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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…
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to announce its 2024 CAGC Foundation Scholarships. The 11 recipients are enrolled in construction and engineering programs at nine colleges: East Carolina University, Appalachian State University, UNC Charlotte, Clemson University, Western Carolina University, NC State, The Citadel, Sandhills Community College, and Mayland Community College. The Carolinas AGC Foundation Scholarship program…
Carolinas AGC announced in May that its fourth class of the CAGC Foundation Construction Business Academy, all minority-owned and small-business construction companies, have graduated after completing a dozen sessions on topics ranging from business and strategic planning to licensing, insurance and mental health awareness. A total of 12 businesses and 21 leaders from the Goldsboro, NC area…
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…
