90-Second CAGC President & CEO Message to Members   

January 12, 2026

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

🏗️ Contractor Showcase Events
CAGC is gearing up for three Contractor Showcase events this February, featuring dozens of general contractors from across North Carolina and South Carolina. These events are consistently sell-outs, with three more scheduled for this fall.
🔗 Details at cagc.org

🌐 New Carolinas AGC Website
We recently launched our brand-new Carolinas AGC website. It’s designed to make it easier than ever to explore 100+ meetings and events, 100+ training opportunities, and resources on Young Leaders programs, advocacy efforts, and more. Be sure to check it out.
🔗 www.cagc.org

🌴 Winter Convention
Nearly 500 members will be heading to Aruba in just a couple of weeks for our Winter Convention. We’re looking forward to a great event and strong turnout from across the Carolinas.
🔗 Details at cagc.org

🏛️ Advocacy in South Carolina
South Carolina Legislative Day will be held January 14 in Columbia. CAGC will also be strongly supporting Governor Henry McMaster’s call for $1.1 billion in highway and heavy funding to support the future of South Carolina’s infrastructure.
🔗 Details at cagc.org

🎓 CAGC Foundation: Workforce & Education

🛠️Construction Bootcamp
Five new Construction Boot Camps will launch in January at McDowell, Carteret, Rowan, Guilford, and Cape Fear Community Colleges. These programs continue to expand our impact on workforce development statewide.

🔐 Cybersecurity & Leadership Development
🔹Three cybersecurity briefings are planned this year to help members protect their businesses. The first event is planned on February 11 and will feature "Business Email Compromise, and Vendor Payments."
🔗 Details at cagc.org

🔹On Thursday, January 15, we also kick off our Feed & Lead webinar series, featuring a leadership communication framework using the “Five Voices,” instructed by Dan Beatty.
🔗 Details at cagc.org

📊 Annual Wage & Salary Survey
Be sure to visit cagc.org for details on our annual wage and salary survey and important information on upcoming safety awards.
🔗 Details at cagc.org

Stay safe, stay connected, and we’ll see you soon!