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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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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SeamonWhiteside projected to design and/or build over 29 million square feet of industrial buildings in 2022
June 29, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, is projected to design and build nearly 30 million square feet of industrial buildings this year alone. The…
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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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SeamonWhiteside completes work on new Southern First Bank headquarters
June 14, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, is proud to announce its completion of planning, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services for the brand new…
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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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Core Spaces and Tom Winkopp Development form joint venture to develop Clemson student village at The Pier
May 12, 2022One of the Largest Off-Campus Student Development Projects Will Include 4,000 Beds, Beautifully Designed Purpose Built Student Accommodations, State-of-the-Art Amenities and New Walkable Downtown Location Chicago-based Core Spaces (“Core”), a…
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Creative Builders, Inc. awarded #1 SC Top Workplace
May 5, 2022
CBI is honored to once again be recognized in 2022 as the #1 Top Workplace in the small business category, (businesses with 149 or fewer coworkers), as well as the…
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A M King wins Best Project in regional design-build awards competition
April 27, 2022
A M King, a leading integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has been recognized with a 2022 Best Project Award from the Design-Build Institute of America’s…
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2 Upstate engineering projects recognized at the 37th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) gala
April 27, 2022
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized the most innovative engineering projects of the past year at its 37th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) gala. The…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK announce 2021 company awards
April 14, 2022
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina and LCK presented 2021 awards at the company’s annual celebration which was held at Riverbanks Zoo on…
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A M King completes third major project in North Carolina for Cheney Brothers, Inc. , leading food distributor
April 5, 2022
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has completed its third major project for Cheney Brothers, Inc. (CBI), a leading Southeast-based broadline…
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SeamonWhiteside’s Spartanburg office takes lead in public school projects
March 24, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, recently completed civil engineering and landscape architecture design services for a new middle school located within Spartanburg School…
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Emmanuel’s Hammer to host their 2022 annual Builder’s Breakfast March 24
March 10, 2022
Emmanuel’s Hammer, a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing home rehabilitation services for homeowners in need, is hosting their annual Builder’s Breakfast on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 7:00 AM. The event…
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SeamonWhiteside offers strategies to create a workplace where women can thrive in recognition of International Women’s Day
March 4, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is offering strategies for companies to develop work environments that support female employees in recognition of International Women’s Day on…
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Madison Younginer promoted to business development executive for CarolinaPower
March 2, 2022
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and North Augusta, has promoted Madison Younginer to Business Development Executive. Younginer joined CarolinaPower’s business development team three…
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Palmetto State Exteriors welcomes Justin Carter
February 21, 2022
Palmetto State Exteriors is proud to welcome Justin Carter to the team. Justin will help drive our growth by attracting additional business, supporting our clients and providing client solutions that…
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Mashburn executive leader accepts role on CAGC Board
February 16, 2022Richard Kinard, longtime leader of Mashburn Construction’s Coastal Division has accepted a position on the Carolinas Association of General Contractors (CAGC) Board of Directors. The prestigious board is made up…
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SeamonWhiteside selected as civil engineering and landscape architecture firm for Greenville’s largest brewery
February 10, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced its partnership with New Realm Brewing Co. to develop its newest brewery location in downtown Greenville, SC.…
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Prisma Health announces $1 million investment for the Prisma Health Welcome Center at Unity Park
January 26, 2022
Prisma Health announced today a $1 million investment to fund the Prisma Health Welcome Center in Unity Park. With roots in the city’s first public hospital established more than a…
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Stuart Whiteside named one of Charleston Business Magazine’s 2021 “50 Most Influential”
January 25, 2022
SeamonWhiteside, a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced that Stuart Whiteside, Principal in Charge at SeamonWhiteside, has been named one of Charleston Business Magazine’s “50 Most…
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A M King completes construction of cold storage facility for GAB Operations, Mexico-Based produce company
January 20, 2022
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate has completed construction of a south Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations, LLC (GAB).…
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SeamonWhiteside introduces new Women’s Initiative Steering Committee
January 13, 2022SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is introducing the six women leading the firm’s new company-wide Women’s Initiative, which was created this year as a step…
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Frampton Construction starts work on Greenville’s Trade Center
January 10, 2022Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has started work on a new, 907,444-square-foot speculative industrial development in Greenville, South…
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Stephen Cooper promoted to Director of McCrory Construction’s Greenville Operations
January 3, 2022
McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Stephen Cooper to Director of Greenville Operations effective January 1, 2022. Most recently, Cooper held the position of Senior Project Manager. With more than…
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SeamonWhiteside welcomes first candidates for Leadership Training and Mentorship Program
December 7, 2021
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced their first round of candidates for their Leadership Training and Mentorship Program. SeamonWhiteside formed the Leadership Training…
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Brian King elected to 2021 Class of Design-Build Institute of America’s College of Fellows
November 29, 2021
Brian T. King, Founder and President of A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has been inducted into the Design-Build Institute of America’s…
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McCrory delivers a design-build process manufacturing facility for Pregis in record time
November 23, 2021
McCrory Construction recently completed the construction phase for an $80 million manufacturing facility in Anderson, South Carolina, for Pregis’ Performance Flexible operations. The company is a leading manufacturer of high-quality…
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Hood Construction reaches 2.5 million hours without a lost time incident
November 22, 2021
Hood Construction proudly announces reaching the rare milestone of 2.5 million hours worked without a lost time incident. This incredible milestone is not commonly reached among firms of Hood’s size,…
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SeamonWhiteside announces new corporate leadership team
November 20, 2021SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce the appointment of its new Corporate Officers. The Officers include Russ Seamon (President), Joe Bryant (Executive…
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M Peters Group to develop at Clifton Mill #2 Site
November 16, 2021Announces Mixed-Use Development at Site of Mill Number Two OneSpartanburg, Inc. is proud to announce a transformative public-private partnership with Spartanburg County and the M Peters Group, an upstate real…
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A M King crowns winner in collegiate Design-Build Competition
November 12, 2021
It was an international quandary at the Associated Schools of Construction’s (ASC) Region 2 Design-Build Competition last month. Ultimately, the five-member team from the University of Florida solved the knotty…
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David Smith joins Palmetto State Exteriors
November 8, 2021
David Smith has been named director of the Waterproofing Division of Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides waterproofing solutions for commercial and residential applications in South Carolina, North Carolina and…
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Local luxury design + build firm brings home top award for the thirteenth consecutive year
November 5, 2021
Gabriel Builders was awarded the Pinnacle Award for Best New Home Construction in the $5,000,000 and above category by the Home Builders Association of South Carolina. These awards recognize the…
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McCrory Construction welcomes Jackie Hass as Assistant Superintendent
October 30, 2021
Jackie Hass has joined McCrory Construction as Assistant Superintendent. Hass brings more than 15 years of experience in on-site supervision, field engineering and jobsite administration. Her background also includes owning…
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A M King completes North America’s largest avocado ripening and processing facility
October 26, 2021
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established Upstate presence, recently celebrated the grand opening of Mission Produce’s largest forward distribution center in Laredo, Texas. Mission Produce…
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McCrory Construction’s Matt Solomon and Tony Warren promoted to Preconstruction management
October 20, 2021
Matt Solomon and Tony Warren have taken on new roles at McCrory Construction with their respective promotions to Senior Preconstruction Manager. Both Solomon and Warren are based in the firm’s…
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McCrory Construction selected as design-builder of innovative new processing facility for Last Step Recycling in Chester, SC
October 12, 2021
McCrory Construction has been awarded a design-build contract by Last Step Recycling, LLC (LSR) for a new 230,000-square-foot processing facility situated on a 54-acre site in Chester Technology Park in…
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McCrory Construction announces John Brock as Senior Superintendent
October 12, 2021
John Brock has joined McCrory Construction as Senior Superintendent based in the company’s Greenville office. With a construction industry career spanning more than 25 years, Brock has overseen new construction,…
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Sustain SC, Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities announce inaugural class for Sustainability Leadership Initiative
September 29, 2021
Professionals to participate in six-session program focused on sustainability Sustain SC and the Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities has selected a group of professionals across various sectors to…
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Business is Always Personal
September 27, 2021
By Brian T. King, Founder and President, A M King “This is just business. It’s not personal.” I remember the first time I heard those words. It is a…
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Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC establishing modular construction operations in Greenwood County
September 22, 2021
More than $9 million investment will create 180 new jobs Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC, an affiliate company of Impresa Modular today announced plans to establish modular factory construction…
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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Starts and Costs are Rising
September 15, 2021
Research & Forecast Report 2021 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Mid-year statewide construction starts in key sectors totaled $1.85B, a $426M increase compared to mid-year 2020. Pre-development indicators,…
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Industrial Project Innovation jumps to No. 106 on Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list
August 30, 2021
Industrial Project Innovation (IPI) rose to No. 106 in its second year on the annual Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list. The ranking is an increase of 831 spots from…
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2021 “GroundBreakers” honored for positively impacting the Carolinas construction industry
August 13, 2021
GroundBreak Carolinas has announced the results of its 2021 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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Hartness announces expansion of Builder Guild
August 10, 2021
Hartness, the new urban village founded by the Hartness family and located on Greenville’s Eastside, announces the expansion of their Builder Guild. Hartness proudly features homes crafted exclusively by Guild…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $105.6M sale on behalf of Panattoni and PCCP
August 2, 2021
Four Industrial Buildings Total 1,033,360 Square Feet Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the commercial real estate services firm has arranged the sale of Apple Valley Industrial Portfolio, a four-building…
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Home Works named nonprofit partner with Lowe’s
July 23, 2021
Home Works of America, a home repair organization serving low income elderly homeowners in need in South Carolina, has been selected as a nonprofit partner with Lowe’s Home Improvement. The…
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A M King achieves world-class safety standards through Diamond level ABC STEP program
July 20, 2021
A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has achieved Diamond level in Associated Builders and Contractor’s (ABC) STEP Safety Management System, meaning the…
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Construction nonprofit Home Works receives grant from First Horizon Foundation
July 7, 2021Home Works of America, a South Carolina based home repair nonprofit serving low income elderly homeowners in need, has received a grant from First Horizon Foundation. The Foundation is the…
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