Architecture & Construction

Architecture and construction offer diverse career opportunities in construction management, architecture, building inspection, and design. Skilled professionals are in high demand for roles in project management, estimating, site supervision, and structural engineering. Careers in this industry range from hands-on positions like carpenters and electricians to specialized roles in urban planning and sustainable design. Earning industry credentials can significantly boost job prospects, with many positions leading to high salaries and career advancement. As the demand for infrastructure and sustainable building solutions grows, architecture and construction professionals play a vital role in shaping the built environment.
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 James C. "Jim" Self | Legacy of Leadership
James C. "Jim" Self | Legacy of Leadership

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James C. "Jim" Self (1919–1998) James C. Self and his son, Jim, were the first father-son laureates of the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame. Jim Self's father took over a run-down, 10-year-old...
 Charles E. Daniel | Legacy of Leadership Profile
Charles E. Daniel | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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Charles E. Daniel (1895–1964) Charles E. Daniel, founder of Daniel International Corporation, is credited with not only building many of the industrial plants that located in South Carolina during its...
 Irwin Kahn | Legacy of Leadership Profile
Irwin Kahn | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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A profile of Irwin Kahn. Irwin Kahn (1912–1990) Irwin Kahn was a builder of buildings and community. Columbia's skyline, the University of South Carolina campus, the Midlands, and the state of South...
 Ira M. Koger | Legacy of Leadership Profile
Ira M. Koger | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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Ira M. Koger (1912-2004) Ira Koger has enjoyed success in many endeavors, but real estate development has brought him fame and fortune and the opportunity to serve the communities he has called home...
 Buck Mickel | Legacy of Leadership Profile
Buck Mickel | Legacy of Leadership Profile

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Buck Mickel (1925–1998) Buck Mickel, retired chairman of Daniel International Corporation and retired vice chairman and president of Fluor Corporation, was respected as a giant in the Greenville...
 Touch the Earth 6
Touch the Earth
Episode 6

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Exterior revisions to Crucible involved adding a sturdy, stacked stone layer to its dome and a covering of native plants such as ebony spleenwort and sheet moss. The following video features Clemson...
 Touch the Earth  | A Natural State 3
Touch the Earth | A Natural State
Episode 3

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Herb Parker describes his work as belonging to three distinct realms: architecture, sculpture, and landscape. Passageways, thresholds, oculi, seating areas, and planned spaces of light and shade...