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What Has CAGC Done for You Lately

Published on 1/21/2026
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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2026 CAGC Open Shop Wage & Benefits Survey

Published on 1/19/2026
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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CAGC CEO Message

Published on 1/12/2026
Dave Simpson, President & CEO, delivers the most important construction industry updates in a quick, about 90-second listen.
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Cyber Briefings for CAGC Members

Published on 1/12/2026
Cyber threats are growing faster and more complex—making awareness essential. In 2026, Carolinas AGC is launching a new Cyber Briefings series, exclusively for members.
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2026 Construction Outlook

Published on 1/12/2026
Carolinas contractors are entering 2026 with cautious optimism. New AGC Outlook data shows strong opportunities in healthcare, data centers, power, and water/sewer, along with solid backlogs and continued hiring plans across NC and SC.
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2026 Young Leader Action Team Chair Address

Published on 1/9/2026
2026 Young Leaders Chair Emily Ellis kicks off the year with one word: growth. Discover how CAGC Young Leaders will focus on personal, company, and industry growth to build stronger leaders and a future-ready construction industry.
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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

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!

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