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A $20 million gun factory is going up in Pickens County near Easley. The plant will be the second in the state for the company, which is known for making military and police weapons. (Rendering/MCA)
May 8, 2024

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: THS Constructors and MCA lead build of new firearms factory

Under Construction is a roundup of some of the recent and ongoing commercial construction projects going on across South Carolina.

Jeff Sandeen, Balfour Betty's new president of the Carolinas, will provide strategic, operational oversight, build on Balfour Beatty’s commitment to meeting the expanding needs of clients and partners in high-growth markets. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 6, 2024

National construction firm names president of Carolinas operations

The new hire will provide strategic, operational oversight, build on the company's commitment to...

The Finlay Park project includes a spiral fountain with a newly renovated pond. (Rendering/LS3P)
May 1, 2024

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Mashburn leads $22M revitalization to Columbia park

Under Construction is a roundup of some of the recent and ongoing commercial construction projects going on across South Carolina.

Munich Composites GmbH, a manufacturer of carbon fiber bicycle rims, has been acquired by a new group in South Carolina headed by Greenville-based wheel manufacturer Boyd Cycling. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 29, 2024

Newly formed group acquires German bicycle rim manufacturer, plans Spartanburg County facility

The factory is a collaboration with Clemson University, Cardinal Cycling Group and the SC Fraunhofer Alliance.

An inaugural report has revealed for the first the massive economic and jobs impact of the Charleston Marine Manufacturing Corporation Navy Yard Industrial Campus. (Photo/Charleston Marine Manufacturing Corporation Navy Yard Industrial Campus)
Apr 25, 2024

Report: Navy Yard complex generates nearly $1B in economic impact in Charleston County

The waterfront facility also generates over 3,600 jobs for the tri-county region.

South Carolina was awarded nearly $125 million in federal funding Monday to launch new statewide programs that will expand residential-serving community solar and grow its clean energy workforce, fueling renewable energy solutions to the Palmetto State’s growing energy generation demands. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 22, 2024

South Carolina awarded nearly $125 million to grow solar, clean energy programs

The state was one of 60 successful applicants for funding through the $7 billion Solar for All Program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Hogan Construction and McMillan Pazdan Smith partnered to provide design-build services for the upfit of the existing seven-story office building, making room for consolidation of services. (Rendering/McMillan Pazdan Smith)
Apr 22, 2024

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Hogan Construction takes on $16M Greenville public safety center

An upfit for a public safety complex leads a roundup of construction projects spread across the Palmetto State, including …

A 17% increase in loaded imports and strong intermodal cargo movements drove year-over-year container volume growth at South Carolina Ports, marking the most significant uptick this year. (Photo/SC Ports/Matthew Peacock)
Apr 18, 2024

South Carolina Ports marks highest volume growth of 2024 — here’s why

The year-over-year growth in March was a 12% increase over last year.

The PGA of America announced that The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island will host the 2031 PGA Championship. (Photo/Steve Uzzell)
Apr 17, 2024

South Carolina golf course to host PGA Championship for 3rd time

The course joins elite company as just the ninth course to host three or more PGA Championships.

Bob Faith, the founder, chairman and CEO of global real estate firm Greystar, ranks No. 511 on the list, with a net worth of $5.8 billion. (Photo/Greystar)
Apr 17, 2024

South Carolina CEO makes Forbes’ 2024 ‘Richest People in the World’ list

In 2023, the CEO ranked No. 182 on the Forbes 400 Richest People in America list.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will host 20 public open house meetings across the state to provide an update on the state’s efforts to support the electric vehicle industry and ecosystem as it kicks off the SC+EV Initiative. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 17, 2024

South Carolina’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure topic of upcoming meetings

The sessions will provide an update on the state’s efforts to support the electric vehicle industry and ecosystem

Apr 16, 2024

Check out Q&As with SC Biz News’ 2024 Manufacturing Power List honorees

Our Manufacturing Power List honorees talk about automation, closing the skills gap, the most interesting thing being built in South Carolina right now, and more.