The most recent Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) again posted a gain, showing continuing positive momentum on rising construction activity. The 0.7% rise is attributable to strengthening economic indicators released in March for 4th quarter 2006; business impressions provided by the Barometer’s contractor panelists during 1st quarter 2007 maintained their positive values.
In the Barometer(TM)’s Quantitative series, [...]

Construction crews working at a Charlotte hospital have unearthed some grave markers and remains dating back to the 1770s.
The markers and remains were found late last month where Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy is building a new medical office building and parking deck.
After four gravestones were found March 22nd, hospital officials called the Office of State Archeology. [...]

Tech-friendly features include help figuring everything out
No more waiting all day for the cable guy Need help getting on the Web, troubleshooting TV reception or installing a telephone?
In one of Charlotte’s newest subdivisions, residents need only call the neighborhood “technology concierge.”
Homeowners in Cedar Mill, under construction in west Mecklenburg near the Gaston line, will have [...]

Gail Cole, president of Cole Design Associates Inc. in High Point, has been elected president of the Carolinas Chapter of the International Interior Design Association for 2007-08.
“It’s an honor to be chosen by my peers to represent them in the Carolinas,” she said. “Leadership in this organization will give me the opportunity to work [...]

Calloway Johnson Moore & West PA has been chosen to design the Marine Corps Museum of the Carolinas, which is projected to open in Jacksonville by late 2009.
“We are privileged to lead the design team for the Marine Corps Museum of the Carolinas,” said Michael West, president of the firm and the design team [...]