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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to announce that its President and CEO Dave Simpson, CAE, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2026 GroundBreaker Lifetime Achievement Award by GroundBreak Carolinas. Additionally, CAGC member Chad Frampton, President and CEO of Frampton Construction, was also honored with a GroundBreaker award. Simpson, who joined CAGC in 1989 and…
As we entered 2026, I challenged our Young Leaders to focus on one word: Growth. Now that we have crossed the midpoint of the year, I am proud to say that growth is exactly what I have witnessed throughout our membership. Growth has shown up in many ways. It has been evident in the relationships…
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) recently honored two of its finest Young Leaders at the CAGC Construction Summit & Expo in July. Neal Alvarez with Marsh McLennan and Emily Talbert with Reeves Construction Company both received a CAGC Top Young Leader Award, which recognizes individuals 45 years and younger who play critical roles in the community and professional arenas of the construction industry….
Carolinas construction industry to recognize rising talent at July Expo The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) has unveiled its Class of 2026 Top Young Leaders, spotlighting a new cohort of emerging professionals poised to shape the future of the region’s construction industry. The annual recognition program highlights high-performing individuals across the Carolinas who demonstrate leadership,…
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) has bestowed the 2025 Pinnacle Awards to five construction projects which enhance their communities, and one “Build with the Best” Pinnacle Award to an individual whose partnership efforts strengthen the construction industry. Pinnacle entries are judged on unique aspects and challenges; special values; project management; budget and schedule; and safety performance. In…
Results from AGC of America‘s newly released 2026 Construction Outlook show that contractors across the Carolinas are entering the New Year with cautious optimism, especially in healthcare, power, water/sewer, and data center markets. While national expectations have “dampened” overall, North Carolina and South Carolina firms continue to report notable areas of momentum, along with steady backlogs…
The construction industry has always been the backbone of our communities, shaping the spaces where we live, work and thrive. As young leaders, we carry the responsibility of not only maintaining that legacy but also elevating it for future generations. I’m filled with pride to be the 2025 Chair of the CAGC Young Leaders, a group…
Carolinas AGC is excited to announce the 2025 Top Young Leaders. This year there are two honorees – one from North Carolina and one from South Carolina. Pete Distefano, based in Wilmington, is with Balfour Beatty, and Anna-Bryce Hobson, based in Charleston, is with Parker Poe Attorneys & Counselors at Law. CAGC’s Top Young Leader…
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) announces that Whitney Williams has joined the association as South Carolina Director of Government Relations and Divisions effective July 7, 2025. Leslie Clark will continue in her role as CAGC’s COO and will also assume a new role as VP of SC External Affairs. Williams comes to CAGC from the Outdoor Advertising…
Carolinas AGC is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 CAGC Community Impact Awards program. The CAGC Community Impact Awards honor member companies that are making significant contributions to their communities through their time, actions, talents, dedication, and resources. Honorees serve as role models for compassion and service, and they strive to make their…
