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Carolinas AGC Announces 2023 Board of Directors

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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is pleased to announce the 2023 Board of Directors. The CAGC Board is made up of the following members: Chair: Mark Johnnie, Balfour BeattyChair Elect: Dean Wilson, Hood Construction Company, IncTreasurer: Ty Edmondson, T.A. Loving CompanyVice Chair: Lynn Hansen, Crowder Constructors, Charlotte NCPast Chair: Charlie Wilson, C.T. Wilson Construction CompanyHighway/Heavy Chair: Marty McKee, King AsphaltBuilding Chair: Chris Smith, Beverly-GrantUtility Chair: Derrick Morgan, State UtilitiesSpecialty Chair: Daniel Poaps, Palmetto…

CAGC Foundation Launches Construction Business Academy

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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) announced that the CAGC Foundation has officially launched the Construction Business Academy – a construction business development program designed to strengthen minority, disadvantaged and women-owned businesses to ensure their sustainability and growth. Dozens of stakeholders, community leaders, general contractors and other special guests gathered in Charlotte last week to welcome 18 businesses…

Carolinas AGC Board of Directors Elected for 2023

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It’s official – Carolinas AGC’s Board of Directors have been elected for 2023. Congratulations to our 15-member Board members whose terms begin January 1, 2023. Chair: Mark Johnnie, Balfour Beatty Chair Elect: Dean Wilson, Hood Construction Company, Inc. Treasurer: Ty Edmondson, T.A. Loving Company Vice Chair: Lynn Hansen, Crowder Constructors, Inc. Past Chair: Charlie Wilson, C.T. Wilson Construction Company Highway/Heavy…

North Carolina’s “Be Pro Be Proud” Trucks Hit the Road

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Carolinas AGC is proud to be a part of the two newly launched NC Be Pro Be Proud Trucks which are officially on the road visiting schools and communities across North Carolina to promote careers in construction. Following South Carolina’s lead, the NC trucks include simulators for hands-on experiences with construction trades and will visit…

CAGC Delegation Lobbies Carolinas Congressional Delegation for Construction Support at NCLC

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Last week CAGC leaders, including members and staff, met in Washington, D.C. with Congressional Delegations from the Carolinas to urge their support of infrastructure and Career Technical Education (CTE) funding, and to oppose mandatory Project Labor Agreements pushed by unions, burdensome Buy America provisions that will create unnecessary red tape and proposed heat standards that…

CAGC Announces Safety Award Winners at 2022 Summer Conference

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Carolinas AGC is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Safety Awards. This year, 65 members submitted their data taken from the company 2020 OSHA 300 log.  Of these entrants, 50 firms qualified to be recognized for awards. Award Categories Presidential (no lost time accidents) Merit (75% below the national average for the category…

CAGC Recognizes Top Young Leader Award Winners at 2022 Summer Conference

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Carolinas AGC has announced the CAGC Class of 2022 Top Young Leader winners. CAGC’s Top Young Leader Award recognizes those, 40 and under, who play critical roles in the community and professional arenas of the construction industry. The association believes it’s important to honor the achievements of its young leaders as the emergence of these…

CAGC Celebrates Nine Hall of Fame Inductees

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CAGC celebrated its nine winners and their families at the 2022 CAGC Summer Summit on July 23, 2022, in Hilton Head, South Carolina. These individuals – two who have left incredible legacies on our industry, and seven who are still paving the road for future leaders – were honored for their hard work, perseverance and…

2021-2022 South Carolina Legislative Wrap-Up from CAGC

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The SC Legislature adjourned Sine Die on May 12, 2022, completing the second year of the 124th Legislative Session. There were close to 5,000 bills and resolutions filed over the two-year session and 272 of them were signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster. The work done by CAGC’s SC Lobbyist will benefit members and…

Carolinas AGC and SCDOT Announce Results of South Carolina Work Zone Safety Survey

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On Wednesday, May 26, Carolinas AGC proudly partnered with AGC of America and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) for a press conference in Columbia, South Carolina to release the South Carolina results of AGC of America’s 2022 Work Zone Safety Awareness Survey consisting of results from CAGC Members. CAGC Highway Division Vice Chair…