Resources

Your Go-To Hub for Industry Insight and Expertise

Carolinas AGC members have access to an unparalleled network of information, expertise, and tools built from over a century of serving the construction industry across the Carolinas. Whether you’re looking for guidance on contracts, safety, labor relations, market trends, or professional development, this is your one-stop resource center. With more than 100 years of advocacy and more than 250 years of combined staff experience, Carolinas AGC is here to help you build smarter, safer, and stronger from the jobsite to the boardroom.

Market Data & Insights Building JCRs Utility JCRs Advice & Consulting

Market Data & Economic Insights

Staying informed about market conditions is critical to making smart business decisions in the construction industry. Carolinas AGC provides members with access to trusted, up-to-date construction economic data and analysis from both regional and national sources.

Through partnerships with organizations such as AGC of America and the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), members can track trends that affect every segment of the industry from material costs and labor availability to infrastructure funding and bid activity.

Construction Market Insights

These reports and dashboards help CAGC members:

• Anticipate market shifts and plan strategically for growth.
• Benchmark company performance against state and national trends.
• Understand the economic factors driving construction demand in the Carolinas.

Whether you’re reviewing long-term forecasts or day-to-day data, this information empowers members to make confident business decisions backed by reliable industry intelligence.

Get Market Data

• AGC Construction Data
• Construction's Role in the NC Economy
• Construction's Role in the SC Economy
• AGC Construction Impact Model
• NC ARTBA Transportation Data
• SC ARTBA Transportation Data

Joint Committee Recommendations

Joint Cooperative Committees of Carolinas AGC work to recommend guidelines known as Joint Committee Recommendation (JCRs) for avoiding and solving problems that are the result of decades of work on industry-related subjects. After discussion, JCRs are approved by the Board of Directors and posted on the Carolinas AGC website for the benefit of all members. JCR’s are provided to owners, designers/engineers and contractors as industry recommended standards of practice.  

Building Division JCRs

Building Division JCR's are developed by the respective Joint Cooperative Committees of Carolinas AGC and the state AIA Chapters in North Carolina and South Carolina. JCRs for each state recommend guidelines on issues ranging from not issuing last-minute addenda to the best times for bids and are the result of decades of work involving architects and contractors who have reached agreements on industry-related subjects. Building Division JCR's are approved by the Boards of Directors of Carolinas AGC and the AIA chapters. 

Questions on JCR's or requests for printed copies at $15.00:
North Carolina: Betsy Bailey | 704-372-1450 x5725 
South Carolina: Leslie B. Clark |  (803) 240-6649

NC JCRs

SC Building Division JCR Files

Utility Division JCRs

Utility Division JCR's are developed by the respective Joint Cooperative Committee of Carolinas AGC and the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Utility Division JCR's are approved by the Boards of Directors of Carolinas AGC and ACEC. 

Questions on Utility Division JCR's:
Bill Stricker | 704-372-1450 x5213

Utility Division JCR Files

Advice & Consulting: Expert Guidance When You Need It Most

Carolinas AGC members have direct access to expert staff, committees, and partners who understand every facet of the construction industry. From starting a business and maintaining a safe, compliant workforce to navigating HR, contracts, or union-free issues, our team provides trusted, real-world guidance. With more than 250 years of combined experience, CAGC is your first call for practical advice and problem-solving support.

Areas Where We Can Help

• Getting started in the industry
  Staff can provide recommendations for business planning consultants, accounts, banking, legal and licensing requirements for those thinking of starting their own commercial construction company.
  We also provide guidance to individuals seeking a career in the commercial construction industry.
• Maintaining a safe, compliant and trained workforce
  Staff can assist in development of company specific training and development plans and provide craft, safety and management training programs in a variety of delivery methods.
• Protecting your company from union organizing tactics
  We offer a robust, proactive union free program that includes a free consultation with Mark Stubley, Attorney Ogletree Deakins, one of the nation’s top labor relations lawyers, when a member senses they are being targeted by union organizers.
  • Contact our Pro-Employee/Union Free helpdesk, (p) (704) 609-0760 or email: UnionFree@CarolinasAGC.org.
• Understanding contracts/best practices among industry partners
  Members have access to CAGC Joint Committee Recommendations that shape industry best practice and  AIA and AGC Contract Documents that set standards for ethical and fair contract relationships.
• Compliance with Human Resources laws and rules/best practices
  CAGC staff and our HR Committee work together as a resource for members dealing with HR issue in the workplace.
  
• Understanding legislation that impacts your business
  5 registered lobbyist working for pro-business regulations. Staff can advise and dicuss industry position on proposed legislation impacting you.
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