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As Carolinas AGC continues to learn more about the devastation throughout Texas and other states caused by Hurricane Harvey, AGC Charities is supporting members of the AGC family and their communities affected by this storm. Carolinas AGC is proud to support this initiative and we invite you and your company to join the effort by donating to AGC…
Construction activity across the country was relatively flat through the summer months, and construction industry employment ticked up slightly in July. The national not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in July, up 0.4 percent from a year ago, but still the third lowest July rate on record—matching the July 2001 rate,…
The Carolinas AGC recently announced several staff changes geared at increasing staff involvement with members. Amber Andrews, CAGC Director of Meetings & Events, has decided to step down from CAGC . Chelsea Andujar, who previously served as the CAGC Membership Coordinator, effective Sept. 1st, now is our Director of Meetings & Events and continues to…
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas, will be collecting items to help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Drop off boxes are at the ABC Apex Office, located at 1000 Investment Blvd, Apex NC 27502 ABC is asking for donations of the following item: Cleaning supplies– Bleach– Gloves– paper goods– paper towels– spray…
Join your local community in the Southern U.S. for a crash course in LEED and green building. It is an exciting time in the green industry. USGBC’s Green Building Economic Impact Study found that the green construction growth rate is rapidly outpacing that of conventional construction. Total state earnings related to LEED building construction projects…
USGBC North Carolina and USGBC South Carolina announce this year’s Rob Eggers Memorial Scholarship winners. USGBC North Carolina and USGBC South Carolina would like to congratulate their 2017 Rob Eggers Memorial Scholarship recipients, who will receive funding to attend Greenbuild Boston. The scholarship is funded through proceeds of the communities’ Green Gala and Sustainable Business…
Construction activity increased across the country last month and boosted employment. National construction employment rebounded in August, adding 28,000 net new jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to today’s release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It was the best month for job gains in construction since February, according to analysis by Associated…
Construction firms across American are still facing challenges finding skilled workers. Seventy percent of construction firms report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce, according to the results of an industry-wide survey released today by Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America. Association…
Economic development leaders from Southern states gathered at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, NC for the annual Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) annual conference. “Redefining Competitiveness” was the theme for this year’s conference which drew over 300 participants. The conference featured Marcus Smith, CEO of Speedway Motors. Key topics during the conference included reshoring, political…
The Home Builders Association of Greenville (“HBA of Greenville”) welcomes Erica Davidson as its new director of the organization’s signature bi-annual event, the Southern Home & Garden Show. Davidson will manage all aspects of the show, which draws nearly 20,000 attendees per year and is the largest home and garden event in South Carolina. The…
