News

CAGC’s 2025 Outgoing Board Chair Message

Published on 1/7/2026
2025 CAGC Board Ty Edmondson reflects on the past year as board chair and looks forward to what the future holds.
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New Year, New Look

Published on 1/5/2026
Carolinas AGC is starting the year with a new website and refreshed brand, built to better serve our members. The updated site makes it easier to find resources, register for events, and stay connected to the industry and each other.
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2026 CAGC Open Shop Wage & Benefits Survey

Published on 1/5/2026
The deadline to complete the 2026 Open Shop Heavy Civil, Highway & Municipal Wage & Benefits Survey is Friday, February 6. Everyone who completes the survey will receive valuable information regarding employee compensation.
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National AGC (NASA) & Carolinas AGC Safety Awards

Published on 1/1/2026
It's fast, easy and free to enter. Fill out one safety data form to be entered in both awards programs, allowing you to compute on both the national and local level!
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CAGC CEO Message

Published on 12/22/2025
Dave Simpson, President & CEO, delivers the most important construction industry updates in a quick, about 90-second listen.
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CAGC Celebrates Top Event Attendees

Published on 12/17/2025
CAGC events thrive thanks to strong member participation and company support, fostering growth, connections, and collaboration. The top 10 attendees and top 5 companies will be honored at the Annual Convention for attending the most events in 2025.
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Staff Contacts for the Media

Dave Simpson

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



Betsy Bailey Photo

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

Fall 2024 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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