KBR/Turner Donates Building Material to the Local Habitat for Humanity
November 16, 2011NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – November 16, 2011 – The KBR/Turner Joint Venture, design-builder for the Boeing South Carolina 787 Assembly and Delivery expansion recently relocated its office from the Boeing…
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Charleston Rigging Transitions to the Next Generation
November 16, 2011Second Generation Assumes Ownership and Leadership Positions at Charleston Rigging / Carolina’s Rigging Established in 1988 by Rick and Valerie Sawin as Charleston’s Rigging and Marine Hardware, firm has played…
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Lisa Davis Joins O’Neal Inc.
November 8, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – November 8, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, announced the addition of Lisa Davis as a Structural Designer. Davis has more than 20…
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Yeargin Potter Shackelford Construction will expand and renovate Spartanburg's Cornerstone Baptist Church
November 2, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – November 1, 2011 – Yeargin PotterShackelford Construction has been selected to build an expansion and renovationfor Cornerstone Baptist Church in Spartanburg, SC. The project willconsist of a…
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O’Neal Inc. Adds Process Project Specialist
November 2, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – November 2, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., aGreenville-based integrated design and construction firm, is pleased to welcomeTerry Brown as a Process Project Specialist. Brown has 20 years of…
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Yeargin Potter Shackelford Construction has completed Clemson's Charles K. Cheezem Education Center
November 2, 2011CLEMSON, SC – November 2, 2011 – Yeargin Potter Shackelford Construction has completed the Charles K. CheezemEducation Center that was recently dedicated to Clemson University. The Education Center is Located…
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Waldrop Mechanical Services Completes Major HVAC Renovation/Upgrade at Two Dormitories on Wofford College Campus
October 27, 2011A.M. Shipp and A. Mason DuPre Residence Halls despite accelerated schedule, fast-track project delivered a week early SPARTANBURG, SC – October 27, 2011 – Spartanburg-based Waldrop Mechanical Services, a full-service mechanical…
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Yeargin Potter Shackelford Construction completed construction on Cornerstone Baptist Church
October 26, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 26, 2011 – Yeargin Potter Shackelford Construction has completed construction on Cornerstone Baptist Church at 8508 Pelham Road. The project entailed the addition of a new…
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O’Neal Constructors Adds Yow, Rollins
October 26, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 26, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, is pleased to welcome Michael Yow and Ken Rollins to its O’Neal Constructors team. …
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Schneider Electric makes $10,000 contribution to the Tri-County Technical College Foundation
October 20, 2011PENDLETON, SC – October 17, 2011 – Schneider Electric in Seneca made a $10,000 contribution towards its $50,000 pledge to the Tri-County Technical College Foundation for the company’s Teaching Chair…
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O’Neal Constructors Adds Albertson, Dowdy
October 20, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 18, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, is pleased to welcome Jason Albertson and Earl Dowdy to its O’Neal Constructors team.…
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Yeargin Potter Shackelford Completes Medical Office Building in Simpsonville
October 20, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 20, 2011 – Yeargin Potter Shackelford Constructed has completed construction of a 29,000 square foot Medical Office Building for the Greenville Hospital System located on West…
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Hubbell Lighting recognized by University of South Carolina for providing stellar internship experience
October 12, 2011Company receives “Outstanding Community Internship Program Employer of the Year” award GREENVILLE, SC – October 12, 2011 – Hubbell Lighting, Inc. was recently presented the “Outstanding Community Internship Program (CIP)…
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Yeargin Potter Shackelford Construction announces new Senior Project Manager
October 10, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 7, 2011 – Chris McGarr has recently joined the staff of Yeargin Potter Shackelford Construction as a Senior Project Manager in the Industrial/Commercial Division. McGarr has…
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O’Neal Inc. Adds Marketing/Proposals Coordinator
October 5, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – October 4, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, welcomes Liz Rhoads as marketing and proposals coordinator. Rhoads has eight years of experience in…
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BE&Turner, Design-Builder for Boeing South Carolina 787 Expansion, Celebrates Safety Milestone
August 17, 20114 Million Labor-Hours Worked without a Lost-Time Incident NORTH CHARLESTON, GREENVILLE, SC – August 16, 2011 – BE&K/Turner,design-builder for the Boeing South Carolina 787 Expansion, celebratedanother major safety milestone last…
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BE&K/Turner, Design-Builder for Boeing South Carolina 787 Expansion, Celebrates Safety Milestone
August 17, 20114 Million Labor-Hours Worked without a Lost-Time Incident NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – August 16, 2011 – BE&K/Turner, design-builder for the Boeing South Carolina 787 Expansion, celebrated another major safety milestone…
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Three Join O’Neal Inc. Team
August 10, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – August 10, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, announced the addition of three new members to its team. John Klasing will serve…
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Campbell Joins O’Neal Inc. as Senior Architect
July 28, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – July 28, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, announced the hiring of Dan Campbell as senior architect. Campbell has more than 25…
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ABC Carolinas Names O’Neal Inc. Top General Contractor
July 22, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – July 21, 2011 – Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas has named O’Neal, Inc., its General Contractor of the Year. O’Neal, a Greenville-based integrated design and…
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McGuire Joins O’Neal Inc. Design Team
July 18, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – July 14, 201 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, is pleased to announce that it has added David McGuire as design team leader. …
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O’Neal Inc. Adds Bliss As Project Manager
June 27, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – June 22, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, is pleased to welcome Don Bliss to its team as a project manager. Bliss…
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O’Neal Inc. Grows in Greenville, Atlanta
June 8, 2011GREENVILLE, S.C. – June 8, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., an integrated design and construction firm, is pleased to welcome three new members to its team. Jonathan Decker will join the…
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Mechanical Contractors Association Presents Scholarships
May 31, 2011$18,000 AWARDED TO NINE UPSTATE COLLEGE STUDENTS; $1,000 PRESENTED TO TWO UPSTATE HIGH SCHOOLERS UPSTATE, SC – May 31, 2011- The Piedmont Chapter of the Mechanical Contractors Association of South…
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Self Medical Group Selects O’Neal as Owner’s Agent
May 26, 2011GREENVILLE, S.C. – May 26, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, joined in the Thursday, May 19, groundbreaking celebration for Self Medical Center in Laurens…
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O’Neal Inc. Breaks Ground on $200 Million Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. Manufacturing Plant
May 11, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – May 11, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., an integrated design and construction firm with its headquarters in Greenville, officially broke ground May 10 in Memphis, Tenn., on a…
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Gowens joins O’Neal
May 3, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – May 3, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., an integrated design and construction firm with its headquarters in Greenville, is pleased to welcome Eldon Gowens to its business development…
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Significant Safety Milestone Achieved by Turner in the Carolinas
March 28, 2011Four Million Hours Worked with No Lost-Time Injuries CHARLOTTE, NC – March 24, 2011 – Turner Construction Company in the Carolinas has achieved the significant milestone of four million hours…
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BE&K/TurnerCelebrates Major Safety Milestone — 3 Million Labor-Hours Worked without a Lost-Time Incident
March 28, 2011BE&K/Turner Hosts Special Appreciation Event for Tradeworkers at Boeing Construction Site on March 24 NORTH CARLESTON, SC – March 24, 2011 – BE&K/Turner, design-builder for the Boeing South Carolina 787…
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O’Neal Inc. Continues to Grow
March 20, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – March 14, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., an integrated design and construction firm, is pleased to welcome four new members to its team. Danny Balon, PE, will work…
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Waldrop Mechanical Services Wins National Award from Associated Builders and Contractors for Manning Hall HVAC Renovation
March 10, 2011Waldrop Only Specialty Contractor in Carolinas to Win a 2010 ABC Excellence in Construction Award SPARTANBURG, SC – March 10, 2011 – Spartanburg-based Waldrop Mechanical Services, a full-service mechanical contracting…
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New Cruise Ship Terminal Construction to Deliver $43 Million Impact on Economy
March 10, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 10, 2011 – The South Carolina State Ports Authority new cruise ship terminal building construction project will have an estimated economic impact of $43 million on…
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O’Neal Inc. Wins Contract with Johns Manville
February 23, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – February 23, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville, SC-based integrated design and construction firm, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by Johns Manville (JM),…
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ZF chooses Walbridge and Columbia based Red Rock Developments team to build local $350 million facility
February 8, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – February 8, 2011 – The ZF Group chose WalbridgeSoutheast and Columbia based Red Rock Developments to be the designingand building contractor for the $350 million transmission plant…
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Bolding Joins O’Neal as SBU Leader
February 7, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – February 7, 2011 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, is pleased to announce that Shane Bolding has joined the firm as Vice President…
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Hendrick Construction to Build Helicopter Facility for South Carolina National Guard
January 18, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – January 18, 2011 – Hendrick Construction won a $26 million contract to build a 111,000-square-foot aviation support facility for South Carolina National Guard helicopters. The project, which…
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Miles-McClellan Named Recipient of Carolinas AGC Safety Excellence Award
December 15, 2010COLUMBUS, OH – December 15, 2010 – Miles-McClellan Construction, a minority owned general contractor/construction manager with offices in Columbus, Ohio and Greensboro, N.C., has been named a recipient of the…
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O’Neal Inc. Announces Completion of Fisher Tank Company Plant
September 29, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – September 29, 2010 – O’Neal, Inc., a Greenville-based integrated design and construction firm, announced today the successful completion of Fisher Tank Company’s new facility in Lexington County,…
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Hendrick Construction to Expand South Carolina Jail
September 22, 2010LAURENS COUNTY, SC – September 21, 2010 – Hendrick Construction won a $5.7 million contract to expand the R. Eugene Johnson Detention Center in Laurens County, S.C., to house more…
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Bobbitt Selected for Indian Land VFD Addition & Renovation
September 9, 2010Project Will Seek LEED Certification LANCASTER COUNTY, SC – September 9, 2010 – Bobbitt Design Build was awarded the renovation and addition for the new Indian Land Volunteer Fire Department.…
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Upstate Branch Green Building Tour of Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare
August 30, 2010Pleasejoin the USGBC-SC Upstate Branch for our Monthly Program. This programwill be a tour of the Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare in TravelersRest, South Carolina. The monastery is the first monastery in the…
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BE&K/Turner, Design-Builder for Boeing South Carolina 787 Expansion, Marks Team’s Achievement of Major Safety Milestone — 500,000 Man-Hours Worked without a Lost-Time Incident
July 18, 2010BE&K/Turner Hosts Special Appreciation Event for Tradeworkers at Boeing Construction Site on July 16 NORTH CHARLESTON, SC — July 16, 2010 — BE&K/Turner, design-builder for the Boeing South Carolina 787…
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BE&K/Turner Marks Team’s Achievement of Major Safety Milestone
July 18, 2010BE&K/Turner Hosts Special Appreciation Event for Tradeworkers at Boeing Construction Site on July 16 NORTH CHARLESTON, SC — July 16, 2010 — BE&K/Turner, design-builder for the Boeing South Carolina 787…
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BE&K/Turner Joint Venture Honored as 2010 GC of Year
July 7, 2010NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – July 7, 2010 – BE&K/Turner, the joint venture responsible for design and construction of the Boeing South Carolina 787 Expansion, was formally recognized as General Contractor of…
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Miller-Valentine Group Announces Opening of New Iron Mountain Facility
May 27, 2010GREER, SC – May 20, 2010 – Miller-Valentine has completedupfitting a 45,000 square-foot document storage and imaging facility inGreer, S.C. for longstanding client Iron Mountain, the informationmanagement company. Just opened…
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Mechanical Contractors Association of SC Announces Scholarships
April 20, 2010GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC – April 20, 2010- The Piedmont Chapter of the Mechanical Contractors Association of South Carolina (MCASC) have announced the award of $21,000 in scholarships for 2010. These…
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Construction Barometer Shows Regional Bright Spots
April 9, 2010Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) CHARLOTTE, NC – April 9, 2010 – For fourth quarter 2009 the overall Barometer score dipped a modest 2.5%, reaching a value of 2.81. This figure…
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Tube City IMS, LLC Names Bruce C. Campbell Manager for Carolinas, Tennessee
March 3, 2010PITTSBURGH, PA – March 2, 2010 – Tube City IMS, LLC, a leading provider of products and services to steel mills and foundries globally, today announced that Bruce C. Campbell…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas Announces Shane Bolding as Chairman of ABC Upstate Council for 2010 Term
February 25, 2010Local Leadership Team Also Announced GREENVILLE, SC — February 25, 2010 – The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas announces Shane Bolding as the Chairman of the ABC…
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Bobbitt Completes Garlock Helicoflex Phase One Facility; Phase Two Now Underway
February 9, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – February 9, 2010 – Bobbitt Design Build recently completed the first phase of facility upfits for Garlock Helicoflex, a firm that engineers performance metal seals and sealing systems…
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