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30884
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Supply houses are necessary for expanding business and industry in North Carolina. One such supply house--Atlas Supply Company's new Charlotte branch--provides a convenient location for distributing air conditioning, heating, and plumbing materials and equipment throughout the Southeast.
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918
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William Holland, Chairman and CEO of Charlotte-based United Dominion, which provides industrial products and engineering and construction services, discusses how his company has coped with the recession.
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4445
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In 1999, construction companies did not lack for projects statewide. However, the state's low unemployment level (3.2 percent in October 1999) caused many companies to have project backlogs because there were not enough workers. This worker shortage lengthened many job completions by 10 to 20 percent. Many companies are offering incentives to hourly workers, like health insurance and 401(k)s.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 20 Issue 2, Feb 2000,
p65-67, il
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13212
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Manufacturers of pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete products for the construction industry, Concrete Materials Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina, brings new industry to the state.
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43293
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The most impressive commercial real estate building projects in North Carolina between July1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 listed
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 41 Issue 11, November 2021,
p40-47
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14869
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While many developers, local officials, and chambers of commerce worry about the construction market overheating, the boom continues around the state. Adams examines construction in the state's three largest markets which account for over half of the projects reported - Raleigh/Durham Research Triangle, Charlotte/Mecklenburg, and the Piedmont Triad of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 5 Issue 8, Aug 1985,
p41-42, 44-45, 47, il
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14870
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BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA profiles four key players in the state's construction industry - J. M. Dixon Inc.; Jones Group Inc.; G. Smedes York; and Henry Faison.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 5 Issue 8, Aug 1985,
p50-51, 53-54, 56-58, por
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11825
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Jobs for construction companies are becoming more competitive. Where two or three might have been in competition in the past, it is not unusual to have a dozen or more competing for the same job due to current economic conditions. Revenues rank the top twenty-five contractors in the state. Barnhill Contracting Company in Tarboro ranked first with $522 million in revenues.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 29 Issue 12, Dec 2009,
p42-43, il
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36262
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Promise noted in five profiled individuals, employed by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, also held a potential to enhance the quality of life. The research endeavors by these individuals promised to tackle issues such as obesity, colon cancer, emissions, and pavement quality.
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Research; Obesity; Cancer--Research; Pollution--Research; Urban development; Medical care; Aspirin; Alternative energy sources; Solar power; Wind power; Construction industry; Farmers
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12926
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Gennett reports on the construction industry in the Carolinas where over 3,500 firms hire six percent of the workforce.
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35440
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Designing correctional facilities is a complex business, according to author Elizabeth Cozart. Aiding in the understanding of their complex design considerations was a discussion of factors such as security, budget, time frame, and appearance. Included were examples of correctional facilities from Henderson, Rowan, and Durham counties.
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32963
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The Nello L. Teer Company began in 1909 as a small grading construction company in Durham, and grew to become a worldwide enterprise. To complement construction, the company developed quarries to produce crushed aggregate plus sand and gravel operations in eastern North Carolina. As a roadbuilder, the Teer Company has constructed more than 14,000 miles of highway.
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35438
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A speedway of this size was the dream of Dennis Yates of Yates-Chreitzburg Architects. Featured as part of this business owner’s dream come true was Yates’ long time interest in racing tracks and the more recent history behind the construction of this sports facilities, proclaimed as the largest in the United States.
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43006
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Curt Locklear started Robeson County's Pembroke Hardware in the 1950s and built it into one of the larger True Value hardware stores in the U.S., a status it still maintains. Grandson, Aaron Thomas, now 45 is sole owner and CEO of construction company Metcom. The company is expected to reach $150 million revenue in 2021. no other minority owned company in the state has reached a similar level.
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30196
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As an example of the growth of industrialization in North Carolina, the work of C.M. Guest and Sons shows how careful study and planning have allowed the completion of projects throughout the state. C.M. Guest and Sons has completed industrial buildings for textiles, paper, silk companies, among many others.
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