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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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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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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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Charlotte Pipe plans training center in Myers Park neighborhood

December 30, 2024

Charlotte Pipe & Foundry is building a new training center in Charlotte’s Myers Park neighborhood, replacing an existing site near the central business district. The 28,000-square-foot building is on the site that formerly housed Mecklenburg Furniture in one of the city’s priciest neighborhoods. BB+M Architects and Barringer Construction are working on the new structure, which is expected to open next summer. Charlotte Pipe employs 1,700 people at seven plants, including 1,385 in Union County and...

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#1 Best Employer by Business NC Best Employers 2024

December 23, 2024

Barringer Construction offers 100% employer-funded health insurance, as well as life insurance and pet insurance. New parents can go on maternity and paternity leave. Barringer employees mentored an all-female team of high school carpentry students through Wake County’s Connect for Success program and also partnered with Shop Local Raleigh to help build its first brick-and mortar store. Employees receive discretionary annual bonuses, paid time off and 401(k) match. Original Article...

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A Culture Built Around Safety: OSHA Strategic Partnership

June 19, 2023

A CULTURE BUILT AROUND SAFETY: OSHA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM It’s no secret that unique and complex projects require unique and complex approaches, especially when it comes to worker health and safety. So how do you ensure the safety and well-being of more than 400 men and women working for 2.5 years across a project site two-fifths the size of the Pentagon? Our team recently partnered with the NCDOL OSH Division (OSHA*) as part of their Strategic Partnership Program – a ...

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Download: Construction Market Insight Report (February 2023)

February 20, 2023

Construction Market Insight Report: Providing Certainty During Uncertain Times  February 2023 Edition From extreme escalation and variable lead times to rising interest rates and an economic slowdown, we continually monitor the ever-changing conditions and leverage our trusted industry partner relationships. Our goal is to be a resource to provide clarity to our partners during these uncertain times. To help with this discussion, we publish a bi-annual Market Insight Report outlining current ...

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Raytheon’s Collins Aerospace unveils latest piece of $45M expansion at Monroe campus

June 13, 2022

June 13, 2022 Late last week, the company, which is a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX), announced the opening of a new additive manufacturing center at its Monroe campus. Collins Aerospace has also expanded its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities as part of a recent investment. Just last year, Collins Aerospace completed a $30 million expansion at the campus, and the company says it has since invested an additional $15 million in improvements. As part of the ex...

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At This Office, Employee Wellness Starts with a Pickleball Court

June 2, 2022

By Michelle Peng – May 25, 2022 This summer, the financial-services firm Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association will open the doors to a campus that feels a lot like a public park, with walking trails, a disc golf course, putting greens, bocce ball courts, pickleball courts, and a basketball court. As companies lean harder into in-office amenities to attract and retain talent, TIAA has updated its Charlotte, North Carolina, offices with a specific goal in mind: to emphasize employees’ physical an...

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With gratitude, Christ the King High School breaks ground on $6.6M expansion

June 1, 2022

HUNTERSVILLE — To the delight of hundreds of Christ the King High School students, diocesan and school officials joyfully turned the dirt Nov. 30 at Christ the King High School – kicking off a $6.6 million expansion project for a new athletic and performance facility. The Fulford Athletic & Activity Complex is the second major expansion in the high school’s 10-year history. The 21,800-square-foot building will include a full-size court and two cross courts in the gymnasium, expanded seating for...

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