CAGC Newsroom

CAGC Mourns Passing of Past Board Chair Jerry Smith

Published on 3/4/2026
Carolinas AGC mourns the passing of Past Board Chair Jerry Smith, a respected construction leader and dedicated community servant whose 48 year career and legacy of leadership left a lasting mark on our industry and association.
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CAGC CEO Message

Published on 3/2/2026
Dave Simpson, President and CEO, is delivers a 90 second update covering the most important happenings across the Carolinas Construction Industry.
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Women in Construction Week 2026

Published on 2/23/2026
Join us March 1 - 7, 2026 to celebrate Women in Construction week by attending one of our four connect events.
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2026 Golf Tournament to Be Held in Indian Land, SC

Published on 2/10/2026
Join us for our 2026 Annual Golf Tournament and help us raise important funds for our CAGC Foundation Scholarship program! This event will sell out. Register today!
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2026 CAGC Construction/Construction Management Staff Salary Survey

Published on 2/5/2026
Gain exclusive access to NC/SC compensation data —free for members who complete the 2026 CAGC Construction Staff Salary Survey by Feb 27!
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Executive Leadership Transition

Published on 1/28/2026
Carolinas AGC announces Leslie Clark will succeed Dave Simpson as President and CEO effective April 1, 2027. Simpson will serve as a consultant to support a seamless transition as CAGC continues building members’ success.
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Staff Contacts for the Media

Dave Simpson
CAGC President & CEO
(704) 372-1450 x5724

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

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

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

Jobsite Safety, Safety Training, OSHA

Carolinas AGC Magazine

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