CAGC President & CEO Dave Simpson on 2024: Cause for Optimism Despite Industry Challenges
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to share thoughts and insights from key leaders in the construction industry from North Carolina and South Carolina. Dave Simpson, President & CEO of Carolinas AGC (CAGC), shares his thoughts as we enter 2024: What is your outlook on the construction industry for 2024? Strong – if the Fed starts reducing…
Capturing Valor: The Transformative Power of Construction Photography in Celebrating Tradespeople
With over 17.5 million streams in the first two weeks after its release, Oliver Anthony’s viral hit, “Rich Men North of Richmond” obviously struck quite the chord. Quickly nicknamed the “Blue Collar Anthem,” this song resonated with many — detailing the difficulties of being a blue collar worker in today’s world. The song vocalized well…
Trehel President and Chief Operating Officer Keith Poole Named Company Partner
Trehel, headquartered in Greenville, S.C., is excited to announce that Keith Poole has a new role as company partner. Poole will maintain his role as president and chief operating officer and become a co-owner of Trehel alongside Chief Executive Officer Will Huss. As partners, Huss and Poole will collaborate on projects and initiatives while fine-tuning…
Sergio Domingues Returns to South Carolina’s Europe Office in the Capacity of Managing Director
South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III today announced that Sergio Domingues is the new Managing Director of the South Carolina Department of Commerce’s (S.C. Commerce) Europe office. Domingues was with S.C. Commerce from 2012-2018, as part of the Munich, Germany-based team which works to attract European foreign direct investment to South Carolina….
Kimberly Dowdell, AIA inaugurated as AIA 2024 President
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is pleased to announce the inauguration of Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, as its 100th president. “Being elected as the 100th president of AIA is both an honor and responsibility that I embrace wholeheartedly. My journey in architecture, from my roots in Detroit, to this influential role, has deepened my conviction…
For Love of Country and Construction
Each November, CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor, salutes all veterans who have served this great country – including those who now serve their customers. “We are proud to be a military friendly employer,” said Amy Jenkins, Human Resources Manager. “Construction can be an ideal career fit for veterans on many levels. At CarolinaPower,…
Fall 2023 Results: Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 2 Student Competitions
Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 2 has announced the results of its Fall 2023 Student Competition. Region 2 covers 8 southeastern US states and Puerto Rico and includes 28 accredited construction schools that stretch from Virginia southward to Florida and westward to Mississippi. The 2023 ASC Region 2 competition was once again held in early…
The Journey from Military Service to a Design-Build Career
When I finished high school, my future didn’t feel very bright. Then I found a rewarding career in the military. I never imagined that all these years later I would be a college graduate with a promising Design-Build Career at a premier firm. But everything I have done has led to this moment. Every challenge…
Building a Legacy: Local Project Engineer Leads Impactful Construction for Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
When Project Engineer Kayla Johnson has a few quiet moments to walk through the jobsite that will become Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s (CIHA) new long-term care facility, Tsali Care Center, she often reflects on what the finished product will mean to her community. Kayla Johnson is an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee…
2024 Carolinas AGC Leadership Elected
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…
