Carolinas AGC

What Carolinas AGC does

Carolinas AGC is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1920, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, representing commercial construction contractors across North and South Carolina. The organization operates as a regional chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America and serves three primary member segments: general contractors, specialty/subcontractors, and supplier/service providers, plus a Young Leaders program for professionals 45 and under (400+ members) and student chapters at 9 universities. Revenue is generated through annual membership dues, training and certification program fees (AGC EDGE, NCLBGC continuing education, safety certifications), and event registration and sponsorships across 100+ annual networking events, district connects, and flagship conferences including the Construction Summit & EXPO, Annual Convention, Young Leader Conference, and HR & Safety Conference. The association delivers advocacy at state and federal levels, workforce development programming, and exclusive member benefits including an Association Health Plan and discounts on business essentials.

Carolinas AGC's core technology footprint is limited to standard SaaS tools: the AGC EDGE online learning platform for training delivery, Zoom for virtual courses, Bluebeam for construction software training, and Microsoft Teams for member information sessions. The organization holds privileged regulatory positioning as an authorized NCLBGC Continuing Education provider (#0058) and maintains partnerships with NCDOT, SCDOT, and NCDMV for work zone safety certifications and the recently launched mandatory highway work zone driver training course. The affiliated Carolinas AGC Foundation handles charitable activities including $20,000 in annual scholarships and the Community Impact Awards program. In December 2025, the organization launched a refreshed brand and redesigned website to modernize the member experience, signaling continued investment in digital member engagement.

Name

Carolinas AGC

Legal name

Carolinas AGC, Inc.

Website

https://cagc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carolinas AGC is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1920, serving commercial construction contractors across North and South Carolina through membership programs, training and certification, advocacy, and workforce development initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from general contractors, specialty/subcontractors, and supplier/service provider companies. First-time members receive one-time 15% discount or 25% discount with EZ Renew Autorenewal Program.
2. Young Leaders Program Membership: Annual Young Leaders membership dues for professionals 45 and under. $175 for CAGC member companies, $300 for non-CAGC member companies. Multi-employee discounts available.
3. Training and Education Programs: Revenue from AGC EDGE training programs, CE elective courses, safety training, and certification programs. Pricing varies by course type and member status.
4. Event Registration and Sponsorships: Revenue from networking events, district connects, annual Summit & EXPO, conventions, and sporting clays tournaments. Includes sponsorship opportunities for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Carolinas AGC is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association providing membership-based services to commercial construction contractors in North and South Carolina. Its core offerings include industry advocacy at the state and federal level, professional training and continuing education programs, workforce development initiatives, networking events, and member-exclusive benefits such as association health plans. Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership dues, training/certification program fees, event registration, and event sponsorships.

Product overview

Carolinas AGC is a trade association serving commercial construction contractors across North and South Carolina. The organization operates as a membership-based platform offering programs through distinct categories: membership types (General Contractor, Specialty/Subcontractor, Supplier/Service), professional development (Young Leaders Program for members 45 and under, AGC EDGE training, NCLBGC continuing education, safety certifications), signature events (Summit & Expo, HR & Safety Conference, Convention, Young Leader Conference), workforce development (Foundation scholarships, college and high school student chapters), and recognition programs (Community Impact Awards, HR Leadership Awards). Member benefits include health coverage plans and a job board. The association collaborates with AGC of America for training content delivery and with state agencies (NCDMV, SCDOT, NCDOT) for work zone safety certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CAGC Membership Programs
• Young Leaders Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 76% of NC contractors and 70% of SC contractors plan to increase headcount in 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HCSSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Collaborated on 2025 Highway Work Zone Safety Survey, releasing survey data showing growing dangers in roadway work zones across North and South Carolina with 59% of SC contractors experiencing five or more crashes in work zones.
• AGC of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026Carolinas AGC is a local chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, providing access to national construction industry data, AGC EDGE training programs, advocacy resources, and broader industry initiatives including the Construction Outlook survey.
• North Carolina DMV (NCDMV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2025Carolinas AGC collaborated with state legislators and NCDMV to launch a new highway work zone driver training course, required for drivers starting education after December 1, 2025, to improve safety in highway work zones.
• NCDOT (North Carolina Department of Transportation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for work zone safety training including NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Installer Certification and NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor Certification programs.
• SCDOT (South Carolina Department of Transportation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for SCDOT Advanced Work Zone Supervisor Training and dual flagger training programs. Survey collaboration on work zone safety issues showing 59% of SC contractors experienced multiple crashes.
• NCLBGC (NC Licensing Board for General Contractors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarolinas AGC is an authorized NCLBGC Continuing Education provider (#0058), offering CE elective courses required for contractor licensing including project management, scheduling, commercial contracting, and claims avoidance.
• ARTBA (American Road & Transportation Builders Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization linked on Carolinas AGC website for transportation construction industry resources and advocacy.
• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Instructor Certification Training Program and workforce development through construction bootcamp and student chapters. NCCER credentials used for career starter website and resume posting.
• ABET / ACCE (Accreditation Bodies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent chapters exist at accredited two- and four-year schools offering programs in construction management, construction technology, and construction-related engineering accredited by ABET or the American Council for Construction Education.
• Milwaukee ToolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of 2026 Young Leader Conference at Sonesta Hilton Head Island.
• IEC (International Electrical Contractors)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization sponsoring Piedmont District Connect event with Young Leaders.
• Harper General ContractorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for Young Leader South Carolina Luncheon on personal financial planning topics.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National construction trade association representing commercial contractors, with a parallel chapter structure in the Carolinas. Directly competes with Carolinas AGC for the same contractor members, training programs, and advocacy influence in NC and SC.
• ABC of the Carolinas: Regional ABC chapter covering the Carolinas. Closest head-to-head competitor to Carolinas AGC, offering overlapping membership, apprenticeship, safety training, and advocacy services to commercial contractors in NC and SC.
• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): National trade association representing specialty contractors and subcontractors — a core Carolinas AGC member segment. Overlaps in advocacy, networking events, and education programs for the same subcontractor audience.

Broad incumbents

• AGC of America: National federation of which Carolinas AGC is a chartered chapter. Operates the AGC EDGE training platform and the national Construction Outlook survey used by Carolinas AGC; sets national advocacy and standards that the local chapter delivers locally.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): Larger construction industry trade association primarily focused on residential builders but with commercial overlap. Comparable membership-driven model with state/local chapters, training, and advocacy infrastructure.

Regional players

• Texas AGC: Largest AGC state chapter in the U.S., serving commercial contractors in Texas. Operates an analogous membership, training, events, and advocacy model as Carolinas AGC, making it the most relevant peer for benchmarking scale and program depth.
• AGC of California: Major AGC state chapter serving California's commercial construction industry. Comparable structure, member services, and advocacy footprint to Carolinas AGC, though operating in a substantially larger and more regulated market.
• Associated General Contractors of New York State: Another large AGC state chapter providing the same membership, training, and advocacy suite as Carolinas AGC. Useful peer for comparing program scale and member engagement models in a different regional market.

Others

• American Institute of Architects (AIA): National professional association for architects with state/local chapter structure, CE provider status, and advocacy focus. Adjacent rather than competitive — architects are upstream of Carolinas AGC's GC/subcontractor members on construction projects.
• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education & Research): Workforce development and credentialing partner of Carolinas AGC, providing the standardized craft certifications the association delivers through its student chapters and Instructor Certification Program. Comparable in adjacent workforce/credentialing niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CarolinasAGC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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