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, 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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Landmark 24 to build at Berkeley Commons
March 9, 2016Landmark 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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Campus Crest merger closing scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2016
March 1, 2016Campus Crest Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCG) (the “Company” or “Campus Crest”), announced that it expects the closing of its previously announced merger with an affiliate of Harrison Street Real Estate…
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Great Southern Homes finishes first in 2015 Midlands, SC New Home Sales
February 28, 2016COLUMBIA, 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, 2016COLUMBIA, 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, 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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Mashburn Construction welcomes new employee
February 16, 2016Mashburn 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, 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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Richland County Facility Upgrades Set to Improve Services, Amenities
February 10, 2016Richland 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, 2016Home 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, 2016Project 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, 2016Richland 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, 2016Mashburn 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, 2016With 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, 2016Tours 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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85-385 Gateway will transform the Upstate’s driving experience
February 5, 2016With 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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Frampton Construction grows team with two new hires
February 4, 2016Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added two to the construction team.…
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Carolinas AGC Announces 2016 Board of Directors
February 4, 2016CHARLOTTE, 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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Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc. unveils the first phase of its new vision for Broadway at the Beach
February 3, 2016The relocation of Hard Rock Cafe Myrtle Beach and the area’s first Dave & Buster’s will be part of this multiyear transformation . . Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc. officially…
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Holder Properties tops out second phase of 650 Lincoln at USC
February 2, 2016COLUMBIA, 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, 2016Mashburn 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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A new concept in learning now enrolling students in downtown Greenville
January 30, 2016After 14 years of teaching, 10 of which have been in the Montessori curriculum, Mrs. Jennifer Kelly decided there was a need in Greenville for a fresh approach to learning.…
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Lennar Coastal Carolinas announces what’s new in 2016
January 30, 2016Lennar, the nation’s only A+ homebuilder according to Builder Magazine, is ringing in 2016 with new communities in three of the Lowcountry’s most desirable areas. With the Charleston-area recently recognized…
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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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Mashburn Construction welcomes new employees
January 28, 2016Hunter Lawrimore joins Mashburn’s Charleston office as a Project Engineer. Hunter graduated from Kaplan University in 2010. Before joining Mashburn, Hunter served in the United States Coast Guard for 11…
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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, 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 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, 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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Shawn Rodwell Joins BE&K Building Group as Vice President of Finance
January 19, 2016BE&K Building Group announces Shawn Rodwell has joined the company as Vice President of Finance based at headquarters in downtown Greenville. A member of BE&K Building Group’s senior leadership team,…
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Frampton Construction builds Charleston team with a new hire and promotion
January 12, 2016Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added Scott Serpas as superintendent in…
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Creative Builders, Inc. welcomes Buddy Bayne as Superintendent
January 7, 2016Creative 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, 2016COLUMBIA, 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, 2016By 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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Construction in the Upstate – The Comeback Kid
January 5, 2016By 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, 2016Research & 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, 2016Mashburn 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, 2015Mashburn 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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Columbia’s McCrory Construction expands Southeastern presence with new Upstate office
December 14, 2015COLUMBIA, 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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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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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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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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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, 2015ProSource 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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