Who We Are

Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is a construction trade association made up of contractors and construction-related firms that perform work in North Carolina and South Carolina. CAGC is a chapter of the AGC of America (AGC) and the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA).

Our members are both small and large general contractors, specialty contractors, material/equipment suppliers and service providers.

CAGC members perform and/or support:

  • Building Construction
  • Utility Construction
  • Highway-Heavy, Road and Rail Construction
  • Industrial Construction

Mission, Vision and Standards

Mission

Building our Members' Success.

Vision

Carolinas AGC will be recognized as the trusted voice for the construction industry in the Carolinas.

Team Standards

Developed in December 2024, these principles reflect our shared commitment to improving the way we work while fostering a positive, enjoyable environment. By embracing these standards, we aim to continuously enhance collaboration, productivity, and the joy we find in our own work. 

  • We Are Here for Our Members & Because of Our Members
  • We Are a Family
  • We Create an Environment Where People Feel Valued, Supported, and Excited to Contribute
  • We Are All Working Toward the Same Goal in Collaboration with the Strategic Plan
  • We Respect Each Other’s Time
 

Affiliates

CAGC Foundation Logo

The CAGC Foundation, Inc. mission is to serve the construction industry by financially supporting excellent workforce development and research programs, activities, and services in the Carolinas.

AGC of America
AGC of America represents more than 27,000 firms, including over 6,500 of America’s leading general contractors, and over 9,000 specialty-contracting firms. More than 10,500 service providers and suppliers are also associated with AGC, all through a nationwide network of chapters.
ARTBA Logo
American Road & Transportation Builders Association is a federation whose primary goal is to aggressively grow and protect transportation infrastructure investment to meet the public and business demand for safe and efficient travel.

Carolinas AGC strengthens members' businesses by:

  1. Providing Business Development opportunities including face to face networking, free project listings, online and in print promotion of all members, committee involvement.
  2. Helping contractors manage their workforce through a comprehensive workforce training and education menu, apprenticeship programs, scholarships, certification.
  3. Advocating for a legal and regulatory environment that ensures contractors success. CAGC leads efforts to secure construction funding and ensure a fair and equitable work business environment for the construction industry, while also protecting your jobsites and keeping the Southeast union-free. CAGC also helps members manage risk to keep employees safe. We protect your bottom line through programs geared around safety, legislative advocacy, regulatory issues, labor relations, human resource management.

And more!

2023 - 2028 Strategic Plan

The 2023 - 2028 Strategic Plan was developed and approved by the Carolinas AGC Board of Directors with input from the Staff in 2022-23. It provides a long-range plan for the organization that will both benefit our members and improve the construction industry as we move forward. The plan will be updated quarterly with the Board of Directors and revisited annually for any changes.  
Questions about Carolinas AGC or becoming a member? Contact:
Mike Austell | (704) 372-1450 x5289
Jacob Garmon | (704) 372-1450 x5222
Lawson Pope | 704-372-1450 x5214
Wendy White | 704-372-1450 x5215

Tom CurryI have been involved with the AGC for about three decades in Ohio, Maryland, New York, and now the Carolinas. The Carolinas AGC is doing an outstanding job of bringing this great group of constructors together, with purpose and great benefit to its members. Thank you for all you do. Keep up the good work.
Tom Curry, President
Carolina Construction Supply