USA assistance , lobby on behalf of the commercial construction industry . In North Carolina , CAGC led efforts to enact legislation that resulted in a legislative study of the multibillion-dollar need for public building and utility construction work and permanent funding sources through the year 2025 , as well as a new law that takes North Carolina from one of the weakest states to perhaps the strongest state concerning underground safety and damage prevention involving construction . In the upcoming North Carolina legislative session beginning in February 2015 , CAGC will work with the transportation coalition it co-founded , NC Go !, to secure long-needed additional transportation funding revenue to support a sustainable North Carolina Department of Transportation program of delivering needed transportation projects and associated maintenance activities .
In South Carolina , CAGC was instrumental in the passage of a $ 600 million road funding package , which includes $ 50 million in recurring funds allocated to the State Infrastructure Bank to be bonded for $ 500 million , $ 50 million in one-time funds to be used for bridge repair , and moves half of the sales tax on automobiles to the Highway Fund on a recurring basis , generating approximately $ 41 million annually-- the first increase in highway funds in 20 years !
Carolinas Construction Projects Other exciting construction projects that have been completed or are nearing completion include the I-485 turbine interchange in Charlotte , the I-77 toll road from Charlotte to Lake Norman , and major investments from Duke Energy in North Carolina and Boeing in South Carolina . Projects like these are making a big impact on the industry . But more funding and projects need to be planned to ensure prevention of ailing infrastructure in the future . Carolinas AGC will continue its crusade to bring positive impact to the Carolinas for its members and the entire construction industry .
Recognition of Members ’ Good Work In recognition of the great work by members , CAGC honors stellar
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