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CAGC Awards Scholarships to 11 Students in Carolinas Engineering & Construction Programs

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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…

Celebrating CAGC’s Construction Business Academy Graduates in Goldsboro, NC

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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…

CAGC Hall of Fame/Legacy Awards Announced

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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…

Annual NC Construction Conference in Raleigh Features Outlook from AGCA Chief Economist

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While contractors are optimistic about the future and an economic recovery should continue, the construction industry should expect long-term challenges in finding workers. “Construction employment has stalled in North Carolina due to the labor shortage.  Nationally, the number of construction job openings is exceeding new hires and contractors are paying a wage premium for workers,”…

Carolinas AGC Responds to Report about Construction Fatalities in North Carolina

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A widely publicized article last week highlighted that the construction industry in North Carolina has had the highest number of deaths in the state for most of the past 14 years – with nearly 60 construction workers involved in fatalities between January 2021 and September 2023. The article, published by Carolina Public Press on January…

In the Spotlight: Carolinas AGC 2023 Pinnacle Awards and Construction Excellence Awards

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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) has bestowed the 2023 Pinnacle Awards to six construction projects which enhance their communities, and a “Build with the Best” Pinnacle Award to an individual whose partnership efforts strengthen the construction industry. In addition, seven projects won Construction Excellence Awards, which recognize projects of distinction. These award-winning projects located in North Carolina…

Carolinas AGC Announces 2024 Board of Directors

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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is pleased to announce the 2024 Board of Directors. The CAGC Board is made up of the following members: Chair: Dean Wilson, Hood Construction Company, Inc.Chair Elect: Ty Edmondson, T.A. Loving CompanyTreasurer: Lynn Hansen, Crowder Constructors Inc., Charlotte NCVice Chair: Marty Moser, Barnhill ContractingImmediate Past Chair: Mark Johnnie, Balfour BeattyHighway/Heavy Chair: Lee Bradley, Blythe Construction, Inc.Building Chair: John Edward Griffith, Trident ConstructionUtility Chair: Kevin Moorhead, Don…

CAGC Online Education & Training Opportunities Available to Members and Non-Members

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Carolinas AGC is proud to offer members and non-members alike the opportunity to review our library of online education and training opportunities. These courses were previously offered live but have been recorded and can be watched on-demand at any time. Many of the courses are free for members. Non-members can view these same courses for…

2024 Carolinas AGC Leadership Elected

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It’s official! The Carolinas AGC’s Board of Directors has been elected for 2024. Congratulations to our 15-member Board members whose terms begin Jan. 1, 2024. Chair: Dean Wilson, Hood Construction Company, Inc. Chair Elect: Ty Edmondson, T. A. Loving Company Treasurer: Lynn Hansen, Crowder; Vice Chair: Marty Moser, Barnhill Contracting Company; Immediate Past Chair: Mark Johnnie, Balfour Beatty US; Highway/Heavy…

Meet CACC’s Top Young Leaders for 2023

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Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to introduce the 2023 Top Young Leaders. The CAGC Top Young Leader Award recognizes those who play critical roles in the community and professional arenas of the construction industry. We believe it’s important to honor the achievements of our young leaders as the emergence of these individuals is critical to…