News

100+ Opportunities in 2026

Published on 10/30/2025
Get ready for 100+ CAGC events in 2026! Join industry leaders across the Carolinas for networking, education, and business-building opportunities all year long.
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AGC Safety Awards Season is Open

Published on 10/28/2025
Celebrate safety excellence! AGC’s annual Safety Awards honor companies and professionals setting the industry standard for protecting people. Applications are open now with deadlines starting Nov. 6.
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What Has CAGC Done for You Lately

Published on 10/22/2025
Your CAGC membership is hard at work for you, upfront and behind the scenes! Check out what CAGC has done lately for members and the construction industry.
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CAGC CEO Message

Published on 11/3/2025
Dave Simpson, President & CEO, delivers the most important construction industry updates in a quick, about 90-second listen.
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Government Shutdown: How it Effects Construction

Published on 10/8/2025
What does a government shutdown mean for the construction industry? AGC of America and ARTBA break it down.
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Careers in Construction Month 2025

Published on 10/1/2025
Careers in Construction Month (CICM) is a nationwide campaign held every October to increase public awareness of construction careers, inspire the next generation of craft professionals and showcase the positive impacts of construction careers.
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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

Bill Stricker

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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