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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…
The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) Nominations Committee, led by Committee Chair Paul Mashburn, Mashburn Construction, has completed its work and announces the following slate to the membership: Chair: Paul Mashburn, Mashburn Construction Co., Inc. Chair Elect: Ron Brown, State Utility Contractors, Inc. Treasurer: Casey Schwager, Sloan Construction Company, Inc. Vice Chair: Susan Lewis, Beam…
“The Diversity Challenge” will be the focus of an interactive morning panel discussion during Clemson University’s Second Annual Construction Industry Symposium scheduled for October 12, 2017, at the Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center in Greenville, South Carolina. Two well-respected individuals from our region — both with years of experience in the construction…
As Carolinas AGC continues to learn more about the devastation throughout Texas and other states caused by Hurricane Harvey, AGC Charities is supporting members of the AGC family and their communities affected by this storm. Carolinas AGC is proud to support this initiative and we invite you and your company to join the effort by donating to AGC…
The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) recently recognized members that were honored for their outstanding safety records and initiatives at the CAGC Divisions’ Conference in July. CAGC also recognized members with an Award of Excellence through the National AGC Safety Awards program. The program compares AGC members’ safety records nationwide based on member size and construction type….
The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Board of Directors on August 9th approved a three-year strategic plan that concentrates on giving our members more value as we approach CAGC’s 100th anniversary in 2020. The strategic plan’s Vision Statement says simply: “Carolinas AGC will be recognized as the trusted voice for the construction industry in the Carolinas.” Our…
Last week, two work zone safety bills were filed in the South Carolina Senate and the House, S. 565 and H. 4033. Carolinas AGC, along with SCDOT, are pushing for the quick passage of these bills in an effort to make our construction work zones safer for our members and the employees of SCDOT who…
