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Thurdsay, January 5, 2012

Marketwatch
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Announces 2012 Board

Together with It's members across both states, Carolinas AGC is the voice of the construction industry.

Bizjournals.com
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Announces 2012 Board

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) announces its 2012 Board of Directors: Chair of the Board Jerry Smith, T. A. Loving Company, Goldsboro, NC ..Chair Elect Scott Fant, Sloan Construction Company, Duncan, SC

Monday, December 12, 2011

WHQR.com
Construction Jobs Down in Wilmington, but Projects on the Rise

Construction jobs in Wilmington were down 21 percent in October compared to the same month in 2010.

That's 1,900 jobs according to a national report released this week from the Associated General Contractors of America, or AGC.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

JDN News Jacksonville, NC
Deadline for school bridge building contest is Friday

All North Carolina middle and high schools are invited to participate in the annual N.C. Department of Transportation Model Bridge Building Competition.

The event challenges student teams to design and build a model bridge and is designed to create greater awareness for transportation careers. The deadline for registration is Friday.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

ENRSoutheast
Carolinas AGC Celebrates Repeal of 3 Percent Tax Withholding Mandate

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) and its member firms celebrate the repeal of the 3 percent tax withholding mandate voted on today by the U.S. Senate. With construction firms in no position to provide interest-free loans to the Federal Government, repeal of the tax withholding measure will boost the economy."

Thursday, November 10, 2011

MSN Money
Carolinas AGC Celebrates Repeal of 3 Percent Tax Withholding Mandate

Friday, November 4, 2011

PRNewswire
Associated General Contractors of America Among Top Lobbying Organizations in Washington

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) announces that its parent organization, Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), has been named by The Hill as a top lobbying organization in Washington. This is the third year in a row the paper cited AGC for its lobbying prowess. The article noted that AGC CEO Steve Sandherr has led the organization as it works to promote the hard-hit construction industry. AGC was the only construction association listed in this year's rankings."

Wednesday, October 28, 2011

Charlotte Observer
DNC opens bids for large contractors in Charlotte

Republican mayoral candidate Scott Stone on Wednesday continued to press Democratic convention officials and Mayor Anthony Foxx over the number of convention jobs going to unionized labor. Specifically, he questioned so-called project labor agreements that will require contractors to use union labor "to the maximum extent feasible."

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

WBTV.COM
DNC opens bids for large contractors in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - The Democratic National Convention will spend millions preparing Time Warner Cable Arena for the convention, but some fear local construction firms will be shut out of the process.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Fox Carolina
Signing of South Carolina Tort Reform Bill Vital to Contractors

COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC, in conjunction with the SC Civil Justice Coalition, participated in a ceremonial bill singing for H. 3375, the South Carolina tort reform legislation, on July 26 in Columbia, SC.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Equipment World
Legislation signed to restore coverage for S.C. contractors

In a signing ceremony in Conway, S.C., on July 18, Gov. Nikki Haley officially signed into law S. 431, legislation to address the South Carolina Supreme Court ruling on Crossmann Communities vs. Harleysville Mutual (Crossmann) case. For months, Carolinas AGC .

Thursday June 29, 2011

The Business Journal
Construction survey finds less optimism

Thet latest Construction Barometer published by the Carolinas Association of General Contractors finds less optimism about future business conditions, even though current conditions show improvement. Construction volume increased in both North and South Carolina in the first quarter of 2011, leading to an increase in labor demand and higher sales of equipment and other materials. North Carolina saw more of the activity increase, but also higher materials prices.

Thursday June 29, 2011

MSN Money
Construction Industry Optimism Dims For 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer™, reflecting first quarter 2011, shows very little change in the construction industry in both North Carolina and South Carolina. The aggregate Barometer score declined a modest 0.8 percent on slightly stronger business conditions observed across the first three months of 2011, offset by falling contractor expectations about future business conditions and rising wholesale prices.

Thursday June 29, 2011

GSA Business
Carolinas AGC construction barometer down 0.8%

The Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer, reflecting the first quarter of 2011, showed little change in the construction industry in both North Carolina and South Carolina. The aggregate Barometer score declined 0.8% on slightly stronger business conditions observed across the first three months of 2011, offset by falling contractor expectations about future business conditions and rising wholesale prices, the construction association said.

Thursday June 29, 2011

Charleston Regional Business Journal
Carolinas AGC construction barometer down 0.8%

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors' quarterly construction barometer showed little change in the construction industry in both North Carolina and South Carolina in the first three months of 2011. The aggregate barometer score declined 0.8%, as slightly stronger business conditions observed across the first quarter were offset by falling contractor expectations about future business conditions, coupled with rising wholesale prices, the construction association said.

Thursday June 15, 2011

Yahoo!® News
Carolinas AGC Helps Pass Tort Reform to Protect South Carolina Contractors

COLUMBIA, S.C., June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC, in conjunction with the SC Civil Justice Coalition, has helped pass H. 3375, the tort reform legislation in South Carolina.

Thursday June 15, 2011

PR Newswire
Carolinas AGC Helps Pass Tort Reform to Protect South Carolina Contractors

COLUMBIA, S.C., June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC, in conjunction with the SC Civil Justice Coalition, has helped pass H. 3375, the tort reform legislation in South Carolina.

Thursday June 9, 2011

Yahoo! News
Safety rules for utility digging become law

Gov. Nikki Haley has signed into law legislation that aims to require a higher level of safety for underground infrastructure when large-scale excavation is involved. Carolinas Associated General Contractors says it had sought the measure for more than 15 years.

Wednesday June 8, 2011

Yahoo! News
CAGC Champions Passage of SC Underground Safety Law - Yahoo! News

After pushing for changes to SC's underground safety and damage prevention law for over 15 years, Carolinas AGC (CAGC) and members celebrated success as Governor Haley signed into law underground safety legislation on June 7.

Friday May 20, 2011

IT Industry Today
Carolinas AGC Succeeds in Restoring Coverage for South Carolina Contractors

COLUMBIA, S.C., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC and its members' efforts resulted in the restoration of the Commercial General Liability (CGL) coverage for contractors in South Carolina on May 17, 2011. Governor Nikki Haley signed into law S. 431, legislation to address the S.C. Supreme Court ruling on Crossmann Communities vs. Harleysville Mutual (Crossmann).

COLUMBIA, S.C., May 19, 2011 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC and its members' efforts resulted in the restoration of the Commercial General Liability (CGL) coverage for contractors in South Carolina on May 17, 2011. Governor Nikki Haley signed into law S. 431, legislation to address the S.C. Supreme Court ruling on Crossmann Communities vs. Harleysville Mutual (Crossmann).

Friday May 20, 2011

The Sacramento Bee
Carolinas AGC Succeeds in Restoring Coverage for South Carolina Contractors

Thursday May 19, 2011

Centre Daily Times
Carolinas AGC Succeeds in Restoring Coverage for South Carolina Contractors

Thursday May 19, 2011

Herald Online
Carolinas AGC Succeeds in Restoring Coverage for South Carolina Contractors

Thursday May 19, 2011

Sun Herald
Carolinas AGC Succeeds in Restoring Coverage for South Carolina Contractors

Thursday May 19, 2011

Yahoo! News
Carolinas AGC Succeeds in Restoring Coverage for South Carolina Contractors

Thursday May 19, 2011

BREITBART
Carolinas AGC Succeeds in Restoring Coverage for South Carolina Contractors

Friday April 29, 2011

centredaily.com
Carolinas' Students Honored with Scholarships and Awards

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 29, 2011 - /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) recently presented AGC Education and Research Foundation scholarships, endowed by Carolinas AGC, to students pursuing construction careers.

Friday April 29, 2011

KYTX
Carolinas' Students Honored with Scholarships and Awards

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) recently presented AGC Education and Research Foundation scholarships, endowed by Carolinas AGC, to students pursuing construction careers.

Friday April 29, 2011

Scholarships 2011
Carolinas' Students Honored with Scholarships and Awards

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - ThÐµ Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) recently presented AGC Education Ð°nd Research Foundation scholarships, endowed bÑƒ Carolinas AGC, tÎ¿ students pursuing construction careers.

Friday April 29, 2011

heraldonline
Carolinas' Students Honored with Scholarships and Awards

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 29, 2011 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) recently presented AGC Education and Research Foundation scholarships, endowed by Carolinas AGC, to students pursuing construction careers.

Friday April 29, 2011

PR Newswire
Carolinas' Students Honored with Scholarships and Awards

Friday April 29, 2011

14 WFIE
Carolinas' Students Honored with Scholarships and Awards

Friday April 29, 2011

KOLD
Carolinas' Students Honored with Scholarships and Awards

Friday April 29, 2011

The Sacramento Bee
Carolinas' Students Honored with Scholarships and Awards

Friday April 29, 2011

The Herald Sun
Bid would shield DOT bids

By Ray Gronberg gronberg@heraldsun.com; 419-6648 DURHAM -- Legislators are moving to shield from public scrutiny, at least for a time, the information contractors bidding for N.C. Department of Transportation jobs give the agency.

Friday April 15, 2011

The Street
OSHA Chiefs Headline Inaugural Carolinas AGC Safety Conference

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors ( Carolinas AGC) hosted its inaugural Safety & Health Conference March 30-31 in Concord, NC. North Carolina Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry and Administrator of South Carolina OSHA Dottie Ison updated more than 100 construction professionals on current local issues and future trends vital to construction safety.

Friday April 15, 2011

South Carolina Newswire
OSHA Chiefs Headline Inaugural Carolinas AGC Safety Conference

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 15, 2011 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) hosted its inaugural Safety & Health Conference March 30-31 in Concord, NC. North Carolina Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry and Administrator of South Carolina OSHA Dottie...

Friday April 15, 2011

The Sacramento Bee
OSHA Chiefs Headline Inaugural Carolinas AGC Safety Conference

Friday April 15, 2011

KTEN.com
OSHA Chiefs Headline Inaugural Carolinas AGC Safety Conference

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) hosted its inaugural Safety & Health Conference March 30-31 in Concord, NC. North Carolina Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry and Administrator of South Carolina OSHA Dottie Ison updated more than 100 construction professionals on current local issues and future trends vital to construction safety.

Friday April 15, 2011

KOLD News 13
OSHA Chiefs Headline Inaugural Carolinas AGC Safety Conference

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) hosted its inaugural Safety & Health Conference March 30-31 in Concord, NC. North Carolina Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry and Administrator of South Carolina OSHA Dottie Ison updated more than 100 construction professionals on current local issues and future trends vital to construction safety.

Friday April 15, 2011

USA Today
OSHA Chiefs Headline Inaugural Carolinas AGC Safety Conference

Friday April 15, 2011

News Blaze
OSHA Chiefs Headline Inaugural Carolinas AGC Safety Conference

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) hosted its inaugural Safety & Health Conference March 30-31 in Concord, NC. North Carolina Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry and Administrator of South Carolina OSHA Dottie Ison updated more than 100 construction professionals on current local issues and future trends vital to construction safety.

Monday April 11, 2011

AEDNEWS
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer Reports Slow But Stable Business, Rising Inflation Fears

The Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer recently indicated that despite relatively stable construction conditions in the Carolinas, contractors throughout the Carolinas are deeply concerned about long-term cost increases. The Barometer's 2.2 percent fall in fourth quarter 2010 was mainly due to fears of construction inflation likely arising from concerns about food and energy price hikes, although the Federal Reserve recently reported that these are probably temporary.

Monday, April 11, 2011

NBC12.com
Carolinas Associated General Contractors & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) and its member companies won first place in AGC of America's 2010 National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) competition. AGC of America is the nation's largest association of commercial contractors, with 95 chapters throughout the US.

Monday, April 11, 2011

The Business Journal
Carolinas AGC saluted for safety

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors and its member companies took first place in AGC of America's 2010 national safety-awards competition.

Recognition is based on the level of participation in safety programs and accident rate among general contractor members.

Friday April 8, 2011

IT Industry Today
Carolinas Associated General Contractors & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

Friday April 8, 2011

NewsChannel5.com
Carolinas Associated General Contractors & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

Friday April 8, 2011

InsuranceTechnology
Carolinas Associated General Contractors & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

Friday April 8, 2011

19ActionNews.com
Carolinas Associated General Contractors & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

Friday April 8, 2011

heraldonline.com
Carolinas Associated General Contractors & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 8, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) and its member companies won first place in AGC of America's 2010 National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) competition. AGC of America is the nation's largest association of commercial contractors, with 95 chapters throughout the US.

Friday April 8, 2011

TMCNet.com
Carolinas Associated General Contractors & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

Friday April 8, 2011

CNBC
Carolinas Associated General Contractors & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

Friday April 8, 2011

SunHerald.com
Carolinas Associated General Contractors & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 8, 2011 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) and its member companies won first place in AGC of America's 2010 National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) competition. AGC of America is the nation's largest association of commercial contractors, with 95 chapters throughout the US.

Friday April 8, 2011

Yahoo News
Carolinas Associated General Contractors & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

Friday April 8, 2011

Charlotte Business Journal
Carolinas AGC saluted for safety

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors and its member companies took first place in AGC of America's 2010 national safety-awards competition.

Recognition is based on the level of participation in safety programs and accident rate among general contractor members.

Tuesday April 5, 2011

Insurancenewsnet.com
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Reports Slow But Stable Business, Rising Inflation Fears

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) recently indicated that despite relatively stable construction conditions in the Carolinas, contractors throughout the Carolinas are deeply concerned about long-term cost increases. The Barometer's 2.2 percent fall in fourth quarter 2010 was mainly due to fears of construction inflation likely arising from concerns about food and energy price hikes, although the Federal Reserve recently reported that these are probably temporary.

Tuesday April 5, 2011

Insurancenewsnet.com
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Reports Slow But Stable Business, Rising Inflation Fears

Tuesday April 5, 2011

News Blaze
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Reports Slow But Stable Business, Rising Inflation Fears

Tuesday April 5, 2011

Charleston Regional Business Journal
Construction barometer drops in Q4

The Construction Barometer's 2.2% fall in the fourth quarter was mainly due to fears of construction inflation likely arising from food and energy price increases, according to data released by Carolinas AGC released today.

Business is likely to remain slow for the majority of 2011, rise moderately toward year-end, and accelerate more briskly in 2012, the group reported. Construction employment will likely remain flat throughout 2011.

Tuesday April 5, 2011

The Business Journal
Builder Barometer finds inflation fears

Builders in North and South Carolina see overall conditions as stable but they're worried about rising inflation, according to the latest Carolinas Associated General Contractors Construction Barometer report.

The barometer combines contractor market perceptions with economic data to produce a trend line measuring the overall health of the commercial construction industry.

Tuesday April 5, 2011

Citybizlist
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer Reports Slow But Stable Business, Rising Inflation Fears

CHARLOTTE, N.C., -- The Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer recently indicated that despite relatively stable construction conditions in the Carolinas, contractors throughout the Carolinas are deeply concerned about long-term cost increases. The Barometer's 2.2 percent fall in fourth quarter 2010 was mainly due to fears of construction inflation likely arising from concerns about food and energy price hikes, although the Federal Reserve recently reported that these are probably temporary.

Tuesday April 5, 2011

ForConstructionPros.com
CarolinasCarolinas AGC Barometer Reports Slow But Stable Construction, Rising Inflation Fears

Tuesday April 5, 2011

SunHerald.com
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Reports Slow But Stable Business, Rising Inflation Fears

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 5, 2011 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) recently indicated that despite relatively stable construction conditions in the Carolinas, contractors throughout the Carolinas are deeply concerned about long-term cost increases. The Barometer's 2.2 percent fall in fourth quarter 2010 was mainly due to fears of construction inflation likely arising from concerns about food and energy price hikes, although the Federal Reserve recently reported that these are probably temporary.

Tuesday April 5, 2011

MSN Money
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Reports Slow But Stable Business, Rising Inflation Fears

Tuesday April 5, 2011

The Street
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Reports Slow But Stable Business, Rising Inflation Fears

Tuesday April 5, 2011

American Banking & Market News
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(tm) Reports Slow But Stable Business, Rising Inflation Fears

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - The Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) recently indicated that despite relatively stable construction conditions in the Carolinas, contractors throughout the Carolinas are deeply concerned about long-term cost increases. The Barometer's 2.2 percent fall in fourth quarter 2010 was mainly due to fears of construction inflation likely arising from concerns about food and energy price hikes, although the Federal Reserve recently reported that these are probably temporary.

Tuesday April 5, 2011

Charlotte Business Journal
Builders see maket improving

Commercial builders in the Carolinas expect a slow but improving year and a better construction market in 2012, according to a quarterly survey by Carolinas Associated General Contractors. The organization's construction barometer finds relatively stable conditions in the Carolinas, although contractors are concerned about long-term cost increases. The barometer saw a slight decline in fourth quarter, mainly because of higher prices for energy, materials and other goods. Read more: Builders see market improving | Charlotte Business Journal.

Tuesday April 5, 2011

CNBC
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Reports Slow But Stable Business, Rising Inflation Fears

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) recently indicated that despite relatively stable construction conditions in the Carolinas, contractors throughout the Carolinas are deeply concerned about long-term cost increases. The Barometer's 2.2 percent fall in fourth quarter 2010 was mainly due to fears of construction inflation likely arising from concerns about food and energy price hikes, although the Federal Reserve recently reported that these are probably temporary.

Sunday April 3, 2011

Charlotte Observer
School News

Union - The City of Monroe will host the seventh annual Cardinal Club 5k at 8 a.m. on April 30 at 500 North Main Street-Main Street Plaza.

All runners and walkers are welcome. The cost to participate is $25 for adults and $20 for students and children under 16. Registration forms can be picked up at Union Academy upper campus (675 North M.L. King Jr. Blvd.) or lower campus (3828 Old Charlotte Highway) or printed from www.unionacademy.org and mailed. Online registration is available at www.racesonline.com. Check-in begins at 7 a.m.

Tuesday, March 30, 2011

North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition
Rail Money

Lawmakers concerned about cost are considering rejecting federal funds to improve high-speed passenger train service between Charlotte and Raleigh.

Tuesday, March 30, 2011

Charlotte Observer
Debate cut short on bill to kill rail grants

RALEIGH Members of a House committee lost their chance Tuesday to debate a Republican bill to kill $461 million in federal railroad construction grants. But forces on both sides of the issue continued building arguments about jobs and state spending.

Tuesday, March 30, 2011

Digtriad.com
NC Could Say No To Federal Rail Money

Raleigh, NC -- North Carolina's new slice of money from the federal government to improve Piedmont passenger train service could be pushed back under legislation being considered by state lawmakers.

Tuesday, March 24, 2011

Digital Journal
Significant Safety Milestone Achieved by Turner in the Carolinas - Four Million Hours worked with No Lost-Time Injuries

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Construction Company in the Carolinas has achieved the significant milestone of four million hours worked without a lost-time injury. Safety is an integral part of Turner's business process and is a top priority for everyone who enters Turner's jobsites, from the executive leadership to the craftspeople working on our projects.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

heraldonline
Former SC DOT Director of Construction to Serve as Carolinas AGC Liaison

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 1, 2011 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC (CAGC) announces that effective March 1, 2011, Danny Shealy, former Director of Construction for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, will be the liaison for CAGC's Highway Division members to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

The Mecklenburg Times
Carolinas Associated General Contractors names liaison

Charlotte-based Carolinas Associated General Contractors today named a liaison for CAGC's highway division members to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

wthr.com Indianapolis
Former SC DOT Director of Construction to Serve as Carolinas AGC Liaison

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC (CAGC) announces that effective March 1, 2011, Danny Shealy, former Director of Construction for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, will be the liaison for CAGC's Highway Division members to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

sunherald.com - Biloxi-Gulfport and South Mississippi
Former SC DOT Director of Construction to Serve as Carolinas AGC Liaison

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

GSA Business
Former S.C. DOT construction director is new Carolinas AGC liaison

Danny Shealy, former director of construction for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, will be the liaison for Carolinas AGC's Highway Division members to the S.C. DOT.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

EarthTimes.org
Former SC DOT Director of Construction to Serve as Carolinas AGC Liaison

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

CNBC
Former SC DOT Director of Construction to Serve as Carolinas AGC Liaison

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Carolinas AGC (CAGC) announces that effective March 1, 2011, Danny Shealy, former Director of Construction for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, will be the liaison for CAGC's Highway Division members to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Sacramento Bee
Former SC DOT Director of Construction to Serve as Carolinas AGC Liaison

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

SYS-CON Media
Former SC DOT Director of Construction to Serve as Carolinas AGC Liaison

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

GarnerCitizen.com
Garner water treatment plant receives construction award

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors awarded the Dempsey E. Benton Water Treatment Plant in Garner the Best Utility Project Award in the 2010 Carolinas AGC Pinnacle Awards.

Monday, February 7, 2011

The Post and Courier
Memos & Distinctions

Peter A. Smith, trust administrator for John Hancock Financial Services, has been named executive-in-residence at the College of Charleston School of Business, where he teaches risk management and insurance as an adjunct instructor.

Friday, February 4, 2011

North Carolina Construction News, LLC
Memos & Distinctions

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors,announced its 2011 Board of Directors at the association's 90th Annual Convention:

Monday, January 31, 2011

North Carolina Construction News, LLC
Marble supplier sells solar power to Progress Energy

The David Allen Co. in Raleigh has turned its attention from fancy marble and terrazzo floors to the roof of the company's headquarters.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

North Carolina Construction News, LLC
Carolinas construction leaders receive top honors

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) announced the winners of the 2010 Carolinas AGC Pinnacle Awards recognizing outstanding performance by construction companies and outstanding construction projects.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

World Construction Network
CAGC announces winners of 2010 AGC Pinnacle Awards

North Carolina-based Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) has announced the winners of the 2010 Carolinas AGC Pinnacle Awards.
The awards are presented for the year's outstanding performance by a company and for outstanding construction projects. The annual CAGC Pinnacle Awards competition is judged by a panel of 10 member contractors.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

GSA Business
S.C. Contrator named chairman of Carolinas AGC

Mark Hood of Hood Construction Co. in Columbia has been named 2011 board chairman of the Carolinas Associated General Contractors, the nation's largest AGC chapter.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

News Blaze
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Announces 2011 Board

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC), the nation's largest AGC chapter, announces its 2011 Board of Directors.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

ENRSoutheast
Carolinas AGC Announces 2011 Board

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC), the nation's largest AGC chapter, announces its 2011 Board of Directors.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

citybizlist
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Announces 2011 Board

CHARLOTTE, N.C., -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC), the nation's largest AGC chapter, announces it's 2011 Board of Directors.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

The Street
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Announces 2011 Board

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC), the nation's largest AGC chapter, announces it's 2011 Board of Directors.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

PR Newswire
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Announces 2011 Board

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC), the nation's largest AGC chapter, announces it's 2011 Board of Directors.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

South Carolina Newswire
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Announces 2011 Board

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC), the nation's largest AGC chapter, announces it's 2011 Board of Directors.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

SunHerald.com
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Announces 2011 Board

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25, 2011 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC), the nation's largest AGC chapter, announces its 2011 Board of Directors.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Yahoo! News
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Announces 2011 Board

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC), the nation's largest AGC chapter, announces its 2011 Board of Directors.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

CNBC
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Announces 2011 Board

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC), the nation's largest AGC chapter, announces its 2011 Board of Directors.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

insurancenewsnet.com
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Announces 2011 Board

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC), the nation's largest AGC chapter, announces its 2011 Board of Directors.

Monday, January 24, 2011

EarthTimes
Carolinas AGC Announces 2010 Pinnacle Award Winners

Monday, January 24, 2011

Yahoo! News
Carolinas Construction Leaders Receive Top Honors

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) announces the winners of the 2010 Carolinas AGC Pinnacle Awards -- the most prestigious recognition in the Carolinas construction industry. Awards are presented for the year's outstanding performance by a company and for outstanding construction projects. The annual CAGC Pinnacle Awards competition is judged by a panel of 10 member contractors.

Monday, January 24, 2011

WTHR
Carolinas Construction Leaders Receive Top Honors

Monday, January 24, 2011

south carolina newswire
Carolinas Construction Leaders Receive Top Honors

Monday, January 24, 2011

Reuters
Carolinas Construction Leaders Receive Top Honors

Monday, January 24, 2011

GSA Business
S.C. contractor optimism varies widely by industry

While construction contractors were expressing some guarded optimism about 2011 in a national survey, South Carolina's respondents had wildly varying levels of optimism depending on their sector.
Responses from South Carolina were the most divergent by industry of any state, according to AGC economist Ken Simonson.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Centre Daily Times
Carolinas Construction Leaders Receive Top Honors

Monday, January 24, 2011

heraldonline
Carolinas Construction Leaders Receive Top Honors

Monday, January 24, 2011

PR Newswire
Carolinas Construction Leaders Receive Top Honors

Friday, January 7, 2011

The Business Journal
Miles-McClellan Construction named to Inc. magazine's 5000 List for 2010

Miles-McClellan Construction, a minority owned general contractor/construction manager with offices in Greensboro and Columbus, Ohio, has been named to Inc. magazine's 5000 List for 2010 - an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest growing private companies.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

North Carolina Construction News, LLC
Carolinas Associated General Contractors of America in Charlotte expects better conditions in 2011

The Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) notched up 1% for third quarter 2010, continuing its upward movement for the third consecutive quarter. Still the Carolinas AGC numbers do not project a clear trend out of the recession. Values that strengthened a bit in second quarter deteriorated somewhat in third quarter, while variables that fell in second quarter strengthened modestly in the third.

Friday, January 7, 2011

CharlotteProps via Twitter
Carolinas Associated General Contractors of America in Charlotte expects better conditions in 2011

Carolinas Associated General Contractors of America in Charlotte expects better conditions in 2011

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

News Channel 25 - Belton, TX
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Improves a Degree

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While the Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) notched up 1% for third quarter 2010, continuing its upward movement for the third consecutive quarter, there's still simply no clear trend out of the recession. Values that strengthened a bit in second quarter deteriorated somewhat in third quarter, while variables that fell in second quarter strengthened modestly in the third.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Greensboro News
Carolinas AGC: Contractors more optimistic about 2011

Almost a year after telling local contractors to "hold on" in 2010, the Carolinas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America on Wednesday issued a slightly better prognosis for the state's construction industry in 2011. The organization reports that contractors are more optimistic about the coming year, and the Charlotte-based group's third quarter barometer inched up 1 percent compared to the same year ago period. Contractors are reporting improved business and greater...

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

MarketWatch
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Improves a Degree

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- While the Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) notched up 1% for third quarter 2010, continuing its upward movement for the third consecutive quarter, there's still simply no clear trend out of the recession. Values that strengthened a bit in second quarter deteriorated somewhat in third quarter, while variables that fell in second quarter strengthened modestly in the third.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

CNBC
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Improves a Degree

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

News9.com
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Improves a Degree

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Centre Daily Times
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Improves a Degree

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 29, 2010 - /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While the Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) notched up 1% for third quarter 2010, continuing its upward movement for the third consecutive quarter, there's still simply no clear trend out of the recession. Values that strengthened a bit in second quarter deteriorated somewhat in third quarter, while variables that fell in second quarter strengthened modestly in the third.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

The Mecklenburg Times
Report: Labor demand up for contractors

For the second quarter in a row, contractors in the Heartland North Carolina region, which includes Mecklenburg County, predicted much stronger demand for labor in 2011 than 2010, according to the third-quarter Carolinas Associated General Contractors Construction Barometer released today. "While the uptick isn't the strong surge we once knew, the intensity of the increase [...]

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Charlotte Business Journal
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Improves a Degree

The construction industry in the Carolinas expects slightly better conditions in 2011 than those it struggled to survive this year. A survey by the Carolinas chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America finds contractors are optimistic about the coming year. The Charlotte-based group's third-quarter "construction barometer" inched up 1 percent from the same period last year.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Ameritrade
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Improves a Degree

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 29, 2010 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While the Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) notched up 1% for third quarter 2010, continuing its upward movement for the third consecutive quarter, there's still simply no clear trend out of the recession. Values that strengthened a bit in second quarter deteriorated somewhat in third quarter, while variables that fell in second quarter strengthened modestly in the third.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

heraldonline
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Improves a Degree

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

MikeRoweWorks.com
Carolinas AGC: Contractors more optimistic about 2011

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

EarthTimes
Carolinas AGC: Contractors more optimistic about 2011

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Triangle Business Journal
Carolinas AGC: Contractors more optimistic about 2011

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

PR Newswire
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Improves a Degree

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

New Blaze
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Improves a Degree

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Digital Journal
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Improves a Degree

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

newsystocks.com
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Improves a Degree

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

MSN
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) Improves a Degree

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --While the Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) notched up 1% for third quarter 2010, continuing its upward movement for the third consecutive quarter, there's still simply no clear trend out of the recession. Values that strengthened a bit in second quarter deteriorated somewhat in third quarter, while variables that fell in second quarter strengthened modestly in the third.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Pit & Quarry
Construction barometer mixed in S.C.

Construction employment increased or remained steady in a growing number of metropolitan areas - 120 of 337 - between November 2009 and November 2010, according to an analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said construction employment is improving slightly, thanks in large part to temporary federal funding for stimulus and military construction.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

GSA Business
Construction barometer mixed in S.C.

The construction outlook is more optimistic in the Upstate than the Lowcountry, according to the latest construction barometer released by Carolinas Associated General Contractors.

The report showed a 1% uptick overall in North Carolina and South Carolina for the third quarter, despite the disappearance of federal stimulus spending, particularly in the highway and utility segment.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

News Blaze
National & Local Leaders Rally for Renewed Federal Infrastructure Investment

CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 21, 2010 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC co-hosted a forum December 15 in Charleston, S.C., to call for renewed federal infrastructure investment. The forum featured U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, Jr.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Valleynewslive.com
National & Local Leaders Rally for Renewed Federal Infrastructure Investment

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

PR Newswire
National & Local Leaders Rally for Renewed Federal Infrastructure Investment

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Yahoo! News
National & Local Leaders Rally for Renewed Federal Infrastructure Investment

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

CNBC
National & Local Leaders Rally for Renewed Federal Infrastructure Investment

CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 21, 2010 -- /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Carolinas AGC co-hosted a forum December 15 in Charleston, S.C., to call for renewed federal infrastructure investment. The forum featured U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, Jr.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Insurancenewsnet.com
National & Local Leaders Rally for Renewed Federal Infrastructure Investment

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

The Sacramento Bee
National & Local Leaders Rally for Renewed Federal Infrastructure Investment

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

EarthTimes
National & Local Leaders Rally for Renewed Federal Infrastructure Investment

CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Carolinas AGC co-hosted a forum December 15 in Charleston, S.C., to call for renewed federal infrastructure investment. The forum featured U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, Jr.

Friday, December 17, 2010

Triangle Business Journal
Personal income in N.C. dips

Personal income growth in North Carolina slowed to 0.8 percent during the third quarter of 2010, down from the 1.5 percent growth rate posted in the second quarter, according to a Friday release by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Read more: Personal income in N.C. dips | Triangle Business Journal

Thursday, December 16, 2010

criticalmention.com
SC Media coverage

>>>from the carolina wach this morning, a call for washington to save the state roads, bridges, and waterways. lowcountry leaders meeting tuesday, asking uncle sam for more money for local projects. pennsylvania governor ed rendell and charleston mayor joe riley talking transportation improvements. rendell leads a bipartisan group of elected officials that support infrastructure investment.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

wmbfnews.com
Rendell says nation needs infrastructure bank

Associated Press - December 14, 2010 3:35 PM ET CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell says the U.S. needs an infrastructure bank like that in South Carolina to help pay for billions in road, waterway, dam and other needs nationwide.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

abcnews4.com
Secretary of Transportation discusses projects in Lowcountry

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) -- An outcry to Congress, to save Lowcountry roads and waterways. Local leaders met with the nation's secretary of transportation Wednesday in Charleston, making yet another request for federal cash.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

live5news.com
Infrastructure group says lack of funding will cost jobs, lives

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - In the last 50 years, highway traffic in this country has increased 150 percent but the capacity to carry cars and trucks has only increased three percent.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

TheSunNews.com
Riley: Projects need federal backing

Charleston area officials and business leaders want to see the federal government spend more on infrastructure -- roads, bridges, rail lines, water systems and the like -- saying that America is falling behind other nations, and infrastructure improvements would create jobs.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Charleston Regional Business Journal
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood to speak at policy forum in Charleston

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will be speaking Wednesday at the Mills House on Meeting Street in Charleston.

LaHood will be the keynote speaker at a policy forum hosted by the Building America's Future Educational Fund, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Associated General Contractors of America in conjunction with Mayor Joe RileyÂ and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. The forum is titled 'Moving to a 21st Century Transportation System.

Monday, December 6, 2010

North Carolina Construcion News, LLC
NC road builders support deficit commission proposal to raise user fees

AGC (Associated General Contractors) and the ARTBA (American Road & Transportation Builders Association) Chapter of the Carolinas support the transportation proposal recently released by the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.

Friday, December 3, 2010

TheStreet
Deficit Commission Proposal Provides Needed, Fiscally Responsible Investments in aging Roadsd, Bridges & Transit Systems in South Carolina

Friday, December 3, 2010

EarthTimes
Deficit Commission Proposal Provides Needed, Fiscally Responsible Investments in aging Roadsd, Bridges & Transit Systems in South Carolina

Friday, December 3, 2010

heraldonline
Deficit Commission Proposal Provides Needed, Fiscally Responsible Investments in aging Roadsd, Bridges & Transit Systems in North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform has released a comprehensive plan to address the nation's runaway deficit and upgrade our critical transportation infrastructure. Both Carolinas AGC (Associated General Contractors) and the ARTBA (American Road & Transportation Builders Association) Chapter of the Carolinas support this proposal because it delivers critical resources that will create jobs and facilitate economic growth in our communities.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Bradenton.com
Deficit Commission Proposal Provides Needed, Fiscally Responsible Investments In Aging Roads, Bridges & Transit Systems in South Carolina

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Triangle Business Journal
Triangle building still in doldrums

October construction employment in the Triangle remained depressed compared to 2009 levels, despite a snapback of hiring in roughly a third of the nation's metros.

Friday, December 3, 2010

PR Newswire
Deficit Commission Proposal Provides Needed, Fiscally Responsible Investments in aging Roadsd, Bridges & Transit Systems in North Carolina

Friday, December 3, 2010

CNBC
Deficit Commission Proposal Provides Needed, Fiscally Responsible Investments in aging Roadsd, Bridges & Transit Systems in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform has released a comprehensive plan to address the nation's runaway deficit and upgrade our critical transportation infrastructure. Both Carolinas AGC (Associated General Contractors) and the ARTBA (American Road & Transportation Builders Association) Chapter of the Carolinas support this proposal because it delivers critical resources that will create jobs and facilitate economic growth in our communities.

Friday, December 3, 2010

PR Newswire
Deficit Commission Proposal Provides Needed, Fiscally Responsible Investments in aging Roadsd, Bridges & Transit Systems in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Decision to Raise User Fees Will Protect Taxpayers and Help Cut Deficit While Providing Needed Boost for U.S. Businesses, Shippers and Consumers, Construction Groups Say The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform has released a comprehensive plan to address the nation's runaway deficit and upgrade our critical transportation infrastructure.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Yahoo! News
Deficit Commission Proposal Provides Needed, Fiscally Responsible Investments in aging Roadsd, Bridges & Transit Systems in North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform has released a comprehensive plan to address the nation's runaway deficit and upgrade our critical transportation infrastructure. Both Carolinas AGC (Associated General Contractors) and the (American Road & Transportation Builders Association) Chapter of the Carolinas support this proposal because it delivers critical resources that will create jobs and facilitate economic growth in our communities.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

GSA Business
S. C. construction employment expands in October

Employment in South Carolina's hard hit construction industry is up slightly in October over September but still off from a year ago, according to data compiled by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Charleston Regional Business Journal
S. C. construction employment expands in October

Employment in South Carolina's hard-hit construction industry is up slightly in October compared with September but still off from a year ago, according to data compiled by The Associated General Contractors of America.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Charleston Regional Business Journal
Contractors report low expectations

In South Carolina, the Lowcountry posted a strong 9.4% gain in its AGC Construction Barometer for the second quarter. The Carolinas AGC attributed the growth to big gains in skilled labor availability and improved credit market conditions. In spite of these reported improvements, Lowcountry contractors reported falling demand for labor and no change in borrowing plans for the remaining months of 2010.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

NBC12.com
Contractor Expecations Dim for Significant Business Improvement In 2011

Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM)
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- While the overall Construction Barometer score trended upward by one percent in second quarter 2010, contractors in the Carolinas reported diminshed expectations for significant improvement in business conditions in the coming year. A slight dip in spring activity was offset by falling materials costs, lower overall construction supply costs, and record-low interest rates.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Fast News Track
Contractor Expecations Dim for Significant Business Improvement In 2011

While the overall Construction Barometer score trended upward by one percent in second quarter 2010, contractors in the Carolinas reported diminshed expectations for significant improvement in business conditions in the coming year. A slight dip in spring activity was offset by falling materials costs, lower overall construction supply costs, and record-low interest rates.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Columbia Regional Business Report
contractors report low expectations

South Carolina contractors seem more optimistic about future business activity than their colleagues in North Carolina, though the market isn't expected to improve, according to the latest report from the Carolinas Associated General Contractors, released today.

Industry conditions for 2011 aren't expected to weaken significantly, Carolinas AGC reported, but improvement is unlikely.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Big Builder Online
Contractor Expecations Dim for Significant Business Improvement In 2011

Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM)
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- While the overall Construction Barometer score trended upward by one percent in second quarter 2010, contractors in the Carolinas reported diminshed expectations for significant improvement in business conditions in the coming year. A slight dip in spring activity was offset by falling materials costs, lower overall construction supply costs, and record-low interest rates.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Centre Daily Times
Contractor Expecations Dim for Significant Business Improvement In 2011

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 14 -- Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM)
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- While the overall Construction Barometer score trended upward by one percent in second quarter 2010, contractors in the Carolinas reported diminshed expectations for significant improvement in business conditions in the coming year. A slight dip in spring activity was offset by falling materials costs, lower overall construction supply costs, and record-low interest rates.

Friday, October 15, 2010

York County Business News
Utilities Spur SC Construction Spending Gain

Spurred by year-over-year growth in utility activity, construction spending in South Carolina grew 14% in the 2nd quarter of 2010, according to Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC).Â Utility spending was 296% higher in the 2nd quarter of 2010 than in the 2nd quarter of 2009..

Thursday, October 14, 2010

wthr.com.com - Indianapolis
Contractor Expecations Dim for Significant Business Improvement In 2011

SOURCE Carolinas Associated General Contractors
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM)
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- While the overall Construction Barometer score trended upward by one percent in second quarter 2010, contractors in the Carolinas reported diminished expectations for significant improvement in business conditions in the coming year. A slight dip in spring activity was offset by falling materials costs, lower overall construction supply costs, and record-low interest rates.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

KansasCity.com
Contractor Expecations Dim for Significant Business Improvement In 2011

Carolinas Associated General Contractors
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM)
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- While the overall Construction Barometer score trended upward by one percent in second quarter 2010, contractors in the Carolinas reported diminished expectations for significant improvement in business conditions in the coming year. A slight dip in spring activity was offset by falling materials costs, lower overall construction supply costs, and record-low interest rates.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

GSA Daily Staff Report
Contractors report low expectations

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Charleston Regional Business Journal
Contractors report low expectations

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Columbia Regional Business Report
Contractors report low expectations

Thursday, October 14, 2010

The Sacramento Bee
Contractor Expectations Dim for Significant Business Improvement In 2011

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Dailyfinance.com
Contractor Expectations Dim for Significant Business Improvement In 2011

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- While the overall Construction Barometer score trended upward by one percent in second quarter 2010, contractors in the Carolinas reported diminshed expectations for significant improvement in business conditions in the coming year. A slight dip in spring activity was offset by falling materials costs, lower overall construction supply costs, and record-low interest rates.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

CNBC.com
Contractor Expectations Dim for Significant Business Improvement In 2011

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct 14, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer(TM) While the overall Construction Barometer score trended upward by one percent in second quarter 2010, contractors in the Carolinas reported diminished expectations for significant improvement in business conditions in the coming year. A slight dip in spring activity was offset by falling materials costs, lower overall construction supply costs, and record-low interest rates.

Friday, September 24, 2010

ForConstructionPros.com
Contractor Groups Urge Congress to Pass Highway and Transit Bill

We need to pass a transportation bill that will put people to work shoring up our aging infrastructure," said Congressman James Clyburn. "Enacting a comprehensive transportation law will be the best boost we can give to the economy right now while we improve the safety and security of our roads and
bridges.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Midlandsbiz.com
Contractor Groups Urge Congress to Pass Highway and Transit Bill

Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) co-hosted a South Carolina Highway Reauthorization press conference Tuesday to urge Congress to pass a new six-year highway and transit bill. "We need to pass a transportation bill that will put people to work shoring up our aging infrastructure," said Congressman James Clyburn. "Enacting a comprehensive transportation law will be the best boost we can give to the economy right now while we improve the safety and security of our roads and bridges."

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Charleston Regional Business Journal
Contractor Groups Urge Congress to Pass Highway and Transit Bill

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Cent
Contractor Groups Urge Congress to Pass Highway and Transit Bill

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Sys-Con
Contractor Groups Urge Congress to Pass Highway and Transit Bill

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Street Insider
Contractor Groups Urge Congress to Pass Highway and Transit Bill

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Wopular
AGC: Triangle construction jobs plunge

Both of the Triangle's metropolitan statistical areas suffered double-digit percentage declines in construction jobs during the 12-month period that ended in July, according a new analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

IFV News
AGC: Triangle construction jobs plunge

Friday, August 27, 2010

The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area
Big player: Samet Corp. aims to tackle Triad's largest projects

To win that job, Greensboro-based Samet will have to outbid rivals such as BE&K Building Group of Durham, Graycor Construction and Walbridge Southeast of Charlotte, and Lexington, Ky.-based James N. Gray Co., the other invited bidders according to the Carolinas Association of General Contractors. Samet itself declined to comment on the Caterpillar project.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

North Carolina Construction News, LLC.
Views differ on health of Carolinas' construction industry

At least one economist sees the commercial construction industry in the Carolinas as recovering. But many industry experts have a different view for the industry they see as just now hitting bottom.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Charlotte Business Journal
Construction trade group feels its members' pain

Cynthia Mills joined the construction trade group Carolinas Associated General Contractors at the start of 2010, replacing longtime leader Steve Gennett as president and chief executive. She arrived during a challenging time for the industry - the recession pushed construction unemployment to 20% nationally.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

NPR
About-Face: More States Accept Stimulus Funds

Remember all those governors who objected to taking $7 billion in stimulus money set aside to help the unemployed? Many of them changed their minds. Now, more than half the states are getting the federal stimulus.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Finance & Commerce
Construction jobs down 11K in July

Construction employment in the United States decreased by 11,000 from June to July, and the industry's unemployment rate now stands at 17.3 percent, according to a new analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

Friday, August 6, 2010

Finance & Commerce
Construction jobs down 11K in July

Monday, August 2, 2010

US Politics Today
Carolinas AGC & United Minority Contractors of NC Sign Agreement

In an effort to improve diversity and promote growth throughout North Carolina's construction industry, Carolinas AGC (CAGC) and the United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC) have signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU).

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Southeast Construction
Carolinas AGC, United Minority Contractors of NC to Work to Improve Diversity

Friday, July 30, 2010

AZO Building
CAGC, UMCNC to Encourage Growth in North Carolina's Construction Industry

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Bradenton.com
Carolinas AGC & United Minority Contractors of NC Sign Agreement

Thursday, July 29, 2010

News Blaze
Carolinas AGC & United Minority Contractors of NC Sign Agreement

Monday, July 26, 2010

Triangle Business Journal
AGC: Triangle loses 4,500 construction jobs

The Triangle's two metropolitan regions rank among the bottom third of U.S. metros for construction growth, according to a new report from the Associated General Contractors of America.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

The Sacramento Bee
Carolinas AGC & United Minority Contractors of NC Sign Agreement

Thursday, July 29, 2010

SunHerald
Carolinas AGC & United Minority Contractors of NC Sign Agreement

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Centre Daily
Carolinas AGC & United Minority Contractors of NC Sign Agreement

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Yahoo News
Carolinas AGC & United Minority Contractors of NC Sign Agreement

Thursday, July 29, 2010

PR Newswire
Carolinas AGC & United Minority Contractors of NC Sign Agreement

Thursday, July 29, 2010

US Politics Today
Carolinas AGC & United Minority Contractors of NC Sign Agreement

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Seattle Biz Journals
Carolinas AGC & United Minority Contractors of NC Sign Agreement

Thursday, July 29, 2010

MSG
Carolinas AGC & United Minority Contractors of NC Sign Agreement

Thursday, July 29, 2010

TimeWarnerCable
Carolinas AGC & United Minority Contractors of NC Sign Agreement

Friday, July 23, 2010

Charlotte Business Journal
For Carolinas construction industry, recovery seems a distant prospect

"It's as bad as bad gets," says Dave Simpson, N.C. building director at Carolinas Associated General Contractors. "Everyone is scrambling to survive."

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

USGlass
Construction Employment Falls to 14-year Low in June; Industry Unemployment Rate Tops 20 Percent

Seasonally adjusted construction industry employment slipped in June to the lowest total since July 1996 while the industry's unemployment rate remained at 20.1 percent, more than double the average for all workers, according to analysis of new federal figures by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Tuesday, July 1, 2010

Southeast Construction
Flying High: Charlotte-based BE&K Building Group is the "Contractor of the Year"

Numerous firms closed their doors for good. Others sold out to bigger, more prosperous contractors. Nationally, unemployment in the construction industry topped 22% at one point in 2009, only to escalate further in 2010. And unless a contractor was able to snag some stimulus work, opportunities remained relatively sparse.

In that regard, being recognized as the "Contractor of the Year" for accomplishments in 2009 could be viewed as akin to winning an award for making the best of a bad situation. And by any standard, it's clear that Charlotte, N.C.-based BE&K Building Group did that and more...

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

North Carolina Construction News
Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer indicates stronger business activity

For the first three months of 2010, the Carolinas AGC Construction Barometer advanced 1.0% on rising infrastructure spending, a small uptick in construction hiring, and increased activity typical in warmer weather.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

North Carolina Construction News, LLC
We Are All In This Together

Cynthia Mills, CAE, Carolinas Associated General Contractors President & CEO, addressed the American Subcontractors Association of the Carolinas Triangle Chapter luncheon yesterday in Raleigh on the topic: "We Are All in This Together."

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area
Barnhill Contracting names Moser to head Raleigh-based building division

Moser, who assumes the title of vice president, has more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry. He is now charged with the oversight of the building division of the fourth largest general contractor in the Triangle. The company's 2009 Triangle gross billings totaled $167.7 million.

June, 2010

Constructor
Software packages increase the efficiency of jobsite functions, saving project managers hours of paperwork

When John Calvin, senior project manager at Skanska USA Building in Raleigh, N.C., Carolinas AGC, meets with team members, subcontractors or owners, he finds that the SMART Board Interactive White Board, from SMART Technologies in Calgary, Alberta, improves communication and understanding of issues facing crews in the field, and he doesn't have to leave the trailer.

Tuesday, May 21, 2010

Charlotte Business Journal
N. C. loses 1,800 more construction jobs

North Carolina lost 1,800 jobs in the construction industry in April, according to a report released Friday. But the study also shows the industry's nationwide slowdown is beginning to wane..

Tuesday, May 20, 2010

Southeast Construction Insider
Contractor of the Year Announced

Southeast Construction has announced the selection of the BE&K Building Group of Charlotte, NC, as this year's "Contractor of the Year." The company was selected on the basis of its achievements in the four-state region during 2009.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Chloregy
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Group & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (Carolinas AGC) and its member companies took second place in AGC of America's 2009 National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) competition. AGC of America is the nation's largest association of commercial contractors

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Fox Business
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Group & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Charlotte Observer
To keep busy, many contractors turn to renovations

"Upfits is definitely one of the big names of the game right now," said Dave Simpson, N.C. building director for Carolinas AGC, a contractors' trade group. "People in the construction industry are interested in doing any kind of construction, whether it be new buildings, old buildings, upfits, downfits, you name it. They're extremely hungry right now."

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

PR Newswire
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Group & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Yahoo News
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Group & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

EIN News
Carolinas Associated General Contractors Group & Members Honored in National Safety Awards Program