JDI Industrial Services expands fabrication services to industries across the Southeast
June 29, 2021
JDI Industrial Services, a division of J. Davis Inc., is excited to announce plans to expand fabrication services in response to experiencing increased demand. In addition to assembling a team…
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Hood Construction moves to new office at 1215 Shop Road in Columbia, SC
June 21, 2021
Hood Construction is excited to share that its team has moved to a new office at 1215 Shop Road, just down the road from its former office of 25 years.…
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CarolinaPower makes 2021 List of Best Places to Work in South Carolina for fourth consecutive year
June 17, 2021
CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, and North Augusta, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the fourth…
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A M King begins construction on warehouse expansion for Cheney Brothers, Inc.
June 2, 2021
Carolinas-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has begun construction on a 72,142-square-foot dry warehouse expansion in Statesville, North Carolina, for leading…
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Hood Construction Project Manager named NAWIC Member of the Year
June 1, 2021Hood Construction announced that one of its Project Managers, Amanda Harter, has been named the National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) 2021 Member of the Year for the South…
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Hill Electric employee recognized as EC&M 30 Under 30 All-Star
May 4, 2021
EC&M, a trade publication for electrical professionals, recently recognized Ricky Smith of Hill Electric as one of their 30 Under 30 All-Stars for 2021. Smith, who currently serves as a…
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A M King demonstrates unwavering commitment to Ronald McDonald House
April 28, 2021
A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, was a proud supporter of the 16th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas (RMHCC)…
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Palmetto State Exteriors names operations manager
April 26, 2021
Kevin Kirkland has been named operations manager of Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides a variety of specialty coatings, waterproofing, exterior cleaning and roof refurbishment for commercial and residential projects…
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A M King begins construction on cold storage facility for Mexico-based produce company
April 14, 2021
A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has begun construction of a south Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations, LLC (GAB). When…
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Bon Secours holds topping out ceremony for new emergency department at St. Francis Downtown
April 8, 2021
Bon Secours St. Francis is celebrating a milestone in its efforts to expand emergency care services at St. Francis Downtown. A small group of hospital staff gathered for a topping-off…
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A M King completes Life Center for Simpsonville’s historic Old Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church
April 6, 2021
A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, recently completed a new 11,505-square-foot Life Center for the historic Old Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in…
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Hill Electric hosts lift safety class at Anderson Career & Technology Center
March 31, 2021
Hill Electric, an Anderson-based Electrical Contractor for Upstate manufacturers, recently hosted a session on lift safety for a class of local high school seniors at the Anderson I & II…
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A M King sponsors regional collegiate Design-Build Competition
March 31, 2021A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, sponsored The Associated Schools of Construction’s (ASC) Region 2 Design-Build Competition last month. A M King…
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Hughes Development Corp. breaks ground on WestLawn, S.C.’s largest mass timber office building
March 25, 2021
Mass timber building to be largest of its kind in South Carolina A groundbreaking ceremony today officially signaled the start of construction of the BullStreet District’s 79,000 sq. ft. WestLawn…
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CarolinaPower recognized nationally as a 2021 Top Performer by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
March 16, 2021
CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor four offices in South Carolina, is honored to have earned a spot on the prestigious list of 2021 Top Performers unveiled this week by…
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A M King women participate in Habitat for Humanity’s 24-hour challenge during Women-Build Week 2021
March 16, 2021
A M King architect Catherine Knight enjoyed volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County pre-pandemic. When she heard about their virtual wall-building initiative this year, she rallied a team…
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LCK Report: Construction starts trending upward after mid-year decline
March 5, 2021
Research & Forecast Report SOUTH CAROLINA Construction Trends Report Year-end 2020 Key Takeaways Year-end statewide construction starts in key sectors are $222 million below 2019 totals. Pre-development indicators…
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Mumford Industries Inc. expands services with carbon friendly film products
March 1, 2021Mumford Industries Inc., a postindustrial plastics recycler and reprocessor, has expanded their range of services to include the production of Retrieve® film for industrial and commercial use. Retrieve® film products…
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A M King breaks ground on ALDI divisional HQ and distribution center
February 25, 2021
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build Firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has partnered with ALDI U.S. to provide property consulting, design, and construction of ALDI’s new…
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Unique building project in Greenville County to support need for lower income housing across Upstate
February 25, 2021
Georgia-based BMarko Structures has launched its first wood modular multifamily project in Greenville County, South Carolina to build modules that ultimately will add 190 lower-income apartments to help address the…
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Business Trends to Watch in 2021: Adapting to the New Normal
February 25, 2021
By Brian T. King Founder and President of A M King The events of 2020 reshaped business significantly. The changes we experienced did not occur in ripples, but more…
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A M King delivers new production facility for U.S. Waffle in Liberty, S.C.
February 8, 2021
Carolinas-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has completed a large-scale renovation project for U.S. Waffle, a leading manufacturer and distributor of…
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Hood Construction welcomes new Business Development Team Member
January 25, 2021
Hood Construction announced the addition of a new Business Development Team Member, Donnie Fetner. Donnie comes to Hood with over 15 years experience in sales, having worked previously in the…
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Palmetto State Exteriors adds waterproofing division
January 20, 2021
Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides a variety of concrete and masonry finishing services, has added a division to enhance commercial and residential projects in South Carolina, North Carolina and…
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Designer Construction Corporation establishing operations in Chesterfield County
January 20, 2021
$4.6 million investment will create 37 new jobs Designer Construction Corporation, a subsidiary of Axhoj Enterprises, today announced plans to establish operations in Chesterfield County. The $4.6 million investment will…
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A M King project manager Ben Lehnerer named 2021 Chair for ABC Carolinas’ Upstate Regional Leadership Council
January 18, 2021
Ben Lehnerer has been named 2021 Chair for the Upstate regional leadership council of Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). Lehnerer is a project manager with Carolinas-based…
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40 years later: quality and craftsmanship still define Morgan-Keefe Builders
January 18, 2021Starting with only a few tools and a passion for quality, Malcolm Morgan and a college friend founded Morgan-Keefe Builders (MKB) in 1980 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. It did not…
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A M King supports the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program amid the pandemic
December 23, 2020
For more than a decade, Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated design-build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has designated funds during the holiday season for each of…
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A M King wins two “Best in Class” Excellence in Construction Awards and the 2020 Design-Build Award from ABC Carolinas
December 10, 2020
Carolinas-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, was singled out with two “Best in Class” Eagle Awards, as well as the 2020…
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Mashburn Construction welcomes new Chief Financial Officer to headquarters
December 2, 2020
Mashburn Construction announced the hire of Brian D’Amico as Chief Financial Officer. Brian brings more than 15 years of accounting experience that will allow him to successfully lead the company’s…
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Hood Construction announces team promotions
November 30, 2020
Hood Construction has announced the promotion of two team members. Brandon Walsh has been named Assistant Project Manager and Charles Stuart has been named Vice President. As Assistant Project Manager…
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Development of Robert Smalls at Midtowne Heights set to move forward
November 18, 2020Financing finalized for 190-unit residential development on Spartanburg’s Northside A multi-family affordable housing development that will complement two neighborhood revitalization efforts underway in the city of Spartanburg is set to…
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Greenville, SC construction company, Marsh/Bell, announces new Chief Executive Officer
November 16, 2020
Marsh/Bell Construction Co. Inc. (www.marshbell.com) announced that Paul Westberry has been named Chief Executive Officer. Paul brings 30 years of design and construction experience to Marsh/Bell. He most recently served…
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A M King’s virtual volunteers support Ronald McDonald House in Greenville
November 12, 2020
Even in the best of times, families staying at Greenville’s Ronald McDonald House (RMH) need support as they care for a child receiving medical care at a nearby hospital. During…
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Hood Construction ~ Featured Listing
November 9, 2020
We are Hood Construction – a full-service Construction Management company founded in 1986. Our firm is Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, with service areas throughout SC, NC, and GA. We’re…
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A M King begins construction on cold distribution center for Combs Wholesale Produce
October 29, 2020
Carolinas-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has begun construction of a USDA-certified, greenfield cold distribution facility for Combs Wholesale Produce Company…
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Walker & Whiteside’s Ronny Gillespie receives national recognition as instructor for Skilled Trades and Technical Training
October 23, 2020
The Upstate South Carolina Electrical Apprenticeship Program announced that one of its instructors – Ronny Gillespie, adjunct instructor for Greenville Technical College’s Skilled Trades and Technical Training – was nationally…
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New WestLawn office building coming to the BullStreet District, to be largest of its kind in S.C.
October 15, 2020Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte law firm to occupy top two floors of unique mass timber building Work has begun in the BullStreet District on a unique 75,000 sq ft.…
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Responsibilities of Leadership: Navigating Business During Times of Societal Upheaval
October 12, 2020
By Brian T. King President and Owner of Carolinas-based A M King Today, we find ourselves in a period of societal crisis. Albeit this is a unique crisis, quite…
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New outdoor lab enhances hands-on learning in construction science and management
October 12, 2020
Students in the Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and Management have a new 3-acre site where they will gain hands-on construction experience. The Experiential Learning Yard, located at the Clemson University…
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J Davis Inc. adds Director of Business Development
October 8, 2020
J Davis Inc., a family-owned organization offering high-quality general contracting, sitework, and industrial services, announced a significant addition to their leadership team. Heading the growth intiatives of J Davis Construction,…
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“Zooming in” on Clemson’s Fifth Annual Construction Symposium: October 15, 2020
October 8, 2020
Clemson University’s Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and Management in conjunction with the department’s Corporate Partner Companies will present its 2020 Annual Symposium virtually on October 15, 2020. Themed…
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A M King wins regional “Best Project” award for Southern Foods Meat, seafood and cheese processing facility
October 6, 2020Carolinas-based A M King, an Integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has won an Award of Merit in Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Best Projects Awards competition for…
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The Cliffs announces expansion of Cliffs Builders team with two new hires
September 30, 2020
The Cliffs announced that Cliffs Builders has expanded its team with the addition of Vincent Fournier and Don Thompson. Fournier and Thompson will serve as dedicated project engineers for Cliffs…
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McCrory Construction’s Stephen Cooper named Greenville’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under
September 28, 2020
McCrory Construction’s Stephen Cooper, Senior Project Manager based in the firm’s Greenville office, has been recognized as one of Greenville Business Magazine’s 2020 Best & Brightest 35 and Under –…
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Mashburn Construction named one of the fastest-growing companies in South Carolina
September 24, 2020
Mashburn Construction has been recognized as one of the 40 fastest growing companies in South Carolina for 2020 by SC Biz News. Celebrating within the Large business category, this represents…
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Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc. establishing operations in Marion County
September 14, 2020
$6.1 Million Investment Will Create 200 New Jobs Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc., a leading fiberglass in-ground pool manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Marion County.…
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A M King wins national Design-Build awards for TrueCore Insulated Metal Panel facility in Laurens County
August 26, 2020
Carolinas-based A M King, an integrated Design-Build firm with an established presence in the Upstate, has been recognized with two separate national awards from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)…
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CarolinaPower only specialty contractor to make 2020 list of Best Places to Work in South Carolina
August 26, 2020
For the third consecutive year, CarolinaPower has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina – a prestigious list of the state’s top-notch employers. CarolinaPower is…
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Mashburn Construction grows corporate marketing team
July 28, 2020
Mashburn Construction announced growth and promotion within the company’s corporate marketing department. Lee Mashburn, President of Mashburn Construction says, “Despite these very difficult times, we continue to invest in our employees. …
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