty Under 40
October 22, 2025
Beth Frost has been recognized as a member of the Columbia Regional Business Report’s 2025 Forty Under 40 class. This annual honor highlights 40 exceptional professionals under the age of…
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Hood Construction announces new teammates & team promotion
October 21, 2025
Hood Construction shared a few team updates. Jennifer Barfield has been named Senior Project Coordinator, and two new additions to the team have been made: Ryan Kerr as Assistant Project…
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Cohn Construction completes fourth facility for The Pete Store
October 15, 2025
Cohn Construction has completed the renovation of the 30,000 SF facility for The Pete Store, a Peterbilt dealership, in Asheville, North Carolina. This project marks the fourth project between Cohn…
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Museum gallery lighting project enters final phase
October 14, 2025The Columbia Museum of Art is entering the final phase of its sweeping gallery lighting renovation, a visionary project that began January 21, 2025. Coinciding with the museum’s milestone 75th…
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Astral Development’s plans progress to develop a mixed-use multi-family project at the intersections of Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue in Columbia, S.C.
October 13, 2025
Astral Development and Steady Capital’s plans progress to develop a 483,106 square-foot mixed-use multi-family project set to transform one of Columbia, South Carolina’s most visible downtown intersections at the corner…
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Hood Construction completes Saluda Skyride at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
October 8, 2025
On August 28th, Hood Construction joined Riverbanks Zoo & Garden staff and community officials to celebrate the grand opening of the highly anticipated Saluda Skyride. As part of Riverbanks’ multi-year…
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