News

2025 Summit to be Held in Hilton Head

Published on 8/4/2025
We can't wait to see you all for annual Construction Summit and Expo this year at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa in Hilton Head, South Carolina from July 24 - 26!
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CAGC CEO Message

Published on 8/4/2025
Dave Simpson, President and CEO, to deliver the week's most important construction industry updates in a quick, about 90-second listen.
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2025 Hall of Fame Award Winners

Published on 7/30/2025
Congratulations to our 2025 Hall of Fame Award winners: Doug Harper, Mark Johnnie, and Donnie Oldham
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2025 Top Young Leader Award Winners

Published on 7/27/2025
Congratulations to our 2025 Top Young Leader Award winners Pete Distefano and Anna-Bryce Hobson who were honored at the 2025 CAGC Summit in Hilton Head.
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CAGC Welcomes New Staff Member

Published on 7/7/2025
Meet Whitney Williams—CAGC’s new SC Government Relations Director, bringing strong experience and key connections in Columbia and beyond.
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Pinnacle Awards

Published on 7/3/2025
The 2025 Pinnacle Awards open July 1! Apply by August 5. Winners will be celebrated at the 2026 Convention in Aruba, January 21–25.
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Staff Contacts for the Media

Dave Simpson

Dave Simpson
CAGC President & CEO
(704) 372-1450

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Betsy Bailey
NC Government Relations & Building Division Director, Foundation COO
(704) 372-1450 x5725

NC Legislation, Building Projects, Building Code issues, Labor Relations, Human Resource/Workforce Management, Immigration, Workforce Development

Victor Barbour

Victor Barbour
NC Government Relations Highway-Heavy Div. Director
(704) 372-1450 x5723

NC Legislation, Highway Projects, Work Zone Safety, Environmental & Transportation issues.

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Leslie B. Clark
COO, VP of SC External Affairs 
(803) 240-6649

South Carolina Legislation, Building and Highway Projects, Building Codes, Environmental & Transportation issues, Work Zone Safety, Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop

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Bill Stricker
Utility Div. Director & NCCER Administration
(704) 372-1450 x5213

General Contractor/Specialty Contractor Relations, Payment and Retainage, Bid Shopping, NC & SC Utility Projects, Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency/Funding & Regulations, Environmental Issues.

Jacob GarmonJacob Garmon
Safety, Suppliers & Sponsorships Director
(704) 372-1450 x5222

Jobsite Safety, Safety Training, OSHA

Carolinas AGC Magazine

Spring 2025 Magazine

CAGC is excited to bring members a hard copy informative magazine twice a year (Spring and Fall editions), designed to feature members in action, industry news, legislative information, event information, and much more! Check out the latest edition and view previous editions!

For more information on advertising opportunities, view the media kit or contact Carlos Santana, Project Manager at Naylor Association Solutions: (352) 333-3348 or csantana@naylor.com.

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