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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 (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…
Congratulations to the Carolinas AGC Class of 2025 Hall of Fame/Legacy winners, who will be formally inducted into the Carolinas AGC Hall of Fame during the 2025 Summer Summit July 24-27, 2025. There will be a reception and dinner to celebrate these many years of accomplishments. Stay tuned for a full press release from CAGC at the conclusion…
Lane the Loader™ is more than just an initiative—it’s a movement designed to spark interest in the skilled trades among young minds. From preschool classrooms to community colleges, Lane has delivered construction-themed books to students of all ages, inspiring curiosity and fostering a deeper appreciation for the trades. Whether it’s a single book for a…
Nationally, construction contractors are optimistic about certain private-sector segments and have high hopes for most types of public-sector work, according to survey results the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage released today. Yet they have very low expectations for several private-sector market segments, remain concerned about labor shortages and are worried materials prices will climb amid threats of…
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is pleased to announce the 2025 Board of Directors. The CAGC Board is made up of the following members: Chair: Ty Edmondson, T. A. Loving CompanyChair Elect: Lynn Hansen, Crowder Constructors Inc.Treasurer: Marty Moser, Barnhill ContractingVice Chair: Paul Edwards, Reeves Immediate Past Chair: Dean Wilson, Hood Construction Company, Inc.President & CEO: Dave Simpson, CAE, Carolinas AGCHighway-Heavy Chair: Brent E. Evans, Banks Construction CompanyBuilding…
This holiday season, Carolinas AGC (CAGC) invites you to join them in delivering joy, knowledge, and hope to children at Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families in Western North Carolina. By donating through the CAGC Foundation’s Lane the Loader™ Fund, you can help provide books on construction, engineering, and design—introducing these children to…
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…
Attention Carolinas construction community: The CAGC Foundation and their recently introduced mascot, “Lane the Loader,” need your help loading libraries and schools across the Carolinas with books about construction. GroundBreak Carolinas caught up with Dr. Caroline Brigmon, Carolinas AGC Director, Education, Training, & Workforce Development, who explained how CAGC members and non-members can donate to the…
