HARPER GENERAL CONTRACTORS
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FIRM OVERVIEW Harper is a full-service general contracting and construction management firm headquartered in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. An award-winning company, Harper consistently receives recognition in the areas of quality, safety, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. Throughout our 72 year history, we have had the opportunity to develop strong professional relationships with clients across the Upstate. By bringing to life the vision of our clients, Harper leaves a lasting impression on members of the community. The core of our company is geared toward collaborating with owners and design professionals in an open and transparent manner, enabling the owner to know how every project dollar is being invested. In addition to the impact we have had in the Upstate of South Carolina, we’re bringing that same talent, innovation, and expertise to other cities throughout the Southeast. That doesn’t happen without dedicated, hard-working, experienced, effective, and honorable people. For us at Harper, our reputation, the way we conduct our business, and the way we treat you and each other is paramount. And that same level of respect, care and honor that goes into our relationships goes into every single project we’re awarded, as well.
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“The bottom line is that because of the Harper team’s efforts, we were able to receive a quality innovation center on schedule and under budget. I would certainly recommend you and your team for future projects .” SAM ZANCA, PROJECT MANAGER CLEMSON UNIVERSITY on the DUKE ENERGY INNOVATION CENTER
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY LEVERAGING THE RIGHT TOOLS TO ENHANCE EFFICIENCY AND QUALITY BIM (Building Information Modeling) is an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure before ever turning over a shovel of dirt. Harper has an in-house Virtual Building team that uses BIM to build a project virtually, in order to eliminate any costly errors ahead of time — streamlining the schedule and saving you from any potential delays or rework costs.
LASER SCANNING: For renovations and project additions, our Harper team leverages our robotic total station to scan the existing buildings and create the most accurate as-built drawings possible. The newly created as-builts can be shared with the design team to efficiently further their design efforts. The project team will also leverage the as-built model as the design matures and will conform to actual field conditions. MATERIALS & OPTIONS ANALYSIS/VALUE ENGINEERING: During the preconstruction process we will use Beck 3D estimating to efficiently develop accurate take-off of the building design. When using 3D Design Models in OAC & design meetings, we evaluate “on-thefly” design decisions to see the immediate impacts to the project budget. VIRTUAL & AUGMENTED REALITY: Harper offers the latest in Virtual Reality and
Augmented Reality by allowing our design team and client to virtually tour the proposed facilities and offer actionable feedback before construction commences.
BENEFITS OF IN-HOUSE BIM • Increased efficiency and accuracy
• 4D Scheduling
• 3D Estimating
• Laser Scanning
• 3D Design Coordination
• Virtual Reality
• 3D Building Coordination
• Virtual Tours for clients and community to garner project support
• 3D Site Coordination
FURMAN UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION RENOVATION GREENVILLE, SC | DESIGN-BUILD As General Contractor, Harper was selected to perform the interior renovation of Furman’s Administration Building. Harper partnered with McMillan Pazden Smith to design the scope of the project. The major goal of this project was to improve space utilization for the Admission Office on the first floor and the Administrative offices on the second floor. This included creating a more functional and aesthetically-pleasing environment for staff and visitors in the offices. In addition, a 40-space parking lot with exterior lighting was built to provide additional parking for guests. Exterior hardscape improvements were also added.
CLEMSON SOCCER OPERATIONS COMPLEX CLEMSON, SC | CM AT-RISK Harper was selected by Clemson University to provide preconstruction, site preparation, and construction services for an approximately 13,000 SF Soccer Operations Complex. The Complex includes new coaches’ offices, team locker rooms and common areas, and a sports medicine area. The scope also includes an outdoor plaza and on-site parking.
CONVERSE COLLEGE PELL AND DEXTER HALL SPARTANBURG, SC | CM AT-RISK
One of the oldest buildings in Spartanburg, Pell Hall was constructed in 1891 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Major struc installed to stabilize the existing structure including extensive shoring to accommodate the installation of new first floor framing system. In add plant to serve the dorms and other buildings on campus was also included in the project. The 21,100 SF 75 bed Victorian structure received ext with Dexter Hall, a 26,120 SF student housing facility on the Converse College campus.
Pell Hall was the second building on campus and is well loved by generations of students for its historic charm. It had fallen into disrepair and re and exterior restoration. The updated floor plan accommodates incoming Freshmen with two-room suites and shared bathrooms. Recreationa incorporated into the design include a media/game room, living room, study room, laundry, seminar room, and kitchen/recreation area. A new also installed. This project won the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation Honor Award in 2015.
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PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE: NEVILLE HALL RENOVATION & ADDITION CLINTON, SC | CM AT-RISK Harper served as the CM At-Risk for the renovation and expansion of historic Neville Hall in the heart of the Presbyterian College campus. Built in 1907, Neville Hall is one of the most highly utilized academic buildings on campus and, as such, had significant deferred maintenance issues to address as part of this project. In addition, the college tasked us with overseeing the renovation of three stories of the landmark building. These renovations included the restoration of the building’s historic rotunda, addition of a 120-seat auditorium, and an increase to the overall number of classroom and office spaces. In total, Harper completed a comprehensive renovation to Neville’s existing 24,683 SF and an addition of 15,574 SF. As CM At-Risk, Harper provided a wide array of program management covering every facet of the implementation process including architect and builder selection, design management, construction oversight, and successful delivery.
FURMAN UNIVERSITY LACROSSE LOCKER ROOM RENOVATIONS GREENVILLE, SC | CM AT-RISK Harper was hired as CM At-Risk to perform renovations to the Furman Men’s Lacrosse program’s locker and team meeting areas. The 61 existing lacrosse lockers were re-purposed and reorganized to fit within the back half of the space. The total SF renovated was 2,336 SF. Renovations to the mechanical and electrical systems, wall, ceiling, overhead coiling door, and casework were performed. Other updates to the meeting space were as follows: a new large back-painted glass marker board, a specialty aluminum baffle, ceiling system with dimmable linear LED light fixtures, new speaker and projection system, equipment lockers, and motivational team graphics. Harper performed this project on time and under budget.
SHERMAN COLLEGE STUDENT CENTER BOILING SPRINGS, SC | CM AT-RISK Harper was selected as the CM At-Risk for the 22,000 SF Student Center at Sherman College in Boiling Springs, SC. The Center is named after Dr. Thom and Betty Gelardi and has structural steel, a large 21’ concrete retaining wall, storefront, metal wall panels, brick veneer, and stucco exterior ceilings. The interior of the building has a large banquet room with exposed ceilings and fabric duct work. The typical use for the facility is as a library and bookstore for students and staff. The building also features a café that includes study rooms and offices.
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