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HARPER GENERAL CONTRACTORS

EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW July 30, 2026

WHY HARPER? HISTORY OF FIRM 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. Since 1950, we have had the opportunity to develop strong professional relationships with clients across the Southeast. 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.

We bring the same talent, innovation, and expertise to each of our valued clients throughout the Southeast. That does not 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. The same level of respect, care, and honor that goes into our relationships goes into every single project we’re awarded.

MARKETS WE SERVE COMMUNITY

K-12 EDUCATION

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS

HEALTHCARE

INDUSTRIAL

MUNICIPAL

OFFICE

HIGHER EDUCATION

RETAIL

550+

EMPLOYEES ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST

76 YEARS

IN BUSINESS WITH STRONG FINANCIALS

12 OFFICES

IN ASHEVILLE, CHARLOTTE, COLUMBIA, CONWAY, GREENVILLE, NASHVILLE, RALEIGH, ROANOKE, SPARTANBURG, SUMMERVILLE

.61 EMR

SAFETY RANKING & STRONG PERFORMANCE

#231 ENR

TOP CONTRACTORS FOR 2026

9 MARKETS

COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, HEALTHCARE, INDUSTRIAL, MIXED-USE, MUNICIPAL, OFFICE, & RETAIL

4 SERVICE DIVISIONS

COMMERCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INDUSTRIAL, & HARPERXS (SMALL PROJECTS)

76 YEARS OF BUILDING TRUST

Construction Technology Department is established

John Harper, Sr. founded Harper Builders Supply in Williamston, SC

Harper moved from Williamston and opens Greenville, SC office

Harper celebrates 50th Anniversary

David Wise becomes President

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Doug Harper joins, later promoted to President in 1986

Harper leads as top retail contractor in Southeast in 1980s and 1990s

Bryan Royal founds ESD, focused on improving infrastructure for local municipalities

Harper opens an office in Spartanburg, SC

Equipment Division (Equipro) established

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Harper expands regionally into Charlotte and Asheville, NC

Headquarters for ESD is established in Greenville, SC

Harper opens Conway, SC office

Electric Division (HEC) established

Industrial Division established

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Construction Technology Department is established

The Harper Corporation rebrands as Harper General Contractors

HarperXS opens divisional office in Greenville, SC

Harper opens offices in Roanoke, VA, Columbia, SC, and Nashville, TN

HarperXS is established to meet demands for smaller and timesensitive projects

Harper opens an office in Charleston, SC

Harper celebrates 75 years, marking a significant milestone

OUR APPROACH TO WORK With Harper, our clients can expect a smooth, well-managed project from start to finish– all while remaining on time and on budget. We bring together the best in experience, technology, and client service to deliver the high-quality results our clients deserve and have come to expect. The Harper approach is centered around one core element – trust.

Trust is the foundation upon which we build relationships with our clients, design partners, trade partners, vendors, and community.

ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY METHODS We have been instrumental over the years in educating and working with our clients on Alternative Delivery Methods, including Construction Manager At-Risk and Design-Build.

Our process involves sitting down with our clients to discuss how these methods could be applied to their project and explain how these methods are successfully leveraged in similar markets.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Harper has a strong in-house Construction Technology team focused on applying a variety of technologies to each phase of construction to enhance efficiency, productivity, safety, and quality. During preconstruction, our team leverages model-based estimating and constructability reviews. These tools offer a precise and streamlined approach to estimating costs and identifying potential issues. This enables us to catch design inconsistencies or obstacles before they lead to costly delays.

In the construction phase, we employ state-of-the-art tech, including drones, robotic total stations, and laser scanners. Drones provide a bird’s-eye view of the job site, ensuring real-time tracking of construction progress. Robotic total stations assist with accurate layout and as-built documentation, while laser scanners are crucial for obtaining exact dimensional and positional data. These technologies optimize our accuracy and efficiency, keeping the project on time and within budget.

PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES To ensure the successful delivery of an upcoming project, Harper provides a thorough and systematic preconstruction process for owners leveraging the selected procurement methods. Each of our divisions has a large preconstruction team and we involve our operations staff in this process to make the transition to construction as seamless as possible. Our preconstruction services are one of the most significant benefits of alternative delivery construction by providing the ownership team with additional planning tools and services to ensure on-time project delivery within the desired budget. Our preconstruction services set us apart as a construction partner and we have a robust set of tools, technology, and resources to maximize the chances of your project’s success.

CLOUD-BASED PROJECT MANAGEMENT Harper utilizes Procore, a web-based management platform, to collaborate, store information, and manage updates, creating one source of truth regarding design documents, budget, and schedule for the project management and design team. Owners and the project team have 24/7 access to see and review all pertinent information concerning the project status and schedule. Our management processes are built around utilization of Procore which is accessible to all members of the project team including owner, design team, commissioning agent, other design consultants, and our trade partners. The system provides a single source of access for all project documents, project models, project cost, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, inspections, and closeouts.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE & MAINTENANCE HarperXS is our dedicated team for maintenance and emergency response. We provide emergency response services, including nights and weekends, for any unplanned maintenance or repairs to your system. We are able to provide on-the-site pricing and timeframe to expedite repairs while allowing you to estimate cost and downtime. We understand emergencies not only cost money, but can attract local attention, so we use our expertise to minimize cost and schedule. Our approach to maintenance contracts is listening to our client’s needs and constraints and working hard to create a unique service package that fits their facilities and budgets. We are quick to respond with cost-effective solutions to meet needs. We also offer maintenance services in both our Commercial and Environmental Services Divisions.

SELF PERFORMANCE Harper’s philosophy on self-perform versus subcontracted work has always been “do what we’re best at.” For self-perform work, we have strategically recruited and successfully trained the best tradespeople in the industry to ensure quality workmanship at a best value for our clients. Our teams receive regular OSHA training and have access to quarterly safety and means and methods workshops. Our people are the difference and we believe in the value of investing in our teams.

We also work hard to include local workers in every project. Bringing local Harper employees to your job reduces project costs by eliminating the need for accommodations. This approach feeds your economy and keeps our team close to home. The project team also has more stake in the project when the facility they are building serves their friends and family.

SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION Harper continues to lead our region in the sustainability movement by focusing on education and collaboration at all levels of the building process. Our expertise applies to preconstruction, construction, material management, commissioning, systems analysis, and life-cycle costs. Harper has contracted over $300 million in sustainable construction projects, including LEEDCertified and Green Globe projects. Harper’s involvement in the City of Seneca’s Water Treatment Plant Upgrades helped the project in earning the first Silver Envision Certification in the Carolinas.

SAFETY IS A CORE VALUE At Harper, safety isn’t just a priority, it’s a value. Our culture-based approach to safe work performance is part of the management process for all of our projects. We create and maintain a positive work environment that upholds safe behavior and empowers all project employees to take responsibility for safety. Harper is committed to providing a safe work environment for our employees, clients, trade partners, and the public. The safety and well-being of everyone involved is our first consideration as we plan our work. We consider safety to be an important part of our overall corporate operations and proactively seek to maintain an ongoing program to meet our commitment. We work together to create a culture for safety. Our team has acheived over 5 million safe work hours.

Our “SOAR” initiative supports and strengthens our commitment to providing a safe work environment for employees, clients, subcontractors, and the public, promoting Safety, Observation, Accountability and positive Results. SAFETY is our highest priority.

OBSERVATION demonstrates action. We demonstrate our true commitment to safety by closely auditing our work practices and our work environment. ACCOUNTABILITY is a critical element to our success. We hold every Harper associate and every member of our construction teams responsible for meeting our expectations for safety. RESULTS are celebrated with our associates, subcontractors and owners. Working together to meet our commitment to safety produces positive results for everyone involved. It is important for us to celebrate these achievements together. SOAR requires all team members to take responsibility for their role in deliberate and comprehensive preplanning with safety as the major element of concern. Our strides in safety, executed by our safety team, have resulted in annual awards from Carolinas AGC and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Harper’s focus is building up our clients and our community. Through our work, we are building facilities that enhance the quality of life in our community by providing clean drinking water, creating wonderful learning environments for our children, beautiful outdoor spaces, and more. And through our philanthropic efforts, we give back to organizations that are committed to making our community a better place for all. Harper is the proud recipient of the Community Foundation of Greenville’s Philanthropic Spirit Award which recognizes an organization that serves the community through exceptional partnerships with nonprofits and by providing vital programming.

Harper’s legacy is defined by its deep-rooted passion for making a difference. Over the decades, Harper has achieved significant milestones, including:

INVESTING IN COMMUNITIES THROUGH ACTION AND FORWARD THINKING: From many gifts-in-kind to

community projects, Harper has built stronger, more vibrant communities, ensuring its impact is felt far beyond the job site. Their initiatives to enhance safety, integrate cutting-edge construction technology, and prioritize environmental stewardship have led to numerous awards and positioned them as a leader in the region.

EXPANDING ROOTS TO SERVE MORE COMMUNITIES: By growing its Greenville, SC headquarters and opening seven regional offices in Asheville, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Conway, Roanoke and Spartanburg, Harper has expanded its ability to connect with and support the areas where their teams live, work, and play.

FOSTERING A STRONG COMPANY CULTURE: Harper cultivates a workplace that values teamwork, innovation, and employee well-being. By fostering a supportive and engaging environment, Harper ensures that its team members feel empowered, connected, and inspired to contribute to both the company’s success and the broader community. Our teammates are active volunteers in the communities where they live, both with Harper and individually.

LOCAL RELATIONSHIPS & RESOURCES We possess the talent, tools, and resources of the billion-dollar companies with a local touch fitted to the specific needs of your project. This will be evident beginning with our first meeting and will last well beyond us turning over your keys. We are here for you and if you select us, you truly will have the best that the large and small firms have to offer.

While Harper is proud of its Greenville roots, we are far more than a small local contractor. With more than 550 employees serving clients across the Southeast, we bring the resources, expertise, and capacity of a large regional construction firm while maintaining the responsiveness and personal commitment that have defined our company since 1950. Our team of construction professionals allows us to successfully deliver complex projects across multiple markets and regions, providing clients with the confidence that Harper has the people, experience, and financial strength to meet the demands of projects of any size. As we continue to grow throughout the Southeast, our commitment to quality, safety, and trust remains at the heart of everything we do.

Equally important is the strength of the relationships we have built throughout the region. Over decades of work, Harper has developed a deep network of trusted subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners in the communities where we build. These long-standing partnerships allow us to assemble the right team for each project, secure qualified labor and materials, and maintain the high standards our clients expect. By combining our regional resources with strong local relationships and boots-on-the-ground knowledge, we deliver the efficiency, buying power, and expertise of a major contractor while ensuring every project benefits from the insight and commitment of professionals who know the local market.

A LEGACY BUILT IN THE UPSTATE Since 1950, Harper has proudly called Greenville, South Carolina home. What began as a local builder has grown into one of the Southeast’s most respected construction firms, while never losing sight of the values that have defined us for more than 76 years. As a locally headquartered contractor, we understand the unique character of the Upstate because we’ve helped shape it for over seven decades. Every project we deliver reflects our pride in the communities we serve and our commitment to building places that make a lasting impact. When you partner with Harper, you’re choosing a contractor whose legacy is built on trust, whose strength comes from local relationships, and whose passion for Greenville and the Upstate continues to drive everything we do.

LANDMARK PROJECTS IN UPSTATE, SC

FURMAN TIMMONS ARENA RENOVATION

UNITY PARK (INCLUDING MAYBERRY FIELD, WETLANDS, HONOR TOWER)

MORGAN CORP. HEADQUARTERS

BRIDGEWAY STATION + BRIDGEWAY OFFICE BUILDING

UNITED COMMUNITY BANK HEADQUARTERS

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GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRISMA HEALTH CENTER FOR HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES

FOUNTAIN INN HIGH + ADDITION

SOUTHERN FIRST HEADQUARTERS

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE

PRISMA HEALTH PHASE 2 MOB

THE MONTGOMERY BUILDING RENOVATION

THE DANIEL BUILDING RENOVATION

ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING FACILITY

PEACE CENTER MOCKINGBIRD AND COACH F

MEALS ON WHEELS GREENVILLE

CANCER SURVIVORS PARK

FACTORY

110 EAST COURT STREET

WOODRUFF HIGH SCHOOL

NOTABLE RETAIL PROJECTS IN UPSTATE, SC

CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

SPENGA STUDIO

WHOLE FOODS GREENVILLE

MCBEE STATION

THE HUB SPARTANBURG

YEE-HAW BREWING CO AND CYCLEBAR

MAGNOLIA PARK

AUG SMITH ON MAIN

MARKLEY STATION

GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GREER, SC Harper has partnered with Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport on various projects across their campus throughout the last 14 years. The scope of work our team has performed include terminal renovations, upfits, office renovations, facility improvements, operational expansions, and more. The Harper team prioritized additional safety measures working on an active, high-security campus, especially on air-side projects.

CERULEAN AVIATION FACILITY Harper was selected as the CM At-Risk to renovate and expand the existing FBO Terminal Facility at GSP Airport. The project included expanding the existing FBO building to 10,785 SF, renovating the existing FBO building, adding approximately 75 new parking spaces, and sitework and utilities. The renovation included high-end finishes and fixtures that required a great deal of preplanning for installation. This was an active campus project with many premium FBO services for private and corporate aviations clients traveling through GSP.

GSP SMART GLASS IMPROVEMENTS Harper was selected to remove and replace existing glass in Concourse A and B of the terminal at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. The glass replacement will include the furnishing and installing of approximately 11,600 SF of electrochromatic glass technology in Terminals A and B. The project includes the demolition of existing glazing and necessary modifications to infrastructure.

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS INCLUDE: • • • • •

AOC Police Department Renovations TIP PM & CMAR Offices Project Center Cargo Expansion Bus Stop Qdoba Renovation