Historic Columbia announces 2023 Preservation Award winners
May 16, 2023
Awards honor individuals and projects for design and preservation accomplishments Historic Columbia announced the recipients of its 2023 Preservation Awards. Each year, Historic Columbia celebrates Preservation Month by recognizing local…
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Carlisle Associates Promotes Eric Neiser, AIA to Vice President, Architecture
May 3, 2023
Carlisle Associates is pleased to announce that Eric Neiser, AIA has been promoted to Vice President of Architecture. “We are excited to add Eric to our executive team,” said Carlisle…
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Pyramid Contracting names new Vice President, Director of Preconstruction
April 26, 2023
Pyramid Contracting welcomed William (Bill) Atkins as Vice President and Director of Preconstruction. Bill has over 25 years of professional experience in preconstruction and construction, working in several states across…
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Hood Construction announces new additions to Pre-Construction team
April 26, 2023
Hood Construction announced two new additions to its Pre-Construction team: Dwight Williams and Doug Long. Lead by Hood veteran of 26 years John Wallace – who has since been named…
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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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Will Cannon joins Young Office as Market Development Manager
April 17, 2023
Will Cannon, has joined Young Office as Market Development Manager for the Columbia, Charleston and Savannah markets. Will has over 10 years of commercial furniture, design and business development experience…
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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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Blanchard Machinery Company announces expansion to Calhoun County
April 11, 2023
Blanchard Machinery Company announced its purchase of an approximately 60-acre site in Calhoun County at the Sandy Run Industrial Park. Blanchard Machinery plans to develop the property to expand its…
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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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DiamondHead Holdings and Great Southern Homes announce closing of business combination to form United Homes Group
March 31, 2023
DiamondHead Holdings Corp. (“DiamondHead”)(NASDAQ: DHHC), a special purpose acquisition company, and Great Southern Homes, Inc. (“Great Southern Homes”), one of the largest homebuilders in the Southeast, jointly announced that they…
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McCrory Construction hires Brent Amyette as Business Development Manager
March 30, 2023
Brent Amyette has joined McCrory Construction as Business Development Manager. Amyette will focus on the continued expansion of the company’s industrial/manufacturing, commercial, retail, and design-build projects in the Upstate region.…
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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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New hire demonstrates Frampton Construction’s commitment to manufacturing sector
March 28, 2023
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has brought on Alan Jones as vice president of strategy and growth, specializing…
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M. B. Kahn Construction promotes Regie Bedenbaugh to Executive Vice President
March 6, 2023
M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. announced the promotion of Regie Bedenbaugh to Executive Vice President. In this role, Regie, alongside Executive Vice President Mike Satterwhite, will co-lead construction operations…
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ABC Carolinas announces Midlands regional leadership team for 2023
February 21, 2023
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announces the 2023 leadership team for the organization’s Midlands Regional Leadership Council, chaired by Miller Valentine’s Turner McCaffrey. Council Chair McCaffrey…
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M. B. Kahn Construction promotes Scott Appleton to Executive Vice President
February 16, 2023
M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. announced the promotion of Scott Appleton to Executive Vice President. In his new role, Scott manages the company’s division in Columbia, SC that focuses…
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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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Midlands Technical College and Clemson University sign new architecture agreement
February 1, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that each year there are 9,100 openings for architects across the country. For South Carolina, data analysts expect job growth rate to…
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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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Garvin Design Group breaks ground on Hope Lutheran Church expansion project
January 24, 2023
Columbia architecture and interior design firm Garvin Design Group joined Hope Lutheran Church to break ground on an expansion and renovation project on Sunday, January 22. In a special groundbreaking…
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McCrory Construction pays tribute to retiring Chief Financial Officer, Del Rosebrock
January 11, 2023
Following a long and distinguished career with McCrory Construction, Del Rosebrock, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is looking forward to his next chapter: an active retirement spent with family and friends,…
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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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Frank Golson named GMK’s Director of Finance
November 29, 2022
In recognition of his contributions to GMK’s continued financial health and growth, GMK is proud to announce that Mr. Frank Golson has been named GMK’s Director of Finance. He had…
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Stacey O’Neal joins GMK’s construction services division
November 15, 2022
GMK Associates, Inc., announced today that Ms. Stacey O’Neal has joined GMK’s construction services division as a construction project manager. Ms. O’Neal has 28 years of construction industry experience spanning…
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2022 Hood Construction Oyster Roast
November 8, 2022
On Wednesday, October 26, Hood Construction hosted is tenth annual oyster roast at their office at 1215 Shop Road. The event took place between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm and…
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Cason Development Group adds Director of Construction
November 7, 2022
Sam Williams has joined Cason Development Group as Director of Construction. Williams will oversee construction related to redevelopment projects and new construction for Cason Development Group. “We are very excited…
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Cypress Development Partners announces 5 new homes on Valley Road in Forest Acres
November 3, 2022Cypress Development Partners LLC announces the construction of 5 new homes along Valley Road in the heart of Forest Acres. An urban infill development, the new homes are conveniently located…
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Gas and Supply celebrates ribbon cutting in new location in Cayce
October 31, 2022
Hill Construction joined the owners of Gas and Supply with a ribbon- cutting ceremony performed by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber & Visitors Program to celebrate the store’s grand opening…
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McCrory wins national design-build award and regional best project award for SC manufacturing facility
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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Cypress Development Partners managing development of Charleston area Bojangles
September 20, 2022
Cypress Development Partners, LLC announces the development of a new Bojangles restaurant for the Charleston MSA. The restaurant will be located on US 52 in Moncks Corner near the Foxbank…
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Garvin Design Group’s Liza Brockman joins Leadership Columbia Class of 2023
September 12, 2022
Garvin Design Group Interior Designer Liza Brockman has been named to the Leadership Columbia class of 2023. She joins a cohort of 61 emerging community leaders participating in the Columbia…
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Great Southern Homes to become a public company through a business combination with DiamondHead Holdings Corp.
September 12, 2022
Business combination creates a high growth, land-light publicly traded homebuilder COLUMBIA, SC. & NEW YORK – Great Southern Homes, Inc. (“GSH”) announced that it has entered into a definitive merger…
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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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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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Savage Craft Ale Works team honored with Historic Preservation award
July 19, 2022
The team of Baumer Holdings, LLC, Hood Construction, and Studio 2LR, has been honored with the South Carolina Department of Archives and History’s Historic Preservation Honor Award for their work…
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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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2022 “GroundBreakers” honored for positively impacting the Carolinas construction industry
July 15, 2022
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of its 2022 GroundBreaker Awards, an annual awards program that recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community…
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Smoked team wins SC Historic Preservation Honor Award
July 14, 2022The team behind new Columbia restaurant Smoked received an Honor Award at the 27th annual South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Governor McMaster presented the team…
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Quality affordable housing options expand as NHE development team brings Parkside at Butler to life
June 29, 2022
In further proof of efforts to address the Upstate’s well-documented deficit in affordable housing, a 72-unit apartment community is taking shape in Mauldin, as a dedicated group of developers, community…
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Engineering Council launches infrastructure advancement initiative
June 28, 2022
ACEC-SC guides lawmakers on critical state infrastructure projects, funding allocation Through the launch of its Infrastructure Works (IW) initiative, the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) will…
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Midlands Technical College students win gold in national skills competition
June 28, 2022
Students from the Midlands Technical College Building Construction Technology program won a gold medal at the SkillsUSA National Competition this past Friday night (pictures below). This marks the first time…
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McCrory Construction promotes Seth Dunnagan to Project Manager
June 15, 2022
McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Seth Dunnagan to Project Manager. Over the past three years, Dunnagan has served in various project management roles for the firm’s Retail Division, managing…
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SeamonWhiteside offers actionable strategies to recruit top talent and build a strong workforce
May 31, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, offers hiring strategies for companies to build a strong workforce successfully. These actionable tips aim to create an efficient and…
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Edisto Habitat for Humanity’s hosts Women Build event May 21
May 6, 2022
Edisto Habitat for Humanity has opened registration for the annual Women Build Fundraiser and Volunteer Day scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 8:30 am. “Women Build isn’t simply about…
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Apartments leasing at 1813 Main Street in renovated Klondike Building
May 5, 2022
Cason Development Group and Cohn Corporation are nearing completion of 28 market rate apartments in the renovated Klondike Building at 1813 Main St. in downtown Columbia. The apartments are expected…
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John Whetstone named GMK’s Director of Operations
May 2, 2022
Based on his 22 years of service to the firm and his expanded involvement in GMK’s operational functions, Mr. John Whetstone has been named to the newly created position of…
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Shanel Matthews joins LCK as Project Coordinator
May 2, 2022
LCK welcomes Shanel Matthews as its newest member of the Columbia team of project management professionals. As Project Coordinator, Matthews brings to LCK a unique background in administration and social…
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