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Nearly 200 of the Carolinas top construction industry young professionals gathered for the Carolinas AGC’s seventh annual Young Leader Conference November 10 – 11, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. This year’s event featured educational sessions, roundtable and panel discussions, two keynote addresses, leadership skill building, and several networking opportunities. This year’s keynote speakers, Thomas…
It’s official – Carolinas AGC’s Board of Directors have been elected for 2023. Congratulations to our 15-member Board members whose terms begin January 1, 2023. Chair: Mark Johnnie, Balfour Beatty Chair Elect: Dean Wilson, Hood Construction Company, Inc. Treasurer: Ty Edmondson, T.A. Loving Company Vice Chair: Lynn Hansen, Crowder Constructors, Inc. Past Chair: Charlie Wilson, C.T. Wilson Construction Company Highway/Heavy…
Carolinas AGC is proud to be a part of the two newly launched NC Be Pro Be Proud Trucks which are officially on the road visiting schools and communities across North Carolina to promote careers in construction. Following South Carolina’s lead, the NC trucks include simulators for hands-on experiences with construction trades and will visit…
Carolinas AGC is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Safety Awards. This year, 65 members submitted their data taken from the company 2020 OSHA 300 log. Of these entrants, 50 firms qualified to be recognized for awards. Award Categories Presidential (no lost time accidents) Merit (75% below the national average for the category…
CAGC celebrated its nine winners and their families at the 2022 CAGC Summer Summit on July 23, 2022, in Hilton Head, South Carolina. These individuals – two who have left incredible legacies on our industry, and seven who are still paving the road for future leaders – were honored for their hard work, perseverance and…
The SC Legislature adjourned Sine Die on May 12, 2022, completing the second year of the 124th Legislative Session. There were close to 5,000 bills and resolutions filed over the two-year session and 272 of them were signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster. The work done by CAGC’s SC Lobbyist will benefit members and…
On Wednesday, May 26, Carolinas AGC proudly partnered with AGC of America and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) for a press conference in Columbia, South Carolina to release the South Carolina results of AGC of America’s 2022 Work Zone Safety Awareness Survey consisting of results from CAGC Members. CAGC Highway Division Vice Chair…
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) has bestowed the 2020-2021 Pinnacle Awards to twelve construction projects which enhance their communities, and the “Build with the Best” Pinnacle Award to three individuals who collaborated to educate and support the construction industry during the pandemic. Pinnacle entries are judged on unique aspects and challenges, special values, project management, budget and…
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) President and CEO Dave Simpson was recently celebrated for his many contributions to the Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC). At the conclusion of the 2021 AENC Trade Show & Speaker Showcase held in December, Simpson was among the 25 AENC Past Board Presidents who were awarded the prestigious “AENC Lifetime Membership”…
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is pleased to announce it was among a small group of AGC chapters from across the country honored with 2021 Chapter Awards at the 2021 AGC National and Chapter Leadership Conference, which took place September 19-20 in Orlando, Florida. CAGC was awarded two of the seven awards, the only chapter of 89…
