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Homebuilders meeting buyers where they shop: online
A study found 80% of smartphone users research purchases on their phones. New-construction sellers have to step up their online game to satisfy customers who want to see what they're buying, industry insiders say.
Music school, restaurant to share rebuilt Doko Park building
A new Freeway Music School location will share space with Doko Station Pub & Eatery in a building purchased from the town of Blythewood. Freeway Music School owners Don and Sara Ann Russo worked with the owners of Old Mill Brew Pub.
Site preparation for Flow 2 Townhomes underway
Flow 2 will feature 12 three-bedroom townhouses located off Meeting Street and Sunset Boulevard. The units, expected to be ready for occupancy in November 2020, begin at $415,000.
BullStreet buzz builds with Babcock building plans
A plan to turn the former S.C. State Hospital building into luxury apartments is gaining steam, while a Starbucks is planned for the development in 2021. Work also continues on REI Co-op and senior living complex Merrill Gardens.
Asphalt trade association looking to fill 1,000 jobs over 5 years
The S.C. Asphalt Pavement Association's workforce development campaign is encouraging people to consider careers in the asphalt industry. Demand for workers is increasing with new projects funded by the state's gas tax increase.
Construction industry gains 10,000 jobs in October
An analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America found that construction gains totaled 148,000 jobs in the past 12 months, though spending decreased by 2% from September 2018 to September 2019.
S.C. metropolitan areas see slight growth in construction jobs
In South Carolina, employment gains from September 2018 to September 2019 were minimal in metropolitan areas. Columbia gained 400 jobs, a 2% growth rate.
Babcock building developer unveils plans
Virginia-based Clachan Properties expects to begin renovating the historic Babcock building at the BullStreet District into 208 luxury apartments in mid-2020.
Craft and Draft owners eye December opening in Irmo
The second location of the popular Devine Street taproom and bottle shop has overcome electrical and plumbing delays, co-owner Andrew Johnson said, and is targeting an opening date four to six weeks away.
Construction jobs down slightly in S.C. from August to September
Between August and September, numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show construction jobs fell by 200 in South Carolina.
BullStreet: Preserving the past, embracing the future
Historic structures such as the Babcock Building, which may be transformed into an apartment complex, are being preserved while the development also emphasizes technological advances.
Construction worker shortage worrying industry insiders
The Carolinas Association of General Contractors found that 78% of U.S. construction firms reported difficulty filling hourly positions. In July 2019, construction employment dipped nearly 3% in S.C. compared to July 2018.
