GroundBreak Carolinas

GroundBreak Carolinas is dedicated to delivering valuable insights, information, and resources to professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors across North and South Carolina. Our audience comprises a wide range of stakeholders, including architecture firms, engineering companies, general contractors, subcontractors, facility owners and managers, developers, commercial real estate brokers, building product manufacturers, material suppliers, government entities, economic developers, and academic institutions. We focus our editorial content on various topics that matter to the industry, such as economics, business management, operations, design, construction, legislation, regulation, law, technology, sustainability, and safety. Our team of Editorial Advisors brings years of expertise in all areas of design, construction, and economic development, ensuring that our content is both relevant and insightful. You can rely on GroundBreak Carolinas for the perspectives and insights you need to successfully manage your design and construction-related business. We have established content sharing partnerships with numerous companies, websites, organizations, and associations to enhance our offerings.

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The Key to Better Integrated Design-Build

4 days ago | groundbreakcarolinas.com | Joan Krause

Construction personnel and design personnel think differently, are wired differently and are definitely different types of people. But at the end of the day here at A M King, it’s great to see that we’ve broken down those silos. Both groups have a vested interest in providing the best integrated design and construction services, which leads to successful projects and future opportunities from existing and new clients.
Meet the 2025 CAGC Hall of Fame Winners

1 week ago | groundbreakcarolinas.com | Joan Krause

Business | People Meet the 2025 CAGC Hall of Fame Winnersby GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on April 18, 2025
Uncertainty Ahead

1 week ago | groundbreakcarolinas.com | Joan Krause

It’s time to take some action inside your business; do these 10 things now to be ready for whatever lies ahead. It has been said before that “business likes certainty,” as if there ever is such a thing! There may be a perception of certainty, but the facts are that nothing is ever certain and we live in an unpredictable world. In any case, right now, in light of all of the changes being made at the federal government level, things do seem more volatile and less certain.
Tariffs and Cost Increases: Are You Prepared?

1 week ago | groundbreakcarolinas.com | Joan Krause

Tariffs in the United States have been a focal point of economic policy in recent weeks, with significant changes impacting the flow of imports from various countries. A tariff is essentially a tax imposed on goods brought into the country, usually paid by the importer, which is often a domestic business. These tariffs can lead to higher costs, which are frequently passed down the supply chain, ultimately affecting prices for consumers and businesses alike.
McCrory Construction Welcomes Ben Melton as Assistant Project Manager

2 weeks ago | groundbreakcarolinas.com | Joan Krause

McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, has hired Ben Melton as Assistant Project Manager in the Upstate office. Melton comes to McCrory from a role in institutional facilities planning and project management. “Having worked on ‘the owner side’ of our industry, Ben has a unique perspective that will serve our clients well,” said Stephen Cooper, Director of McCrory’s Greenville Operations.
Poettker Construction Celebrates Six Employee Promotions

2 weeks ago | groundbreakcarolinas.com | Joan Krause

Poettker Construction, an award-winning, family-owned business, promoted six of its employees to better address the needs of the growing business, including one in the firm’s Southeast office located in Charlotte. “Poettker Construction Company’s mission statement is ‘Our quality relationships build your quality projects,’” said Ryan Poettker, President. “Building those lifetime partnerships with our customers begins with building solid relationships with our employees.
SeamonWhiteside Accelerates Southest Economic Boom with Strategic Hire Kris Phillips

2 weeks ago | groundbreakcarolinas.com | Joan Krause

Charleston-based SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced the strategic appointment of Kris Phillips as the director of economic development. Phillips brings 13 years of experience, resulting in multi-billion dollar investments and job creation.
Let’s Talk Business South Carolina: Graycor's Brian Gallagher Speaks to 2025 Construction Industry Outlook

2 weeks ago | groundbreakcarolinas.com | Joan Krause

In Episode 53 of “Let’s Talk Business South Carolina,” Brian Gallagher, vice president of corporate development at Graycor, presents the 2025 Commercial Construction Outlook. Topics include: Industry performance in South Carolina and how it compares to national trends, the increase in construction spending, labor challenges, the demand for datacenters, the growth of sustainability projects, and technologies that are transforming the industry. Watch the video interview.
Trump's Tariffs; Nonresidential Construction Spending Soars

2 weeks ago | groundbreakcarolinas.com | Brian Gallagher

Dr. Yandle: Will Mr. Trump’s Tariffs Bring a Trade War or America’s Golden Age? On April 2, 2025, President Trump made good on his promise to initiate a massif round of tariffs increases to be immediately imposed by United States on nations worldwide. The new tariffs carry a 10% baseline to be charged all countries and higher tariffs based on 50% of what other countries impose on the United States. Some view Trump’s move as the start of a serious trade war.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Rises to Highest Level on Record in February

2 weeks ago | groundbreakcarolinas.com | Brian Gallagher

National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.3% in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.255 trillion. Spending was up on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending increased 0.4%, while public nonresidential construction spending was up 0.2% in February.