NUCA of The Carolinas

At this year’s NUCA of the Carolinas Young Leaders Conference, we recognized?Chase Boyer?for his dedication and leadership as a founding force behind our Young Leaders group. In appreciation of his time, commitment, and impact in shaping this organization into what it is today, Chase Boyer was presented with a special plaque. From the beginning, Chase Boyer played a pivotal role in laying the foundation for NUCA of the Carolinas Young Leaders. He helped grow our network, build valuable industry relationships, and create opportunities for the next generation of construction leaders. His passion for NUCA of The Carolinas and this industry has left a lasting impact, and we are grateful for all he has done to push this group forward. Thank you, Chase Boyer, for your leadership, commitment, and work to make this organization what it is today. We look forward to continuing your vision and building upon the foundation you helped create! #NUCAYL2025

Join us for an inside look at the Randolph Mega Site. Our crew is a testament to teamwork, precision, and steadfast commitment to maintaining a Safe Work; No Work environment. #WorkingWithPride #MakingADifference #LovingLife

Congratulations to John Burke and the entire NUCA of the Carolinas Young Leaders Philanthropic Committee for being recognized with the 2024 William H. Clausen Community Service Award! This award is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment this group has shown in making a lasting impact on our communities. Over the past three years, our Young Leaders Philanthropic Committee has raised $44,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Wake County. It continues to lead the way in giving back through impactful service projects. Thank you to John Burke for his leadership and every volunteer who contributed to these efforts. This award belongs to all of you who continue to make a difference! We’re just starting! Stay tuned for upcoming initiatives like The Great Raleigh Cleanup Cleanup (May 3) and our Winston-Salem Playground Build (April 26). Let’s keep making an impact together!

What an incredible weekend at the 2025 NUCA of the Carolinas Young Leader Conference! From insightful leadership sessions and engaging panel discussions to networking opportunities, Casino Night, and the always-popular Construction Classic Cornhole Tournament, this year’s event at Trailborn Surf and Sound was a huge success! A huge thank you to our speakers for sharing their expertise and insights: ?? Mikel Bowman – Keynote Speaker, Lead From The Middle ?? Luke Farley – North Carolina Labor Commissioner ?? Jon Hardister – Triangle Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition ?? Doug Carlson – CEO, NUCA National ?? Mike Hewitt – President, NUCA of the Carolinas We also had an incredible panel discussion, Bridging Knowledge: A Cross-Generational Dialogue on Utility Construction, featuring industry leaders from across the field. Thank you to our panelists for their valuable perspectives! Of course, the fun didn’t stop there! Our NUCA Young Leaders Connection Dinner & Casino Night brought everyone together for a night of great conversations and friendly competition at the tables. ?? Check out all the event photos here: https://lnkd.in/djpSB6j5. Feel free to download and share your favorite moments! A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors! This event wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. Your contributions helped make this conference a success, and we genuinely appreciate your commitment to the future of our industry. Thank you for your generosity and support! ABE UTILITIES INC. | American Global | Cardinal Civil Contracting, LLC | Core & Main | Concrete Pipe & Precast LLC | Dh Griffin Companies | Eddie Kane Steel Products | Fortiline Waterworks | H&E Rentals | Indaco Risk Advisors | Moffat Pipe | Safety Compliance Solutions LLC | Sanders Utility Construction Co. Inc. | Spider Manufacturing | State Utility Contractors, Inc. | T. A. Loving Company | TERAFLEX GROUP, LLC | Terrahawk Civil Contractors | United Rental Trench Safety | Xylem | YOUNG Construction Company We’d love to hear about your experience! Drop a comment below or share your highlights using #NUCAYL2025 and tag NUCA of the Carolinas so we can feature your posts! Attendees, keep an eye on your inbox—we’ll be sending out an email with a post-conference survey soon. Your feedback is invaluable in making next year’s event even better! Let’s keep the momentum going—see you at our next NUCA of the Carolinas Young Leader event! #UtilityConstruction #Leadership #NUCAYL2025

Exciting to see the future of our industry in action @ NUCA of the Carolinas Young Leaders conference. Thank you NC Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley. NUCA of The Carolinas, Austin Merritt, Mike Hewitt, Chase Boyer #WeDigAmerica

We are excited to see everyone at the Young Leaders Conference, which starts tomorrow night! Please review the QR codes below for the conference program, attendee list, and sponsors' video. #WeDigTheCarolinas #NUCAoftheCarolinasYL #YoungLeaders

Calling all NUCA of the Carolinas Young Leaders young leaders! We are coming together with Roc Solid Foundation to help build hope for kids fighting cancer in our Winston-Salem Playground Build! Join this mission to help families know they are not alone during their fight against pediatric cancer. This is an unforgettable team building opportunity to better connect while giving back to our community! Date: April 26, 2025 Location: Winston-Salem (Exact location to be announced) Time: (Will be announced) **Sponsorships NEEDED** This will be a shared sponsorship of $3000.00. If you are interested in being a sponsor please contact John Burke @ (919) 427-5444 or [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you all there!

The National Utility Contractors Association of the Carolinas (NUCA) has issued the following statement in regards to Reps. Jeff Zenger (R-Forsyth), Sam Watford (R-Davidson), and Mitchell Setzer (R-Catawba) filing?HB 247 - 811 Amendments: ? We would like to thank NC House Reps. Jeff Zenger, Sam Watford, and Mitchell Setzer for filing this very important?bill. This legislation will have a positive impact on the utility contracting industry across North Carolina. ? Read the full statement from Elevation Strategies, LLC

Join us for the first Charleston Social hosted at Holy City Brewing! Enjoy a night out to network while indulging in delicious food and refreshing beverages. This will be a great time of connecting, building relationships, and establish a group of young leaders in this area. **Currently looking for sponsors for this event. If you are interested please reach out to Scott Rand or Austin Logue. [email protected] // [email protected]

** UPCOMING** NUCA of the Carolinas Young Leaders Events for the month of April! Please mark the dates on your calendar and look out for more posts to come about each individual event. April 8th: Triad Construction Field Day - Sock Puppets Stadium, Burlington, NC April 12th: JLR Touch-A-Truck - NCSHP Driving Track, Raleigh NC April 17th: Granville County High School Agfest - Granville County, NC (Address TBA) April 26th: Winston-Salem Playground Build -Winston-Salem, NC (Address TBA) These events are a great chance to come together and give back to the community! We have always made an amazing effort in the past providing a great turnout for these types of events! Let’s see if we can progress in participation at each event.