Charleston Regional Business Journal - October 17, 2022

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Stricter building codes offer security in SC in face of natural disasters

By Christina Lee Knauss cknauss@scbiznews.com

Images of destroyed, damaged and flooded homes and businesses have been all too common in the weeks after Hurricane Ian ravaged the southwest coast of Florida and then caused damage and flooding along the S.C. coast.

Most storm damage in those counties came from Ian’s high storm surge, and the worst destruction came in the form of sand dunes swept away, beach accesses torn apart, and shing piers broken or completely demolished.

Many houses received some ooding, damage to roofs and other components, but thankfully the state’s coast didn’t see the massive, complete destruction of homes and businesses that hit places such as Fort Myers and Sanibel Island in Florida.

However, repairs to those homes that were a ected will likely take months, and this latest natural disaster is a reminder to property owners, builders and architects in South Carolina that the state’s volatile weather is something that needs to be on the radar when designing and building new homes and commercial buildings.

One thing that should satisfy many property owners’ concerns is the fact that structures in the state have had to be built to conform to

much stricter codes over the past 30 years, said Mark Nix, executive director of the Homebuilders Association of South Carolina.

“When you look at storm damage these days, usually the worst you’ll see is to homes built prior to the 1990s,” Nix said. “Ever since Hurricane Andrew hit Florida in 1992, new codes that have been enacted have done a good job of mitigating a lot of losses and damage, especially on the coast.”

Nix said South Carolina o cials decided during the 1990s to switch the state’s set of building codes from what was called the Southern Codes. e state now adheres to building codes set by the International Code Council. ese are revised and updated every three years to respond to new building innovations as well as weather conditions and other concerns, and the latest codes were adopted on Jan. 1, Nix said. ose with property concerns along the coast should also feel good about the results of a 2021 study by the Insurance Institute that placed South Carolina as having the thirdbest set of building codes among coastal states nationwide, Nix said.

While hurricanes might be the disaster most on everyone’s radar right now, another potential danger has increasingly been on the minds of Midlands residents this year – but this one comes from deep underground.

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Since Dec. 27, 2021, 47 earthquakes have occurred in the Kershaw County towns of Lugo and Elgin, with the highest magnitude of 3.6 occurring on June 29, according to statistics from the S.C. Emergency Management Division. ere have also been several earthquakes in the Upstate and in the Charleston area, but nothing like the activity near Elgin.

State and national geologists have termed the unusual tremors Elgin’s “earthquake swarm,” and say it is just normal seismic activity along one of the state’s many fault lines and not related to any human activity such as mining or construction. Still, the tremors have made many local residents nervous and caused them to wonder how their homes would stand up to bigger earthquakes.

Nix said earthquake-resistant measures are already built into the existing codes. “We’re consistently addressing this concern,” he said. “ e S.C. Building Code Council studies local and regional maps, and two of the biggest concerns addressed in the codes are seismology and high winds.”

e bene ts of the last few decades’ worth of stricter building codes are very evident to Mark Hood, president of Hood Construction in Columbia.

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permits surge to more

SouthCarolina building permits for 2022 are on track to far exceed the value recorded for the past five years, an analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.

As of August, South Carolina had posted building permits for single-family housing and multifamily housing for more than $8.4 billion for the year. With several months left in 2022, that amount is just under $2.7 billion of the value for all of 2021.

Even though increased interest rates have tempered demand and impacted prices, like most of the country, South Carolina can’t build homes fast enough. In 2021, the value of housing permits across all categories rose 21.8% from the previous year, topping a nearly 20% increase from 2019.

Data show South Carolina building permits for residential housing is in the top four in the Southeast for value and for single-family homes, the largest building category. Only Florida, North Carolina and Georgia saw more permits and higher-values for building permits for residential housing from January to August, the data show.

A bounce from the COVID-19 pandemic likely caused some of the surge from 2017-2019, as more people decided to move to less populated states, including the Southeast, where housing has generally been more a ordable. Places like Charleston and Greenville have seen an influx of residents from several areas of the country even before the

“The upgrades that have been made over the past 30 years are really helping to save houses. Are they eliminating damage completely? No, but they are preventing houses from exploding and disintegrating in the wind.

Mark Hood, president, Hood Construction

SC Biz News Briefs

BMW’s new $20M training center aims to ramp up innovation

BMWopened a new $20 million training center Oct. 7 with a goal of promoting creative learning, fostering innovation and advancing technical skills among the company’s North American workforce in a changing automotive industry.

e 68,000-square-foot training center includes classrooms for professional development and technical training, an amphitheater and an outdoor meeting and workspace that includes wireless capabilities.

e center is near the manufacturing plant o S.C. Highway 101 in Greer. It will be the North American training hub for all future technologies for BMW associates tasked with mastering state-of-the-art skills to stay ahead of industry standards, according to a news release.

“Our associates are rising to the challenge to make the BMW Group electric, digital and circular,” Ilka Horstmeier, a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, said in the news release. She also is director for people and real estate, labor relations. “ is new training center will give the entire Plant Spartanburg team the environment to learn and grow their careers and meet the demands of our customers worldwide rough training in digitalization and future technologies, we will ensure that the BMW Group remains the leader in mobility and is an attractive workplace for future generations.”

With 40 functional learning spaces, the center’s inside areas include space for hands-on vocational training such as welding, metal fabrication and machine tools, as well as an advanced technical training for robotics and controls, mechatronics and automotive technology. e robotics area is designed for exibility with robot cells on self-contained pallets that can be moved and plugged in to overhead electrical outlets.

“ e contributions our associates make to BMW are invaluable,” BMW Manufacturing CEO and President Robert Engelhorn said in the news release. “We want to build a culture of empowerment and provide our associates with the right tools and training so they can continue to be successful. When they succeed, BMW succeeds.”

Along with professional development and leadership training areas, the exibility includes de ned workspace for augmented and virtual reality training and for advanced manufacturing in emerging technologies such as 3D printing and laser welding, the release said.

ere also is an innovation room where associates have space to think, collaborate and create a physical representation of their ideas.

“We’ve cra ed an inspiring learning environment that provides the foundational elements for a full and satisfying career at BMW,” Shery McCraw, vice president of human resources, said in the release. CRBJ

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Boeing to send up to 24 Dreamliners to China

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

Boeingand China Airlines have finalized an order for up to 24 787 Dreamliners as the carrier invests in the fuel-efficient widebody to expand passenger and cargo operations.

e two companies announced the order in a news release this week. Boeing’s 787 program and a signi cant portion of the assembly process is based in North Charleston.

e deal includes a rm order for 16 of the longest range 787-9 with options for eight additional jets, which the news release called a “landmark purchase that will enable the airline to meet its long-term sustainability goals.”

“We are excited to introduce the 787-9 Dreamliner into our operations as we continue to upgrade our eet with more modern, fuel-e cient airplanes,” China Airlines

Chairman Hsieh Su-Chien said in the news release. “Adding the state-of-the-art 787 will help us reduce carbon emissions, while also providing our customers with unmatched levels of comfort. Our continuous investment in eet modernization is the cornerstone of our sustainability e orts. e 787’s best-in-class e ciency and low operating costs will allow us to expand our network for years to come.”

e best-selling model of the Dreamliner family, the 787-9 will allow China Airlines to operate with the lowest trip cost among medium-sized widebodies, while reducing fuel use and emissions by up to 25% compared to airplanes it replaces, according to the release. Since entering service in 2011, the 787 family’s fuel e ciency, exibility and range have enabled airlines to open more than 325 new nonstop routes and reduce carbon emissions by 80 billion pounds.

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range, combined with China Airlines’ existing eet of 777-300ERs, will enable the carrier to grow e ciently and also expand its global route network,” said Ihssane Mounir, Boeing senior vice president of commercial sales and marketing, said in the release.

“ is is a milestone order in our continuing partnership with China Airlines, and the market-leading e ciencies of the 787 will play an important role in furthering the airline’s sustainability e orts.”

Powered by advanced engines and a suite of what the company calls “environmentally progressive technologies,” the 787 family has an airport-noise footprint that is 60% smaller than the previous generation of airplanes, the release said. In addition, the 787’s composite structures resist corrosion, making it a good option for the warm and humid climates served by Taipei-based China Airlines.

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Boeing commits

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

Boeingis committing $2 million to assist with on the ground disaster recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Florida.

The pledge includes a $750,000 donation to the Volunteer Florida Foundation, the state’s lead agency for volunteer and national service that directly manages the Florida Disaster Relief fund.

“ e destruction le behind in the wake of Hurricane Ian is devastating and heartbreaking. Our thoughts go out to our colleagues and all those impacted by the storms,” David Calhoun, Boeing president and CEO, said in a news release. “Boeing and our teammates stand ready to support the people of Florida, and we are hopeful that this assistance will help with ongoing search and rescue missions as well as bring some relief to those who are su ering.”

“On behalf of Volunteer Florida, we would like to thank Boeing for their signi cant nancial contribution to the Florida Disaster Fund in response to the state-wide recovery e orts from Hurricane Ian,” Volunteer Florida CEO Josie Tamayo said in the release. “ eir contribution to the Florida Disaster Fund will help provide essential services in rebuilding our a ected communities.”

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ment from Boeing and the Boeing Charitable Trust is a grant of $200,000 to the American Red Cross for evacuation centers across the state. e more than $1 million remaining will fund additional organizations to help impacted Florida communities with short and long-term needs such as clean up, repairs and rebuilding, the release stated.

In addition to corporate charitable investments, Boeing employees give to their local communities by participating in volunteer programs, gi matching programs and the Employee Disaster Relief Fund — an employeemanaged fund that provides individual disaster aid for employees a ected by hurricanes and other natural disasters.

e company will match qualifying employee contributions made in support of Hurricane Ian relief.

Boeing is active and engaged in Florida, providing a combined $35 million in charitable contributions over the last ve years, the release said.

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The Lee County Sheriff’s Department aircrew conducts overflights over Fort Myers Beach following Hurricane Ian. Boeing has committed $2 million to assist with disaster relief efforts in Florida. (Photo/Brigida I. Sanchez/U.S. Army)

Our “Coffee With…” page features an Upstate business executive sharing insights about their business, the industry in which they work and the community in which they live. Where’s the coffee, you ask? Well, that occurs in an accompanying video. We sit down with the executive –over coffee – to see what else is on their mind.

Floor. Focused on our best work and headed in an exciting direction.

We’ve also made some strategic hires and implemented new corporate initiatives. We couldn’t be more energized about our road ahead.

SO, LET’S EXPAND ON THAT FOR A MOMENT—NEW OFFICES, MORE GROWTH, AND THE EXCITING NEW DIRECTION. TELL US HOW THAT’S DIFFERENT FROM JUST A YEAR AGO.

TELL US MORE ABOUT D|F PLANSCAPE AND YOUR COMMITMENT TO “CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY.” ANY PROJECTS YOU CAN SHARE AS AN EXAMPLE?

Today, we’re “having coffee” with Stephen L. Davis, CEO, Davis & Floyd. You can check out Stephen’s video on SCBIZ TV on YouTube or on one of our two e-newsletters, Morning Blend or GSA Daily (Monday – Friday).

LET’S CATCH UP. WE ENDED LAST YEAR’S TALK WITH SOME NEW THINGS COMING FOR DAVIS & FLOYD?

TELL US ABOUT IT.

Yes. So many exciting things have been happening since we last spoke. Our team has been very busy with new projects and we’ve expanded our footprint across the Southeast. A number of those have been along the coast in Beaufort and Charleston. We recently opened a coastal office in Beaufort where we’ve worked for many years on expansive community development projects such as Habersham and other planned neighborhoods. We currently have 28 active projects in Beaufort ranging anywhere from transportation to water and wastewater.

In addition, we just opened our newest office at The Quin in Charleston, SC, and, for the first time, brought our Lowcountry teams together under the same roof. One team. One

Sure. Like most businesses since 2020, we’ve had to make adjustments. Some of those adjustments have been difficult and challenging for sure, but most of them have helped us get back to what we enjoy and do best—building community.

We’ve really spent a lot of time as a team reworking our processes and projects to focus them into three key areas: community development, transportation, and water resources. These are really what we do best and have always been at our core since my father started the company 68 years ago. We truly believe this is what Davis & Floyd is all about.

This has also taken us in a bolder direction in terms of sustainable living and a commitment to conservation. We’re forging new ground in our industry by focusing on dynamic solutions that take advantage of next-level engineering and technology to build sustainable infrastructure for our communities. To accomplish this, we put together an in-house team of specialty engineers and landscape architects for our D|F Planscape division. We really believe this is the future, not just for Davis & Floyd, but for the engineering industry as a whole.

One of the best examples is a project we led in North Charleston called Oak Terrace Preserve. We worked alongside the city to re-envision and redevelop an existing community known as Century Oaks that had existed for years prior, but had some very unique challenges. Through innovative design and engineering, utilizing low impact development (LID) practices, we successfully worked to integrate the landscape throughout the community into a sustainable ecosystem by creating bioswales to retain stormwater runoff from homesites to water the greenery as well as the seven pocket parks also designed for community enjoyment. This community is now a flourishing example of how conservation is key moving forward.

THERE CERTAINLY HAS BEEN A LOT GOING ON FOR YOU. SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

We keep challenging ourselves every day. Our team really has been exceptional at thinking through and developing the solutions that our company is known for. Even now, we’re designing and incorporating cuttingedge technology like our real-time, data-driven watershed management reporting system called LIVEQ™—a first for the industry. This is only one of a number of new and emerging technologies we’re launching at Davis & Floyd. The future is bright and we’re glad we can be a part of forging the path ahead.

October spotlights manufacturing’s importance to SC

By Christina Lee Knauss cknauss@scbiznews.com

The impact of manufacturing on South Carolina’s economy is being celebrated throughout the month of October.

National and state leaders, community members, students from three Midlands schools, teachers and representatives from the manufacturing sector gathered at the Nephron Nitrile plant in West Columbia to celebrate National Manufacturing Day, observed this year on Oct. 7. e national observance is meant to honor manufacturers and also promote the growing importance of the sector to daily life and well-being of all Americans.

e impact of manufacturing in South Carolina is documented in a 2021 economic impact study from SC Future Makers, a nonpro t education and workforce organization a liated with the S.C. Manufacturers Alliance. e study found that manufacturing’s annual economic impact in the state is between $194 billion and $206 billion, and 16% of the state’s GDP is associated with manufacturing. Since 2017, the state has announced more than 45,000 new jobs and $16 billion in manufacturing capital investments.

Other ndings show that manufacturing supports 30% of all jobs statewide either directly or indirectly and pays an

annual salary 33% higher than the state’s average wage.

e aerospace, automotive and tire sectors and their extended supply chains dominate S.C. manufacturing, and all three experienced growth at a collective rate of more than three times the state average over the past decade, the study found.

“We’re proud of the impact manufacturing has in South Carolina,” said Sara Hazzard, president and CEO of the SCMA. “ e industry drives innovation, creates economic prosperity and fosters community engagement that bene ts all citizens.”

e Manufacturing Day event at Nephron Nitrile o ered students the chance to get a hands-on experience of working

in manufacturing through the second visit of the Creators Wanted workforce development exhibition, a touring exhibit sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers and its education partner

e Manufacturing Institute.

e exhibit is a specially designed RV with interactive exhibits that teams of students use to solve a series of problems similar to what manufacturing workers might have to deal with on a daily basis.

U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn attended the event and spoke to attendees about the national manufacturing boom and resulting e orts to boost industry.

“We’re doing what we can in Washington to keep the private sector strong, and we also need to do what we can to prepare a future for these young people we have

with us here today,” Clyburn said. “I’d also ask the young people to consider manufacturing as a career and to realize that we all need each other. Whatever you decide to do, do your part and work to be the best you can be in that career.”

O cials said about 700 students at 16 S.C. schools visited the exhibit this year. Students from Airport High School in West Columbia, Lower Richland High School in Columbia, Seven Oaks Elementary in Columbia and schools from Orangeburg County visited the exhibit Oct. 7.

Speakers cited statistics that show the importance of getting more young people interested in manufacturing. Carolyn Lee, president and CEO of e Manufacturing Institute, said that even though manufacturing employs more people than it has since 2008, studies show that there are currently 800,000 open jobs in manufacturing statewide, and four million additional manufacturing jobs will be needed by the end of the decade.

Jay Timmons, CEO of the National Institute of Manufacturers, said the key to getting students more interested in manufacturing is to help them realize that the eld not only pays well but also involves rewarding work. “Being a creator means producing things that not only help people and change lives but can change human history,” Timmons said.

A Nephron Nitrile representative explains how the plant makes nitrile gloves. (Photo/Christina Lee Knauss)

Dorchester County Economic Development hires marketing chief

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Dorchester County Economic Development hired Anna McSwain as its marketing and investor relations administrator.

In her new role, McSwain is charged with guiding the marketing and communication e orts of the county to facilitate new business and economic expansion while supporting the vitality of existing industry in the county, according to a news release. Additionally, she is to engage with current and prospective investors while working toward the advancement of DCED’s strategic initiatives.

“Anna brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team,” John Truluck, director of Dorchester County Economic Development, said in the news release. “I look forward to her helping us tell the story of all of the great things happening in Dorchester County.”

McSwain brings more than 15 years of marketing experience as well as a knowledge of corporate relations, non-pro ts and development. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Charleston Southern University where she also previously oversaw athletic marketing and corporate sponsors. McSwain is a skilled photographer and longtime Summerville resident.

“I am incredibly grateful to John Truluck and the team at DCED for the opportunity to help build upon the impressive foundation that has been established here in our county,” McSwain said in the release. “Being able to apply my background in marketing and external relations to continue the growth in my own hometown is an honor. I look forward to engaging with industry partners and investors to further the development of our community.”

Floyd Lee Locums adds new VP

Tim Rogers has joined Floyd Lee Locums as its new vice president of engagement.

In his new role, Rogers will oversee the organization-wide concierge positioning for which the company is known and manage go-to-market engagement strategies with clients and partners, a Floyd Lee Locums news release stated.

“Tim joining us ushers in a new era of engagement and of a concierge locums experience that we have been gaining ground on,” said Natasha Lee, Floyd Lee Locums’ CEO and co-founder, in the release. “His knowledge and

background will help us amplify and accelerate our results in this area. He is a consummate professional with deep experience in the engagement realm. We are fortunate to have his expertise and perspective.”

Rogers will also be responsible for nurturing, building and leading programs to support personal connection and healthy relationships with providers and clients, the release stated. Overseeing the Concierge and Sourcing teams, Rogers’ focus will be on thought leadership and clinician satisfaction, ensuring the organization is delivering an exceptional experience to connect on a deeper level with providers, both new and tenured.

“Floyd Lee Locums is on the cusp of taking customer service to the next level, and the intentionality will di er-

entiate us in the national locums marketplace,” Rogers said in the release. “I look forward to building out and scaling the already impressive concierge and engagement strategies. I have a deep passion for creating relationships that both see and fully understand the needs of the provider while elevating the bar to assure lasting value and heightened engagement.”

Prior to joining Floyd Lee Locums, Rogers was the senior vice president over membership for the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce for the past six years.

Earlier this month, Floyd Lee Locums was named the No. 1 company in the large category in SC Biz News’ Roaring Twenties awards, which recognizes South Carolina’s top high-growth companies. CRBJ

McSwain

“Being able to apply my background in marketing and external relations to continue the growth in my own hometown is an honor. I look forward to engaging with industry partners and investors to futher the development of our community.”

Anna McSwain Marketing and investor relations administrator, Dorchester County Economic Development

Nucor investing $425 million to expand Berkeley County operations

By Jason Thomas jthomas@scbiznews.com

Nucor

Corp. will expand its operations in Berkeley County with a $425 million investment.

e steel and steel products manufacturer’s project is expected to create 50 jobs, according to a news release from the South Carolina governor’s o ce.

Located at 1455 Old Hagan Ave. in Huger, Nucor’s latest expansion at the Berkeley facility will include the addition of a galvanizing line that will expand the manufacturing of corrosion-resistant products, the release stated.

“We would like to thank the state of South Carolina, Berkeley County and San-

tee Cooper for their support on this project,” Mike Lee, vice president and general manager at Nucor Steel Berkeley, said in the

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release. “We are excited to further expand the capabilities of Nucor Steel Berkeley to better serve our customers.”

With a history dating back to 1905, Nucor manufactures a variety of products including carbon and alloy steel, hollow structural tubing, electrical conduit, precision castings and more, the release stated.

e company’s products serve the agriculture, automotive and energy industries along with several others.

e expansion is expected to be complete in mid-2025, the release stated. Employment information is available on the company’s careers page.

e Coordinating Council for Economic Development has approved job development credits related to this project, the release stated. e council also approved a $400,000 Set-Aside grant to Berkeley County to assist with costs of site preparation.

purchase of Ozark Materials

Corp. has completed its previously disclosed acquisition of privately owned Ozark Materials in an all-cash transaction valued at $325 million.

Ingevity

e business will be included in Ingevity’s Performance Chemicals segment, according to a news release.

Ozark Materials is a producer of

pavement marking materials, including thermoplastic pavement markings, waterborne tra c paints and preformed thermoplastics, the news release stated.

e company supplies specialty materials for roadway applications throughout the United States and Canada, for a customer base that includes state departments of transportation, civil and highway contractors, cities, universities and airports. Included in the acquisition is Ozark Logistics, which provides transpor-

tation support primarily for the materials business. Ozark Materials is headquartered in Greenville, Ala., and operates through four manufacturing locations, a logistics o ce and a distribution center.

North Charleston-based Ingevity in

that improve performance of lithium-ion batteries for EVs and consumer electronics.

“Ozark Materials is a strong, market-leading business that strengthens our position in the paving construction

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Sustainability fueled the design of Charleston’s newest development

By Jason Thomas jthomas@scbiznews.com

AsCharleston’s newest apartment complex is set to open, design firm SeamonWhiteside has revealed the environmental and sustainable inspiration behind its design.

e rm provided master planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, permitting and construction administration for Morrison Yard Apartments, the 4.6-acre, sustainably focused mixeduse community located in Charleston’s Upper Peninsula, a SeamonWhiteside news release stated.

e Morrison Yard Apartments is one of many of the rm’s recent projects focusing on innovative and sustainable practices, the release stated. SeamonWhiteside created many mindfully designed spaces within the apartment complex, incorporating elements such as rain gardens and pervious pavers, to create a low-impact, eco-friendly project, according to the release.

e Morrison Yard Apartments, which were developed by Origin Development Partners, will open this fall.

“Within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, there is a growing trend towards eco-friendly and sustainable practices. Charleston, specifically, has a new stormwater manual that encourages low-impact development such as rain gardens, bioswales, roof gardens, and pervious pavers,” Mary Martinich, landscape architecture team leader at SeamonWhiteside, said in the release.

“ ese best management practices help so en and cool urban areas that would otherwise be paved. As the Lowcountry continues to develop, designing open spaces and incorporating trees into the plan is essential to help reduce ooding and slow stormwater.”

Here are some of the multiple sustainable elements at Morrison Yard:

Rain gardens

e apartments feature six linear rain gardens along Morrison Drive that cap-

ture stormwater from adjacent sidewalks and impervious surfaces and are lled with native plants that help trap and remove sediment and toxins from the water. e rain gardens also help to slow the water, which reduces the velocity at which the water enters the storm system.

Preservation of nature

SeamonWhiteside protected a 73-inch grand live oak tree at the entrance to the parking garage and worked the design around this tree.

Pervious pavers

e rm designed pervious pavers into over ow parking spaces adjacent to the wetland and entry of the parking garage. ese pavers reduce storm runo and allow water to percolate into the ground. e areas can function as a multipurpose open space when not being used for vehicular access.

Electronic vehicle friendly

e apartment complex includes

electronic vehicle parking spaces with charging stations.

Health and wellness amenities

A trail connection will connect up to the “Wonder’s Way” multiuse trail on the Ravenel Bridge that connects Charleston to Mount Pleasant. is encourages health and wellness of the apartment and o ce users. e design incorporates bike ramps from the sidewalk on Morrison to the development, encouraging and promoting access for pedestrians and bicycles.

e apartments also include outdoor workstations in the courtyards and outdoor activities such as a competition-size bocce court, outdoor grilling stations, a re pit, and a pool. Partners on the project include Housing Studio, Wood eld, CF Evans, AquaBlue Pools, Green Roof Out tters, SiteOne, Baytree, Critical Systems Engineering, and E.M. Seabrook Surveying.

Yard apartments, a new apartment complex located in Charleston’s Upper Peninsula. (Photo/SeamonWhiteside)

Expansion increases airport gate capacity by 20%

By Jenny Peterson Contributing Writer

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Charleston International Airport last week celebrated the opening of two new gates, A6 and A7, with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

e overall $11.5 million gate expansion — which includes a third gate, A2A, that opened in July — increases the airport’s total gate capacity by 20%.

e Charleston International Airport is expected to handle 5.1 million passengers this year — one of the largest passenger numbers the airport has seen, said J. Elliott Summey, executive director and CEO of the Charleston County Aviation Authority.

All three gates will support expanded ight schedules departing and arriving at the Charleston International Airport from all airlines. ey’re “common use” gates, meaning all airlines will be able to use the gates to help with ight turnaround times.

Reanna Coggins, with J.E. Dunn Construction Co., said the project took approximately 10,000 worker hours and 400,000 pounds of concrete to support the gate bridges.

“ ese glass walkways are the only glass walkways in the state of South Carolina. Less than 5% of walkways in the United States are made of glass, so Charleston is de nitely ahead of the game in terms of

design,” Coggins said.

“ ere was a lot of coordination and teamwork involved to make this project a success.”

e project came in under schedule and under budget, with airport authorities giving credit to partnerships and knowledgeable contractors, including architect LS3P and JP Dunn and AERO Bridgeworks, a division of AERO Systems Engineering.

e original budget was $18 million.

Summey noted that the gate expansion was done in record time — less than a year from inception to completion.

“For most airports around the state and the country, this would have taken years to do, (but) through the support of our board and our wonderful sta and consultants at LS3P and J.E. Dunn and others, we started this project in March. Today, we are cutting the ribbon,” Summey said.

To help with congestion with increased passenger numbers, the airport will add

an additional 299 seats in Concourse A for passengers and will recon gure existing seats, Summey said. An additional 250 seats are planned for Concourse B.

“We’re going to grow with the goal to make this the best, most e cient and continue to be the largest airport in South Carolina,” Summey said.

ese are good-looking gates; it’s not what we’re used to seeing here and I’d like to thank LS3P for thinking outside the box.”

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million gate expansion project has added two new gates to Charleston International Airport. (Photo/Jenny Peterson)

“We’re starting to see the long-term e ects of many years of better building codes and better building construction,” Hood said. “Sometimes when you look at photos of an area that’s been hit by a hurricane, you’ll see three houses completely destroyed and then some right next to them still standing. ose are the ones built with the newer codes. e upgrades that have been made over the past 30 years are really helping to save houses. Are they eliminating damage completely? No, but they are preventing houses from exploding and disintegrating in the wind.”

Hood said a few key changes to the way homes are built have made all the di erence. More than 30 years ago, for instance, most houses were held together with nails.

ese days entire houses are strapped together from roof to foundation to help preserve the entire structure’s integrity in the event of high winds.

Along the coast, codes require that windows be built to withstand winds of 110 mph or higher, which technically means a window should be able to withstand something like a 2 x 4 being thrown at it at that wind speed, Hood said. at requirement reduces the shattered glass le to clean up when windows are hit by ying debris.

ese hurricane-proo ng techniques aren’t just being implemented in the coastal counties, either. “We’re basically doing the same precautions all over the state, because in a hurricane zone like South Carolina, the coast might take the brunt, but a big powerful storm is going to end up a ecting the whole state,” Hood said. “We saw that back in 1989 with Hugo when Sumter, Columbia and places as far inland as Rock Hill and Charlotte received severe damage.”

More customers are expressing concerns about building homes that can withstand severe storms and other natural disasters and seeking proactive ways to protect their home, said Ben Ward, project manager for McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, which has o ces in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and Spartanburg.

“We’re seeing more concern about disasters all around the state,” Ward said.

“Of course, most of it is on the coast, but that’s changing as we get savvier clients that have an understanding of changing weather pattens and as a result have an interest in what can be done to mitigate a disaster.”

Ward said the word “resilience” has become key in planning designs of new homes and buildings, especially along the coast. “Resilience has taken on a strong importance in South Carolina’s architectural community,” he said. “A lot of states are more focused on building sustainable

structures, but those are states that might not be as disaster-prone as South Carolina. Here, we need to combine resilience with sustainability.”

Ward said he recommends homeowners consider a series of protocols called Forti ed, a program run by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety and o ered by many building contractors.

ere are three levels of Forti ed safety plans available for both residential and commercial structures.

“We strongly encourage clients to consider options that go above and beyond the

codes,” Ward said. “If you build a home to a Forti ed standard, you’re much more prepared for natural disasters. e cost comes up, but it’s a minor investment up front, brings savings on insurance premiums and can help you have a quicker turnaround a er a disaster hits.”

Ward said the Forti ed programs include additions like extra wood blocking put into walls, roof construction built to a higher wind load standard than most building codes, and non ammable exteriors to protect homes against wild res. He noted that many coastal communities have raised the base ood elevation requirements for new buildings to combat storm surges and river ooding.

South Carolina has put an increased focus on resilience in construction and infrastructure, Ward said. In 2019, the state formed the South Carolina O ce of Resilience, focused on increasing resilience to disaster in communities, reducing or eliminating long-term loss risks and lessening the impact of future disasters.

“As a member of the American Architectural Association, we’ve been providing assistance to that o ce as asked by the state,” Ward said. “It’s awesome that they’re focusing on this issue.” CRBJ

North Central High School in Camden is one Hood Construction project built to stricter buliding codes meant to withstand severe weather. (Photo/Hood Construction)

The 202nd RED HORSE Squadron clear roads in Fort Myers Beach, Florida in response to Hurricane Ian, Sept. 30, 2022. (Photo/Senior Airman Jesse Hanson/U.S. Air National Guard)

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

Manufacturing is a big deal in South Carolina.

Consider this:

• Manufacturers in South Carolina account for 16.27% of the total output in the state, employing 12.04% of the workforce.

• Total output from manufacturing was $40.26 billion in 2019.

• There were an average of 260,000 manufacturing employees in South Carolina in 2020, with an average annual compensation of $76,524 in 2019.

• South Carolina had $29.61 billion in manufactured goods exported in 2020.

So it’s with good reason that we shine a light on the Palmetto State’s manufacturing sector with the 2022 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference & Expo.

We are proud to partner this year with SCMEP — the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership — along with the S.C. Council on Competitiveness, the S.C. Research Authority and Prisma Health.

This year’s event will include interactive displays focusing on artificial intelligence and technology. (You might even spot a robotic dog making its way around the expo.)

Attendees can peruse a wide variety of manufacturing-related booths, enjoy an awards luncheon and have an almost unlimited number of opportunities for business-to-business interaction.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Rick Jenkins Conference Director Group Publisher, SC Biz News

TH CAROLINA MANUFACTURING CONFERENCE

With 2,000+ attendees each year, the SC Manufacturing Conference and Expo is one of the largest manufacturing events in the Southeast. Past attendees have included vice presidents, directors and senior managers from companies such as General Electric, Boeing, Samsung, BMW and Michelin.

Exhibitors can reach up these key decisionmakers with their company’s message, but remaining booths are limited! Book your booth at https:// scmanufacturingconference. com/booth-reservation/

The Conference’s anchor event this year will once again be the annual Salute to Manufacturing Awards Luncheon, celebrating its 25th year, where up to 20 of the state’s manufacturers will be honored with a variety of excellence awards. Other events on the agenda will dive into the auto, aerospace, and artifical intelligence industries.

SCMEP and Daedulas Industrial will present a timely session for manufacturers: Leveraging New Technologies to Mitigate Workforce Challenges. Topics will include vision systems, robotics and process intelligence.

To view the agenda and to register, visit scmanufacturingconference. com

Employer

To

Exhibitor

Manufacturing Expo

November 3: 8:00 am - 5 pm

November 4: 8:00 am - 1 pm

Visit the Manufacturing Expo to have access to our Exhibitors. The Expo Floor spans approximately three football fields in size and attendees are encouraged to explore the entire space. The Manufacturing Expo will be open to the public from 8 am – 5 pm Nov. 3 and from 8 am - 1 p.m Nov. 4 . The cost to enter the Manufacturing Expo is $25 and you can register for this option under “Build Your

Own Conference Agenda” on our registration page. Of course, we encourage you to also register for the various breakfast and lunch events on the Agenda.

Presented by:

7.30 am – 9:00 am Day One Breakfast Session

Creating a Digital Twin

Exploring Use Cases for Replicating Manufacturing Processes, Assets and Facilities

A digital twin is a virtual model designed to accurately reflect a physical object. In essence, it’s a computer program that uses real world data to create simulations that can predict how a product or process will perform. How are digital twins being used on manufacturing facility floors today? How does the twin study influence performance issues? How does it generate improvements? Attend this morning session to get the answers.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

• SCRA executive director Bob Quinn will demonstrate how SCRA supports technology startups, academic research and entrepreneurs and innovators.

• SCRA industry manager, Catherine Hayes, will provide an overview of the Digital Twin concept.

• Nate McCall, Senior Solutions Manager - Digital Factory of NavVis and Javier Ortiz, Founder of New Forge, will present current and future applications, ROI opportunities, and lessons learned from industry deployments of the Digital Twin

• Plus, breakfast will be served!

ABOUT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY

SCRA is the leading catalyst in making South Carolina the first choice for technology-focused industry, entrepreneurs, and academics. The organization supports technology startups and academic institutions by providing lab and administrative space, among other things. SCRA connects industry to entrepreneurs and innovators through matchmaking opportunities that promote growth, and funds relocation costs for technology-based companies moving to South Carolina.

Presented by:

11:30 am – 1 pm Day One Lunch Session

Artificial Intelligence is a Game Changer

AI is Revolutionizing Advanced Manufacturing Smart Factories This far-reaching Industry 4.0 technology brings greater efficiencies and reduced downtime, lower costs, and improved quality, and AI may be more affordable and accessible than many small manufacturers realize. But will the financial impact justify the investment? And what workforce issues might arise because of extensive training requirements?

Company knows how to help your company maximize

get to market faster. Let our team of industrial professionals show

are constructing facilities for clients in innovative ways that save money, create opportunities, and advance business goals.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

• Susie Shannon, CEO of the SC Council on Competitiveness or SC Competes, will kick things off with an overview of how advanced manufacturing facilities in South Carolina are making use of artificial intelligence technologies like never before.

• You’ll hear from an AI-dedicated CTO, who will share the up-to-date, realworld application of AI technology on today’s plant floors.

• You’ll be treated to a live demonstration of SC Competes’ newest piece of AI: Spot the robot dog. Spot, brought to life by Boston Dynamics, is all the rage on manufacturing facility floors across the country, including BMW in Spartanburg County. This brings an entirely different meaning to “See Spot Run!”

• You’ll learn about a new workforce initiative between a host of partners, including SC Competes and several educational institutions. The initiative is determining workforce needs and creating a curriculum to ensure future employees can hit the ground running upon graduation.

• Plus, lunch will be served!

ABOUT THE SC COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVENESS

The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness – SC Competes – is a nonpartisan, business-led, nonprofit organization that drives South Carolina’s long-term economic growth by managing the state’s industry clusters and providing the research, network, and resources that industry clusters require to thrive.

Clusters and initiatives directly managed by SC Competes, include Transform SC, SC Aerospace, SC Logistics, SC Tech, Cyber SC, and SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance.

Presented by:

Corporate Customized Training and Workshops

Customized in-person workshops and self-paced online learning modules tailored specifically to your organization’s employee development needs

Self-Paced Professional Development Courses

Innovative courses aligned to applicable professional development credit

Certificates

Convenient and affordable certifications to help you explore new careers and professional growth

100% Online Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees

Flexible online programs designed for the working student

Join our Preferred Partnership Program

Learn and grow in your respective field with an exclusive tuition grant on a selection of over 30 eligible online and hybrid degrees

3 pm – 4:30 pm - Afternoon Session

2023 Economic Outlook: Auto, Aerospace, Biotech

South Carolina is one of the fastest-growing advanced manufacturing hubs in the Southeast, and the state has long been known for its production of automobiles. The Palmetto State is currently No. 1 in the country in auto and tire exports by value and is also No. 1 in the export of completed passenger vehicles. In 2021, BMW Manufacturing, with a U.S. manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, led the nation for the 8th consecutive year in auto exports by value.

The aerospace sector is now on par with auto manufacturing in a variety of annual growth benchmarks, and South Carolina is also a top destination for companies in the life sciences industry looking for a place to call home. Life Sciences is the fastest-growing sector in the state.

Presented by:

Commit to your employees. Partner with Anderson University. Benefit from a culture of support.

AGENDA: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022

8 a.m. – 9:30 am

Day 2 Breakfast Session

Women in Manufacturing: Leaders and Influencers

Maybe the most popular event of the annual conference, expected to sell out again, is the Women in Manufacturing: Leaders and Influencers Breakfast. Although women make up 47% of the total workforce, they only comprise about 30% of all those employed in manufacturing industries. And only about 20% of executive leaders in manufacturing are women.

However, the industry’s attitude toward recruiting and promoting women is changing, the gender gap is narrowing, and more and more women are beginning to find a place for themselves in a challenging industry traditionally dominated by men.

Several women executives gather to answer questions, offer advice, share stories about their rise through the ranks and discuss their hope for the future.

Speakers: Carrie Bovender, President at Grand Forest; Laura Bordeaux, ASC Plant Manager at Zeus Industrial Products; and Mary Ellen Grom, Executive Director of Customer Experience Solutions at AFL

Presented by:

NOV. 4 NOON – 2 pm DAY 2 LUNCH SESSION

SCMEP Manufacturing Excellence Awards

The anchor event of the SC Manufacturing Conference and Expo is a quartercentury old!

The 25th annual awards luncheon will honor South Carolina manufacturers in a variety of categories. The judging process is coordinated by the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Lunch will be provided and pre-registration is required. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster will hand out awards and deliver a keynote address.

Awards:

• Transformation and Operational Excellence – Awarded to the company that demonstrates real-world, bottom-line results achieved through the adoption of continuous improvement and/or operational excellence tools and techniques.

• Innovator of the Year – Recognizes a company that has, through the innovation of new devices, ideas, inventions, or processes, transformed its business.

• Emerging Manufacturer of the Year – Presented to one company that has been in operation for five or fewer years and has demonstrated superior performance.

• Outreach Award – Honors a manufacturer making a tangible and measurable impact on South Carolina communities.

• Smart Move SC New Plant Award – Honors a manufacturer that made a “Smart Move” by choosing to build a new plant in South Carolina.

• Smart Move SC Expansion Award — Honors a manufacturer that made a “Smart Move” by choosing to expand an existing facility in South Carolina.

• Chuck Spangler Manufacturing Lifetime Service Award – Recognizes an individual whose contributions have had a significant and lasting impact on the state’s manufacturing community. Chuck Spangler was the long-time CEO of the SC Manufacturing Extension Partnership.

ABOUT SCMEP

The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) is a private, non-profit organization that supports the state’s manufacturing community by providing a range of innovative strategies and solutions. An affiliate of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), SCMEP operates under the US Dept. of Commerce to promote innovation and industrial competitiveness.

PRESENTED BY:

TRAINING COURSES BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP (SCMEP)

Register for training courses and see complete session overviews and instructor bios on conference website: www.SCManufacturingConference.com

Leveraging New Technologies to Mitigate Workforce Challenges

Nov. 3

8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Most manufacturers will have read or heard about how modern technologies can help address the current labor and workforce challenges. But what are those technologies and, specifically, in which areas of the plant can they be rolled out? Which jobs or functions can they quickly, effectively, and economically be deployed?

Join SCMEP, Daedalus Industries and partners for a deep dive into how workforce challenges can be mitigated through the adoption of a range of modern technologies. During this fun, informative, and interactive session, presenters will explore several technology-based solutions readily available to ease the strain on scarce labor resource in areas such as inspection, material handling, and machine loading/ unloading.

We will also explore programs and sources of funding that are readily available to South Carolina manufacturers to determine the feasibility and potential return on investment of implementing technology. Participants will be able to view the technologies in action and also

have their questions answered by on-hand subject matter experts.

Agenda Vision Systems

Quality inspection Machine or Robot Guidance

Case studies

Robotics

Robot vs. Cobot – Application Analysis and Case Studies

Safety and vision guidance Robot teaching demonstration

AGVs

Existing products and use case

Developmental products Physical demonstration

Process intelligence

Data Collection

IOT and AI if you want to Machine learning

For nearly a century, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP has advised manufacturers—including small-to medium-sized companies, as well as multinational Fortune 500 and FSTE 1000 industrial corporations—to add value to stakeholders. We help manufacturing companies navigate a myriad of complex issues ranging from product design and protection to incorporation of technology in the manufacturing process, managing supply chains, expanding production and distribution, and managing risks in a highly regulated global environment.

Learn more about Shumaker’s Carolinas team by visiting our Biergarten during the expo or at shumaker.com.

Manufacturers nationwide rely on Shumaker for solutions to their most complex issues.

How to Get Started

Feasibility Studies/Pilot Programs

State funding sources

How financing works

Calculating ROI

Presented by SCMEP, Daedalus Industrial, and partners

An intro into Industry 4.0 tools such as AI and Predictive Analytics

Live Demos of A.I. Solutions for Predictive Maintenance of Robotics, CNC Machining, and Stamping

Live Demos of AI Solutions for Predictive Quality of Casting and Molding

Case Study Presentations from S.C. Manufacturers in the Region

A call to action summary to assess your company’s digital maturity and develop a roadmap for your Industry 4.0 journey

Key Workshop Takeaways

Zero-Downtime, Zero Defects: Manufacturing with AI and Predictive Analytics

Nov. 3

8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

A decrease in unplanned downtime or a few percentage points of scrap reduction can yield millions of dollars in savings for manufacturers.

Does your organization have the necessary organizational and technical maturity to embark on your Industry 4.0 journey?

Join SCMEP and IoTco for an interactive deep dive into “digital tools of the trade” needed to develop a systematic and successful approach toward achieving Zero-Downtime, Zero-Defects manufacturing.

The workshop will feature a manufacturer outlining how their company started their Industry 4.0 journey by conducting a ‘Digital Transformation Assessment.’ This assessment created a roadmap for their short and long-term needs for connectivity, manufacturing operations management, and A.I. predictive analytics.

Participants will also experience the following:

Act now, demonstrate leadership, build the business case for Industry 4.0, and Predictive Analytics, and get started

Data first! Digitalization is from the past; predictive analytics and artificial intelligence is the future

Industry 4.0 is all about process, technology, and people. Empower your maintenance and quality personnel with predictive and prescriptive insights

Utilize a systematic approach to “Think Big, Start Small, and Gain ROI” with Industry 4.0

Helping improve supply chain performance & enhance customer experience across channels with lean warehouse solutions, connected technologies & value-added logistics services

Sunland Logistics Solutions is celebrating its 40th year in business headquartered in South Carolina and is recognized by Inbound Logistics Magazine as a Top 100 3PL Provider. Sunland's network of distribution & fulfillment centers has grown nationally and the Sunland team is operating over 2,500,000 SF across 7 locations for customers in South Carolina

Our purpose is to help our customers do what they do...better!

Presented by SCMEP and IoTco Industry Solutions: It’s Demo Day!

We

Nov. 4

8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Smart Glasses, Robots and Exoskeletons, Oh My!

It’s easy to read about all the new technology being used on the plant floors of today’s smart factories. And a quick Google search will reveal hundreds of images and videos depicting all the new high-tech gadgets. But you don’t always get the opportunity to see the tech up close and personal. Well, that all changes on DEMO DAY!

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS DEMO-DRIVEN WORKSHOP

Hold a pair of smart glasses. Try them on. See what all the fuss is about.

See the wearable IoT devices, or Exoskeletons, that protect manufacturers on the job.

Watch a demonstration of a mobile robot. Learn how they’re being used to assist human workers.

Pet Spot, the robot dog!

Learn how a digital twin uses real world data to predict how a product or process will perform

About the South Carolina Research Authority

SCRA brings together key players in innovation, by working in close

alignment with academic institutions, entrepreneurs and industry.

The public nonprofit corporation focuses on three sectors: Advanced manufacturing and materials, information technology, and life sciences.

Chartered by the state of South Carolina in 1983, SCRA fuels the state’s innovation economy.

For more information, go to www.scra.org

Presenter: South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)

for your now.

Since opening our doors in 2001, Evans General Contractors has grown into a leading design-build, general contracting, and construction management firm with service delivery across the Southeast,

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY

A

Able South Carolina 251

Advanced Equipment Co. 610

aeSolutions 246

Alder Energy Systems 615

Alston Construction 428

ANC Group 439

Anderson University 336

ArrowHawk Industries, Inc 421

A-SAFE Inc. 423

ASAP Expediting and Logistics 220

AssuredPartners 411

Atlantic Intermodal Services 603

B

Bartlett Controls 511

BDV Solutions 255

BLG Logistics 254

BlueCross BlueShield 506

C

Cello HR, LLC 406

Cerulean Commercial Aviation 419 Charleston Southern University 530

Choate 416

Clean Metro 702

Clemson University 622

CNT Foundations 337

Colite Technoligies 325

Condustrial 248

Connectivity Point 221

D

Daedalus Industrial 308

Defender Services 513

Denham-Blythe Company, Inc. 245

Doctor’s Care 520

Drum Creative 205

E

EAC Product Development Solutions 315

ELDECO, Inc. 503

Elliott Davis 519

Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown Riverplace 420 EmployBridge 340

ESS Industrial 621

Evans General Contractors 301

Everworks 609 Express Employment 512

F

FANUC America Corporation 402

Formic 623

G

Gemba Systems 319 Grand Aire, Inc. 330

Greenville Hilton 507 Greenville Scale Company 225

Greenville Technical College 401 Greenwood Inc. 514

GSP International Airport 418

H

Harper General Contractors 424

Hilton Managed Hotels Charleston 430

HRP 407

HTI 605

I

IES 706

Industrial Network Group 716,715

Integrated ID Solutions 710 IoTco 252

IPS Packaging and

Automation 415

eServices, LLC 412

J

JH Batten-TN, Inc. 312

K

Kelley Engineering 326

Koch Finishing Systems 523

Koops Automation Systems 318

KYEL Group, Inc. 338

KYOCERA AVX 211

L

Leadec Industrial Services 256

Logisticus Technology Solutions 422

M

Malone Workforce Solutions 253

Marathon Staffing 529

MAU Workforce Solutions 703

McCrory Construction, LLC 206

Mechanical Equipment Co. 441

Microscope Solutions, Inc. 713

Mikaela Kate Leadership Training 258

Monti-Inc 518

Morrow Insurance Agency, Inc. 317

MSS Solutions 409

MULTI-Industries 617

N

Nephron Pharmaceuticals 427 Network Controls 431

SUPPORTING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

OOpExChange 704

Opkalla 335

OpSource Staffing 606

P

PakSouth 334

Peak Performance 618

Performance Ink 438

Personal Safety 329

Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. 602

Pinnacle Partnership 604

Portsmouth Metal Stamping 510

Pozyx 614

Premier Roofing, LLC 437

Prisma 701

R

R&E Automated 228

Raines 526

Re: Build Manufacturing 436

Red Hype 417

REI Automation 341

Renfrow Industrial 607

Revaly 705

Robert Bosch 616 617, 633

EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY

Rogers & Calcott 314

RS Hughes Co Inc 303

S

SC Biz Ticket Check 227

SC Council on Competitivness 214

SC Future Makers 249

SC Technical College System 524

SCBIZtv 216

Schaeffer’s Manufacturing 321

SCMEP 203

SCRA 218,127

Shumaker 404

Sika Corporation 323

Skyline Exhibit & Design 501

Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. 322 SouthStar Capital 324

Spar Solutions Unlimited 257 Splash Omnimedia 425, 426

Sunland Logistics 531

Supreme Maintenance Organization, Inc. 525

Synesis International Inc. 313

T

TargetCare 247

Taylor Lubricants 508

Terracon 320

The Cargo Agency 222

The Nearshore Company 259

Thermwood Corporation 207

Tooling U-SME 226

TransitionWorks LLC (dba TouchPath) 208 TriMech 212

Trishul Hospitiality 229

Tuffaloy 240

Two Way Radio Center 440

U

UofSC Darla Moore School of Business 429

US Coating Innovations, Inc. 517

USI Insurance Services 250

Utility Management Services 405

V

VanHool US Sales 410

Velo Solar 339

W

Warehouse Services 209

Watson Electrical 601

Wayne Brothers Companies 505

WiM-SC (Women in Manufacturing) 230

Wolverine Coating 620

Z

Zefco Industrial Flooring 224

EMC Insurance Companies 311

Infintium Fuel Cell Systems 712

Kontane Logistics 316

Proactive MD 302

Wallace Industrial 332

Allegiance Staffing 244 Veteran One 327

Greenville Federal Credit Union 619

Barclay Water Management 231

CORA Physical Therapy 239

Canon Business Process Services 613

SUSE LLC 612

Prototyping Solutions 716

Fueling Innovation and Partnerships in Manufacturing

Chartered in 1983 by the State of South Carolina as a public, nonprofit corporation, South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy through the impact of its four programs.

n Academia: Funding and supporting to advance transitional research and accelerate the growth of academic startups.

n Facilities: Providing high-quality laboratory and administrative workspaces for technology-based startups and academic institutions.

n Industry: Facilitating and funding technology advancements and partnerships with industry, startups, and academic institutions.

n Startups: Coaching and funding technology-based startups that may also receive investments from SCRA’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc.

Contact Catherine Hayes, SCRA industry manager, at catherine.hayes@scra.org to learn about new strategic partnership opportunities or visit our booth.

Yacht manufacturer opening $12M facility in Dorchester County

By Jason Thomas jthomas@scbiznews.com

Ayacht manufacturer plans to open a $12 million facility in Dorchester County.

The investment from Phenom Yachts LLC, a subsidiary of family-owned and South Carolina-based Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc., is expected to create 149 jobs, according to a news release from the South Carolina governor’s office.

Located at 113 Sportsman Way in Summerville, Phenom Yachts’ Dorches-

Rick Erwin Group to open new restaurant

By Jason Thomas jthomas@scbiznews.com

ter County operation will manufacture the company’s premium sport yachts, the release stated.

“Now more than ever, families are looking for a boat that combines both luxury and performance with what they love to do on the water,” Phenom Yachts president and CEO Tommy Hancock said in the release. “This need in the boating industry turned into a vision, which became the Phenom Yachts brand. We set out to design a center console like nothing else that has ever been created, matched to an elevated customer journey experience.

“The support from South Carolina and Dorchester County is what has allowed us to bring our vision to life.”

Phenom Yachts designs and manufactures high-performing, premium center console yachts, the release stated. Using cutting-edge building processes and materials, Phenom Yachts’ performance-stepped hulls offer superior performance for offshore fishing while maintaining a family-oriented layout.

Operations are expected to begin by Jan. 1, 2023, according to the release. The Coordinating Council

for Economic Development approved job development credits related to this project.

“We are proud of Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Inc.’s continued success in South Carolina and congratulate them on their newest endeavor with Phenom Yachts LLC,” Gov. Henry McMaster said in the release. “ eir growth is further testament that South Carolina has the business-friendly environment and talented workforce necessary for companies to develop, grow and thrive.” CRBJ

Reach Jason Thomas at 864-568-7570.

Rick

Erwin Dining Group is set to open a new restaurant concept in the Augusta Road area in Greenville in late October.

e Vista, named for Greenville’s historic Alta Vista neighborhood, which is known for its tree-lined streets and sidewalks in the area between East Faris Road, Augusta Street, and South Church Street just outside of downtown, is designed to bring the Rick Erwin Dining experience to people in their own backyard, a news release from Rick Erwin Dining Group stated.

“ is will be a neighborhood restaurant and bar, much like our Eastside and Clemson locations,” Michael Ivey, owner and chief nancial o cer for Rick Erwin Dining Group, said in the release. “You will still get the same level of quality and excellence you’ve come to expect from us, but this is not a ne dining establishment, and you won’t see any white tablecloths here.”

Hospitality industry veteran Adam Hester will serve as general manager. Crawford Campbell, who previously served as executive sous chef at Rick Erwin’s Eastside, has been named executive chef.

e Vista will be open for dinner service Tuesday through Saturday and brunch on Sunday. e list of starters features things like deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, and crispy calamari, with prices starting at $8, the release stated. Entrees will range from the mid-teens to the low $30s, with regular chef feature o erings.

e Vista will be located at 2017 Augusta Street, in the building formerly occupied by e Burrow.

“We’ve wanted to be on Augusta Road for several years, and it was worth the wait for the perfect spot,” Ivey said.

Developer secures financing for next phase of The Waterfront

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

East

West Partners, with the assistance of its capital adviser, Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group, closed construction financing for the second phase of The Waterfront Daniel Island, a 41-unit, luxury condominium development along the Wando River on Daniel Island.

Patterson arranged construction financing with Western Alliance Bank, the advisory group said in a news release.

East West Partners completed the first phase of The Waterfront in the spring of 2021. Phase I included 58 luxury residences — all of which have sold — and restaurants The Kingstide and The Dime, both operated by The Indigo Road Hospitality Group. Phase I also included several amenities, including a private fitness center, private pool and multiple waterfront piers. The 41 condos of Phase II will be built in three buildings, two of which will be waterfront.

Vertical construction for Phase II began in July 2022, with completion expected in early 2024. In addition to East West Partners, The Waterfront team includes architect McMillan Pazdan Smith, conceptual architect

Hart Howerton, civil and landscape engineer Thomas & Hutton, interior design by B. Berry Interiors, and general contractor Trident Construction Services.

“We’re pleased to soon offer the unique low country experience created at The Waterfront to additional res-

idents,” Harriette Calder of East West Partners said in the news release. “The demand for this product speaks for itself. We have already sold over 65% of the residences, so we are currently planning future phases.”

East West Partners is one of only three companies worldwide to have

won three Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence, the release said. The company has led the development of more than 1 million square feet of office space and 4,000 condominium units.

Reach Ross Norton at 864-720-1222.

Industrial Accelerated, Inc.

CHARLESTON UNDER CONSTRUCTION

and thermoplastic polyolefin roof. Featuring a cross-dock layout, the building will have a 40-foot clear height with 215 dock doors and four drive-in doors. Parking at the site is set to include 759 car spaces and 851 trailer spaces.

677 King—Industrious

677 King St.

Developer/owner: Atlantic South Development, Greenville Architect(s): McMillan Pazdan Smith

Project Manager: Mount Pleasant

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers(s): Barrett, Woodyard + Associates, Norcross, GA (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

Estimated completion date: November 2022

Industrious is integrating its co-working corporate spaces with Charleston’s Historic District. With a history dating back more than 300 years, the revitalized and vibrant King Street is the home to some of the city’s best restaurants, hotels, art galleries, nightlife, and luxury residences. This interior upfit brings 30,000 square feet of flexible workplaces to the heart of the city.

Califf Road Home

Intersection of Sumner Avenue and Califf Road, North Charleston

Developer/owner: AJ Construction and Remodeling Architect(s): MW Design

Project Manager: AJ Construction and Remodeling

General contractor: Jose Hardman

Estimated completion date: October 2022

Estimated total cost: $1 million

This project includes site work and construction of four new homes at Charleston Farms. Houses will measure between 1600 and 1800 square feet with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a garage for one or two cars. The houses will have asphalt shingles, vinyl siding with shake accent, granite countertops, and tile on showers and bathroom and laundry floors.

Camp Hall 4B

2274 Volvo Car Dr., Ridgeville

Developer/owner: Portman Industrial, Atlanta Architect(s): McMillan Pazdan Smith

Project Manager: Frampton Construction Company

General contractor: Frampton Construction Company Engineers(s): H. R. Allen (electrical); Thomas & Hutton (civil); WGPM, Charlotte (structural)

Estimated completion date: November 2022

Estimated total cost: $75 million

Camp Hall 4B involves the construction of a 1,123,360-square-foot industrial facility on the remaining 110.6 acres of Campus 4. The facility will have tilt-up concrete wall panels with a structural-steel frame

Camp Hall 8 Building A, B, and C

1125 Camp Hall Blvd., Ridgeville

Developer/owner: Childress Klein Properties, Charlotte Architect(s): Fukui Architects, Pittsburgh Engineers(s): Refresco Consulting Engineers, Charlotte (mechanical); Haas Kennedy, Charlotte, NC (electrical); Thomas & Hutton, Mount Pleasant (civil); PEA Associates, Greenville (structural)

Estimated completion date: Late summer 2023

The 107 developable acres is home to three industrial build-to-suit warehouse buildings, totaling more than 1,422,680 square feet in Camp Hall Industrial Park. The Campus 8 tract consists of Building A (967,680 square feet), Building B (273,000 square feet) and Building C (182,000 square feet) built concurrently. These tilt-wall buildings provide dual road connection points, features 40-foot clearance heights, and offer easy access to the global marketplace via rail, road, sea, or air.

The Citadel—Byrd Hall

1 Jones Ave.

Developer/owner: The Citadel Architect(s): McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, Spartanburg General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Engineers(s): DWG Consulting Engineers, Mount Pleasant (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); WM Building Envelope Consultants, Moncks Corner (roofing consultant)

Estimated completion date: October 2022

This partial renovation of four floors of Byrd Hall at The Citadel began with complete interior demolition. The project proceeded with construction of new classrooms, offices, labs, and break rooms. Scope of work included demolition of existing architectural features and installation of special teaching equipment, new walls, ceilings, paint, floors, casework, lighting, glass, data, and fire alarm system.

Included are modifications to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems plus a new roof.

Crosspoint IX—Elbit Systems

9028 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy., North Charleston

Developer/owner: Elbit Systems, Fort Worth, Texas; Childress Kline, Charlotte

Architect(s): MCA Architecture, Greenville

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers(s): Shepherd Harvey & Associates, Duluth, GA (mechanical); Eldeco (electrical); HLA (civil); WGPM, Charlotte (structural)

Estimated completion date: Winter 2022

Construction is underway on a 175,500-square-foot build-to-suit manufacturing facility that will feature 36-foot cast-in-place tilt walls with thermoplastic polyolefin roofing. The structure will accommodate 14 overhead cranes on the interior.

Crushyard

3365 South Morgan’s Point Road

Developer/owner: Crushyard Architect(s): KW Designs, Wadmalaw Island Project Manager: Hammes Services, Wadmalaw Island

General contractor: Carolina Construction of Charleston Engineers(s): Allied Consulting Engineers, Belmont NC (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Fortress Engineers, Hollywood (structural)

Estimated completion date: Spring 2023

Estimated total cost: TBD

This project will convert an approximately 37,011-square-foot vacant big box store into a full-service pickleball court sports facility with a restaurant/pub area. In addition, the project will create another

6,605 square feet of outdoor seating and back-deck family areas as well as a new 4,412-square-foot independent mezzanine structure inside for more dining area.

Davis & Floyd

Meeting Street and Algonquin Road

Developer/owner: Davis & Floyd

General contractor: Hill Construction Services of Charleston

This 12,000-square-foot office-building upfit includes minor demolition, new interior partitions, finishes, ceilings, doors, fire alarms, fire sprinklers, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work.

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General contractor: Harbor Contracting, Mount Pleasant

Engineers(s): Charleston Engineering (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); SeamonWhiteside, Mount Pleasant (civil and landscape architecture); ADC Engineering, Hanahan (structural)

Estimated completion date: 2023

Estimated total cost: TBD

The design approach for these two commercial buildings in Dayfield Park is rooted in strong massing, innovative detailing, and creation of an inspiring place to work and do business

Hanahan Recreation Complex Amenity Buildings

1177 Williams Lane, Hanahan

Developer/owner: City of Hanahan

Architect(s): SeamonWhiteside, Mount Pleasant; Karpas Designs, Summerville

General contractor: SouthCon Building Group, Mount Pleasant Engineers(s): Live Oak Consulting Engineers, North Charleston (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Curry Engineers, Mount Pleasant (structural)

Estimated completion date: February 2023

Estimated total cost: $1.79 million

Forest Edge Amenity Center

130 Marion Dr., Huger

Developer/owner: Toll Southeast LP Company, Mount Pleasant

Architect(s): Stubbs Muldrow Herin Architects, Mount Pleasant

General contractor: SouthCon Building Group

Estimated completion date: December 2022

This project consists of an amenity center and pool complex for Toll Brothers, including preconstruction and construction services. The 2,100-square-foot building will have a one-story wood frame construction with open web trusses, slab on grade, brick veneer, fiber cement siding, standing seam metal roof, epoxy flooring, and mechanical installations. Also included are the pool, restrooms, changing areas, pump room, and storage.

This project includes all vertical construction (recreation building, restroom building, pavilion) for the new Hanahan Recreation Complex. Scope of work includes cast-in-place concrete (footings, slab on grade), masonry, and wood frame construction.

GMS

115 Central Island St., Suite 203

Developer/owner: WRS, Mount Pleasant

Architect(s): Stubbs Muldrow Herrin Architects, Mount Pleasant

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction,

Estimated completion date: September 2022

This project, an interior upfit of an existing building for tenant offices, features conference rooms, a break room, and open and closed office spaces. The scope of work includes demolition of existing architectural features and installation of new walls, floors, casework, lighting, and paint. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing updates are also included.

Harper Place II Apartments

Floyd Drive

Developer/owner: Madison Capital Group, Charlotte Architect(s): Cline Design Associates, Charlotte Project Manager: Mount Pleasant General contractor: Linden Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers(s): Phillips Gradick Engineering, Atlanta (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Seamon Whiteside, Mount Pleasant (civil) Estimated completion date: $30 million

This multifamily project consists of five buildings and an amenity center that will total 200,000 square feet on a 10-acre site with 186 units.

Hudson Automotive Group

100 Coastal Drive, Suite 400

Developer/owner: Holder Properties, Atlanta Architect(s): Gensler, Atlanta

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Engineers(s): Barrett Woodyard & Associates,

Norcross, GA

Estimated completion date: November 2022

This project is a second-generation buildout of a 20,000-square-foot tenant suite. The buildout includes selective demolition of some existing offices and conference rooms, removal of floor finishes, casework re-work, and the addition of a new training room. The new floor plan includes division of the existing space to create a multi-tenant space. The interior upfit consists of new architectural finishes, electrical work, and new egress corridors.

Hudson Summerville Nissan

370 Holiday Dr., Summerville

Developer/owner: Hudson Automotive Group

Architect(s): Redline Design Group, Charlotte

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers(s): Teeter Engineering Group, Charlotte (electrical) Hoyt + Berenyi, Ladson (civil); Britt, Peters and Associates, Greenville (structural)

Estimated completion date: Summer 2023

Hudson Automotive is building a two-story, 59,028-square-foot dealership that will include administrative and office spaces; a customer lounge; kids’ recreation space; sales, service and reception areas; parts storage; locker rooms; and more. The exterior façade will consist of split-faced and smoothfaced concrete masonry units with aluminum composite material panels, curtainwall, and storefront. The campus also will include an outdoor lounge and a stand-alone carwash facility and dumpster.

The Morris

1080 Morrison Drive

Developer/owner: Cowan Nakios

Architect(s): Middleton Group, North Charleston

General contractor: Samet Corporation, North Charleston Engineers(s): Hensley & Goerling (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Fine Tuned Structures (structural); Remark Architecture (landscape architect)

Estimated completion date: Fall 2022

This site includes a three-story core and shell office building with a five-story garage and another twostory mixed-use building. This project exterior finishes include brick, metal panels, corrugated screen, architectural precast, aluminum fins, and curtain wall. Interior finishes consist of porcelain tile, carpet, and interior storefront glass. The building also has an integrated elevator navigation system and a monumental glass stairway.

Morris Construction Headquarters

1957 Belgrade Ave., West Ashley

Developer/owner: Robert Morris Architect(s): Morris Construction General contractor: Morris Construction Engineers(s): David P. Hatcher, Hanahan (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Forsberg Engineering (civil)

Estimated completion date: October 31, 2022

This 7,000-square-foot renovation and addition will house Morris Construction offices as well as material and equipment storage needed for construction projects. The project took an existing metal frame building and added a mezzanine with Nucor metal vertical siding and an aluminum-frame thermalglazed wall system above it where the offices will be housed. The rest of the building will remain open for other functions. The first floor will house the company’s warehouse and shop.

McQueen Distribution

450 International Circle, Summerville

Developer/owner: Omni Partners, Mount Pleasant

Architect(s): WGM Designs, Charlotte

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers(s): Refresco Consulting Engineers, Charlotte (mechanical, plumbing, fire protection); Haas & Kennedy Engineering, Charlotte (electrical); WPGM, Charlotte (structural)

Estimated completion date: Summer 2023

This 110,000-square-foot spec warehouse is centrally located to provide ease of access by land, air, or sea. The concrete tilt-wall structure will offer 18 dock positions, two truck ramps with drive-in doors, a 48-space parking lot with an expandable option, and a flexible design to suit the needs of future tenants.

Metal Supermarkets Upfit

4204 Comino Ave., North Charleston

Developer/owner: Metal Supermarkets, North Charleston Architect(s): KW Designs, Wadmalaw Island

Project Manager: Keller Williams, Mount Pleasant

General contractor: Ferrara Buist Contractors, Mount Pleasant Engineers(s): Allied Consulting Engineers, Belmont NC (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

Estimated completion date: certificate of occupancy received in August 2022

The project was an approximately 6,747-square-foot build-to-suit upfit in an existing shell space with 571 square feet of office upfit area. The space was subdivided with a loading-dock area shared with the adjacent vanilla box upfit occurring at the same time.

Night Heron Amenity Center

4000 Sea Forest Dr., Kiawah Island

Developer/owner: Kiawah Island Resorts, Kiawah Island

Architect(s): Stubbs Muldrow Herrin Architects, Mount Pleasant General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers(s): DWG Consulting Engineers, Mount Pleasant (electrical and mechanical); Thomas & Hutton, Mount Pleasant (civil); Curry Engineers, Mount Pleasant (structural)

Oakbrook Branch Library

2830 Bacons Bridge Road, Summerville

Developer/owner: Dorchester County Library, Summerville Architect(s): McMillan Pazdan Smith

General contractor: Hitt Engineers(s): RMF Engineering, Charlotte (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); SeamonWhiteside, Greenville (civil); ADC Engineering, Greenville (structural)

Estimated completion date: Fall 2023 Oakbrook Library at the Ashley River, one of three new branch libraries approved in a 2019 referendum, will serve one of the fastest growing communities in Dorchester County. A true 21st century library space, it will feature multimedia resources, study rooms, creator spaces, and community meeting rooms. In addition, the library will tie into nature through the neighboring Ashley River Park.

Pages Okra Grill—Nexton

142 Brighton Park Blvd., Summerville

Developer/owner: Pages Okra Grill, Mount Pleasant Architect(s): The Middleton Group, North Charleston

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers(s): Cline Engineering, Inc., Charleston (Civil); Hensley & Goerling, Charleston (Consulting Engineer); 29E6, Beaufort (Structural); DesignWorks, Charleston (Landscape Architect); Next Step Design, Annapolis, MD (Kitchen Design)

Estimated completion date: September 2023

Construction is underway for Page’s Okra Grill’s second physical location in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. The family owned and operated 10,000-square-foot restaurant will boast a rustic aesthetic while bringing its southern-style cuisines to Nexton. The facility will include a kitchen, lunch counter, indoor and outdoor dining, outdoor bar, event space, and private dining onsite, in addition to a loading area and smokehouse.

Palmetto Community Care New Office

5064 River Ave., North Charleston

Developer/owner: Palmetto Community Care Architect(s): Moseley Architects

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction Engineers(s): Epic Engineering Solutions, Mount Pleasant (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), Forsberg Engineering & Surveying (civil), CCCS International, North Charleston (structural); WM Building Envelope Consultants Moncks Corner (building envelope)

Estimated completion date: February 2023

This 30,000-square-foot project is an exterior and interior renovation of a new Palmetto Community Care medical facility. Site work, landscaping, a new roof, and a new storefront are included in this exterior upfit. The interior upfit consists of new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, and fire alarm systems. The new floor plan includes offices and treatment areas with casework, flooring, lighting, paint, doors, storefront, and blinds.

Pinnacle Financial Partners at Morrison Yard 850 Morrison Dr.

Developer/owner: Pinnacle Financial Partners, Nashville, TN

Architect(s): Liollio Architecture

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction

Engineers(s): RMF Engineering

Estimated completion date: February 2023

This project is a first- and ninth-floor upfit of new shell space with 1,927 square feet for banking and 17,622 square feet for executive offices. The first floor includes office spaces and a lobby with teller areas. The ninth floor includes conference rooms, a learning center, workroom, and open/private offices. Interior work includes new walls, floors, paint, casework, storefront, lighting, and plumbing fixtures. Also included are modifications to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Palmetto Logistics

Palmetto Commerce Pkwy., North Charleston

Developer/owner: Dalfen Industrial, Dallas Architect(s): LS3P Associates

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers(s): Meha Engineering, Norcross, GA (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Seamon Whiteside + Associates, Mount Pleasant (civil); WGPM, Charlotte (structural)

Estimated completion date: Spring 2024

This design-build project is the largest speculative industrial building to date in the Charleston market. Measuring 1.3 million square feet, the new facility will help support strategic growth at the ports by delivering much-needed warehouse and distribution space.

Polly Landing Single-Family Master Plan

Gordan Road, Santee

Developer/owner: Bennett Hofford

Architect(s): KW Designs, Wadmalaw Island

Project Manager: Wadmalaw Island

General contractor: TBD

Estimated completion date: Ongoing

Estimated total cost: Varies

This project is a masterplan for the first six single-family homes for the new residential lots adjacent to Lake Marion in Santee. Part of a larger development plan, these first homes may lead to an additional 30 homesites. The developer has several ready-to-build home design available for each site.

4214 Comino Ave., North Charleston

Developer/owner: Preferred Homes Services North Charleston

Architect(s): Preferred Homes Services North Charleston

Project Manager: Keller Williams, Mount Pleasant

General contractor: Hill Construction Services

Estimated completion date: certificate of occupancy received in August 2022

The project added 28,000 square feet to an existing building. The phased construction expanded the existing warehouse, office, call center, and training spaces.

Sam Rittenberg Office Building

1176 Sam Rittenburg Blvd.

Developer/owner: 1180 Sam Rittenburg

General contractor: Hill Construction Services of Charleston

The structure of this new 15,000-square-foot two-story II-B core and shell office building will consist of metal studs, steel framing, masonry sheer walls, concrete slab, and steel joists.

The skin of the building features exterior insulation finishing

system cladding, aluminum window systems glazing with metallic panel inserts, and a single-ply roof membrane system

TQL Upfit

100 Coastal Drive, Suite 200

Developer/owner: Holder Properties, Atlanta

Architect(s): Gensler, Atlanta

General contractor: J. Musselman

Construction Engineers(s): Barrett Woodyard & Associates, Norcross, GA

Estimated completion date: October 2022

This project is a buildout of a secondfloor 40,000-square-foot tenant suite. The buildout includes selective demolition of some existing offices and conference rooms, removal of floor finishes, casework re-work, and the addition of a new training room. The interior upfit consists of new architectural finishes, electrical work, and new egress corridors.

The Vendue Inn

19 Venue Range

Developer/owner: Vendue Range Associates

General contractor: Hill Construction Services of Charleston

This project comprises renovations to guest rooms, lobby, and rooftop bar. CRBJ

Coldwell Banker

Atlantic

Volvo seeking investments in supplier plants

By Krys Merryman kmerryman@scbiznews.com

Volvo

Cars USA’s bid for tax breaks for some Upstate investments is part of the company’s efforts to prepare its Ridgeville plant for building its new and fully electric flagship SUV.

Volvo CEO Jim Rowan says the EX90 ushers in a new era for safety for Volvo drivers and passengers.

“Born electric, born with lidar. e start of a new era of electri cation, technology and safety,” Rowan said in a video presentation at the end of September. All Volvo EX90s will come with a combination of the latest technology powered by an understanding of the car’s outside environment and the person driving the vehicle, the company says.

“We’re yet to achieve our safety vision: that no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car. To continue our journey toward zero, we’re introducing innovations that will change how we all see safety,” Rowan said.

Rowan promises in the video that this next-generation SUV is beyond any of its Volvo predecessors.

“With the state-of-the-art technology, made up of cameras, radars, ultrasonic sensors and, key, a lidar in the roo ine, which is a precision light-enabled radar system that measures distance with pulsed laser, all of which combined will give us more time

to act and avoid collisions,” he said.

Ordinances authorizing the execution and delivery of the FILOTs — fees in lieu of taxes — between Volvo Cars USA and Greenville and Spartanburg counties were unanimously approved by the counties’ councils in late September, moving the proposals forward for nal votes at upcoming meetings. e nal votes are anticipated within the next few weeks.

Volvo Cars USA plans to invest upward of $62 million in existing businesses that supply the automaker. e investment is part of Volvo’s plan to ready Ridgeville for building the EX90, which is set to debut on Nov. 9, said Katherine Bergmann, Volvo Cars U.S. Operations head of communications and community relations for the Charleston Plant.

“ is type of investment is common in

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the industry and will have a positive impact on the economy,” Bergmann said. “We’re always looking to support the local community.”

is is a new investment that will generate tax revenue without putting a strain on existing infrastructure in the county, Bergmann added.

Volvo cars in the United States are available through a national network of nearly 300 independent retail partners. Both counties are considering the FILOT agreements in return for the company’s signicant capital outlay plans, according to the agreements. A Greenville Area Development Corp. statement on Sept. 20 clari ed reports of a new factory, stating that the investment is not to build new Volvo plants.

In the automotive industry, strategic investments are o en made by brands such

as Volvo with select suppliers to have certain work, such as tooling or mold preparation, done at the facilities of those partners, which is the case in this pending agreement with Greenville County, the statement said.

Ultimate decisions on sta ng and job creation will be made by the partners at the chosen locations where Volvo’s investment in equipment and site preparations will take place, the statement said.

Public hearings were held at the Greenville County Council regular meeting Sept. 20 and at the Spartanburg County Council regular meeting Sept. 19. e pending agreements were on the meeting agendas to discuss granting the Swedish car manufacturer the proposed FILOT agreements as part of the project previously referred to under the code name “Project Iron” for Greenville County and “Project Whirlwind” for Spartanburg County. e agreements call for the company to invest at least a combined $50.6 million in the counties over a span of ve years.

Resident concerns over the project were heard at the public hearings.

“FILOTs are analyzed by the county, and they won’t get approved if it’s a detriment to the county, nancially,” said Sam Patrick, president of Patrick Marketing & Communications Inc., an outside marketing team for GADC. “ is deal is a nancial win for Greenville County over time.”

Reach Kris Merryman at 864-640-4418.

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Trident Construction LLC 2245 Technical Parkway North Charleston, SC 29406

Gulf Stream Construction Co. Inc. 1983 Technology Drive Charleston, SC 29492

Samet Corp 4285 Spruill Ave. North Charleston SC 29405

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. 900 Island Park Drive, Suite 150 Charleston, SC 29492

Thompson Turner Construction 111 Coleman Blvd., Suite 401 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Hill Construction 295 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 301 Charleston, SC 29492

Balfour Beatty US 306 Meeting St., Suite 100 Charleston, SC 29401

M. B. Kahn Construction Co. Inc. 148 1/2 E. Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401

Dooley Mack Constructors of South Carolina LLC 620 Dobbin Road, Suite 200 Charleston, SC 29414

Mashburn Construction Co. Inc. 1202 Chuck Dawley Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Linden Construction of South Carolina Inc. 350 Seacoast Parkway Charleston, SC 29464

Vannoy Construction 2457 Aviation Ave., Suite 105 North Charleston SC 29406

HITT Contracting Inc.

216 Seven Farms Drive Charleston, SC 29492

Harbor Contracting Inc.

1147 Pleasant Oaks Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

SouthCon Building Group LLC 682 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 101 Mount Pleasant SC 29464

Construction Ser vices Group Inc.

1022 Physicians Drive Charleston, SC 29414

J. Musselman Construction Inc.

654 St. Andrews Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407

Charles Blanchard Construction Corp 2845 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405

Design Build Construction 9561 Hamburg Road Ladson SC 29456

Berenyi Construction LLC 49 Immigration St., Suite 201 Charleston, SC 29403

Low Countr y Case & Millwork 4144 Carolina Commerce Parkway Ladson, SC 29456

IPW Construction Group LLC

7623 Dorchester Road North Charleston SC 29418

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843-851-1449 www.designbuild-construction.com rob@designbuild-construction.com

843-284-2000 www.berenyi.com

843-797-0881 www.lccm.com david@lccm.com

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Top Local Official(s)

Year Founded

Construction Revenue Received

Timothy K. Kennedy, Todd Bulwinkle, Chappy McKay 1981 $130,000,000

Employees Area of Specialization

105 Commercial, health care, industrial, multifamily, senior living, educational and religious construction

Matt Arrants, Matt Blackwood, Mark Hylton 1963 $127,000,000 54 294

Carson P Knizevski 1961

$88,747,191 28 50

Jay H. Norman 2018 $75,912,516

Paige Carlton, Liz Rhoads 2001

$70,000,000

55

Comprehensive civil, site and infrastructure general contractor

Industrial and manufacturing, corporate office and base building, health care, technology, education, historical renovations, senior living, multifamily, civic and sports facilities

Provides construction management, general contracting, design-build and integrated project deliver ser vices on projects small and large

28

New construction and renovation ser vices throughout South Carolina; educational facilities, commercial and industrial buildings, and complex renovations

Chip Crane Gene Garrett Bart Bodkin 1956 $52,000,000 47 39 Pre-construction, design and build, construction management, and general contracting ser vices across ever y segment of commercial construction

Jeff Sandeen, Scott Skidelsky 1933

$50,000,000 11 16 Highways, bridges, tunnels, water and wastewater treatment plants, light rail networks, heavy rail, commuter rail, city streetcars, short line, Class 1 freight railroads, corporate offices, education

William H. Neely, Robert A. Chisholm 1927 $46,168,240 16 42 General contracting, construction management, construction management at risk, integrated project deliver y, facility planning and design-build ser vices

John O. RossJr , Jeff Boyer 2008 $44,000,000 46 34

Lee MashburnJr Paul Mashburn 1976 $40,000,000 24 28

Brandon Linden, Greg Munzel, Thad Ott 2009 $38,700,000 22 27

Mark Vannoy, Eddie Vannoy 1952 $27,757,831 8 18

Ground-up, renovation, remodel, retrofit, demolition for commercial projects, focus on retail, restaurant, banking, automotive, medical and professional office, light industrial and amenities sectors

Preconstruction, construction management and design-build ser vices to historic, healthcare, education, hospitality, office, industrial, religious, public and multi-family clients

Ground-up construction, multifamily, Class A office, mixed-use, interiors, major renovations to existing structures, medical, corporate retail, light industrial and flex, special purpose, design-build

Josh VanScoy Ryan Bixler 1997 $25,337,247 26 44 Industrial, corporate office, mission critical, higher education and government

Andrew S. McKellar, Alex S. McKellar, Peter A. McKellarIV 1985 $25,000,000 25 25 Commercial construction, medical, dental, office, municipal, industrial, religious

Chris R. Spach 2008 $18,000,000 11 17

Ron McCollum, Andy Moody 2005 $16,000,000 16 34

Vance Alexander Jon Musselman 2006 $12,955,000 23 15

Commercial general contractor, construction manager providing a variety of construction ser vices (no residential work)

Commercial construction including but not limited to hospital construction and up-fits, retail, medical office building, general office space, metal buildings, all mechanical including electrical, HVAC and plumbing

Commercial offices, medical offices, health care, dental, retail and design-build work

Matt O'Donnell, Michael Blanchard, John O'Donnell 1975 $11,931,003 57 55 Industrial, historic, commercial

Stephen M. Mueller 1992

$9,800,000 20 15

Commercial general contracting, new construction, site development, upfits; working with an owner from the initial theoretical phase all the way to completion

Tony A. Berenyi, Jordan Behringer, Razvan Cojocaru 2008 $9,664,782 38 5 Design-build with in-house architecture and engineering, preconstruction and planning, construction management, general construction, specializing in heavy industrial and commercial markets

David Stasiukaitis, Robert Stasiukaitis 1990

Cyrus D.

CuttinoJr

$7,772,000

commercial casework and millwork

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People in the News Business Digest At Work

BUSINESS SERVICES

The Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, EO Charleston, has a new relationship with talent retention expert Troy Hall , PhD.

As a culture strategist, radio show host, speaker, and best-selling author, Hall is known for his effective approach to developing company cultures that retain top talent.

With more than 40 years of practical leadership experience, Hall has spoken at global conferences as an authority on culture, leadership, change, and strategy. He is speaking at EO Charleston’s annual retreat, co-hosted by The Harbor Entrepreneur Center, at the Westin Resort on Hilton Head Island from Oct. 16 to 18.

Jeremy Johnson has joined the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers, as a community navigator business consultant. With more than ten years in the banking industry and first-hand experience as a small business owner, Johnson will join fellow consultant David Dougherty in supporting the state’s Community Navigator Pilot Program in its mission to equip and empower minority, rural, and other underserved sectors of the entrepreneurial community.

The Community Navigator Pilot Program operates to create a more equitable small business economy. Johnson will use his background in business planning, operations management, sales, marketing, risk management, and process improvement to advise his clients and to help them succeed in their endeavors.

CONSTRUCTION

The new water/wastewater design engineer at Hussey Gay Bell is Adam Weems . He joins the firm with commercial and industrial site design, roadway design, stormwater management design, utility design, geological engineering design and subsurface site characterization experience. Weems’s responsibilities

include project coordination, water/wastewater facilities design, permitting and construction management. He holds a bachelor of science in geological engineering from The University of Mississippi.

EDUCATION

Dondi Costin , PhD, president of Charleston Southern University, is the new vice president of the Big South Conference executive committee for 2022–23. The executive committee has the authority to make decisions for the Big South Council of chief executive officers. In addition, the executive committee hears any appeals regarding penalties imposed by the commissioner.

FINANCIAL

MassMutual South Carolina has brought in Shannon French as agency supervisory officer. A graduate of Lumberton High School in North Carolina, she attended Appalachian State University and holds an associate’s degree in litigation support studies. Prior to joining MassMutual SC, French was a senior paralegal in the mass torts division of Motley Rice.

Anthony Singleton has joined MassMutual South Carolina as a financial professional.

A graduate of Macedonia High School and Charleston Southern University, he holds a bachelor of science in project management. Before becoming a financial professional with MassMutual SC, Singleton worked in mortgage protection with Equis IUL.

Winkler Group plans university’s largest capital campaign

The University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, which is working with the Winkler Group to plan for its largest capital campaign ever, announced the largest single gift in the institution’s 94-year history. The $18.7 million gift from the Windgate Foundation will address critical needs in the Arkansas River Valley by targeting healthcare discrepancies and cultivating an immersive arts experience. The Winkler Group is a national consulting firm headquartered in Charleston. The gift follows nationwide philanthropic giving patterns that have emerged since the pandemic. According to the most recent Giving USA report, cumulative giving by foundations rose more than 20 percent over the past two years, to a record-high of more than $90 billion.

It is the Windgate Foundation’s fourth recent major commitment to the university and a testament to the strong partnership that has developed between the two entities.

physical therapy’s class of 2024 on Sept. 17. This is the program’s first professionalism ceremony since it began accepting applications in July 2021. The DPT class comprises 48 students. Dr. Walt Jenkins was the ceremony’s keynote speaker. Jenkins currently serves as the president of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. The Charleston Southern University DPT program was granted candidate-for-accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education in April 2022.

Hot Properties

The Bend at Carolina Park is now 100% leased. According to Belk Lucy, The Bend is positioned in the heart of Mount Pleasant’s Carolina Park master-planned community and is comprised of five multi-tenant buildings. Completion of the project is expected in November.

The commercial real estate firm leased the last remaining space to Charleston Dance Works which will open a second dance studio within the project. The tenant will join the lineup of local and national retailers including: The Great Greek, Shag Salon, Emoji Poke, Bked Shop, Pulse Nails and Spa, Blue Sky Endurance, The Front Porch Coffeehouse, Ridpath Insurance, Rise Above Physical Therapy, Simply J Boutique, Rooted Beverage Cellar & Bar, Palmetto Custom Carts, Hayes + Nash Design Co., Carolina Park Family Dentistry, Premier Martial Arts, Southern Grace Pain Management, Coastal Flowers & Gifts, Subtle and Sass Boutique, Lola Rose, Lowcountry Yoga and Carolina Park Community Association.

Marcus & Millichap, a commercial real estate brokerage firm, found a buyer for Chatham Place Apartments, a 30-unit apartment community in North Charleston. The property sold for $3.3 million, or $110,000 per unit.

Graves, in addition to Ryan Lipomi and Nate McDaniel, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller. The buyer was secured by Graves and McDaniel.

Constructed in 1975, Chatham Place Apartments is at 5735 Chatham Ave. Its 30 units are comprised of 18 one-bedroom apartments and 12 two-bedroom apartments. The property has six storage units. Other commercial transactions include a lease by Trey Lucy and Blair Belk of Belk Lucy. They represented the landlord in the lease of 1,255 square feet of retail space at 3540 Park Avenue Blvd. in Mount Pleasant to Charleston Dance Works

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Educate your employees to avoid scammers and hackers

Theday started out just like any other workday for Thomas. He drove to work, flashed his badge to the security guard at the front desk, said hello to his desk neighbor and settled in at his workstation to address a backlog of emails in his inbox. That’s when things went sideways.

A message from a vendor. A companywide announcement. Yet another “reply all” to an ongoing email thread. is morning’s emails were nothing out of the usual. en a strange email caught omas’ eye: a request from corporate IT, asking him to update his company pro le, including his date of birth, social security number, employee ID and account password.

With a pile of work to do, an allhands meeting coming up in a few minutes and a million other things on his mind, omas clicked the link in the email and complied with request from IT. He moved on with his busy day without a second thought. Little did he know, omas had just joined countless other victims of the most widespread form of cyberattack: the phishing email.

According to Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR), 85% of cyberattacks last year included a human element. It is typically easier to trick a person than it is to bypass, break or hack a computer system. When cyber criminals are planning their attack, the path of least resistance o en leads them to target human weakness.

omas is not a bad employee. He has never clicked a phishing email before and is a stellar performer. He has attended company-mandated cybersecurity training twice per year. But his failure to spot a phishing email allowed an attacker to harvest his personal and company data, leaving him and the company more vulnerable to future attacks. Further, by clicking their link, omas has potentially allowed the attackers to access his company’s network. is is how ransomware, malware and other crippling incidents happen.

What can be done? G.I. Joe says knowing is half the battle; the other half is training. While many companies mandate employees take time out of their schedules to attend PowerPoint-based presentations on the scary nature of the threat, rarely do businesses (outside of the Fortune 100) conduct real, meaningful training on this front. Having attended numerous slideshow presentations, I can con dently say that rarely do they “move the needle” in terms of our behavior outside of the classroom.

Here are a few features of a successful cybersecurity training and awareness program:

Managed by Third-Party Professionals

When an internal IT team decides to conduct their own security training and risk assessment, they inherently have a

blind spot. It’s like asking a student to create their own report card: will they ever give themselves an “F”? e SEAL Teams moved away from in-house training and assessment for this exact reason.

Fun, Fun, Fun!

If you’ve ever sat through a slideshow, you know the urge to nod o can be strong. To truly engage the target audience (your people), the training should be entertaining, not dry and antiseptic. is topic is too important not to be taken seriously.

Not Punitive

Our instinct as managers might be to make an example out of employees like omas, so that others know what not to do. is is wrong. If we squash omas for making a mistake, neither he nor any other members of your team will ever report possible breaches for fear of facing your wrath. We want people reporting phishing attempts and other potential sources of breach.

Automated

Too o en, I hear about businesses who say they have a phishing awareness and training program, only to nd out that nobody actually “owns” the program. is means it’s an a erthought that usually gets cut when other tasks get prioritized. You need a program that runs every month without requiring a time commitment from your time-

strapped IT sta .

Custom

A “one-size- ts-all” approach is suboptimal when it comes to measuring your company’s risk pro le. Sure, people can normally spot a generic phishing attempt (like a Starbucks gi card made out to “valued employee”), but can your CFO spot a spear phishing attempt that uses his actual personal information gathered on social media? Most of us are vulnerable in one way or another, so it is imperative that our security training program re ects our unique set of vulnerabilities.

e steady drumbeat of news stories covering the latest breaches, o en of giant companies and government agencies, can leave us feeling like the ght is futile. e only way to change this narrative is to train regularly and foster a culture of “healthy paranoia” both within ourselves and our companies. If we’re going to overcome the scourge of cyberattacks, this is the only way. Nobody is coming to save us.

Jack Sterling is the co-founder of CloudHound in Greenville.

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