Education & Training at Carolinas AGC
Carolinas AGC is proud to offer both its members and the construction industry a wide variety of training and education opportunities both virtually and in the classroom. In addition to the many opportunities listed below, additional virtual opportunities are available through AGC Chapters across the country and our industry partners right here in the Carolinas.
UPCOMING TRAINING
Contact
Caroline Brigmon
Education Training & Workforce Director
(704) 372-1450 x5230
cbrigmon@cagcfoundation.org
NCLBGC Courses
Carolinas AGC is proud to offer NCLBGC-approved continuing education opportunities designed with commercial contractors in mind. Register today for any of our upcoming classes to fulfill your mandatory annual CE requirements before the end of the year! Visit our NCLBGC course page for more class information and to register.
Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal
North Carolina general contractor licensees in the Building, Residential, and Unclassified classifications must have at least one qualifier complete 8 hours of CE annually to renew the license. For Unclassified licenses, the qualifier must be the individual who passed the Building examination. The 8-hour requirement includes a 2-hour mandatory course produced by the Board, plus 6 hours of elective courses from Board-approved providers.
The CE year runs January 1 through November 30, and classes are not available in December. Register early to complete your requirements before the November 30 deadline!
Private Training Opportunities
Unlock your organization's potential in the commercial construction industry with CAGC's private training programs! We can conduct training at your work site, office, or at our CAGC classrooms. Enhance your employees' skills in safety & management while also obtaining necessary certifications. Additionally, we work with AGC of America to offer private or semi-private AGC Edge curriculum courses. To learn more or schedule a training, contact Caroline Brigmon.
Bluebeam Courses
Through our partnership with UChapter2, CAGC offers discounted Bluebeam Revu training tailored for construction professionals. Courses cover document management, takeoffs and estimates, punch walk workflows, civil workflows, Studio Sessions and Projects, and more—helping members streamline workflows and boost productivity. View all Bluebeam Courses.
AGC Edge
AGC Edge offers live virtual training for construction professionals through AGC of America. Courses feature live instruction and are available in a variety of schedules to support construction professionals who want high-quality training without traveling. Private and semi-private AGC Edge curriculum opportunities are also available; contact Caroline Brigmon for more information. To receive the CAGC member promotional rate, select NC/SC : Carolinas AGC as the referring chapter/organization at checkout.
Current AGC Edge course offerings include:
- Advanced Safety Management Training Course
- Building Information Modeling Education Program
- Construction Supervision Fundamentals
- Fundamentos en Supervisión de la Construcción
- Lean Construction Education Program
- Project Manager Development Program
- Safety Management Training Course
- Supervisory Training Program
Safety Training
Safety is a core value of Carolinas AGC, and we support members with training designed to strengthen jobsite safety, compliance, and workforce readiness. Current safety offerings include DOT work zone and flagger training, NCDOT and SCDOT traffic control certifications, competent person training, fall protection, scaffold safety, rigging, silica, trenching and excavation, confined space, safety inspections, and other safety and health programs. CAGC can also provide customized safety training on virtually any topic your team needs. Courses are offered in-person, online, and on-site throughout the year, with curriculum kept current on industry standards and compliance requirements. View all Safety Training Opportunities.
NCCER/Craft Training
The CAGC Foundation is an accredited training sponsor for NCCER. We support approved training locations by certifying instructors, assisting with program and curriculum selection, processing training completions, and serve as the liaison between the Training Unit and NCCER. CAGC is also an NCCER testing center for all journey-level written tests, with a certified proctor authorized to administer and monitor written module tests for craft trainees. For more information on training services, courses offered or a list of approved craft training locations, visit our NCCER/Craft training webpage.
Scheduled
CAGC 2026 Top Young Leader Honorees Announced
grantkantsios | April 22, 2026 | Events
We are pleased to announce the CAGC Class of 2026 Top Young Leader winners. Please help us to congratulate the winners and join us at the 2026 Summit and Expo, as we formally induct them into the Carolinas AGC Top Young Leader class. There will be an all attendees ceremony held the evening of Saturday,…
2026 CAGC Hall of Fame/Legacy Award Honorees Named
grantkantsios | April 15, 2026 | Events
We are proud to announce the Carolinas AGC Class of 2026 Hall of Fame/Legacy Inductees. Please help us to congratulate the honorees and join us at the 2026 Summer Summit July 23 – 26 as we formally induct them into the Carolinas AGC Hall of Fame. There will be a reception and dinner to celebrate…
AGC of America 2026 Convention Wrap-Up
grantkantsios | April 1, 2026 | Events
Nearly 2,000 attendees turned up for the AGC of America 2026 Convention – held March 23-26 in Orlando, Florida – with highlights including: Carolinas AGC Members Receive Numerous AGCA Safety Awards At last week’s AGC of America Convention, nearly a dozen CAGC member companies were recognized at the 2026 Construction Safety Excellence Award (CESA) Ceremony….
45th Annual State Construction Conference Brings Industry Together in Raleigh
grantkantsios | March 11, 2026 | Events
It was a full house at the 45th Annual State Construction Conference Thursday at NC State’s McKimmon Center in Raleigh! More than 1,000 engineers, architects, designers, builders, and contractors convened to discuss construction standards, updates and industry changes. This conference is considered the preeminent education and networking event for construction professionals to discuss the state’s…
Register Now for 2026 CAGC/NCDOT Joint Winter Training Conferences
grantkantsios | February 24, 2026 | Events
Registration is now open for the 2026 CAGC/NCDOT Joint Training Workshops sponsored by the NC Department of Transportation and Carolinas AGC Highway Division. What to expect The workshops are designed to bring builders and owners together in a forum to generate an exchange of ideas and improve communication. Participants can expect focused discussions on how…