JDS Consulting

05/26/2026

Will you be attending any of these events? If so, we hope to see you there.

JDS team members plan to participate in industry meetings, networking events, golf tournaments and community gatherings across North Carolina and South Carolina during June.

We’ll have a vendor table during the Exhibitors & NC REALTORS® Tables portion of the 2026 NC REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Raleigh on June 1–2. We are also a hole sponsor for the Brunswick County Homebuilders Association Golf Tournament in Sunset Beach on June 5.

Additional events this month include the NCEDA Annual Conference in Wilmington, networking events hosted by local home builders associations, and the 1st Annual Beam Boil hosted by BEAM General Contractors in Raleigh on June 25.

05/22/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who lost their lives in military service. Our offices will be closed on Monday in observance of the holiday.

05/21/2026

Today, Jamie Frydlo, our recruiter and business development associate, is representing JDS Consulting at the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association’s Hammer & Nails Golf Invitational at Sea Trail Golf Resort in Sunset Beach, where we are participating as a hole sponsor.

Thank you to the WCFHBA for organizing another great event that brings together members of the home-building industry for a day of networking, friendly competition and connection.

05/21/2026

We’re proud to support Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs at Cabarrus County Schools through our attendance at today’s Low Country Boil event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte.

If you plan to attend, look for our business development director, Tiger Stellings. It’s a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals while supporting programs that provide students with career awareness, exploration and preparation, along with technical skills, industry credentials and real-world experience for future success.

05/15/2026

One of our Construction Materials Testing (CMT) field technicians recently performed multiple quality control evaluations to help verify roadway materials and subgrade conditions prior to paving and continued construction activities. It’s all part of a day in the life of one of our professionals and a small glimpse into the wide variety of services CMT offers.

Activities performed included the following:

In-place density and moisture testing of ABC stone roadway aggregate using a nuclear density gauge to verify compaction requirements.

Proof roll evaluations of roadway subgrade soils and stone subbase to assess stability, identify unsuitable areas and evaluate load-support capability.

Processing and preparation of bulk soil samples for in-field one-point proctor compaction testing.

NM% Burn Off testing to determine natural soil moisture conditions prior to compaction testing.

These types of evaluations help support quality control throughout the construction process and assist in identifying potential issues before work progresses further.

05/12/2026

May is Building Safety Month, an international campaign established by the International Code Council (ICC) to raise awareness about the importance of building safety and its impact on the health and welfare of people worldwide.

This year’s theme, “Built to Last,” highlights the connection between sustainability objectives and building safety outcomes.

Building safety helps protect people and property through modern building codes and standards that address structural integrity, fire protection, electrical and mechanical systems, energy efficiency, accessibility, weather resistance and many other aspects of the built environment. These measures help reduce the risk of injury, loss of life and property damage while supporting safer, more resilient communities.

Building safety also supports indoor air quality, thermal comfort, weatherproofing and environmental considerations such as sustainability and resilience during extreme weather events.

Each week this month features a different theme, including simple actions to improve safety at home, disaster preparedness and resilient building codes, and the importance of accessibility in building construction and design.

This week’s theme is “Voices of the Built Environment,” recognizing the many professionals involved in building safety, including engineers, inspectors, technicians, designers and construction professionals.

At JDS Consulting, our employees work alongside clients, contractors and communities each day to help support building safety and resilient construction practices.

Learn more at https://solutions.iccsafe.org/international-building-safety-day

05/11/2026

Engineering Spotlight: A warranty evaluation can help identify whether a concern may be structural, how it relates to the home’s construction, whether it may be relevant to a builder’s warranty and what steps to take next.

05/06/2026

Field Operations Manager Ashley Manzo in our Charlotte Soils Division shares her perspective on leading and supporting her team.

05/04/2026

May 4–8 is Construction Safety Week, with this year’s theme: All in Together: Recognize. Respond. Respect.

Research cited by the Construction Safety Research Alliance indicates that during typical pre-task planning discussions, workers identify only about 45% of potential hazards. However, using structured tools to guide those discussions can improve recognition by 30%.

One example of an effective structured tool is the Energy Wheel, which groups common sources of hazards by categorizing them into 10 energy types, such as gravity, motion, electricity and pressure. By reviewing these categories before starting work, teams may be more likely to identify risks that might otherwise be overlooked.

Taking a few minutes to think through how energy is present and controlled on a job site is an important aspect of recognizing hazards, responding to hazards, and respecting every hazard, every person, every life and every role in safety. Source: Construction Safety Week Planning Playbook (2026) https://constructionsafetyweek.com

05/01/2026

Celebrating a milestone work anniversary this month.

04/30/2026

Engineering Spotlight: Route 66 at 100 - Today marks an early milestone in the creation of U.S. Route 66, when the highway received its numerical designation in 1926.

Later that year, Route 66 became part of the nation’s first numbered highway system, connecting Chicago to Santa Monica across more than 2,400 miles.

What made it remarkable was not just its length, but how it was built. Engineers connected and standardized existing roads across multiple states, creating one of the first continuous cross-country routes in the United States.

By 1938, the entire route was paved, helping shape modern highway design and long-distance travel. Route 66 quickly became more than infrastructure. It carried Dust Bowl migrants west in the 1930s and later helped define the American road trip, supporting a growing network of roadside businesses, tourism, and local economies along its path.

Although Route 66 was officially decommissioned in 1985, parts of the original road can still be traveled today, offering a glimpse into both the engineering and cultural history it helped shape.

As Route 66 approaches its 100th anniversary this November, it remains a lasting example of how engineering can connect communities, influence commerce, and shape everyday life.

Route 66 was established in November 1926. Named "The Mother Road" by John Steinbeck, the route is a cultural icon of America, symbolizing mobility and freedom.We mark the route with this satellite mosaic and a combination of historical aerial photos and current aerial imagery from the USGS EROS Cen...