Mixed Use + Retail Corporate Quals

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.

Founded in 1950, 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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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.

BRIDGEWAY STATION

MAULDIN, SC | DESIGN-BUILD

Harper is well underway with the construction of Bridgeway Station, a unique mixed use town center in Mauldin, SC. We have completed a 3 story Tilt Up Office that is already fully occupied. We are currently underway with a 6 story, Tilt Up, 163 Unit apartment building, another smaller, 4-story, 27 unit masonry apartment building, historic train station, two multi story restaurant buildings, and retail building with rooftop pool. All of these buildings will have historic Italian accents to create the Italian village feel the developer desires. It is truly a one of a kind project with more to come.

BRIDGEWAY STATION OFFICE BUILDING

GREENVILLE, SC | DESIGN-BUILD

Harper completed this Class-A, three-story office building in the new BridgeWay Station development in Mauldin, SC. Harper was selected as the Design-Build Contractor for the 75,000 SF building for Hughes Investments, and engaged MCA Architecture as their architect. Completed in 2019, this speculative office building is constructed primarily of tilt-up wall panels and glass. This is only the second office of its kind in the Upstate to use this costeffective technique. The core includes elevators, finished lobby, and common area restrooms. Harper has assisted with a tenant upfit for ABB to inhabit the building since the originally construction.

EAST COURT STREET

GREENVILLE, SC | CM AT-RISK

Downtown Greenville’s skyline welcomed this 125,000 SF state-of-the-art precast building, including six stories of Class-A office space and a premier 7,000 SF indoor/outdoor rooftop event space into the central business district of Greenville. This stunning building and the adjacent five-story City of Greenville parking garage recieved LEED® Silver certification for their strides in sustainability. The project was also awarded the SC Chapter of American Public Works Association Project of the Year.

Harper served as the CM At-Risk for this project and delivered multiple rounds of budgeting, material alternates, and analysis as part of preconstruction phase services. Mechanical systems and skin and site analysis were several of the many services provided by the Harper preconstruction team. Additionally, Harper’s Virtual Building group performed design coordination for both the building designs and underground utilities. Harper oversaw all construction phase services beginning with sitework and demolition, and concluding with the punch list.

THE MONTGOMERY BUILDING

SPARTANBURG, SC | CM

AT-RISK

The Montgomery Building, an iconic 10-story building with a lower level basement located in downtown Spartanburg, SC, was designed and built in 1924. Harper, as the Construction Manager At-Risk, constructed the major renovation for this historic building. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Montgomery Building now retains its unique architecture, while catering to the modern needs and interests of urban residents.

During Preconstruction, Harper partnered with James Bakker and MPS to develop a design and GMP worthy of this innovative historical renovation.

The renovation of the building included a new site layout with reworked parking areas, a new lower parking lot, new sidewalks, walkways, and landscaping. The interior renovation restored the building’s original design and finishes. The ground floor features select boutique retail stores and dining, and the second floor has offices topped with 63 high-end residential apartments.

AWARDS

CAGC 2019 Construction Excellence Award

ENR Southeast’s 2019 Best Projects Award of Merit

Preservation of South Carolina’s 2021 Honor Award

2021 Gignilliat Preservation Award, Spartanburg County Historical Association

UNITED COMMUNITY BANK NEW HEADQUARTERS

GREENVILLE, SC | DESIGN-BUILD

Harper is currently in the corse of construction on the new headquarters for Unity Community Bank in downtown Greenville. This new construction project will included three stories of parking structure and four stories of office space. The structure will be cast-in-place concrete with skin consisting curtainwall/storefront/ACM/Terracotta Rain Screen with a TPO Roof with a patio consisting of pavers. The four story office space will feature a patio, 314 work stations, two outdoor terraces, among others.

This project is aiming to be the first WELL-Certified building in the state of South Carolina.

construction consisting of rooftop

HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

GREENVILLE, SC | CM AT-RISK

Harper performed the preconstruction, site preparation, and building construction operations for the Hubbell Lighting, Inc. corporate headquarters. The five-story structure is a multi-functional 187,000 SF facility possessing Class-A office space, laboratory and testing space, a lighting display, training center, and 70-seat auditorium. This state-of-the-art facility includes architectural precast curtain wall and ACM panels that reflect Hubbell Lighting’s dedication to innovation and technology. MEP systems were designed and implemented to maximize sustainability and energy efficiency. Additionally, Hubbell’s attractive landscaping and hard-scape features benefit the environment of the Millennium Campus. Harper completed this award-winning project within 16 months of commencement and construction.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

LEED® Silver

Southeast Construction Magazine’s “Best Commercial Project”

Southeast Construction Magazine Award of Merit for Private Design: “Best of 2007”

Business Week/Architectural Citation Award 2007 Cemex U.S. Building Award Finalist 2007

SOUTHERN FIRST

GREENVILLE, SC | CM AT-RISK

Harper was selected to serve as the CM At-Risk to construct the new Southern First Bank corporate headquarters to be located at the intersection of Laurens Road and Verdae Boulevard in Greenville, SC. The building will be located closely to the growing business hub surrounding the CU-ICAR Campus. It will stand at five stories, and include 100,000 SF of space. Harper will additionally handle all associated parking and site work development.

The building will be constructed as a steel frame structure with concrete floors, steel framed exterior walls and a variety of exterior façade materials including aluminum curtain wall, glazing, stone and/or metal panels, and veneer masonry. Entrance canopies and elevated terraces will also add additional accents to the building. MEP systems will comprise of standard HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems.

AUG SMITH ON MAIN

SPARTANBURG, SC | DESIGN-BUILD

Harper was selected as the general contractor to redevelop an existing four-story building on Main Street in Spartanburg, SC into 45 luxury apartments and two ground-level retail spaces. These two retail spaces are occupied by Spill the Beans and Spartanburg Methodist College’s Studio for Education, Collaboration, and Creation. The project included the construction of two additional floors on top of the existing building, bringing it up to seven stories, including a basement. There is potential for a third retail space on the basement level facing the rear of the building. The mix of apartments includes 27 one-bedroom units, 16 two-bedroom units, and a pair of two-story lofts.

TD BANK CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

GREENVILLE, SC | CM AT-RISK

Harper constructed two 100,000 SF Class-A office buildings for TD Bank’s Corporate Headquarters. Harper coordinated all associated site work and infrastructure for the 64-acre campus. Four major water features are located on site and include a five-acre lake that serves as both a storm water management facility and campus amenity. Harper partnered with the design team early in the design phase to coordinate services and provide insight, which led to a tremendously successful construction project. The civil and hardscape packages included the relocation and redistribution of approximately 300,000 CY of dirt, the installation of campus sewer and water mains, and installation of duct banks for power and data to serve both the two original buildings, as well as 13 future building pads.

This project was completed on time and within budget, and achieved LEED Gold certification.

OUR PEOPLE

At Harper, our people are our greatest resources. We employ some of the most talented, trustworthy, and dedicated professionals across the Southeast, ready to work with our clients to make their project vision come to life.

MATT

JOHNSON,

VP, OPERATIONS

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 26

LEED AP

OFFICE LOCATION: Greenville, SC

EDUCATION: BS in Civil Engineering, Citadel, Military College of South Carolina, 1997 MBA in Finance, Georgia State University, 2004

CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS: Green Building Council Leadership Greenville Citadel Alumni Association

Bridgeway Station

Mauldin, SC | 209,108 SF | $29.6MM

D-B | Industrial, Office, Mixed-Use

DON BEYER

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 21

OFFICE LOCATION: Greenville, SC

EDUCATION: BS in Civil Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1998 AS in Civil Engineering Technology, SUNY Canton, 1994

CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS: OSHA 10-HR

BridgeWay Station Block F Mauldin, SC | Multiple Buildings $19.2MM | D-B | Mixed-Use

TOM MEILE

SUPERINTENDENT

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 26

OFFICE LOCATION: Greenville, SC

EDUCATION: BS in Civil Engineering, Clemson University, 1996

CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS: OSHA 30-HR

USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors Safety Trained Supervisor Certification, STS Responsible Personnel Training for Erosion and Sediment Control - Green Card Certification

Bridgeway Station

Mauldin, SC | 209,108 SF | $29.6MM

D-B | Industrial, Office, Mixed-Use

MORE THAN ANYTHING, WE BUILD TRUST