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CAGC CEO Message

Published on 11/24/2025
Dave Simpson, President & CEO, delivers the most important construction industry updates in a quick, about 90-second listen.
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Last Chance: 2025 CAGC Open Shop Wage & Benefits Survey

Published on 11/24/2025
The deadline to complete the 2025 Open Shop Heavy Civil, Highway & Municipal Wage & Benefits Survey is Friday, February 3. Everyone who completes the survey will receive valuable information regarding employee compensation.
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Top Young Leader 2025 Honorees

Published on 11/24/2025
We are pleased to announce the Carolinas AGC Class of 2025 Top Young Leader winners. Please help us to congratulate the winners and join us at the 2025 CAGC Summer Summit.
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Year-End Giving 2025

Published on 11/12/2025
Together we’re constructing opportunity for all. Every contribution is tax-deductible, and funds training and exposure that leads to real construction careers in your community.
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CAGC CEO Message

Published on 11/17/2025
Dave Simpson, President & CEO, delivers the most important construction industry updates in a quick, about 90-second listen.
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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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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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