90-Second CAGC President & CEO Message to Members 

September 28, 2026 

CEO Video

Dave Simpson, President & CEO, delivers a quick 90-second update covering the most important happenings across the Carolinas construction industry.

🏛️ Young Leader Day at the State House: September 30

Join CAGC Young Leaders in Columbia for an insider’s look at the South Carolina State House, with a day planned by Whitney Williams.

🏗️ Fall Contractors Showcases Begin October 1

There’s still room to register for the first Fall Contractors Showcase in Charleston on October 1. The Charlotte Showcase follows on October 15, and the Triangle Showcase is October 21.

🌴 Young Leader Conference Hotel Deadline: October 5

Registration is still open for the November conference in Hilton Head. Be sure to book your room by October 5.

🦺 More Than 200 Attend Safety Showcase

More than 200 people attended CAGC’s inaugural North Carolina Industry Alliance Safety Showcase, hosted with NUCA and the North Carolina Department of Labor. The event featured safety technology, equipment demonstrations, and discussions on heat stress and work zone safety. CAGC plans to hold showcases in both Carolinas next year.

🪪 Two Mandatory NC Licensing Board Classes Remain

October 6 and November 16 are the final two opportunities this year to take CAGC’s mandatory North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors classes.

đźš§ Construction Boot Camps Continue to Grow

CAGC’s Construction Boot Camps are expanding across North Carolina, helping introduce more people to careers in construction.

🗳️ Vote and Support Construction Advocacy

With important elections approaching in both states, make a plan to vote and consider supporting CAGC’s North Carolina and South Carolina PACs. Our lobbyists are working to support candidates who are strong supporters of the construction industry.

Stay safe and we'll see you soon!

 

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