You’ve probably heard of superstitions surrounding Friday the 13th, full moons, and black cats. But did you know there is one about sticking a tree on top of a steel beam? The practice of “topping out” a building can be traced to the ancient Scandinavian rite of placing a tree atop a timber building to […]
It’s move-in month at college campuses across the country! M. B. Kahn completed construction of this 18-story residence hall for the University of South Carolina in 1965. The South Tower provides housing for 400+ students from its central location on the Columbia, SC campus. (Photo at left: Copyright © Richland Library.) #mbkahn #throwbackthursday #tbt #94years […]
The benefits of healthy eating add up! Build a balanced plate by following these MyPlate.gov tips: Make half your plate fruits and veggies. Half of any grains you eat should be whole grains. Move to low-fat or fat-free milk or yogurt. People who don’t eat red or processed meats generally eat fewer calories and less […]
Taking a minute on #MomentumMonday to congratulate team member Hayley Bowers! She is a recipient of the 2021 South Carolina Women in Business award. Hayley was selected thanks to her stellar career achievements, contributions to the company, and community involvement. When Hayley was promoted to vice president, she became the first woman to hold that […]
Did you know? The month of August is named for Caesar Augustus, the first Roman emperor. He reportedly said on his deathbed ‘I found a Rome of bricks; I leave to you one of marble’. While this self-proclaimed construction king did not quite coat Rome in that building material, historians do credit him with commanding […]
Let’s jump in the wayback machine to 1958! M. B. Kahn completed the McMeekin Station Power Plant on Lake Murray for Lexington Water Power Company (now Dominion Energy). The larger building contained the main power generation equipment. The smaller adjoining brick structure housed offices and conference rooms. #mbkahn #throwbackthursday #dominion #buildingenergy #94years
Thank you to the M. B. Kahn volunteers who packed hundreds of food boxes for Harvest Hope Food Bank this week! Harvest Hope distributes donated food to soup kitchens, shelters, food pantries, and schools in 20 counties in South Carolina. So glad that the boxes we prepared are making a difference in communities throughout the […]
M. B. Kahn’s Meatless Monday Challenge encouraged team members to cut out meat for a day and make more conscious decisions in food choices. Three lucky participants were randomly chosen to win a week of chef-prepared meals and an M. B. Kahn water bottle! Congratulations to ALL participants for making healthier choices! #mbkahn #meatlessmonday #wellnesswednesday […]
We had the ultimutt opportunity to help PAALS (Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services) in July during our Summer of Support! PAALS trains service dogs to assist children and adults with disabilities (other than blindness) with daily life activities. Thanks furry much to everyone who helped fetch so many amazing donations for this group that makes […]
Momentum Monday! The perfect day to announce that M. B. Kahn is the #1 contractor in South Carolina! Engineering News-Record Southeast selected M. B. Kahn as the top general contractor for the Palmetto State in 2021. Thrilled to surpass expectations for our many repeat clients and partners thanks to our pillars – integrity, honesty, hard […]
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