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The Carolinas AGC Foundation Scholarship Program was established to assist those choosing to enter the construction industry as well as those wishing to advance their skills and/or knowledge in an effort to further their construction careers. The scholarship committee is given $12,000 to distribute to those applicants deemed the most deserving. After reviewing numerous impressive…
From Mt. Airy, N.C., all the way to Charleston, S.C. and in between, through the first five months of 2018 Carolinas AGC’s Build Your Career initiative has shared the story of great careers in the construction industry with over 7,000 students. With a booth at 13 Career Fairs, six classroom visits and the aid of…
The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) recently announced their Class of 2018 Hall of Fame/Legacy winners. CAGC and their members will honor the winners at the 2018 Summer Summit & Expo July 26-29, as they are formally inducted into the Carolinas AGC Hall of Fame. The Class of 2018 Hall of Fame/Legacy winners are: Hall…
Columbia, South Carolina — McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Larry Kingery to Vice President of Preconstruction Services. For the last decade, Kingery has served as Director of Operations for the firm’s Special Projects Division. In this role, Kingery has led intensive early-stage preconstruction efforts for some of McCrory’s largest and most demanding projects. “We…
At the Carolinas AGC (CAGC) 97th Annual Convention in early February 2018 in Boca Raton, Florida, strong support for construction workforce development instigated a spontaneous and very generous donation contest. Thirty-five individuals and CAGC member firms donated over $30,000 in just three days — a testament to the support our industry demonstrates to help solve the workforce…
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) presented its 2017 Pinnacle Awards on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at CAGC’s 95th Annual Convention in Boca Raton, Florida. Pinnacle entries are judged on unique aspects and challenges; special values; project management; budget and schedule; and safety performance. Project Awards CAGC bestowed the 2017 Pinnacle “Project” Awards to three construction projects which enhance…
As part of their annual Spreading the Joy Initiative, the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) Young Leaders adopted more than a dozen families residing at Catherine’s House, a non-profit organization that provides transitional housing to women and mothers with children who are homeless. Located in Belmont, North Carolina, near Charlotte, Catherine’s House is a sponsored ministry and subsidiary…
For anyone who has driven on South Carolina’s roadways in recent years, it’s good to know that there are people like Marty McKee who focus on asphalt paving and maintenance for a living. As Vice President of King Asphalt, headquartered in the Upstate S.C. town of Liberty, McKee oversees one of the most well-respected asphalt…
The Carolinas AGC will be hosting a Young Leaders Leadership Conference on Thursday November 9, 2017 in Belmont, N.C. The theme of this event is “Living a Life of Purpose” and will feature Danielle Aaronson with InnerWill Leadership Institute. Session Description: As determined individuals move through their career, they are required to make decisions that…
“The Diversity Challenge” was the focus of an interactive morning panel discussion during Clemson University’s Second Annual Construction Industry Symposium on October 12, 2017, in Greenville, South Carolina. Two well-respected individuals from our region — both with years of experience in the construction industry — shared their own unique perspectives on the subject, providing advice…
