Harper GC Renovation Corporate Quals

HARPER GENERAL CONTRACTORS

RENOVATION + ADAPTIVE REUSE EXPERTISE OVERVIEW

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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MIXED USE/RETAIL

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

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

Preservation of South Carolina’s 2021 Honor Award

ENR Southeast’s 2019 Best Projects Award of Merit

2021 Gignilliat Preservation Award, Spartanburg County Historical Association

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.

THE WESTIN POINSET T HOTEL RENOVATION GREENVILLE, SC

Harper completed the extensive interior and exterior renovations of this historical landmark - the Westin Poinsett Hotel - originally built in 192 floors were completely gutted and re-built. All new MEP Systems were installed throughout. The hotel’s mosaic tile and terrazzo floors, marble decorative plaster ceilings, and crystal chandeliers radiate a glow of charm and invitation like never before. The lobby, Piedmont Grill, lounge a and both the Gold and Poinsett Ballrooms were meticulously restored to their full 1920s glory. Upstairs, each of the 200 guest rooms were com reconstructed.

Harper performed a rigorous pre-design survey of the existing building, working closely with the hotel and architect to determine the best met HVAC and electrical system installation that included the location of the equipment routing of ductwork and conduit. Harper located a number craft subcontractors to perform plaster, marble, and ornamental metal refurbishing.

Historical preservation methods included flexible and space-saving installation of air-cooled reciprocating water chillers and controllers. Additio Harper performed construction with historical preservationist involvement to secure historical approval from the State Archives office.

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UNION COUNTY CARNEGIE LIBRARY UNION, SC | DESIGN-BUILD The historical Union County Carnegie Library is one of fourteen libraries in the state, built by the Carnegie Corporation. It is the oldest of the Carnegie Libraries and only one of five that is still in active use as a public library. The project consisted of three phases of construction: restoration, renovation and upfit.

The original library built in 1905 was restored to include wood floors, wood trim, wall and ceiling plaster, as well as a tin ceiling. The 1986 addition to the original library was renovated on its upper level to include new restrooms, offices, conference rooms and a book area. The library’s lower level was renovated with new plumbing for restrooms, meeting areas, and offices that focus on services for youth and young adults with the development of an early learning center. The lower level features a slide, an accessible family restroom, and a nursing mothers’ room.

To link the upper and lower levels, a new stair case and elevator were added. Exterior improvements were also performed to include additional and better access to the building. The columns in the interior of the building are designed to look like trees to celebrate the Sumter National Forest in Union, SC. Union County Carnegie Library was a 2019 Finalist for the National Medal for Museums & Library Service.

YEE-HAW BREWING COMPANY GREENVILLE, SC | CM AT-RISK Abandoned for decades, Harper restored the Keys Building located in the heart of downtown Greenville into a multi-use space filled with historical charm and modern appeal. Yee-Haw Brewing Company, one of the first tenants to claim a spot in the newly renovated space now occupies 4,900 SF of the Keys Building. The 2,100 SF full-service brewery consists of state-of-the-art brewing equipment and trench drains for all appliances.

Yee-Haw’s 2,800 SF restaurant contains a kitchen, bathrooms, bar, and dining area. The restaurant holds up to 165 occupants with additional seating outside under a canopy with festoon lighting, radiant heaters, and fans. This lively second location for Yee-Haw also incorporates a stage for bands to entertain its guests.

MARKLEY STATION GREENVILLE, SC | CM AT-RISK Markley Station is a 43,899 SF urban renewal project originally built in the 1950s and was re-purposed as a mixed-use development in the historic West End of Greenville. The project consisted of the shell renovation of two existing warehouse buildings, core upfit in Building 1, and site improvements. During the duration of the project, the owner added two tenant upfits and several modifications to the shell. Harper oversaw all construction phase services beginning with existing shell demolition, interior upfit, coordination furnishing, and concluding with punch list.

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