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Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) is pleased to announce the 2018 Board of Directors: Chair: J. Paul Mashburn, Mashburn Construction Co., Inc. Chair Elect: Ron Brown, State Utility Contractors, Inc. Treasurer: Casey Schwager, Sloan Construction Company Vice Chair: Susan Lewis, Beam Construction Co., Inc. Immediate Past Chair: Chair: Marty McKee, King Asphalt, Inc. President…
For anyone who has driven on South Carolina’s roadways in recent years, it’s good to know that there are people like Marty McKee who focus on asphalt paving and maintenance for a living. As Vice President of King Asphalt, headquartered in the Upstate S.C. town of Liberty, McKee oversees one of the most well-respected asphalt…
The second Roundtable on Italian Technology & Italian FDI: Exploring the Energy and Infrastructure Needs of the Southeastern United States, was held recently, and Carolinas AGC President & CEO Dave Simpson was invited to serve as a roundtable panelist. Panelist included: -Dr. Valentina Cecchi, Moderator and Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering in the…
Earlier this year, Carolinas AGC asked Governors in both North and South Carolina to name October “Careers in Construction Month”, to promote increased awareness of the construction industry and to recognize the need for construction education and training. Carolinas AGC offered a mix of events and training to highlight the importance of the industry to…
Last week, Governor Roy Cooper signed an executive order that prohibits discrimination in government agencies and government contracts saying he “wants to make the state a welcoming place to all.” The order bans discrimination in his administration on the grounds of race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression in employment. The order also…
The Carolinas AGC will be hosting a Young Leaders Leadership Conference on Thursday November 9, 2017 in Belmont, N.C. The theme of this event is “Living a Life of Purpose” and will feature Danielle Aaronson with InnerWill Leadership Institute. Session Description: As determined individuals move through their career, they are required to make decisions that…
“The Diversity Challenge” was the focus of an interactive morning panel discussion during Clemson University’s Second Annual Construction Industry Symposium on October 12, 2017, in Greenville, South Carolina. Two well-respected individuals from our region — both with years of experience in the construction industry — shared their own unique perspectives on the subject, providing advice…
The officers of Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC)’s Board of Directors met last week with members of the Congressional delegations of North Carolina and South Carolina to encourage support for infrastructure funding, help with the workforce shortage, reform the federal permitting process, enact comprehensive tax reform and ease red tape for trade association members in…
The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) Nominations Committee, led by Committee Chair Paul Mashburn, Mashburn Construction, has completed its work and announces the following slate to the membership: Chair: Paul Mashburn, Mashburn Construction Co., Inc. Chair Elect: Ron Brown, State Utility Contractors, Inc. Treasurer: Casey Schwager, Sloan Construction Company, Inc. Vice Chair: Susan Lewis, Beam…
“The Diversity Challenge” will be the focus of an interactive morning panel discussion during Clemson University’s Second Annual Construction Industry Symposium scheduled for October 12, 2017, at the Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, South Carolina. Two well-respected individuals from our region — both with years of experience in the construction…
