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Ceremonial Bill Signing Celebrates SC Construction Work Zone Driver’s License Training Law

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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) members and staff, along with Sen. Ross Turner (Greenville) and SCDOT Secretary Justin Powell, were excited to join Gov. Henry McMaster for a ceremonial bill signing of the recently passed Operation Work Zone Awareness legislation. This new law, requested by Carolinas AGC and sponsored by Sen. Turner and Rep. Gary Brewer, requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to establish a construction…

Introducing CAGC’s Top Young Leaders for 2024

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Carolinas AGC’s (CAGC) Top Young Leader Award recognizes those who play critical roles in the community and professional arenas of the construction industry. This year’s winners, Ben Bishop and Josh Byers, were honored at the 2024 Carolinas AGC Summit & Expo in early August. Meet Ben Bishop, Reeves Construction Ben Bishop is a Project Manager…

2024 Carolinas AGC Foundation Scholarship Winners

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Carolinas AGC Foundation awarded $20,000 ($8,000 more than in past years) to eleven students who are entering the commercial construction industry. After having a record-breaking number of applicants, the selection committee had the hard task of narrowing down the applications and selecting this year’s scholarship recipients. Congratulations to these 11 students selected to receive scholarships. The future is looking…

CAGC Hall of Fame/Legacy Awards Announced

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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) has announced its 2024 Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Legacy winners. These individuals and their families will be celebrated at the CAGC Summer Summit and Expo in August.  HALL OF FAME | LEGACY Andy Clark, Clark Pavement Marking Berry Jenkins, CAGC James Triplett, United Infrastructure Group Frederick Triplett, Sr., United Infrastructure Group…

Annual NC Construction Conference in Raleigh Features Outlook from AGCA Chief Economist

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While contractors are optimistic about the future and an economic recovery should continue, the construction industry should expect long-term challenges in finding workers. “Construction employment has stalled in North Carolina due to the labor shortage.  Nationally, the number of construction job openings is exceeding new hires and contractors are paying a wage premium for workers,”…

Carolinas AGC Responds to Report about Construction Fatalities in North Carolina

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A widely publicized article last week highlighted that the construction industry in North Carolina has had the highest number of deaths in the state for most of the past 14 years – with nearly 60 construction workers involved in fatalities between January 2021 and September 2023. The article, published by Carolina Public Press on January…

In the Spotlight: Carolinas AGC 2023 Pinnacle Awards and Construction Excellence Awards

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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) has bestowed the 2023 Pinnacle Awards to six construction projects which enhance their communities, and a “Build with the Best” Pinnacle Award to an individual whose partnership efforts strengthen the construction industry. In addition, seven projects won Construction Excellence Awards, which recognize projects of distinction. These award-winning projects located in North Carolina…

Carolinas AGC Announces 2024 CAGC Foundation Board

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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is pleased to announce the 2024 Foundation Board of Directors. The CAGC Foundation Board is made up of the following members: Officers:Chair: Edison Cassels, Edison Foard ConstructionChair Elect: Chad Webb, J. M. Cope ConstructionCAGC Chair: Dean Wilson, Hood Construction Company, Inc.Immediate Past Chair: Claudia Dodgen, Crowder Constructors Inc.Treasurer: Evan Sowell, Langston Construction CompanySecretary: Dave Simpson, CAE, Carolinas AGC…

Carolinas AGC Announces 2024 Board of Directors

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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is pleased to announce the 2024 Board of Directors. The CAGC Board is made up of the following members: Chair: Dean Wilson, Hood Construction Company, Inc.Chair Elect: Ty Edmondson, T.A. Loving CompanyTreasurer: Lynn Hansen, Crowder Constructors Inc., Charlotte NCVice Chair: Marty Moser, Barnhill ContractingImmediate Past Chair: Mark Johnnie, Balfour BeattyHighway/Heavy Chair: Lee Bradley, Blythe Construction, Inc.Building Chair: John Edward Griffith, Trident ConstructionUtility Chair: Kevin Moorhead, Don…

CAGC Online Education & Training Opportunities Available to Members and Non-Members

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Carolinas AGC is proud to offer members and non-members alike the opportunity to review our library of online education and training opportunities. These courses were previously offered live but have been recorded and can be watched on-demand at any time. Many of the courses are free for members. Non-members can view these same courses for…