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Contractors brace for tariff-related increases
An analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America found that contractors are absorbing risings costs in goods and services and expect those prices to continue to climb.
S.C. continues to lose construction jobs
The state lost 1,600 construction jobs from May to June, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. S.C. was one of 13 states to lose construction jobs during that period and is one of six to lose jobs in the past year.
Report: Columbia losing more construction jobs
The Associated General Contractors of America May report shows Columbia lost 10% of construction jobs compared to May 2017. That equates to a loss of 100 jobs. Charleston, Spartanburg and Greenville each experienced growth.
Be prepared: Contractors take extra care during hurricane season
June begins hurricane season and contractors are preparing for storms. Daniel Skinner, director of safety, quality assurance and quality control for Mashburn Construction, said an average storm could cost a contractor weeks of work.
Cottontown brewery hoping to add on-site tasting room
Cottontown Brew Pub is planning an expansion of its 1223 Franklin St. building to include a wraparound deck. The deck will act as a temporary tasting room while renovations continue on the inside of the former garage.
S.C.’s building codes 3rd among hurricane-prone states
A 2018 Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety study ranks South Carolina behind Florida and Virginia among 18 Atlantic and Gulf Coast states, though South Carolina's score of 92 out of 100 is unchanged from a 2015 study.
Harrison Electrical joins forces with Olsson
The Edgefield County industrial electrical contractor, incorporated in 2002, will operate as the Southeast division of Olsson, a subsidiary of Oregon-based NAES Corp.
State construction jobs continue to fall
The latest numbers from the Labor Department show South Carolina construction jobs falling 1.3% from March to April, a total of 1,300 jobs. A March report showed the state losing 11% of its construction jobs compared to last year.
Columbia construction jobs fall by 11%
From March 2017 to March 2018, Columbia's construction market lost 2,200 jobs, according the Associated General Contractors of America. The association's CEO said a risk of trade wars could threat future growth.
New brewery highlights Cayce revitalization
Steel Hands Brewing broke ground on a planned 10,000-square-foot building at 2350 Foreman St. in what the city hopes is a step towards the continued revitalization of downtown.
