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At it’s recent conference in Myrtle Beach, the Associated General Contractors of the Carolinas (CAGC) recognized their 2017 Top Young Leaders. The Top Young Leader Award recognizes those who play critical roles in the community and professional arenas of the construction industry. Each year, CAGC honors the achievements of their young leaders. This year, CAGC…
According to the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC), union activity targeting the construction industry is on the increase in North and South Carolina. On Monday, June 26, a group of union organizers– led by The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), and the International Brotherhood of International Workers (IBEW)– held a…
The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) has announced the Carolinas AGC Webinar Education Series. Once a month, Carolinas AGC will bring leading industry experts to present on topics that are important and relevant in today’s construction industry landscape. Topics will range from technology, law, finance, healthcare, accounting, human resources, etc. It will be a quick and convenient way…
According to the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC), there is an increase in union activity in the Carolinas targeting the construction industry. AGC is encouraging all members to review their employee programs to ensure they are protected against union organizing tactics and prepared when unions approach your employees, jobsites and offices. CAGC provides members with an…
Road funding legislation was passed last week by the South Carolina Senate and House after a veto was overridden. The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) celebrates big wins for the construction industry in South Carolina with recent successes regarding road funding. Last week, the South Carolina Senate and House took swift action in overriding Gov. Henry McMaster’s…
The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) today announced the CAGC Class of 2017 Top Young Leader winners. The winners will be recognized at the 2017 Summer Summit & Expo in Myrtle Beach, July 27-30, 2017. Kristen Harwood, Rogers; Casay Schwager, Sloan Construction Company, Joshua Mauney, Paragon Safety Group; Matt Brown, Sanford Contractors will be formally inducted into…
Late last week, the South Carolina legislative road conference committee agreed to and adopted a conference report. The proposal will generate roughly $640 million in recurring road funding and maintenance once fully funding in 2023. The conference report includes funding, tax reductions and reform; all issues that should help in garnering enough votes to override…
The following Young Leader Spotlight feature is from the Carolinas AGC. Corey Arledge, Executive Director of Safety with Eldeco, Inc. My decision to work in the field of safety came from a desire to see injuries in the work place stop. I worked as a carpenter prior to getting into safety and quickly realized how dangerous construction…
