Regional electrical contractor CarolinaPower achieves major construction safety milestone: two years without a recordable incident
September 4, 2023
CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, achieved a major construction safety milestone in August: two years without a recordable incident. Over the past 24…
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New bid posting – design services for baseball field at Unity Park
August 30, 2023
The City of Greenville is requesting proposals from experienced and qualified planning/design consultants and/or similar professionally qualified consultants to provide comprehensive design and construction administration services for the renovation of…
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Crescent Startup Community designated a national historic site
August 21, 2023Crescent Startup Community, a large-scale mixed-use Innovation District that will provide a dedicated space for startups, entrepreneurs, and the development of innovative ideas and projects, announces its designation as a…
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LCK Report: Manufacturing construction starts are up sharply year over year
August 16, 2023
Mid-Year 2023 South Carolina Construction Trends Report Key Takeaways: 2023 statewide mid-year construction starts have surpassed 75% of 2022 construction starts with positive growth in all sectors Material pricing…
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Clancy & Theys Construction Company taps Brandon Scott & Matthew Praytor for Upstate, SC office
August 16, 2023
Fills Role as VP Upstate Division Manager & VP Project Development and Operations Clancy & Theys Construction Company has hired Brandon Scott as the Vice President, Upstate Division Manager and…
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Global Management Partners acquires Koch Project Solutions
August 11, 2023
Global Management Partners (GMP), based in Greer S.C., is pleased to announce the acquisition of Koch Project Solutions (KPS), a Koch Engineered Solutions (KES)-owned company based in Houston, Texas. GMP…
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In Site Designs adds Elizabeth Seay as lead commercial Interior Designer
August 7, 2023
In Site Designs proudly welcomes Elizabeth Seay, a seasoned and highly skilled Interior Designer, to their Commercial Design team. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art & Interior Design…
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2023 “GroundBreakers” recognized for positively impacting the Carolinas construction industry
July 31, 2023
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of its 2023 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the…
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GMK adds four experienced professionals across multiple divisions
July 31, 2023
GMK Associates, Inc., has continued to grow across multiple divisions with the addition of several new professionals to its already robust and client-focused staff. Since late 2022 and into 2023,…
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Addison Homes receives Home Builders Association of Greenville’s Green Building Bridge Award
July 27, 2023
Addison Homes, a local home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, ultra energy efficiency, and the use of…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Shane Perry as project manager
July 13, 2023
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announced that Shane Perry has joined the company as Project Manager in the Upstate office. Perry has nearly 20 years of construction industry…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Andrew Gable as senior project manager
June 26, 2023
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, is pleased to announce that Andrew Gable has joined the company as Senior Project Manager in the Upstate office. Gable has more than…
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South Carolina utility expands Stantec’s work in wastewater treatment
June 1, 2023
South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, as its engineer for services to design wastewater treatment systems at two…
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Hill Electric partners with Anderson I & II Career Technology Center to provide real-world experience for construction students
May 31, 2023
Hill Electric, an industrial electrical contractor for nearly 70 years, is proud to announce its recent partnership with the Anderson I & II Career and Technology Center (ACTC) Shed Build…
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Disaster preparedness takes center stage at Contractors, Closers, & Connections Greenville event
May 30, 2023
Contractors, Closers, & Connections (CCC) of Greenville, in collaboration with Rainbow Restoration, hosted a pivotal discussion on disaster preparedness for commercial property owners on Thursday, May 25th, 2023. The event…
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Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® elects David Lockwood, SIOR as incoming President
May 23, 2023
David Lockwood, SIOR, CRE, CCIM, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina, was recently elected by the Board of Directors of the Society of Industrial…
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Messer adds to its construction operations team in the Upstate
May 17, 2023
Messer Construction Co. has added three industry veterans to its Greenville-based team, each with extensive experience leading complex expansion and renovation projects in the commercial, health care and higher education…
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Clemson University breaks ground on $130-million Advanced Materials Innovation Complex
May 16, 2023
Clemson University broke ground on May 16 for a $130-million building that is expected to herald a new era of innovation and workforce development in advanced materials for South Carolina…
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Frampton Construction digs into new facility for Minges Bottling Group
April 20, 2023
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has broken ground on a new 223,375-square-foot build-to-suit project for Minges Bottling Group…
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ABC Carolinas names Kristen Powell as President and CEO
April 17, 2023
The Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announced that Kristen Powell has been named the chapter’s new President and Chief Executive Officer…
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Whitten founds Upstate Home and Commercial Inspection Company, Daniel Whitten Inspections, launches company website
April 14, 2023
Daniel Whitten, a licensed home and commercial inspector with 25 years of inspection experience in the Upstate, has founded Daniel Whitten Inspections, LLC. The company offers full home and commercial…
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McCrory Construction’s Greenville operation moves to larger, strategically located office space
April 11, 2023
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has moved its Upstate operation into a new, larger office space in Greenville to support the firm’s ever-increasing business in the region. McCrory’s…
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The Donnan/COBE Project at North Greenville University
April 6, 2023
North Greenville University is renovating the Donnan Administration Building into their new College of Business and Entrepreneurship. It is a $9.7 million project that will provide five contemporary classrooms; student…
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Mashburn Construction CEO receives Hall of Fame Award
April 6, 2023
Paul Mashburn, Chief Executive Officer of Mashburn Construction, has been selected as one of five esteemed industry professionals to receive the 2023 Hall of Fame Award by Carolina Associated General…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK announce 2022 company awards
March 30, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina and LCK presented 2022 company awards at an annual celebration held at Camp Cole on March 8, 2023.…
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Experiential learning made possible by VisionGreenwood
March 30, 2023
High school students in Building Construction Program put skilled trades into practice through “Tiny House” project VisionGreenwood, an established community partner dedicated to making Greenwood, S.C. the best place in…
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McCrory Construction hires Brent Amyette as Business Development Manager for Upstate office
March 28, 2023
McCrory Construction announced that Brent Amyette has joined the company as Business Development Manager in the Upstate office. Amyette will focus on the continued expansion of the company’s industrial/manufacturing, commercial,…
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Everett Sports Marketing names In Site Designs as Interior Design Firm partner for renovation of new office space in former Buttercream Bakehouse location
March 27, 2023Everett Sports Marketing (ESM), a global sports management firm providing branding and marketing consultation to elite athletes as well as corporations and institutions with business interest in sports, announced that…
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A M King wins ABC National Excellence in Construction award for Mission Produce’s ripening and processing facility
March 23, 2023
Carolinas-based A M King, a leading integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, was recognized nationally by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for the company’s exemplary project…
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Messer, Inc. appoints Elizabeth O. Temple to Board of Directors
March 20, 2023
Messer, Inc. announced the appointment of Womble Bond Dickinson CEO Elizabeth “Betty” Temple to its Board of Directors. As Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Womble Bond Dickinson, based in…
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New housing development brings patriotism to the front porch
February 15, 2023Great American Homes launches a new 55+ community, 1776. Great American Homes, a new company founded by NewStyle Communities, an Epcon Communities franchise, has announced a new 55+ housing development…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas announces leadership team for 2023
February 14, 2023
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announces the 2023 leadership team for the organization’s Upstate Regional Leadership Council, chaired by W.M. Jordan’s Chet Bednar. The Upstate Council…
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A M King completes divisional headquarters and distribution center for ALDI
February 9, 2023
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established Upstate presence, recently celebrated the grand opening of global grocery retailer ALDI’s newest regional headquarters and distribution center, located…
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Frampton Construction completes work on Greenville’s Upstate Trade Center
February 7, 2023
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has finished work on a new 907,400-square-foot speculative industrial development in Greenville, South…
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Messer Construction Co. expands into South Carolina
February 1, 2023
Messer Construction Co. is proud to announce the company’s expansion into South Carolina with the opening of its 11th regional office located in the Upstate. “We’re excited to continue growing…
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McCrory Construction delivering state-of-the-art gelcoat and structural adhesives manufacturing project for Scott Bader, Inc.
January 24, 2023
McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, announced that it has begun construction on a production facility for Scott Bader in Mocksville, NC. Founded in England more than a century…
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ABC Carolinas announces 2023 Board of Directors, led by CarolinaPower’s Chris Moore as Chairman
December 14, 2022
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announced its 2023 Board of Directors. Seven board members are based in South Carolina with the remainder located in North Carolina.…
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President of Addison Homes Todd Usher completes PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University
December 14, 2022
Todd Usher has completed his PhD in Planning, Design and the Built Environment from Clemson University, successfully defending a dissertation titled “Likeliness to Recommend: A Mixed Methods Analysis of Consumer…
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A M King wins “Best in Class” Excellence in Construction award from ABC Carolinas
December 12, 2022
Carolinas-based A M King, a leading integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, was honored with a 2022 “Best in Class” Eagle Award in this year’s Excellence…
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A M King sponsors regional collegiate design-build competition
November 28, 2022
For the third consecutive year, Carolinas-based A M King, a leading Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, provided the project for the Design-Build portion of the five-part…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Chip Wilson as project manager
November 8, 2022
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and North Augusta, has hired Chip Wilson as Project Manager. Wilson brings more than 10 years of project…
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Taylor Fisher joins Clayton Construction Company, Inc. as Director of Business Development
October 24, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SC – Clayton Construction Company, Inc. announced the hiring of Taylor Fisher as Director of Business Development. Taylor comes to CCC from Spencer Hines Properties, where he served as…
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McCrory wins national design-build award and Southeast’s best project award for manufacturing facility in Anderson
October 11, 2022
McCrory Construction has been honored with two separate project recognition awards – one national and one regional – for its single-source delivery of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Anderson, S.C.,…
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Don Warren to lead Omega Construction’s newly established Upstate division
October 5, 2022
Omega Construction, one of the Southeast’s leading general contracting firms, has tapped industry veteran Don Warren, FDBIA, to lead their newly established, full-service Upstate South Carolina operation. Warren joins Upstate-based…
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SeamonWhiteside offers strategies to create a workplace promoting employee growth and personal development
September 8, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, is offering strategies to develop a workspace that promotes employee growth and personal development. These actionable tips foster an environment…
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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Starts are Down
September 6, 2022
Mid-Year 2022 South Carolina Construction Trends Report Key Takeaways: Mid-year statewide construction starts in key sectors totaled $1.4 billion, a $453 million decrease compared to mid-year 2021. Pre-development indicators appear favorable…
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greenville
August 30, 2022
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greenville is the area’s most trusted plumbing company, providing courteous and dependable service. Plumbing issues can arise unexpectedly, ranging from drips and leaks to clogs. Our…
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Hood Construction welcomes new HR Coordinator
August 10, 2022
Hood Construction announced that Virginia Johnson has joined the team in the role of Human Resources Coordinator. Virginia brings to Hood over 13 years of experience of leadership and team…
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Hood Construction President and CEO inducted into Hall of Fame
August 1, 2022
Hood Construction’s President and CEO, Mark Hood, was inducted into the Carolinas Association of General Contractors’ 2022 Hall of Fame this month, which celebrates hard work, perseverance, and achievement of…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Katie Bogan as Chief Financial Officer
July 19, 2022
McCrory Construction announces Katie Bogan, CPA, has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with specific responsibility for the company’s financial systems, accounting functions and financial reporting. Bogan will…
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