Carolinas AGC Honors Dave Simpson with 2026 GroundBreaker Lifetime Achievement Award

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Carolinas AGC has honored its President and CEO, Dave Simpson, with the 2026 GroundBreaker Lifetime Achievement Award. This recognition comes as a testament to Simpson’s decades of dedicated service and leadership within the construction industry.

Simpson, who joined Carolinas AGC in 1989 and has served as President and CEO for the past twelve years, has played a pivotal role in strengthening the Carolinas' construction industry through his advocacy, workforce development, safety, education, and member-engagement efforts. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping legislation that affects underground safety, alternative project-delivery methods, and expanded Career and Technical Education opportunities.

Simpson's impact extends beyond Carolinas AGC, as he has held leadership roles with the Association Executives of North Carolina and AGC of America. Currently, he serves as the Immediate Past Chair of AGCA's Executive Leadership Council Board of Directors, which oversees the AGC's 87 chapters across the nation. This role underscores his extensive network and influence within the broader construction community.

In accepting the award, Simpson emphasized the importance of recognizing the broader community.

Carolinas AGC, the construction industry association in the Carolinas, brings value to its thousands of members through networking, government relations, job leads, meetings with owners/designers, education and training, and community development. The organization continues to play a crucial role in shaping the future of the construction industry in the region.

Through Simpson's leadership, Carolinas AGC has been at the forefront of addressing critical issues facing the construction industry, from safety and workforce development to legislative advocacy. His commitment to the industry and his members has made him a respected figure in the Carolinas and beyond.