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Forest Millwork Scales Business Following Storm Recovery 

September 25, 2025

One year after Hurricane Helene, the company invests in growth and prepares for a refreshed brand presence.  One year ago, Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina. Lives were lost, businesses destroyed, and communities shaken to their core. In the middle of it all was Forest Millwork, a family-run business that has been part of the grain of Biltmore Village for decades.  Floodwaters tore through their facility, threatening not just their business, but the livelihoods of the many local...

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Wells Fargo wraps overhaul of food hall, tech hub at University City campus

March 21, 2025

A new, employee-only food hall, Tech Express space and renovated auditoriums opened earlier this month at the CIC campus. The work was part of a massive overhaul at the campus that kicked off in spring 2023. Wells Fargo is investing about $500 million over five years into facility upgrades across the Charlotte region. That includes work at CIC as well as its uptown office towers at Three Wells Fargo Center and 550 S. Tryon St. Valerie Goble, Wells Fargo executive director of design and construction, said th...

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South End’s Blue Door Is A Travel Experience

March 4, 2025

Mike Guzmán’s cocktail menu reads like a Michelin travel guide, with 21 drinks inspired by different U.S. cities. The Charleston is a savory cocktail with caramelized onion-infused Plymouth Gin. The Kansas City has Johnnie Walker Black, barbecue bitters, and hickory smoke. The Washington, D.C., uses a cherry blossom-infused spirit and Woodford Reserve bourbon.  Guzmán loves the “science-y stuff” behind cocktails, but he also loves a drink that tells a story. And he’s got a few. He spe...

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Uptown spa highlighted by Forbes Travel Guide after hotel’s multimillion-dollar revamp

February 19, 2025

A multimillion-dollar revamp has put the spotlight on The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Charlotte. That luxury spa was awarded four stars in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 Star Awards for the first time. Three luxury hotels and one restaurant in Charlotte also caught the publication’s attention. That includes The Ivey’s Hotel in Charlotte, which was a four-star recipient for the second consecutive year. Forbes’ four-star ranking considers a property to be exceptional with high levels of service an...

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2025 Space Awards: Triangle’s top commercial real estate developments

February 19, 2025

Top Redevelopment: 150, 121 Fayetteville St. Location: 150 and 121 Fayetteville St., Raleigh Project value: $3.6 million Size: 14,600 square feet Highwoods Properties has spearheaded the transformation of 150 and 121 Fayetteville St., a cornerstone of Downtown Raleigh. Rooted in the city since 1978, Highwoods Properties’ decision to move its headquarters to 150 Fayetteville and revitalize this 29-story tower demonstrates its commitment to Raleigh’s urban core. Completed in 1990, ...

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USGBC Northeastern University

December 30, 2024

Northeastern University's Charlotte Campus Center for Health Sciences is a state-of-the-art facility that redefines health science education through a focus on flexibility, collaboration, and sustainability. The 40,000 SF upfit in Charlotte's vibrant South End neighborhood serves over 400 students and provides innovative training spaces for nursing, speech pathology, and health sciences programs. The project breaks the mold of traditional university design by incorporating experiential learning and flexible...

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Building the Nation’s Largest Cast Iron Pipe Fittings Foundry

December 30, 2024

It's no secret the Carolinas have become a hot relocation destination for many of the nation's top companies. The region has seen exponential construction growth in market sectors ranging from technology to industrial. But the impact that "hometown: companies are having in the area shouldn't be overlooked Founded in 1901, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is the nation’s top producer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings. In 2020, Charlotte Pipe announced plans to relocate its cast iron foundry from uptown...

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Meet the Women in Construction Building the Carolinas

December 30, 2024

An innovative headquarters for a global technology company, the nation's largest cast iron and pipe fitting foundry, a one-of-a-kind destination club - construction in the Carolinas is booming, and the faces behind many of these projects are women. Their diverse backgrounds and perspectives are shaping some of the region's most iconic builds.  Kaitlyn Crummie, a project engineer at Carolinas-based general contractor Barringer Construction, started as an intern in 2022. She's currently helping build Tree Fa...

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Fast-growing law firm Haynes & Boone moves to uptown Charlotte office tower Legacy Union

December 30, 2024

Fast-growing law firm Haynes & Boone has moved its Charlotte operations. The Dallas-based firm signed a 10-year lease at Legacy Union SIX50 for 24,000 square feet on the building's seventh floor. Justin Riess, Haynes & Boone's Charlotte office managing partner, said the firm moved in on April 1. Since opening a Charlotte office in 2019, the firm has grown from two attorneys to 22 attorneys and four staff members. In 2023 alone, Haynes & Boone added six partners and six associates to its roster...

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South End’s newest cocktail bar to offer ‘elevated experience’

December 30, 2024

Blue Door brings an upscale — yet intimate — cocktail experience to South End. It opens at 5 p.m. on Oct. 4. The venue is located at 1508 S. Mint St. — formerly home to Bardo restaurant. Husband-and-wife team Eric and Kate Gussin had been looking for the perfect spot for the concept, which caters to young professionals and hospitality enthusiasts. The goal was to create a space that's intimate, memorable and refined. At the same time, they want a lively and approachable atmosphere. “We’ve b...

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