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South Carolina’s top-of-the-line mobile workshop for skilled trades, Be Pro Be Proud SC, became a reality yesterday. At a launch event held at the State Farmers Market in West Columbia, Gov. Henry McMaster and Sen. Thomas Alexander, R-Oconee County, helped cut the ribbon on this Public Private Partnership that will promote skilled trades careers throughout South…
Be Pro Be Proud SC is unlike anything South Carolina has experienced, and on Thursday September 3, 2020, Gov. Henry McMaster and public and private leaders unveiled the impressive 53-foot, double-expandable, 18-wheel window to the future. Kicking off its statewide tour this fall, the mission of Be Pro Be Proud SC is to showcase skilled-profession…
GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Leslie Clark, a member of the exclusive group of 2020 GroundBreakers — four individuals who are shaping the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry in a variety of ways. Clark is Vice President of Operations and S.C. Director of Government Relations & Divisions for Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC),…
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to bring to the construction industry a new podcast series with a focus on ensuring inclusive workplaces and safety. CAGC’s Buildercast podcast series is part of a larger effort to embrace and improve diversity within the construction industry. “Our industry and our members are taking the opportunity to lead the way to attract…
The latest edition of CAGC’s podcast series features Patrice Gilmore, National Supplier Diversity Lead for DPR Construction and President of United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC). Gilmore discusses what connections and relationships can do to grow and strengthen minority-owned businesses. She also discusses opportunities for our member companies to work together in mentoring relationships. Listen in!
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is excited to share information about a new national AGC initiative intended to help make the construction industry environment an even better place to work. Culture of CARE, a joint initiative of AGC of America and AGC of Washington in Spring 2020, is challenging leaders to take a bold and visible step toward ensuring their…
The staff at GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to announce the results of our 2020 GroundBreaker Awards. These annual awards recognize individuals who are having a significant impact in terms of shaping the AEC industry in the Carolinas. Selected from a well-rounded group of nominees from North Carolina and South Carolina, the 2020 Class of industry…
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is proud to be the only commercial construction association involved in successfully pushing for state funding for a critical skilled trades initiative. It won’t be long before South Carolina begins to see a tricked-out 18-wheeler that serves as a mobile skilled trades workshop, rolling down the interstate and showcasing skilled trades at…
Even though the construction industry continues to make improvements in technology, offers great compensation and benefits packages, creates opportunities for upward mobility and boasts bountiful jobs available for both genders, why aren’t more young people entering the industry? One primary reason is that construction careers simply have not been adequately promoted to America’s youth. It’s up…
Hundreds of construction firms across the country, and many throughout the Carolinas, stopped work on Thursday, April 9 to hold what are called safety stand downs focusing on ways to protect construction workers and the public from the spread of coronavirus. The safety stand down, which was organized by the Associated General Contractors of America,…
