News Release > Carolinas AGC Announces 2009 Pinnacle Award Winners

For additional information: Lori Tharp, Carolinas AGC
(704) 372-1450, ext. 5227; ltharp@carolinasagc.org

COMMON GROUND ALLIANCE'S BOB KIPP EARNS TOP HONORS FROM CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

CHARLOTTE — February 2010 — The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (AGC) awarded Bob Kipp, Executive Director of the Common Ground Alliance, the 2009 Carolinas AGC "Build with the Best" Pinnacle Award. This award is presented to an individual outside the construction industry whose efforts have contributed to the betterment of the overall economic welfare of the Carolinas.

Bob Kipp is honored for nursing the fledgling Common Ground Alliance-- a forum where stakeholders can share information and perspectives and work together on all aspects of damage prevention issues-- into one of the most respected underground utility safety and damage prevention organizations in North America. Bob is credited as a role model for working with industry stakeholders and regulators to produce stronger, more effective results through partnership, collaboration, and the pursuit of common goals in damage prevention.

The annual Carolinas AGC Pinnacle Awards, the most prestigious recognition in the Carolinas construction industry, are given for outstanding achievement in the commercial construction industry.

Visit the Common Ground Alliance at www.commongroundalliance.com.

As the largest AGC chapter in the nation with 2,800 member firms, Carolinas AGC's mission is to build its members' businesses through workforce development, business development and profit management.