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Market on Main aims to enliven downtown corner
Developers hope the restaurant and entertainment venue, slated to open next month, will become both a lunchtime spot and a nightlife destination on Main Street.
CIU celebrates opening of business and technology center
Construction on the $20 million William H. Jones Global Business and IT Center was completed one month ahead of schedule and under budget, Columbia International University officials said.
Construction employment grows throughout S.C.
An analysis of federal employment data found construction jobs grew by a total of 700 in the state. Growth occurred throughout the state's metropolitan statistical areas, paced by Greenville-Mauldin-Anderson.
South Carolina adds 1,800 construction jobs in month
The state was one of 29 to add construction jobs from July to August. The Palmetto State's 1.8% increase in industry jobs was the third-highest in the nation.
Boyer Construction hires 12-year Marine Corps veteran
After graduating from the University of South Carolina, the Summerville native served 12 years in the Marine Corps as a helicopter pilot.
Town houses under construction in West Columbia
Great Southern Homes is building 126 town houses on Dreher Road near Augusta Road behind Hobby Lobby in West Columbia. The town houses will be duplexes of about 1,430 square feet.
Mashburn completes Irmo medical building
The 43,480-square-foot Irmo Wellness Center, located at 7182 Woodrow St., will include S.C. Internal Medicine and 6 other tenants.
S.C. continues to see construction job losses
During the past 12 months, South Carolina has lost 2,800 construction jobs, a change of minus-2.7%, according to an Associated General Contractors of America analysis of labor statistics.
Craft and Draft owners tapping into 2nd market
Andrew Johnson and Kellan Monroe hope to replicate the success of 'the Cheers of Devine Street' with a larger location in Irmo slated to open by the end of the month.
Construction begins for first national retailer at BullStreet
With an opening planned for summer 2020, work has started on the 20,000-square-foot REI Co-op store at the BullStreet District. The outdoor outfitter is based in Washington.
Columbia sees 2% gain in construction jobs in last year
The Columbia metro area added 400 jobs from June 2018 to June 2019, according to an analysis of federal employment data. Upstate, Lowcountry and coastal areas also saw increases during the 12-month span.
Construction jobs increase in 30 states in past month
California added 11,900 construction jobs from May to June and 40,300 from June 2018 to June 2019, according to an Associated General Contractors of America analysis. Construction employed dropped during the past month in 17 states.
