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Carolinas AGC Members Shine at National Construction Awards

Recently, the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) proudly celebrated its members who were recognized at the 2026 AGC of America Convention held in Orlando, Florida, in March. The members walked away with two prestigious awards: the 2026 AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) and the 2026 AGC Baldwin Group Build America Awards.

A Focus on Safety and Excellence

The Construction Safety Excellence Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate outstanding commitment to safety performance, emphasizing both safety and occupational health management. The evaluation criteria for CSEA include risk control measures and the extent of a company's dedication to maintaining a safe working environment.

At this year’s awards, notable winners in various categories included:

• - First Place in the Building Division for Over 1.5 Million Hours: Holder Construction
• - Second Place in the Building Division for Over 1.5 Million Hours: Messer Construction Co.
• - Third Place in the Building Division (250,000 - 650,000 Hours): Hood Construction Company, Inc.
• - Third Place in the Building Division (115,000 - 250,000 Hours): Mashburn Construction

Additionally, CAGC members excelled in several heavy and utility infrastructure categories with:

• - First Place in Heavy Division (300,000 - 1 Million Hours): KWest Group, LLC
• - First Place in Utility Infrastructure Division (Under 500,000 Hours): Langston Construction Co. of Piedmont, LLC

Celebrating Remarkable Construction Projects

The Baldwin Group Build America Awards honor members who develop some of the nation’s most impressive construction projects. Categories span across building, highway and transportation, utility infrastructure, and federal and heavy divisions. Recognized projects included:

• - Construction Management - Renovation ($126 Million or More): Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility Bioenergy Recovery Project by Crowder Construction Company.
• - Construction Management - New ($126 Million or More): Universal P903 – How to Train Your Dragon Isle of Berk by Hensel Phelps.
• - Construction Management - Civil Project: Redmond Technology Station (RTS) Pedestrian Bridge by Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.

The achievements of CAGC members highlight not just a commitment to exceptional project management but also adherence to comprehensive safety standards across the board.

Words from Leadership

Dave Simpson, President and CEO of Carolinas AGC, expressed pride in the accomplishments of its members, stating, "We are exceptionally proud of our Carolinas AGC members who were recognized nationally for their commitment to safety and for constructing some of the best projects out there. Safety is always the top priority in construction."

As CAGC continues to grow and evolve, they maintain a core focus on enhancing safety and quality in the construction industry. Carolinas AGC serves as a vital trade association for both small and large commercial contractors and firms involved in building, utility, and highway work across the Carolinas. For more information or to learn about membership, visit CAGC's official website.

This celebration of safety and accomplishment reflects CAGC's commitment to not only constructing infrastructure but also fostering a culture of excellence and responsibility within the construction industry.