Charleston Regional Business Journal - March 13, 2023

Scouting out SC

An old brand has chosen the Palmetto State to relaunch its nameplate.

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Royal destination

The first F-16 assembled in the South Carolina is ready to serve a kingdom.

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Office with a view

CEO decides to take his workspace to the waters of Charleston harbor.

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Valuable export

The No. 1 exporter of cars, in terms of value, sends most of its product through Charleston port.

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INSIDE

Upfront 2

SC Biz News Briefs 3

In Focus:

Architecture, Engineering and Construction 13

List: General Contractors 25

Bonus List: Engineering

Firms 26-27

At Work 28

People in the News 28

Viewpoint 31

HISTORIC FUTURE

After a delay to make sure the humidity is optimal for its collection, the IAAM has set an opening date. Page 11

Charleston Under Construction

A healthy crop of construction projects runs the gamut from schools to hotels..

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(Photo Greg Noire)

Upfront

Fewer younger drivers stepping on the gas in the Palmetto State

Anyone who lives with a teenager knows that learning to drive a motor vehicle isn’t always a top priority. Decades ago, a driver’s license represented a chance at freedom, a day trip to the beach with friends or the first step toward a part-time job, but today’s Millennial and Gen Z teens don’t seem to have that urge to step on it. An analysis of Federal Transportation Department

Data shows a trend that while more pronounced in the 21st century, the trend started decades ago in the Palmetto State. South Carolina had about 2 million fewer drivers overall in 1981 than in 2021, but a much higher percentage of all drivers were between the ages of 16 and 24. Federal data show 90,611 more drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 in 2021, the latest available data, compared to 1981, but they make up a much smaller percentage of drivers in South Carolina from 40 years ago. In 1981, the 16-24 age group made up 21.7% of all drivers. In 2021, that percentage was down to 12.86%, even though more than 90,000 younger drivers were on the roadways. That’s a decrease of more than 40%.SC Biz went back through decades of data to analyze a trend line using 10-year increments. Other Southern states show a similar trend, which follows national data, but South Carolina actually has a higher percentage of younger drivers than most other Southern states. Only Alabama had a higher percentage of younger drivers among licensed drivers at 13.37%, and Louisiana was the lowest at 7.83%.Economists, anthropologists and futurists likely all have suppositions about why this is occurring, including changing demographic priorities, increased technology that allows for instant and inexpensive communication, but the impact on roads, schools and jobs will have a ripple e ect across generations and decades as younger drivers become older drivers.

By Andy Owens

Younger drivers in Southeastern States

Percentage of drivers 16-24 years old compared to all licensed drivers in specific states.

Licensed drivers 16-24 in SC

Data from 1981 to 2021 shows the percentage of young drivers compared to all licensed drivers in the Palmetto State over 10-year increments.

-40.7%

Percentage change in drivers under 25 in SC since 1981.

Source: Federal Highway Administration, Office of Highway Policy Information

Scout’s original ingenuity

electrifying its future. We’re bringing the Scout spirit to South Carolina and it’s going to be a hell of a ride.” — Scott Keogh, president and CEO Scout Motors

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Bahrain takes possession of 1st F-16 manufactured at Greenville site

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

Lockheed Martin delivered the first Royal Bahraini Air Force F-16 Block 70 at 11 a.m. on March 10. Senior Bahraini, U.S. government, military and aerospace industry officials celebrated the event, according to a news release.

The kingdom of Bahrain was the first customer announced by Lockheed Martin when the company moved production of the F-16 to its Greenville site, which had been a sustainment center until then. New F-16s are no longer manufactured for the U.S. military, but Lockheed Martin continues to provide sustainment services for the American jets, which make up the majority of the U.S. fighter fleet.

Lockheed Martin said in 2017 that Greenville would be the new home for F-16 production and then in 2018 the company announced it had a deal with Bahrain and was in negotiations with several other countries cleared by the Department of Defense to purchase the fighter jets.

Defense Department and government officials have touted the sales as a way to make sure U.S. friends would be equipped to engage entities unfriendly to the United States and allied countries.

This F-16 Block 70 jet is the first of 16 jets for Bahrain, and took its first flight on Jan. 24. From here, it will begin additional flight tests at Edwards Air Force Base before arriving in Bahrain in 2024.

Six countries have selected Block 70/72 aircraft, the latest model of the F-16. In addition to the current official backlog of 127 jets to-date to be built in Greenville, Jordan has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for 12 jets and Lockheed Martin has received a contract to begin its long-lead activities, the news release said. Bulgaria has also signed an LOA for an additional eight jets for its fleet. Once these are finalized, the backlog will increase to 147, Lockheed Martin said. CRBJ

The first F-16 assembled in Greenville will be turned over to the kingdom of Bahrain in a livestreamed ceremony. (Photo/Provided)

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Scout to build $2B EV plant in Blythewood

By Christina Lee Knauss cknauss@scbiznews.com

ASouth Carolina beat out 74 other locations to win a $2 billion investment from Scout Motors Inc. for a new plant to produce electric SUVs and trucks in Blythewood, according to the Virginia-based company’s president and CEO Scott Keogh.

Requirements for the proposed new plant will also lead state officials to seek more than $1.2 billion in funding from the legislature for infrastructure projects including a new railroad bridge over Interstate 77, a new interchange, other road improvements and upgrades to utilities.

That and other details about the historic economic deal for Richland County were discussed at an online roundtable featuring Keogh, Gov. Henry McMaster and Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey.

“We needed a state ready to do business when we decided to relaunch and reintroduce Scout, and South Carolina proved it was ready from the moment conversations started,” Keogh said. “It was just over two months from the time we started conversation until the decision was made. The state was very professional from the beginning.”

Keogh said factors in choosing the manufacturing site in a Richland Coun-

ty-owned industrial park off I-77 included location, the available labor pool, prospective talent coming out of area colleges and universities, and the fact that South Carolina already is home to hundreds of companies that manufacture parts for the automotive supply chain.

The amount of Scout Motors’ investment and the project’s potential to create 4,000 or more permanent jobs would set all-time records as the largest economic development project in Richland County history, according to county officials.

Company officials hope to break ground on the Blythewood plant later this summer and begin production by the end of 2026.

The Scout plant will be located in the southwest quadrant of the industrial park along Blythewood Road. The Blythewood Industrial Site spans 1,600 acres, and the Scout plant is expected to occupy 1,100 acres, according to figures released by the Richland County Economic Development Office.

Keogh said the need to begin building more EVs at a faster pace as the country prepares to make the massive consumer pivot away from internal combustion engines made speed a crucial factor in the decision to pick South Carolina.

“Some states were still shuffling paperwork after 60 days – the moment

and the market do not wait when it comes to EVs, we wanted to move fast and the state did it for us,” Keogh said. “We are already fi ling for building permits right now and we hope to start site prep and work on the project within weeks. This project is going to be extremely aggressive.”

Before the plant can be built, massive work will also have to be done on infrastructure in the Blythewood area, prompting the request for funding from the legislature, McMaster said.

“You always have to spend money to make money, and time has shown here that large investments of the past were wise decisions,” McMaster said. “One of the biggest examples is investments we made when BMW came here in 1992. That project put South Carolina on the map when it came to the automotive industry. It transformed the Upstate, and now Scout has the potential to bring that kind of transformation to the Midlands.”

Richland County also plans to make significant investments to support the project including funding to upgrade the Blythewood Fire Station. A package of incentives being considered by County officials would include stipends for childcare for Scout employees. Richland County Council is scheduled to give the total incentives package for Scout a third reading on March 21. CRBJ

Scout Motors Inc., makers of the next-generation of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, has decided to establish its manufacturing operations in Blythewood (Photo/Provided)

Charleston EV maker

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

ACharleston-based manufacturer of electric vehicles and golf carts has expanded for the third time in three years.

Bintelli LLC more than doubled its space, going from 65,000 square feet to 174,000 square feet, making room for growing demand for its products and the employees needed to fill that demand.

A company spokesperson said Bintelli started 2021 with 24 employees and started 2022 with 52 before closing the year with 102. The company added eight more workers in last month and expect to add at least 20 more by the end of the year, he said.

“It’s no secret that every move we make is to continue to deliver on having the best program possible,” Jason Perske, vice president of Bintelli, said in a news release. “This expansion is another step in solidifying ourselves at the forefront of the industry. While faster order fulfillment and greater inventory availability is going to be an incredible asset for our dealer family, I’m far more excited about what this means for the additional levels of support we can offer. I’m excited for all of our dealerships to share in this huge announcement and incredibly thank-

to

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Over the last 12 months, its dealer support team has increased by 500% which has rapidly decreased average delivery time for parts shipments and decreased response and wait times for dealership needs. Focusing on more than just the sale of vehicles, Bintelli has tripled the size of its parts and after-sale service department.

“What an amazing feeling to finally move into our new home,” Kevin Marques, Bintelli’s facility manager, said in the release. “This facility is like no other — massive is an understatement. We couldn’t have done this without the hard work and dedication of our staff and all their efforts to make this a smooth transition. I’m thrilled to see the success and impact we will have on the EV community with our new home.”

ful for all the support they show us every day. We wouldn’t be here without them.”

The company has tripled the size of its dealer network in the last year, accounting for some of the rise in demand. Its product also was ranked 2022’s Best Low-Speed Vehicle and Best Street-Legal Golf Cart in a consumer poll, the company said in the news release.

the amazing work our dealer family has done over the last few years,” Bin-

telli founder and President Justin Jackrel said in the release. “As we are now operational in what I believe is the largest LSV manufacturing facility in America, we’re going to be able to even better support our dealer family with the additional vehicles, parts and support they need to continue their rapid growth nationwide,”

“It is a great feeling being a Bintelli dealer knowing that we have the support, commitment and communication from the brand and employees at the corporate office,” Tom McMenanin, president of Toms River Auto Group, said in the release. “There is not a question that doesn’t get answered, a call that doesn’t get a returned call, or an

The rising popularity of street-legal golf carts has led to growth for Bintelli, which is expanding to accommodate that growth. (Photo/Provided)

BMW exports of $9.6B exceed all automakers

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

dollar value than any other automotive exporter.

BMW

Manufacturing exported nearly $9.6 billion in vehicles in 2022, more in terms of

It is the ninth year in a row the Spartanburg County plant has led the nation in export value. The figures are based on data from the U.S. Depart-

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ment of Commerce, according to a news release from BMW Group.

Exported were 227,029 sports activity vehicles and coupes of the 416,301 vehicles produced last year at Plant Spartanburg, according to the news release. More than 182,000 left the country through the Port of Charleston and others were exported from Savannah; Brunswick, Ga.; and Jacksonville, Miami and Everglades, Fla. Another 17,000 were exported by rail.

Germany was the top export market for South Carolina-made BMWs, accounting for 15.5% of the export volume, followed by China (13.5%), South Korea (12.8%), Canada (7.5%) and Great Britain. Exports to Canada go by railroad.

“Free trade and open markets enable growth and prosperity,” BMW AG board member for production Milan Nedeljovic said in the news release. “BMW and South Carolina are a good example of this. I am proud of the Spartanburg plant’s continued performance, which contributes to the success of the BMW Group.”

The production total for 2022 was the second highest in plant history. Highlights of the year included the launch of the new BMW X7 model and launch of the all-new BMW XM, the company’s first high-performance car with an electric drive system. The plant also produced 69,200 plug-in hybrids, making up 16.6% of the site’s total volume.

“Customers around the world continue to seek out premium quality BMWs made in South Carolina, and we are proud to be the largest automotive exporter by value for the past nine years,” Robert Engelhorn, president and CEO of BMW Manu-

facturing, said in the release. “Our success is due to the highly skilled and dedicated workforce at Plant Spartanburg. These achievements are significant and clearly reinforce BMW’s ongoing commitment to South Carolina and the United States.”

The company called its $1.7 billion electromobility plan in South Carolina to be the “year’s most significant highlight.”

In October, BMW Group Chairman of the Board of Management Oliver Zipse announced the investment, including $1 billion to prepare the plant for the production of fully electric vehicles and $700 million to build a high-voltage battery assembly facility in Woodruff. By 2030, the BMW Group will build at least six fully electric models in the United States.

Beginning in April, the plant will start production of the 2024 BMW X5 and BMW X6. These updated models include new design details, expanded standard equipment, and advancements in digital technology. The plug-in hybrid drive in the 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e has significantly more power and a greater purely electric range than its predecessor.

Since 1992, the BMW Group has invested nearly $12.4 billion in its South Carolina operations. BMW Manufacturing is the largest BMW Group plant in the world, producing more than 1,500 vehicles each day.

“For over three decades, BMW’s commitment to South Carolina continues to demonstrate the power of partnership,” S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster said in the release. “With record-setting exports and its latest electromobility investment at Plant Spartanburg, BMW not only shows the world that South Carolina paves the way to automotive success but that our state is home to the industry’s future.” CRBJ

More than 227,000 SAVs and coupes made in Spartanburg County were exported, most of them through the Port of Charleston. (Photo/Fred Rollison Photography)

Mergers and Acquisitions CEO turns yacht into office space

By Jenny Peterson

David

Moore,

CEO of BlueChip Mergers and Acquisitions in Charleston, decided during the pandemic that if he had to work in isolation, he might as well do it from an office with waterfront view of the Charleston Harbor.

He manifested his dream — purchasing and fully renovating a 68-foot yacht, “Whimsy,” that he’s turned into an official company office, docked at the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina.

In 2020, Moore, a Kiawah Island resident, and his team of six associate brokers went fully remote. It didn’t take long before Moore purchased the

yacht and exited his lease at his former Church Street office in downtown Charleston.

There are a few challenges to working out of a yacht-office: On Zoom, clients will occasionally ask why his room is swaying when waters are choppy, and he’s had to pivot to taking Zoom calls in the galley of the boat

rather than the top deck.

Moore also needed to ensure reliable Wi-Fi and electricity for charging iPhones and iPads and a fully closed-circuit network and security system with cameras.

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SCBIO caps conference with $5,000 pitch competition

By Jenny Peterson

To close out the SCBIO 2023 conference, three South Carolina early startups in the life sciences industry pitched venture capitalists in a “Rapid Fire: SC Super Pitch” competition in the ballroom of the Gaillard Center with hundreds of attendees in the crowd.

Each company had an eight-minute pitch and then two minutes for questions and answers. Three venture capitalists — who had just spoken on a panel about how to give a good pitch — determined the winner, who was awarded $5,000 from SCBIO, a statewide, non-profit, industry association.

Zylo Therapeutics, based in Greenville, won the pitch competition and received the cash prize.

Zylo Therapeutics created and patented “Z-Pod” technology through a powder that can mix with a wide variety of topical creams to enable sustained release properties and increased dosing abilities of those creams. The technology could include enhanced targeting of pores and increased payload and effects of the topical creams without the need for a patch.

“It’s the next generation of topical drug delivery,” said Scott Pancoast, founder and CEO.

Patients who can benefit from Zylo Therapeutics products include those with lesions from advanced Lupus, those

who suffer from eczema and other skin diseases, nail fungus and even diaper rash, the company says.

A ketamine-loaded Z pod to help relieve fibromyalgia is already in production. Pancoast said the company has partnered with CY Pharma, which is taking it forward into the clinic and paying for it.

“We actually have a plan of action on (treating) animals as well. The FDA does not require approval for a wound-healing product for animals,” Pancoast said.

After the pitch, Pancoast said Zylo Therapeutics is already partnering with a CBD company in California to add its powders to CBD cream for sustained releasing benefits.

“We have the technology, we’ve got market traction, we actually have revenues and we have no direct competition,” Pancoast said. “We’re not in fundraising mode right now, but we’re anticipating (for it) later this year and we’ll probably be at $10 million.”

The other two South Carolina companies that pitched included Pensievision, a Charleston-based startup that developed 3-D imaging technologies using the same technology found in NASA’s space telescopes to pre-screen for and identify cervical cancer.

Using a pen-shaped wand, health care professionals can get near-immediate detailed 3-D results of a patient’s cervix in a procedure that does not require lab testing. Pensievision, co-created by Joe Carson,

an astronomy professor at the College of Charleston, is currently using its endoscope in African countries where health care lab testing and follow-up appointments are a challenge, Carson said.

“We’re about one year away from having our first commercial device, so we know we can raise capital funding,” Carson said. “I get asked a lot about why PensieVision is (located) in South Carolina; our clinical studies were done in San Diego, and California is really the world center for companies like ours. But one, it would absolutely be The College of Charleston. We are consistently being fed with brilliant students that power our company. Another is the supportive climate in South Carolina for biomedical startups.”

The third company to pitch was Elevate Therapeutics, which pitched its app, ePAL, that helps terminal patients and hospice employees work together to navigate palliative and end-of-life care with a goal to reduce anxiety, fear and improve quality of life.

Elevate Therapeutics uses artificial technology to collect data about a person’s mood, prompts for how to have tough endof-life conversations with family members and friends and also connects with hospice employees and much more.

“In a randomized study with 112 stagefour cancer patients, ePAL worked; there was a 26% reduction in patient reported pain and a 69% reduction in pain-relat-

ed hospital visits … an 82% decrease in pain-related hospital admissions (in the ER). That saved about $112,000, or about a $1,000 per patient per month,” said Mark Elfers, CEO of Elevate Therapeutics, based in Greenville. “The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services created a pilot that encouraged Medicare Advantage plans to provide high quality and value based palliative care and hospice care to their beneficiaries. And over the last three years, participation in the pilot has tripled.”

The first ePAL mobile application was built through a $250,000 grant by Dr. Mihir Kamdar, a pain doctor from Mass General Hospital, and a member of the Elevate Therapeutics executive team.

The pitch competition capped off two days of buzz about the life sciences industry in South Carolina that included panel discussions, announcements, vendor spotlights and a breakout series. Attendees learned about the state of the burgeoning industry, wins for the state, new products coming to market, regulatory challenges for the future and more.

“It’s wonderful to have our innovative companies present so that you all know what the future is looking like,” said Juliette Bogus, with Inspire Agency and the moderator of the pitch competition. “It’s been a great experience for the SCBIO team that we’ve been able to bring you all together and we’ve had some great conversations.” CRBJ

James Chappell (left), CEO and president of SCBIO, awards the $5,000 pitch prize to Scott Pancoast, founder and CEO of Zylo Therapies. (Photo/Jenny Peterson)

Wi-Fi,” Moore said. “There are a few Wi-Fi options — Elon Musk’s Starlink is $500 a month … what I’ve got now with T-Mobile has been working really well. I have T-Mobile for Business with satellite and cellular is the backup.”

Two backup generators on board make electricity and Wi-Fi smooth, and a flat screen TV seamlessly plays national news in the yacht’s living room/indoor workspace.

“I was paying $70,00 a year for an office downtown and it ended up being just me in the space after COVID, in a boring office space,” Moore said. “Believe it or not, it was a cost savings for me to close the office.”

Now, dolphin sightings are all but guaranteed on the 100-foot walk to his literal nautical-themed office, with 360-degree water views and an excellent view of the USS Yorktown. The yacht has three bedrooms — one with a closet that holds work suits — three bathrooms and a fully-stocked kitchen. Coast Guard rules state the Whimsy can hold up to 20 people at a time.

“There are tax advantages — I’d equate it to buying a house for a home office. You have to be careful with it, and I keep a detailed log. If I sleep on the boat, I keep a log to tally up all the expenses for the year and how much of that is for personal use versus work,” Moore said.

For example, Moore can’t write off the cost of the crane and Jet Ski on top of the yacht, but he can expense taking clients and investment groups out on a harbor cruise.

The 50-year-old yacht needed a lot of fixing up — to the tune of $500,000 — to fully gut the boat and renovate it to be comfortable and seaworthy. And he had to work through the logistics of setting up computer networking and getting cell service and stable internet on a boat.

His diligence has paid off; today, Moore is selling 11 companies, closing two other deals, and leading two capital raises for clients from his yacht. The team’s work includes national franchise resales for several franchisers and due diligence assessments of companies prior to sale.

“My business is entirely about making other people money and helping them retire from their company,” he said.

Like any other office building in Charleston, there’s hurricane damage and threats to contend with. Moore knows the challenge all too well; his previous yacht was destroyed by Hurricane Damian. As a backup, he keeps a physical location on King Street to receive work mail and a place to work when major storms threaten the area.

“However, I’m 95% of the time on the boat,” he said.

He commissioned a yacht furniture company to make custom seaworthy

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furniture for both indoor and outdoor workspaces in a navy and white color palette along with teak wood tables for outdoor decks with comfortable seating for 12 people on the top deck.

In addition to his career in acquisitions, Moore also mentors business students at the College of Charleston and teaches in the college’s Business U program.

Moore loves his new office, although he has run into a couple of small challenges. Helicopters and squawking seagulls often break through the quietness of a virtual meeting.

“People who come for meetings don’t always want to leave,” he said. CRBJ

“Our team is built on love for the community, honesty and hustle. We love our work and our clients, but we value each other most.

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David Moore said sometimes other people in Zoom meetings ask why his office is bobbing. (Photo/Provided)

IAAM sets new date to open museum doors

By Ross Norton rnorton@scbiznews.com

The International African American Museum has set Tuesday, June 27, as the new date for the museum to open its doors.

The opening festivities will feature a number of community events in the days leading up to the launch, including an opening ceremony on June 24.

“We’re excited to open IAAM’s doors and showcase the incredible breadth of African American history,” Tonya Matthews, president and CEO of the International African American Museum, said in a news release. “IAAM strives not only to provide a space for all visitors to celebrate and connect to this history, to these stories, and to this art, but also to find meaning within their own stories. The African American journey is far longer than the 20 years it took to build this museum and we are humbly proud to step up and play our part in this story. It is time.” Originally scheduled for Jan. 21, the museum’s opening was delayed while city of Charleston staff and contractors worked to stabilize humidity and temperature levels

within the new building. With those issues now resolved, building operations will be transferred to the IAAM over the next several weeks, in preparation for the June opening, according to the news release.

The IAAM, which sits at the site of Gadsden’s Wharf — one of the nation’s most prolific former slave trading ports — includes nine core exhibition galleries and a special exhibition gallery, as well as a “floating” gallery that weaves contemporary art throughout the museum. The museum will

open with more than 700 artifacts dating from 17th century to contemporary objects, alongside 1,000 image and media collection pieces — all of which help connect the African American journey to its roots and connections to African and African diaspora communities and cultures. The museum also houses the Center for Family History, a genealogy and ancestry resource center, which began hosting genealogy classes and workshops in 2020.

“As this magnificent new museum

demonstrates, Charleston isn’t just a city where history happened — it’s a city where history is still being made every day,” Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg said in the release. “I couldn’t be prouder of this extraordinary achievement, and of all the people who’ve worked so hard over the past two decades to make it a reality.”

The museum’s opening date coincides with Juneteenth, the annual commemoration of the day in 1865 when 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned that they had been freed by the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation nearly two years earlier. The event has been long celebrated by many African American communities and was formally designated as a national holiday in 2021.

Earlier this year, IAAM kicked off virtual and in-person programming in honor of Black History Month with a series of opportunities for both the local community and future visitors to engage with a variety of educational content. Next month, as final preparations for the official public opening begin, IAAM will host several in-person programs for the community to attend. CRBJ

Pre-Revolutionary Downtown Charleston property sells for $9M

seating areas are just a few of the outdoor highlights.

This Georgian-style, five-bedroom house is one of the oldest surviving examples of the Charleston single house, the release stated. The north wall of the house includes original stucco and arched staircase windows that survived almost intact from its original construction. The interior of the house features custom painted floors and Venetian plaster walls by artist Stephanie Poe. The ceiling medallions were inspired by Drayton Hall and are a reminder of the home’s vast history, the release stated.

The property offers a link with one of the lesser-known facets of early Charleston history. According to Historic Charleston

By Jason Thomasjthomas @scbiznews.com

Adowntown Charleston property that dates to the pre-Revolutionary War era has been sold.

The Anne Boone House, located at 47 E. Bay St., has sold for $8.6 million, marking the highest sale on the downtown peninsula so far this year. Helen Geer of William Means Real Estate, represented the sellers, according to a news release.

“The Anne Boone House is one of the finest homes in historic Charleston,” said

Geer in the release. “From the impressive grounds, meticulous renovation, and stunning design, 47 East Bay offered a rare opportunity to own a piece of South of Broad history. It was a true privilege to represent my clients in the sale of this property.”

The pre-Revolutionary property encompasses more than 7,000 square feet and 0.26-acres, according to the release. It was renovated by a team of Charleston preservation experts and features grounds created by renowned landscape architect, Glen Gardner, according to the release. The lush garden, heated pool, piazzas and multiple

Foundation, Anne Boone was the daughter of the landgrave Daniel Axtell, son of a Puritan leader who helped execute King Charles I, according to the release. Her husband Joseph, also a Puritan or Dissenter, figured prominently in many of the political struggles with the rising Anglican leadership in the late-17th and early-18th centuries.

“For 90 years, William Means has been the premier firm to represent historic homes in Charleston,” said Lyles Geer, president and Broker-in-Charge of William Means Real Estate, in the release. “It is a true testament to our agents and our company that we are entrusted with the sale and purchase of these one-of-a-kind properties.” CRBJ

The Anne Boone House, located at 47 E. Bay St., has sold for $8.6 million, marking the highest sale on the downtown peninsula so far this year. (Photo/Keen Eye Marketing)

This Georgian-style, five-bedroom house is one of the oldest surviving examples of the Charleston single house. (Photo/Keen Eye Marketing)

The International African American Museum promises to be a major tourism draw. (Photo/Provided)

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New buildings bring life to Columbia’s BullStreet District

By Christina Lee Knauss cknauss@scbiznews.com

Every day when Joann Turnquist comes to work at the First Base Building in Columbia’s BullStreet District, she sees something different outside her windows.

Turnquist, president and CEO of the Central Carolina Community Foundation, a Midlands nonprofit, has been a tenant at BullStreet since 2019, and she has been able to witness the daily growth and transformation of the historic 181-acre former campus of the South Carolina State Hospital into a mixed-use district that offers something for visitors and residents of all ages.

“The vibrancy of the community really appeals to me – I see people of all ages every day, from senior residents at Merrill Garden to moms who have a planned stroller walk to college students and young professionals living in the Babcock building,” Turnquist said. “When the foundation moved here we were excited to be one of the pioneers of what promised to be a vibrant and engaging community, and now we’re in a place that has an energy unlike anywhere else in Columbia.”

Since groundbreaking on the district in January 2015, the BullStreet District has become known as one of the largest urban redevelopment projects on the East Coast. The area is anchored by Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team, and also includes a wide variety of businesses including REI Co-Op, Capgemeni, Founders Federal Credit Union and Publico Kitchen and Tap, as well as Page Ellington Park, a 20-acre public park. The District also includes Merrill Gardens, an active senior community and the first four

phases of TownPark at BullStreet, a complex of 28 townhomes.

Besides the First Base Building where Turnquist’s office is located, the district also includes the innovative WestLawn Building. Unveiled in 2022, the structure holds retail and Class-A office space and is built from sustainable cross-laminated timber.

Although it is already home to all this, change is still ongoing at BullStreet. Master developers Hughes Development Corp. is taking the site into its next phase with work on projects designed to fulfill the District’s goal of providing homes near downtown Columbia for people from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of income levels.

“This is the most exciting time to be at BullStreet because you can stand anywhere on campus and see the vision taking shape,” said Chandler Cox, BullStreet project manager for Hughes Development “We’ve had such a good partnership with the city of Columbia and it’s been nice to see it continue to grow since the beginning.”

Work is currently ongoing at the site on housing for everyone from young professionals who might be drawn to apartments in the renovated, historic Babcock Center to those seeking a luxury apartment, who will be able to find those as well as retail space at the much-anticipated Bennet at BullStreet.

Further down the road are plans for MidTown at BullStreet, a 90-unit apartment and townhome complex adjacent to Page Ellington Park that will be attainably priced, which means pricing for rents will be affordable for those who make roughly 60-70% to 120% of an area’s median income.

Ground was broken in September 2021 for the Bennet,a 280,000-square-foot luxury apartment community that will eventually house 269 luxury apartments and house

more than 500 residents, according to figures released by BullStreet District. The complex is by far the most visible construction on the campus, located between Boyce Street and Pickens Street and just behind the Westlawn Building. The Bennet is also notable because it includes not only the luxury apartments, but 45,000 square feet of ground floor retail space.

The developer for the apartment segment of the Bennet is Proffitt Dixon Partners out of Charlotte, a multifamily investment and development firm specializing in luxury apartment communities around the Southeast, with a focus on the Carolinas and Tennessee. Once complete, the Bennet at BullStreet will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 550 to 1,600 square feet, and a wide variety of onsite amenities including a saltwater pool, sun decks, heated spa, grilling areas, an entertainment pavilion and two dedicated dog parks.

The project also includes a 350-space parking garage, which will be in addition to two other parking garages already underway on the campus, officials said. Once these garages are complete, BullStreet will have more than 1,300 structured parking and 1,100 surface parking spaces accessible to residents, workers and visitors.

Axiom Architecture out of Charlotte is the architect for the Bennet project, while Charlotte-based Samet Corporation is the contractor.

Hughes Development Corp. will be handling the retail segment of the Bennet, and the goal is to attract retailers and restaurants that will complement nearby tenants REI, Starbucks and Iron Hill Brewery, which is currently under construction.

The goal is to have Bennet at Bull-

Street open later in 2023.

Construction is ongoing at The Babcock Building, by far the most recognizable historic structure on the former State Hospital campus. The 254,000-square-building is being transformed into 200 apartments by Clachan Properties out of Virginia, a company that specializes in massive historic renovation projects. And massive is the word for the Babcock project.

Originally built in 1885 as the central building of the S.C. State Hospital, the Babcock is best known in many long time residents’ memories as a place for the treatment of mental health patients, and is listed on the National Register of Historic places.The brick building with its high domed cupola came to symbolize the State Hospital and its history, and it sat falling into disrepair over many years. The iconic cupola’s dome was destroyed in a September 2020 fire.

The building started to literally rise from the ashes after federal funding was secured in December 2020.

The first phase of construction on the project is complete and some tenants have already moved in, while work is ongoing on other sections. Builders have followed strict guidelines to preserve the building’s distinctive lines, and historic windows are being refurbished.

The Babcock will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with distinctive layouts and modern amentieis, as well as special features such as a lounge area for residents, a yoga studio, game room and yoga studio.

A bit of the “old” look of BullStreet also will return later this year when the refurbished historic dome is returned to the top of the Babcock cupola, with a special ceremony in the works for its placement. CRBJ

For years the site of a hauntingly intriguing structure in decline, the BullStreet District is starting to bustle as people and businesses embrace one of the largest redevelopment projects in the country. (Image/Provided)

How this Upstate architecture firm created success from a basement

By Krys Merryman kmerryman@scbiznews.com

In the eighth grade, one of Brian Thomas’ teachers gave him an assessment that revealed being an architect was one of the careers that could be a right fit for him — and she was right.

Thomas, who is a principal of DP3 Architects, thought art design would be a good way for him to express himself, after growing up with a mother who is a talented artist, he said.

“I think my passion for design stems from that and it sort of materialized from there,” said Thomas. “I can’t think of anything else I would rather do. Being an architect, every day is different, there are many creative outlets, and we have a group here that come in and challenge us every day, with new ways of looking at things and maintaining a healthy office culture.”

In 1984, two other Clemson University students — including Thomas as the third — Mike Pry and Ben Urueta, set up shop in a basement, where their vision of an architectural firm began. They knew they wanted to provide innovative, functional

and sustainable design for clients, and in the beginning they took on any and all projects. In 1985, they received their first big break when they had an opportunity to design an Applebee’s. From there, as the team grew, DP3 began distinguishing itself in the niche markets of higher education, community and restaurants.

DP3 Architects is a full-service architecture firm where the team works to understand the greater underlying purpose in the buildings they craft and how that will impact who will work and play there. Their mission is to create spaces that capture the client’s vision.

They design facilities that promote reduced energy consumption and decreased environmental footprint, regardless of whether LEED certification is a project goal. More than just environmentally friendly, DP3’s sustainable design principles enable immediate and long-term economic benefits for their clients, the firms says.

DP3 has designed several notable projects around the Upstate in addition to national projects: Cartwright Food Hall in Greer, Simpsonville Arts Center, Kite Hill

Brewing Co. in Clemson, NOMA Tower common area renovation in Greenville, Coastal Crust in Greenville, Greenville Chamber of Commerce, Fireforge in Greenville, Next Innovation Center and Clemson City Hall.

They also have projects in Los Angeles and nationwide prototype and design rollouts for Red Robin, Bahama Breeze Island Grille and Starbucks.

What makes their architecture firm unique, Thomas said, first and foremost is DP3’s culture.

“We have been named one of the top places to work in South Carolina,” Thomas said. “I think when you have a good culture internally the work shows externally, and I think our clients recognize that. The makeup of our people and how we all get along is reflected in each project.”

The company has pursued sustainability principles for years, he said.

“What means more to us is to look at things in a logical way, with common sense,” he added.

Meg Terry, DP3 chief marketing officer and principal, said her mother’s artistic family also sparked her interest

in the architecture field.

“I found a love for it,” she said. “Every client and project are different, and it’s really fun and rewarding to see where the process takes you and that’s always intrigued me. One of my favorite things to do is going to the project site once it’s finished and see people enjoying the space you designed.”

As a music fanatic, Thomas said one of his favorite projects was the Hard Rock Café in Myrtle Beach. Another significant project that he felt really impacted other aspects of Greenville is the new Greenville Public Works building.

“It ended up having great architecture that was a little unexpected, and it was a cool opportunity and experience,” Thomas said.

Higher education design has also been a major pillar of success for the firm, such as the Anderson University Student Center.

“It changed the landscape of the university, how students, staff and faculty use their campus,” she said. “This has been

Projects such as this renovation to the NOMA Tower in Greenville gives DP3 a chance to serve not only their clients, but the communities that surround their design. (Photo/Provided)

impactful to the firm and the university.”

On the community side of things, Terry is proud of Travelers Rest City Hall and how it’s tethered to the fire station, also designed by DP3, in addition to Upstate Warrior Solution off Pelham Road.

With four focus areas: higher education, hospitality, corporate interiors and community designs, DP3 hopes everything they design positively impacts Upstate communities.

“Our passion is more for the Upstate and serving the people here from a fire station to city buildings, to doing quite a bit of tech college work. It’s important we are one office, and that office supports the needs of the Upstate community,” Terry said.

Thomas and Terry serve on a few boards as a way to give back to the Upstate community.

“This opens our eyes to a different part of the community,” Thomas said.

He said the firm always tries to include summer interns, who are looking for that necessary real-world interior design and architecture experience.

“We love youthful energy with some new ideas, and this also gives them a chance for real-world experience,” he added. “In our profession, academia is quite different from the professional side. Academia provides a great foundation for design and how to design well,” but there are unexpected real-world experiences you don’t get in a classroom, such as what

to do when a building leaks and working with real clients.

The firm also has a partnership with Clemson, where they take part in lecture and jury events. They find it important to be involved in local higher education, especially with students who don’t otherwise have access to professionals, which in turn helps spread awareness of who DP3 is.

DP3 wanted to be more involved with the community by launching a farmers market initiative this year, Terry said. Being partners with Upstate farmers this summer is another way DP3 is giving back and connecting with the community, to show people what they do while also supporting local farmers markets.

“Being able to be partners through their farmers market season is something we are super excited about,” said Terry. “We tried to figure out the best way we could give back and be a part of the community, having kids do fun projects that can help stimulate them and help others understand what we do in the community. This partnership felt like a good way to do that.”

How does DP3 measure success?

Thomas said by the number of repeat clients they have, which is a majority of business.

“It shows we do a good job, and we can get that next job,” he added. “We are trying to develop great architects and advance the profession. It’s all about being happy with what you do, too.” CRBJ

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Brian Thomas, a principal of DP3, said he was steered toward his career from an early age. (Photo/Provided)

Meg Terry is a principal and DP3’s chief marketing officer. (Photo/Provided)

CHARLESTON UNDER CONSTRUCTION

651 Meeting Street

651 Meeting St.

Developer/owner: Madison Capital

Architect: Goff D’Antonio Associates

General contractor: Linden Construction

Engineers: Saber Engineering Structural (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), SWA/Stantec (civil), Tharpe Engineering (structural)

Estimated completion date: spring 2023

Project description: This project is the renovation and adaptive reuse of a historic building adjacent to the American College of the Building Arts. The project includes a vertical addition over the existing building for residential units. There will be retail and multi-use space on the ground floor and a hardscaped/ landscaped exterior courtyard between this building and the American College of the Building Arts for use by the college and the residents of 651 Meeting Street.

410 Mill Street

410 Mill St., Mount Pleasant

Developer/owner: WRS

Architects: SMHa, Mount Pleasant

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction

Engineers: HG Consulting Engineers (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection), ADC Engineering, Hanahan (structural)

Estimated completion date: May 2023

Project description: This project is a first- and second-floor tenant upfit involving the demolition of existing space and addition of new offices with renovation of common space and corridors. This project includes a new floor plan with a break room, conference rooms and bathrooms. Architectural features are to be added as well as all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire-protection systems.

Atlantic on Romney

55 Romney St.

Developer/owner: Middle Street Partners

Architects: Humphreys & Partners Architects

General contractor: JE Dunn Construction

Engineers: Jordan & Skala Engineers (mechanical and electrical), E+M Structural (structural), Sottile & Sottile (exterior façade architect), Summit Engineering (stormwater pollution prevention plan, special inspections consultant), Terracon (waterproofing and geotechnical consultant), SK Collaborative (energy model and Rises consultant) and Crescent Lighting (light fixtures)

Estimated completion date: May 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $84 million

Project description: This eight-story

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Beacon Bank

Mount Pleasant

Developer/owner: Beacon Bank

Architect: Goff D’Antonio Associates

General contractor: Hill Construction

Engineers: Saber Engineering (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), Earthsource Engineering (civil), R-K Engineering (structural)

Estimated completion date: June 2023

Blackbaud Exterior Stairs

65 Fairchild St.

Developer/owner: Blackbaud

Architects: ASD, Atlanta

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction

Engineers: Citadel Contractors, Apex, N.C. (structural); DryeMcGlamery Engineering, Concord, N.C. (structural)

Estimated completion date: March 2023

Project description: This project includes the addition of exterior stairs to Blackbaud headquarters for second-floor tenants. The structural steel stairs are being installed to meet all egress requirements.

Camp Hall 8 Buildings A, B, and C

1125 Camp Hall Blvd., Ridgeville

Developer/owner: Childress Klein Properties, Charlotte

Architects: Fukui Architects, Pittsburgh

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant

Engineers: Refresco Consulting Engineers, Charlotte (mechanical); Haas Kennedy, Charlotte (electrical); Thomas + Hutton, Mount Pleasant (civil); PEA Associates, Greenville (structural)

Estimated completion date: Late summer 2023

Beacon Bank

5270 International Blvd., North Charleston

Developer/owner: Beacon Bank

Architects: The Middleton Group, North Charleston

General contractor: Monteith Construction

Engineers: Hensley Goerling Consulting Engineers (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), Barrier Island Engineering and Consulting (civil), Cranston Engineering (structural)

Estimated completion date: January 2023

Project description: This project includes renovation and sitework for a 4,300-square-foot bank. Renovation covers complete interior demolition followed by a new floor plan with architectural specialties for walls, flooring, lighting, and casework.

Bowman Building B

1374 Old Georgetown Road, Mount Pleasant

Architects: LFK Architects, Mount Pleasant General contractor: Harbor Contracting, Mount Pleasant Project description: This is an 8,881-square-foot shell building that can be divided into six suites for mixed tenant use. Exterior features of the building include brick veneer, board and batten siding, exposed decorative steel and tigerwood soffits.

Project description: The 107 developable acres is the home to three industrial build-to-suit warehouse buildings, totaling more than 1,422,680 square feet located in Camp Hall Industrial Park. The Campus 8 tract consists of Building A (967,680 square feet), Building B (273,000 square feet), and Building C (182,000 square feet) built concurrently. These tilt-wall buildings provide dual road connection points, 40-foot clearance heights, and easy access to the global marketplace via rail, road, sea or air.

Carolina One West Islands Office

717 Folly Road

Developer/owner: Carolina One Real Estate

The Cooper Lucy Beckham High School

MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital

Architects: Glick/Boehm & Associates

General contractor: Hill Construction Services of Charleston

Engineers: Constantine Engineering (mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection); Earthsource Engineering, Mount Pleasant (civil); Fortress Engineers, Hollywood (structural) Project description: This two-story steel-framed building will feature Class-A office systems. Designed by Glick/Boehm & Associates and Market Place Interiors.

Charleston Tech Center–GMC Architects

997 Morrison Drive, Suite 102

Developer/owner: Goodwyn Mills Cawood

Architects: GMC Architects, Columbia

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction

Engineers: Goodwyn Mills Cawood (architecture and interiors), Barrett, Woodyard & Associates (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

Estimated completion date: April 2023

Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture (architect of record), Robert C. Glazier Architects, Santa Barbara, Calif. (design architect)

General contractor: BL Harbert International, Birmingham

Engineers: Buford Goff & Associates, Columbia (mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection); ADC Engineering, Hanahan (civil, structural); Designworks (landscape); Champalimaud Design, New York (interior design); REI Engineers (building envelope)

Estimated completion date: second quarter 2024

Project description: During fall 2022, vertical construction was completed on The Cooper, downtown Charleston’s full-service waterfront hotel. In addition to 12,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, this French Quarter-inspired luxury hotel also will include a 7,000-square-foot full-service spa and fitness center, nearly 20,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space, and an outdoor infinity-edge resort pool with views of the harbor and the historic downtown skyline.

Charleston ENT & Allergy

10 Arley Way, Bluffton

Developer/owner: Beaufort County ENT Real Estate Holdings, Bluffton

Architects: SMHa, Mount Pleasant

General contractor: Fraser Construction, Bluffton (shell and clinic); Trident Construction, North Charleston (ambulatory surgery center)

Engineers: DWG Consulting Engineers, Mount Pleasant (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection); Ward Edwards, Bluffton (civil); ADC Engineering, Hanahan (structural); JK Tiller Associates, Bluffton (landscape architect)

Estimated completion date: Shell and clinic, March 2023;| ambulatory surgery center, September 2023

Project description: This 13,000-square-foot clinic and surgery center features a patient-centric design, fostering patient well-being and respect for privacy while allowing for collaboration among patients and their care team.

Project description: This project consists of a first-floor upfit at the Charleston Tech Center for use as an architecture firm office. A new layout is being constructed with new walls, acoustical ceilings, doors, hardware, casework, flooring, storefront, paint and a feature wall in the lobby. New mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are included, along with fire alarms and fire sprinklers.

Downtown Nexton Building One

Sigma Drive and Brighton Park Boulevard, Summerville

Developer/owner: Sharbell Development Corporation, Robbinsville, N.J.

Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith

General contractor: Hill Construction Services of Charleston

176 Concord St.

Developer/owner: Lowe

Engineers: Seamon Whiteside + Associates, Mount Pleasant (civil, landscape); Britt, Peters & Associates, Mount Pleasant (structural)

Project description: Framing has begun on building one

The Cooper

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at Downtown Nexton. This 114,000-square-foot mixed-use/ multifamily building features four floors of luxury apartments, rooftop amenities, and more than 24,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

Edgewater Pepsi Distribution Facility

9101 Water Tower Road, North Myrtle Beach

Developer/owner: Edgewater Ventures, Raleigh

Architects: HagerSmith Design, Raleigh

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers: Bass, Nixon + Kennedy, Raleigh (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Development Resource Group, Myrtle Beach (civil); Fluhrer Reed, Raleigh (structural)

Project manager: Mount Pleasant

Estimated completion date: November 2023

center and pool complex for Toll Brothers and covers preconstruction and construction services. The 2,100-square-foot single-story center features open web trusses, slab on grade, brick veneer, fiber cement siding, standing-seam metal roof, epoxy flooring, and mechanical installations. Also included are the pool (2,115 square feet with 3,200 square feet of decking), restrooms, changing areas, pump room and storage.

3883 Betsey Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island

Developer/owner: The Beach Co. and Auberge Resorts, Mill Valley, Calif.

Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith

General contractor: Trident Construction, North Charleston

Engineers: Crenshaw Consulting Engineers, Raleigh (mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire-protection); Thomas & Hutton, Mount Pleasant (civil); Timmerman Structural Engineering Group, West Columbia (structural, hotel); Britt, Peters & Associates, Mount Pleasant (structural, event hall); REI Engineers (building envelope)

Estimated completion date: 2024

Project description: The Dunlin will be a new resort with a 72-room hotel overlooking the Kiawah River. In addition to the main hotel, the Dunlin will feature 19 villas along the waterfront. The resort will have a full-service spa, lounge bar, event hall and a restaurant featuring local, farm-fresh ingredients. The 2,000acre site includes 20 miles of scenic trails along the riverfront. Currently, framing, roofing and rough-ins are complete.

Project description: Pepsi Bottling Ventures’ newest distribution facility is under construction in North Myrtle Beach. The tilt-wall concrete structure will include ten 9-by-10 and five 12-by-14 doors, impact-rated storefront, five drive-in truck ramps, and a wash bay. In addition, the tenant upfit includes metal wallprotection panels on interior walls specific to end-user needs.

Glenn McConnell Parkway (S.C. Highway 461) between Bees Ferry Road and Magwood Drive, West Ashley

Developer/owner: Charleston County, West Ashley

General contractor: Banks Construction Co., North Charleston

Engineers: Davis & Floyd, Charleston and Columbia (transportation, stormwater, and environmental engineering and landscape architecture), Three Oaks Engineering, Columbia (environmental engineering)

Project manager: Davis & Floyd

Estimated completion date: First quarter 2024

Estimated total cost of project: $25 million

Forest Edge Amenity Center Project Completion

130 Marion Cove Dr., Huger

Developer/owner: Toll Southeast LP Company, Mount Pleasant

Architects: SMHa, Mount Pleasant

General contractor: SouthCon Building Group, Mount Pleasant

Estimated completion date: March 17, 2023

Project description: This project consisted of an amenity

Project description: This project will reduce traffic congestion by widening Glenn McConnell Parkway from four to six lanes between Bees Ferry Road and Magwood Drive. A multi-use pathway will provide pedestrian access along the corridor and across the CSX railroad. The project includes updates to seven bus stops with shelters and bus pullouts, stoplight upgrades to three existing intersections, a new stoplight at Essex Farms Drive, landscape architecture, and drainage-system improvements.

The Dunlin on Kiawah River

Glenn McConnell Parkway Widening

Historic Cotton Gin Building at Boone Hall Plantation

Mount Pleasant

Developer/owner: Boone Hall Plantation

Architect: Goff D’Antonio Associates

General contractor: SouthCon

Engineers: DWG Engineering (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), Earthsource Engineering (civil), Ellinwood and Machado (structural)

Estimated completion date: spring 2023

The historic Cotton Gin Building at Boone Hall is being renovated and an addition added to house an exhibit space and a gift shop on the ground floor and an events space on the second floor. The new building also has restrooms, a warming kitchen, and stairs and elevator for second-floor access. The Cotton Gin is on the National Register of Historic Places. Completion is set for spring 2023.

Architects: Redline Design Group, Charlotte

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers: Teeter Engineering Group, Charlotte (electrical); Hoyt + Berenyi, Ladson (civil); Britt, Peters + Associates, Greenville (structural)

Estimated completion date: summer 2023

Project description: Hudson Automotive is expanding its footprint with this two-story 59,028-square foot Nissan dealership. The exterior façade will consist of split-faced and smooth-faced concrete masonry units with aluminum composite material panels, curtainwall and storefront, which will house administrative and office space, customer lounge, a kids’ recreation space, sales, service reception, parts storage, locker rooms and more. The dealership’s campus also will include an outdoor lounge and a standalone carwash and dumpster.

McQueen Distribution

450 International Circle, Summerville

Developer/owner: Omni Partners, Mount Pleasant

Architects: WGM Designs, Charlotte

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant

Engineers: Refresco Consulting Engineers, Charlotte (mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection); Haas + Kennedy Engineering, Charlotte (electrical); WPGM, Charlotte (structural)

Estimated completion date: summer 2023

Kiawah River Commissary Project Completion

2577 Mullet Hall Road, Johns Island

Developer/owner: Kiawah River Hospitality Group, Johns Island Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture

General contractor: SouthCon Building Group, Mount Pleasant

Estimated completion date: Feb. 3, 2023

Project description: To meet the growing demand for industrial space, this 110,000-square-foot spec warehouse is centrally located for easy access by land, air or sea. The concrete tilt-wall structure will offer 18 dock positions, two truck ramps with drive-in doors, a 48-space parking lot with an expandable option, and a flexible design to suit the needs of future tenants. The property will also feature a unique dedicated food-truck space equipped with utilities to provide convenient lunch options for personnel.

Hudson Summerville Nissan

370 Holiday Dr., Summerville

Developer/owner: Hudson Automotive Group

Project description: This project consisted of new construction of the 17,500-square-foot Kiawah River Commissary Building. The multipurpose pre-engineered building includes an administrative area (offices, housekeeping and staff spaces), industrial kitchen and bakery, dining room, locker room and warehouse storage. All support the Dunlin Hotel and the onsite event hall.

Neal Brothers Expansion Project

4229 Domino Avenue, North Charleston

Developer/owner: Neal Brothers, North Charleston

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Architects: Berenyi

General contractor: Berenyi

Engineers: Arrowood & Arrowood, Greenville

Project manager: Berenyi

Estimated completion date: spring 2023

Estimated total cost of project: $9 million

Project description: The expansion project will add approximately 100,000 square feet of Class A warehousing to the existing storage and distribution center in Stark Industrial Park off Interstate 526. The new space also will include office suites. Berenyi recently completed the installation of the 60 tilt-up concrete wall panels and began enclosing the building with 1.5B steel.

Oakbrook Branch Library

2830 Bacons Bridge Road, Summerville

Developer/owner: Dorchester County Library

Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith

General contractor: HITT Contracting

Engineers: RMF Engineering (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); SeamonWhiteside, Summerville (civil engineering); ADC Engineering (structural engineering)

Project manager: Hapeville

Estimated completion date: fall 2023

Project description: Following a formal groundbreaking in the fall, sitework has begun on this new library in Dorchester County. The library is one of three new branch libraries approved in a 2019 referendum. Oakbrook Library at the Ashley River will be a 20,000-square-foot branch library serving one of the county’s fastest growing communities. The library will feature multimedia resources, study rooms, creator spaces and community meeting rooms.

Palmetto Community Care New Office

5064 Rivers Ave., North Charleston

Developer/owner: Palmetto Community Care, North Charleston

Architects: Moseley Architects

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction, Engineers: Epic Engineering Solutions, Mount Pleasant (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Forsberg Engineering & Surveying (civil); CCCS International, North Charleston (structural); WM Building Envelope Consultants, Moncks Corner (building envelope)

Estimated completion date: May 2023

Project description: This 30,000-square-foot project is an exterior and interior renovation of a new medical facility. Sitework, landscaping, a new roof, and a new storefront are included in the exterior upfit. The interior upfit consists of new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, and fire-alarm systems. The new floor plan includes offices and treatment areas with casework, flooring, lighting, paint, doors, storefront and blinds.

Novotech

22 Westedge St., Suite 500

Developer/owner: Atlantic Companies, Atlanta

Architects: Bello Garris Architects

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction

Engineers: Constantine Engineering (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

Estimated completion date: May 2023

Project description: This is a fifth-floor interior upfit for tenant office space, including a new floor plan designed for comfortable, efficient workspaces with operable partitions, windows, flooring, cabinetry, lighting, and paint. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire-protection systems are being

Palmetto Coast Building 1

8651 Water Tower Road, North Myrtle Beach

Developer/owner: Edgewater Ventures, Raleigh

Architects: HagerSmith Design, Raleigh

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers: Bass, Nixon + Kennedy, Raleigh (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Development Resource Group, Myrtle Beach (civil); Fluhrer Reed, Raleigh (structural)

Estimated completion date: November 2023

Project description: One of two facilities to break ground in the new Palmetto Coast Industrial Park, this 165,000-square-foot spec warehouse will be a tilt-wall concrete structure featuring 16 9-by-10-foot doors, 32-foot clearance height, and two drive-in truck ramps. An external fire pump house will sit on the property to serve the entire park. Also included in this project are two

Palmetto Logistics

Palmetto Commerce Parkway, North Charleston

Developer/owner: Dalfen Industrial, Dallas

Architects: LS3P Associates

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant Engineers: MEHA Engineering, Norcross, Ga. (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Seamon Whiteside + Associates, Mount Pleasant (civil); WGPM, Charlotte (structural)

Estimated completion date: spring 2024

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Pinnacle Bank Offices

530 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant

Developer/owner: Pinnacle Financial Partners

Shook Associates Architects

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction

Charleston Engineering (mechanical, electrical,

Estimated completion date: April 2023

Project description: This project is an upfit for bank offices with a new layout to include new walls, acoustical ceilings, doors, hardware, glass, casework, flooring, paint, and lighting, along with other architectural features. Also included are new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire-alarm systems.

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4105 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300, North Charleston

Developer/owner: Holder Properties/WRS

Architects: SMHa, Mount Pleasant

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction

Engineers: Conway & Owen, Alpharetta, Ga. (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

Estimated completion date: March 2023

Project description: This project is a third-floor upfit for tenant office space and includes installation of new interior walls, storefront glass, doors, flooring, insulation and lighting. New break-room and reception cabinetry and painting are included, along with modifications to mechanical, electrical, fire- and life-

Developer/owner: RB Hotel Development

Architects: Goff D’Antonio Associates

General contractor: Choate Construction, Mount Pleasant

Engineers: Constantine Engineering Associates (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), Forsberg Engineering + Surveying (civil), The Bastion Group, Summerville (structural)

Estimated completion date: summer 2023

Project description: The donut-shaped Ryder Hotel is expanding to utilize its unused space. A suspended slab at the main hotel level will create an outdoor patio and gathering area, allowing Little Palm to expand food and beverage operations while adding an outdoor fireside experience for guests. In addition, the 91-room boutique hotel’s entrance and guest arrival area is being renovated. Also included is the addition of a coffee

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction

Engineers: Epic Engineering Solutions, Mount Pleasant (mechanical, electrical); CCCS International (structural)

Estimated completion date: March 2023

Project description: This project is an interior upfit of the fourth floor of an existing building for a law practice. The upfit consists of a new floor plan with new architectural features including casework, flooring, painting, lighting and operable partitions. New mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and fire-alarm systems are also included.

safety systems.

Ryder Hotel Renovation

237 Meeting St.

shop in the newly renovated lobby area.

Sam’s Club #6582

14 Bluffton Road, Bluffton

Developer/owner: Walmart Stores

Architects: Cyntergy, Tulsa

General contractor: McCrory Construction, Columbia

Engineers: Cyntergy, Tulsa (structural, mechanical)

Estimated completion date: second quarter 2023

Project description: This renovation includes a new weatherproof roof. The produce department will be remodeled, and a new sushi tenant space will be added. The work is being performed during ongoing operations of the store.

Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery Shell Building

901 Warrior Way, Mount Pleasant

Architects: LFK Architects, Mount Pleasant

General contractor: Harbor Contracting, Mount Pleasant

Project description: This is a 10,000-square-foot shell building to accommodate a plastic surgery practice. The building will include brick veneer, board and batten siding, exposed decorative steel and tigerwood soffits.

Shumaker Law Office

176 Croghan Spur Road, Suite 400

Developer/owner: Shumaker Law Office

Architects: Moseley Architects

Trident Health ICU Finishes

9330 Medical Plaza Dr., North Charleston

Developer/owner: Trident Medical System, North Charleston

Architects: Novus Architects, Mount Pleasant

Project description: This Trident Medical Center project is a

multi-phased interior renovation of a 28-bed intensive-care–unit suite. The project includes new finishes throughout, including flooring, paint, wall protection, millwork, LED light fixtures and ceiling tiles. The work also includes replacement of interior doors and the upgrade of existing rated assemblies to meet current code.

Project description: Set on the water’s edge of Daniel Island, the second collection of The Waterfront is in construction. The three-building development will add an additional 41 units and amenities to the community. Featuring riverfront, marsh and garden terrace views, the Lowcountry-inspired and luxury-minded residences are designed to fit into the surrounding landscape inside and out.

9330 Medical Plaza Drive, North Charleston

Developer/owner: Trident Medical System, North Charleston

Architects: Novus Architects, Mount Pleasant

Project description: The Trident Medical Center linear accelerator two project consists of the replacement of an existing Linac. The work includes complete demolition and replacement of the inner-vault infrastructure, with a new equipment base frame, associated raceways, power conditioner and chiller as well as all new finishes, such as millwork, lighting, flooring and wall finishes.

The Waterfront Daniel Island

101 River Landing Dr., Daniel Island

Developer/owner: East West Partners

Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture (architect of record), Hart Howerton, San Francisco (conceptual architect)

General contractor: Trident Construction Services, North Charleston

Engineers: Crenshaw Consulting Engineers, Raleigh (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection), Raleigh; Thomas & Hutton, Mount Pleasant (civil, landscape); Britt Peters & Associates (structural)

Estimated completion date: first quarter 2024

Weston

3464 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, Ga.

Developer/owner: LCK Construction Services (owners representative), Columbia

General contractor: McCrory Construction, Columbia

Estimated completion date: second quarter 2023

Project description: This is a three-part project for a repeat McCrory client. The first phase was the remediation of a roof collapse at an empty warehouse. The project scope consists of demolition, disposal and isolation of an area of collapsed roof in an empty warehouse, bringing it to a safe condition. The second phase was the roof repair, and the final phase entailed repairs to the office space.

Trident Medical Center Linac 2

General Contractors

Ranked by Construction Revenue Received in 2022 in the Charleston Area

Thompson Turner Construction 111 Coleman Blvd., Suite 401 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Dooley Mack Constructors of South Carolina LLC 620 Dobbin Road, Suite 200 Charleston, SC 29414

Hill Construction 295 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 301 Charleston, SC 29492

Balfour Beatty US 306 Meeting St., Suite 100 Charleston, SC 29401

Mashburn Construction Co. Inc.

1202 Chuck Dawley Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

M. B. Kahn Construction Co. Inc. 148 1/2 E. Bay St. Charleston, SC 29401

Linden Construction of South Carolina Inc. 350 Seacoast Parkway Charleston, SC 29464

Vannoy Construction 2457 Aviation Ave., Suite 105 North Charleston, SC 29406

HITT Contracting Inc. 216 Seven Farms Drive Charleston, SC 29492

Harbor Contracting Inc. 1147 Pleasant Oaks Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

general.inquir y@sametcorp.com Carson P Knizevski

843-225-6066 www.thompsonturner.com info@thompsonturner.com

843-762-6690 www.dooleymacksc.com

843-884-6888 www.hillcon.com robert@hillcon.com

843-974-4590 www.balfourbeattyus.com info@balfourbeattyus.com

843-853-4303 www.mashburnconstruction.com lyarborough@mashburnconstruction.com

843-990-7700 www.mbkahn.com nstroud@mbkahn.com

843-637-4375 www.lindeninc.com lfranks@lindeninc.com

843-998-7194 www.jr vannoy.com melvin.cline@jr vannoy.com

Paige Carlton, Liz Rhoads 2001

John O. RossJr Jeff Boyer 2008

Chip Crane, Gene Garrett, Bart Bodkin 1956

Jeff Sandeen, Scott Skidelsky

Lee MashburnJr , Paul Mashburn 1976

William H. Neely, Robert A. Chisholm 1927

Brandon Linden, Greg Munzel, Leland Franks

Mark Vannoy, Eddie Vannoy

843-308-9400 www.hitt.com info@hitt-gc.com Josh VanScoy Ryan Bixler

843-884-3434 www.harborcontracting.net info@harborcontracting.net

www.berenyi.com

Andrew S. McKellar, Alex S. McKellar, Peter A. McKellarIV

Industrial and manufacturing, corporate office and base building, health care, technology, education, historical renovations, senior living, multifamily, civic and sports facilities

New construction and renovation ser vices throughout South Carolina; educational facilities, commercial and industrial buildings, and complex renovations

Ground-up, renovation, remodel, retrofit, demolition for commercial projects, focus on retail, restaurant, banking, automotive, medical and professional office, light industrial and amenities sectors

Pre-Construction, Design-Build, Construction Management and General Contracting ser vices across ever y segment of commercial construction

Highways, bridges, tunnels, water and wastewater treatment plants, light rail networks, heavy rail, commuter rail, city streetcars, short line, Class 1 freight railroads, corporate offices, education

Preconstruction, construction management and design-build ser vices to historic, healthcare, education, hospitality, office, industrial, religious, public and multi-family clients

15 32 General contracting, construction management, construction management at risk, integrated project deliver y, facility planning and design-build ser vices

Ground-up construction, multifamily, Class A office, mixed-use, interiors, major renovations to existing structures, medical, retail

Spruill Ave, Suite 200 North Charleston , SC 29405

offices, medical offices, health care, dental, retail and design-build work Construction Ser vices Group Inc. 1022 Physicians Drive Charleston, SC 29414

CR Hipp Construction Inc. 121 Carolina Ave. Goose Creek, SC 29445

Charles Blanchard Construction Corp 1 2845 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405

Design Build Construction 9561 Hamburg Road Ladson, SC 29456

IPW Construction Group LLC 7623 Dorchester Road North Charleston, SC 29418

K-Con Inc.

2728 Spruill Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405

843-225-2527 www.csgcharleston.com contactcsg@csgcharleston.com

843-744-4477 www.crhippconstruction.com pete.bailey@crhippconstruction.com

843-747-5757 www.blanchardconst.com ronnie@blanchardconst.com

843-851-1449 www.designbuild-construction.com rob@designbuild-construction.com

843-308-0524 www.ipwcg.com cyrussinor@ipwco.com

843-745-0434 www.kconinc.com info@kconinc.com

Pete L. Bailey 1962

Matt O'Donnell, Michael Blanchard, John O'Donnell 1975

Stephen M. Mueller 1992

Cyrus D. Sinor 2002

Ron Revia, Patrick Kiernan, Michael Kiernan 1984

1 57 1 55

Commercial construction including but not limited to hospital construction and up-fits, retail, medical office building, general office space, metal buildings, all mechanical including electrical, HVAC and plumbing

Mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, process piping, sheet metal fabrication, prime mechanical work and utility

Industrial, historic, commercial

9 15 Commercial general contracting, new construction, site development, upfits; working with an owner from the initial theoretical phase all the way to completion

New construction, renovations, design-build, historical renovations, road work, site work, operations, maintenance, electrical, mechanical ser vices

Design-build general contractor specializing in renovations/up-fits, commercial, government and light industrial construction.

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Engineering Firms

& Hutton

Bentons Lodge Road, Suite B

Stantec Consulting Ser vices Inc.

Kimley-Horn 1 115 Fairchild St., Suite 250 Charleston, SC 29492

SeamonWhiteside 1 501 Wando Park Blvd., Suite 200 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc. 3955 Faber Place Drive, Suite 300 North Charleston, SC 29405

AECOM 1 4016 Salt Pointe Parkway, Suite 200 North Charleston, SC 29405

Collins Engineers Inc. 1 5955 Core Road, Suite 522 North Charleston, SC 29406

Davis & Floyd, Inc.

1940 Algonquin Road, Suite 301 Charleston, SC 29405

TranSystems Corp

1859 Summer ville Ave. Charleston, SC 29405

DWG Consulting Engineers 1

1009 Anna Knapp Blvd., Suite 202 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Mead & Hunt 5595 Core Road, Suite 510 North Charleston, SC 29406

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc.

235 Magrath Darby Blvd., Suite 275 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Live Oak Consultants 4214 Fellowship Road North Charleston, SC 29418

RMF Engineering Inc. 194 Seven Farms Drive, Suite G Charleston, SC 29492

S&ME 620 Wando Park Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Terracon Consultants Inc. 1450 W. Fifth St. North Charleston, SC 29405

Reveer Group 1 2971 W. Montague Ave., Suite 101 North Charleston, SC 29418

Cranston 2000 Daniel Island Drive, Suite 140 Charleston, SC 29492

GEL Engineering LLC 2040 Savage Road Charleston, SC 29407

W.K. Dickson & Co. Inc.

162 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 210 Charleston, SC 29492

Hoyt & Berenyi

346 Seacoast Parkway

Mount Pleasant, SC 29406

Applied Building Sciences

2308 Cosgrove Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405

Hussey Gay Bell

474 Wando Park Blvd., Suite 201 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

843-875-3637 www.cems-ae.com info@cems-ae.com

843-740-7700 www.stantec.com rick.day@stantec.com

843-737-6390 www.kimley-horn.com

843-884-1667 www.seamonwhiteside.com contact@seamonwhiteside.com

843-881-9804 www.westonandsampson.com gearhartk@wseinc.com

843-767-4602 www.aecom.com stewart.l.jones@aecom.com

843-884-2027 www.collinsengr.com jsigman@collinsengr.com

843-554-8602 www.davisfloyd.com marketing@davisfloyd.com

843-266-9300 www.transystems.com

843-849-1141 www.dwginc.com

843-486-8330 www.meadhunt.com mailbox@meadhunt.com

843-452-3266 www.jmt.com joconnor@jmt.com

843-529-9428 www.liveoakconsultants.com info@liveoakconsultants.com

843-971-9639 www.rmf.com

843-884-0005 www.smeinc.com cblack@smeinc.com

843-884-1234 www.terracon.com will.salters@terracon.com

843-297-4103 www.reveergroup.com rreidenbach@reveergroup.com

843-352-7770 www.cranstonengineering.com mail@cranstonengineering.com

843-769-7378 www.gel.com engineering@gel.com

843-416-5560 www.wkdickson.com info@wkdickson.com

843-321-8387 www.hoytberenyi.com info@hoytberenyi.com

843-724-1456 www.appliedbuildingsciences.com info@appliedbuildingsciences.com

843-849-7500 www.husseygaybell.com sdmorrell@husseygaybell.com

Woody

Scott

Rick Day, Jenny Horne, Br yan Kizer 1959

Jonathan Guy 1967

David R Seamon, Jason Munday, Gar y Collins 1985

Meghan E. Moody, Robert L. Horner, Kip R. Gearhart 1899

Gar y L. Freeman 1999

Jonathan Sigman 1992

Michael V Horton Donnie Dukes 1962

Matt C. Gehman 1966

Brian Bates, Phil Dalpiaz, Mike Weeks 1991

Dan Moses Robert Moore 1900

James K. O'Connor 1971

Richard L. Owens 2008

David S. Crutchfield, Craig R. Buck, Beth A. Crutchfield 2002

Aaron Goldberg Chuck Black 1973

Will Salters, Lori Rogalski, Melvin Williams 1993

20 60

20 1 15 1

18 84

18 35

17 1 41 1

16 1 19 1

Roadway design, traffic engineering, bridge and structural engineering, civil and site planning and design, landscape architecture, environmental ser vices, coastal engineering and water resources

Civil engineering, landscape architecture and land planning, environmental ser vices, traffic/ transportation engineering and structural engineering

Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Residential, industrial, retail, commercial, parks and recreation, public facilities, site design, water and sewer infrastructure, permit coordination, construction administration

Infrastructure engineering and permitting, transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater resiliency, civil and site, utilities, construction inspection, structural engineering

Water and sewer, water and wastewater treatment, civil and site engineering, stormwater transportation, coastal engineering, environmental ser vices

Bridge inspection and design, structural inspection and design, underwater engineering, waterfront and marine

15 44

Civil, transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, environmental, and structural engineering; sur veying; GIS; land planning; landscape architecture; and construction engineering and inspection

14 26

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11 14

11 29

11 27

10 35

Civil and structural engineering, architectural, planning and construction phase ser vices for roadway, bridge, rail, ports and marine, transit, airports, trucking infrastructure development projects for transportation clients

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, communications, commissioning consulting engineering ser vices; licensed in 43 states, USVI and Puerto Rico

Engineering, architecture, planning, transportation design, aviation, construction administration, construction inspection

Engineering and design ser vices for building, transportation, industrial and marine markets, civil and structural, new construction and renovation, roadway and bridge design, inspection, marine engineering, revit design

Industrial, commercial, educational, institutional, health care, marine terminal, aerospace, automotive, retail, hospitality, restaurants

Engineering design for buildings and utility systems for educational (K-12, tech colleges, higher ed), healthcare, government, science and technology, sports and rec, aviation, manufacturing and commercial facilities

10 53

Geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, special inspections, industrial hygiene and safety ser vices, hazardous building materials inspection, natural and cultural resources

10 60

Rhett Reidenbach 2016 8 1 21 1

Dennis Welch, Rob Still, Matt Randall 1967

8 17

Site selection, asbestos, brownfield, wetland, geotechnical exploration, seismic analysis, vibration and noise evaluation, foundation and pavement design, materials consulting, testing and inspection, construction QA and QC

Civil engineering, site development, roadway engineering, water and sewer, land planning, strategic planning and program management, transportation planning, visualization, construction management

Civil and structural engineering, landscape architecture, sur veying, and planning across the Southeast; site development, water resource mgt., schools, hospitals, parks, trails, dams, levees, roads, bridges, performing arts

Keith McCullock 1981 8 42 Waterfront and critical area engineering and permitting, hydrographic sur veys, industrial site civil engineering, environmental engineering

Bill Young 1929 8 11 Planning and engineering for water, wastewater, stormwater, site development, aviation and energy ser vices

Gar y F Berenyi Kyle M. Hoyt 2008 7 14

Jason Gregorie, Scott Har vey, Al Schweickhardt 2003

Justin Robinette Alan Townsend 1989

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Due Diligence, Sur veying, Land Planning, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Administration, Environmental Consulting, and Landscape Architecture

Forensic, structural, civil, building enclosure

Land planning, civil, site and infrastructure engineering and sur veying for commercial, residential, education, government, industrial, transportation and water projects

Engineering Firms

Radcliffe St., Suite 301

SC 29403

SEPI Engineering & Construction Inc. 1 176 Croghan Spur Road, Suite 208 Charleston, SC 29407

Harris Group Inc. 7301 Rivers Ave., Suite 175 North Charleston, SC 29406

Newcomb & Boyd LLP 701 East Bay St., Suite 508 Charleston, SC 29403

Berenyi Inc.

49 Immigration St., Suite 201 Charleston, SC 29403

ECS Southeast LLP 5935 Rivers Ave., Suite 105A North Charleston, SC 29406

HLA, Inc.

29A Leinbach Drive Charleston, SC 29407

J. Bragg Consulting inc.

18 Daffodil Farm Way Bluffton, SC 29910

Kellum Engineering LLC

634 Marina Drive, Suite C Charleston, SC 29492

Soil Consultants Inc.

1508 Greenleaf St. Charleston, SC 29405

Constantine Engineering Associates LLC

1350 Ashley River Road, Suite 100 Charleston, SC 29407

Earthsource Engineering 962 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Suite 200 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Cypress Engineering 412 N. Gum St., Suite A Summer ville, SC 29483

Water Environment Consultants 287 Beech Hill Lane Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. 880 Island Park Drive, Suite 400 Charleston, SC 29492

HRP Associates Inc. 1630 Meeting St., Suite

843-722-1992 www.emstructural.com busser y@emstructural.com

843-867-4244 www.sepiinc.com anapolitano@sepiinc.com

843-203-7014 www.harrisgroup.com info@harrisgroup.copm

843-574-8755 www.newcomb-boyd.com jconner@newcomb-boyd.com

843-284-2000 www.berenyi.com

843-654-4448 www.ecslimited.com astrawman@ecslimited.com

843-763-1166 www.hlainc.com achico@hlainc.com

803-513-3777 www.jbraggconsulting.com marketing@jbraggconsulting.com

843-471-1480 www.kellum-engineering.com thomas@kellum-engineering.com

843-723-4539 www.soilconsultantsinc.com engineers@soilconsultantsinc.com

843-628-7878 www.constantineengineering.com dbrownlee@constantineengineering.com

843-881-0525 www.earthsourceeng.com admin@earthsourceeng.com

843-225-5151 www.cypresseng.com willr@cypresseng.com

843-375-9022 www.water-ec.com info@water-ec.com

843-501-0333 www.bowman.com webmaster@bowman.com

Sepideh Saidi, Nick Ellis, Ladd S. Gibson 2001

Randy Hinton Br yan Wood 1975

Jason Conner Andrew A. Dymek 1923 5 8

Tony A. Berenyi 1990

4 11

construction, rehabilitation of existing construction, historic structures, broadcast tower inspections and analysis

is an award-winning, woman-owned firm offering concept to completion ser vices, technical solutions, and inspired design for the built environment

Multidiscipline engineering firm providing planning, design and construction management as advisor ser vices to aerospace, manufacturing and process industries; projects range from small in-plant to large stand-alone projects.

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, commissioning and lighting for aviation, civic and cultural, corporate, education, government, health care, mixed-use, industrial, science and technology

Engineering, architectural, construction, industrial, commercial, design build

Justin Peterson, Jarred Wadford, Justin A. Roth 1988 4 32 Engineering, construction materials testing, environmental and facilities consulting ser vices.

Barr y P Whalen, Amy Chico, Kyle Neff 1987 4 31 Professional Land Consulting Ser vices to include Land Sur veying, Civil Engineering, Land Planning, Landscape Architecture, Wetland Permitting, Full Entitlements

Jennifer L. Bragg 2018 4 2 Program management; project management; civil and site design; transportation engineering; hydraulic and hydrologic design, public involvement

Thomas W Kellum III, Ryan G. Williams, Jeremy Parent 2020 4 8 Civil, land planning, septic, mechanical, electrical and plumbing design ser vices

Brian Johnson, Marie J. Starich, Martha C. Johnson 1951 4 30

Chris J. Constantine 2010 4 12

Kevin M. Berr y Giles N. Branch 1996 4 10

Will Rogan 2013 4 7

John Durkee Matt Goodrich 2015 3 4

Geotechnical, construction materials testing, nondestructive testing, ICC special inspections, contract drilling ser vices

Fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, electrical engineering design and consulting ser vices

Commercial, residential and industrial development, landscape design, land planning and sur veying

Civil, site design, land planning, development

Coastal, environmental and water resources engineering, NPDES permitting, numerical modeling (water quality, hydrodynamics, waves and sediment), environmental impact assessment, regulator y compliance, wetland restoration

DeeDee Schwacke Jim Ducker 1995 3 40 Site and infrastructure solutions for commercial, residential, energy, governmental and institutional markets throughout the countr y

regulator y compliance, industrial hygiene, health & safety ser vices, audits, remediation, investigation, UST/AST compliance, due diligence, sustainability, on-call support, process safety management, PFAS

Summit Engineering, Laborator y & Testing Inc. 1539 Meeting St., Suite A Charleston, SC 29405

IPW Construction Group LLC 7623 Dorchester Road North Charleston, SC 29418

Wheeler Bearing Co. LLC 7261 Investment Drive North Charleston, SC 29418

MRB Group Consulting P.C.

134 Meeting St., Suite 100 Charleston, SC 29401

Britt, Peters & Associates Inc.

1100 Queensborough Blvd., Suite 202

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

BRPH 229 Huger St., Suite 200 Charleston, SC 29403

E.M. Seabrook Jr Inc.

1037 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Suite F200

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

EPIC Engineering Solutions LLC

447 Jessen Lane, Suite A Wando, SC 29492

843-606-6268 www.summit-companies.com info@summit-companies.com

Kelsey M. Powell 2014

843-308-0524 www.ipwcg.com cyrussinor@ipwco.com Cyrus D. Sinor 2002

843-552-1251 www.wheeler-ind.com sales@wheelerbearing,com

843-992-0275 www.mrbgroup.com info@mrbgroup.com

843-284-0400 www.brittpeters.com info@brittpeters.com

843-743-0222 www.brph.com info@brph.com

843-884-4496 www.emseabrook.com engineers@emseabrook.com

843-849-6878 www.epicengineering.net Aaron@EPICengineering.net

Bill McTighe, Ryan Ossmann, Diana Abercrombie 1919 3

Kevin Park, Ryan T Colvin, James J. Oberst 1927

Seth Robertson 2001 2

Stephen Gallagher 1964 2

Lewis E. Seabrook, E. M. Seabrook III 1956

Aaron C. Tempel 1997

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Custom coastal residential, commercial and warehouse buildings, historic rehabilitation and repairs

Geotechnical engineering, materials testing, special inspections, laborator y ser vices, environmental engineering

construction, renovations, design-build, historical renovations, road work, site work, operations, maintenance, electrical, mechanical ser vices

Journal bearings, oil rings, motor replacement bearings, labyrinth seals, hydrodynamic bearing design, EDM ser vices, on-site or in-house repair of pumps, motors, transformers and other electrical equipment

Aviation planning, landscape architecture, urban design, park and recreation planning, civil and structural engineering

Residential and commercial design

Master planning, architecture, engineering, interior design, tooling infrastructure design, project management, program management

Water, wastewater and stormwater systems design, permitting, land sur veying

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm and fuel dispensing

People in the News At Work

BUSINESS SERVICES

Frannie Cohen-Dumani has joined Knowledge Capital Group as an intern. She is a senior at the College of Charleston Honors College, where she studies psychology with a minor in management and an interest in organizational development.

In addition to her studies, Cohen-Dumani works as a peer career advisor in the college’s career center. She also works as a research assistant in the psychology department.

Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic has selected John OConnor as its deputy director of the Office of Small Business Programs. He succeeds Robin Rourk, who recently retired.

In this position, OConnor reports to the NIWC Atlantic executive director and advises command leadership on matters pertaining to the center’s small business program objectives and status. Among his duties, he is responsible for ensuring small and disadvantaged, women-owned, service-disabled, and Hub Zone concerns receive a fair proportion of contract actions as well as ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory directives that govern the program. He also collaborates with the Department of the Navy and Naval Information Warfare Systems Command headquarter offices of small business programs.

OConnor’s career in government service began in the U.S. Navy. After completing two years of training in the naval nuclear pipeline, he spent the remaining time of a 20-year career operating, overhauling, maintaining, and training on numerous submarine nuclear reactors and propulsion plants.

His civilian career started as a quality-assurance specialist with the Defense Contract Management Agency. Most recently, OConnor served as the contracting officer’s representative program manager, working with all levels of command leadership and nearly every competency and project throughout NIWC Atlantic.

OConnor has a bachelor’s degrees in business administration from Limestone College and in nuclear engineering technology from Thomas A. Edison State College. He earned an MBA from Webster University. Prior to Back-To-Basics implementation, OConnor was certified

under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act as level III in contracting, level I in information technology, level I in program management, and level I in production, quality, and manufacturing.

CONSTRUCTION

Hussey Gay Bell’s Daniel Cruz has achieved professional engineer licensure status in South Carolina. A senior site engineer, Cruz’s responsibilities include managing, designing, and permitting commercial, residential, government, institutional, and industrial projects. In particular, Cruz has designed a host of residential mixeduse/commercial projects for communities in Mount Pleasant, Johns Island and Charleston.

Cruz has a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from The Citadel. He joined the Army while an undergraduate. After graduation, he went to Army flight school and flew CH-47 chinooks for the Army National Guard. He is a combat veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Freedoms Sentinel. He transferred to the Air Force in 2018 and has flown the KC135 Stratotanker for the past three years as a captain. While continuing his military service commitments, Cruz managed a fulltime career in civil engineering in the Charleston area.

HLA has promoted Kyle Neff to vice president. In this role, Neff’s responsibilities include managing the firm’s strategic direction while continuing to oversee the daily operations of the civil engineering department as director of engineering.

Neff joined HLA in 2012 as project engineer, quickly progressed to project manager, and in 2022 was named director of engineering. He has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The Citadel, a master of engineering in water resources from the University of South Carolina, and South Carolina professional engineer designation. Neff is in the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Charleston Class of 2023 and is a member of the Civil Engineers Club of Charleston.

DESIGN

ship development, and communications planning and implementation. After graduating from Park University with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology, Carter earned her MBA from Angelo State University and her doctorate in organizational leadership from Trident University International.

Recently promoted associates at Liollio Architecture are Liz Corr, Lance Eubanks and Sarah Glass. Corr completed her undergraduate education at Shippensburg University, earning a bachelor’s in mathematics and physics, then earned her Master of Architecture at Clemson University. Her professional experience includes projects in the community, K–12, higher education, and federal markets. Corr is a member of AIA South Carolina, a board member with the Charleston Chapter of the ACE Mentor Program of America, and an Aqua Angel and regular volunteer with the Charleston Parks Conservancy.

Eubanks earned a bachelor’s in architecture at Mississippi State University. He has worked on such projects as biomedical research centers, federal and municipal buildings, higher education learning environments, and healthcare facilities. Lance is a member of AIA South Carolina and an alumnus of the AIA Christopher Kelley Leadership Development program. Prior to joining Liollio, Eubanks worked as a project manager and project designer in Washington, DC.

Glass received her bachelor of design in architecture at the University of Florida and her M.Arch at Clemson University. Her professional experience includes K–12, higher education, community, and federal projects. She is the current AIA Charleston president, a past-chair of AIA SC’s equity in architecture committee and involved with the Clemson Architecture Center in Charleston.

EDUCATION

New to the Lowcountry Graduate Center is Jessica Carter. Carter brings experience as a business owner, published author, and educator and trainer. Her accomplishments include organizational development, relation -

The Lowcountry Graduate Center is a state-funded organization that promotes graduate-level education and professional development at the College of Charleston, The Citadel and the Medical University of South Carolina.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Ryan Matney has been named agency manager at The Western & Southern Life Insurance Company to lead business development and operations in Charleston.

As agency manager, Matney is responsible for driving profitable sales growth and training, coaching, and developing current and future sales associates in the region. He joined Western & Southern Life in 2016.

HEALTH CARE

The new plastic surgeon at Weniger and Associates Plastic Surgery is Teri N. Moak , a board-eligible plastic surgeon for the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Moak completed her undergraduate work in physics and biochemistry with minors in chemistry, kinesiology and Spanish at the University of Mississippi, where she also earned a Master of Science in Biophysical Chemistry at the University of Mississippi. She also holds a Master of Science in Biological Medical Sciences from Mississippi College. In addition, she studied physical therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center before obtaining her medical degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Moak later joined the Washington University plastic and reconstructive residency training program and completed a fellowship in aesthetic surgery, endorsed by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, with Grady Core in Birmingham.

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REAL ESTATE

Seth Saunders has joined Buist Byars & Taylor as a senior associate attorney in the tax/estate planning/probate department.

Saunders earned a dual Bachelor of Arts in History and English from the College of William & Mary, where he was a member of the varsity baseball team. After graduation, he attended the New England School of Law. Upon graduation, Seth headed to Washington, D.C., to pursue an MBA from George Washington University while working in public relations as a graduate assistant for the Washington Commanders.

The tax/estate planning/probate team is led by partner Abe Gutting and also

Seabrook Island Real Estate has added Wes and Cathy Cleary to its roster. The husband-and-wife team operated businesses in Florida and North Carolina for more than 30 years. In addition to assisting real estate clients, the two have rented, developed, bought, renovated, and sold properties for their own investment since 1997. Cathy has a degree in advertising. Wes has experience in construction and landscaping.

New at NAI Charleston is Zack Lord, an associate commercial real estate agent. His resume includes work with the Grace Farms Foundation, managing recruiting sales for software company Hired, and sales manager for tech company Xperiti.

Lord began his real estate career with Carolina One. He has worked on a variety of projects, ranging from office to retail to industrial warehouses, and he represented Lime in its venture to bring its e-bikes to the Charleston market.

A Syracuse University graduate, Lord has a degree in public relations with a focus on economics and finance.

REsides CEO Colette Stevenson is among the 310 individuals named a 2023 Real Estate Newsmaker by RISMedia. Stevenson was recognized in the Futurist category, which honors forward-thinkers.

Stevenson, a real estate industry entrepreneur, change advocate, speaker, and thought leader, launched REsides based on a business model that puts brokers first. In this model, shareholders in REsides are like shareholders in most for-profit corporations, with the financial and governance rights seen in the most successful corporations.

Madelyn Young has joined the sales team at Handsome Properties. Originally from Rock Hill, Young moved to Charleston in 2020 after a career working as a frontend software developer. CRBJ

Choate’s Charleston office building new Pepsi facility

Choate Construction Co. has partnered with Edgewater Ventures to bring Pepsi Bottling Ventures’ newest distribution facility to North Myrtle Beach. The start of construction was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony Friday at the Palmetto Coast Industrial Park.

“The partnership, dedication, and collaboration that has led up to this groundbreaking ceremony is absolute-

ly cause for celebration,” Tim Heichelbech, vice president and division manager for Choate’s Charleston office, said in a news release.

The cost of the project was not disclosed.

As the first company to move into the 40-acre Industrial Park, Pepsi Bottling Ventures’ new 165,000-squarefoot facility will keep more than 140 jobs in Horry County and add nearly

30 positions to its only South Carolina location.

“The Choate team is honored to be a part of this new Industrial Park within the North Myrtle Beach community,” Quinn Gaines, director of business development for Choate in Charleston., said in the release. “Alongside Edgewater and Pepsi Bottling Ventures, we’re grateful for the opportunity to build these facilities that will bring a healthy

economic boost to the area.”

Edgewater Ventures is a commercial real estate investment firm that is focused on the acquisition and development of industrial, office, life science, residential and mixed-use assets across the Carolinas.

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest privately-held manufacturer, seller and distributor of Pepsi-Cola beverages. CRBJ

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Choate Construction Co. and Edgewater Ventures celebrate the launch of construction of a new distribution facility for Pepsi products. (Photo/Provided)

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North Charleston seeks master developer for former Navy Base

By Jenny Peterson

The city of North Charleston is looking for a master developer to own and plan a 70-acre waterfront development on the north end of the former Navy Base.

The vision is to create a “dynamic, high density, mixed commercial/residential use development” that aligns with the area’s existing Battery Park Master Plan, according to the city. The high-density development would have a minimum of 42 units per acre.

“This will be one of the most ambitious developments possibly in this city’s history and it’s going to be exciting to see unfold,” said Ryan Johnson, public information officer with the city of North Charleston. “(The plan) for the site calls for lots of green space, retaining public access to the waterfront and the waterways on Noisette Creek and the Cooper River.”

ing the site piecemeal as legislation moves forward for acquisitions, property transfers and access. Recent developments on the site include Riverfront Park, the Noisette Creek Pedestrian Bridge and renovated Admiral’s House.

Specific legislation allowing for the transfer of and access to the newest 70-acre site was passed in December 2022 in the National Defense Authorization Act, which got the ball rolling to begin a search for a master developer, Johnson said.

The city has gotten the word out about the request for qualifications through its procurement department list, reaching out to development councils, realtor associations, chamber of commerce connections and the local media, Johnson said.

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A request for qualifications on the city’s website is asking developers to prove their capabilities in working on a site that large as well as mastery in working with cities in a public-private partnership. The project also will require acquiring federally owned properties. Submissions are due by March 17.

The development is part of the overall redevelopment effort for the former Charleston Navy Base, which closed in 1996. The city has slowly been redevelop-

The project has also landed on the radar of graduate students studying urban design and other similar disciplines. The Urban Land Institute holds a Hines Student Urban Design Competition each year and chose the 70-acre site as a realworld example for the competition.

Johnson said the city expects to have a healthy number of submissions for its request for qualifications.

“This is a prime site in the Southeast and a rare opportunity,” Johnson said. “To be in the Lowcountry and have a 70-acre site on the water is a unique site that we think will attract attention from a lot of prestigious companies.” CRBJ

The city is looking for a master developer to oversee creation of a dynamic site. (Image/Provided)

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VIEWS, PERSPECTIVES AND READERS’ LETTERS

Economy finally sees reluctant workers returning

South Carolina must focus on improving and modernizing our critical infrastructure if we are going to continue growing a strong, resilient economy that supports our major industries, strengthens local businesses and creates jobs for hardworking South Carolinians. Fortunately, through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, we are moving key infrastructure projects forward across the state.

As a state, we are fortunate to have major manufacturers maintaining a presence in South Carolina, including Boeing, Volvo, BMW and Michelin, to name a few.

As these companies seek to invest in their South Carolina-based facilities in order to increase capacity or add new production lines, it is critical that we are able to provide increased and improved surface transportation, as well as rail and port capacity, that can meet the additional demand for imported mate-

rials and to export finished products in South Carolina, across the country, and throughout the world.

Based on formula funding, South Carolina is set to receive $4.6 billion over the next five years to support federal-aid highway improvement projects and another $274 million to repair and replace bridges across the state. In addition, we can compete for a portion of $12.5 billion from the Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges.

These investments are critical, especially considering a 2021 report by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association found 745 bridges in South Carolina to be structurally deficient. The SCDOT has also emphasized bridge repair and replacement as a major component of its 10-year management plan.

Additionally, thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, both the South Carolina Ports Authority, along with the 480 miles of waterways that are critical to the economic wellbeing of our state, will see increased infrastructure investments upwards of $17 billion over the next five years.

This includes funding for port expansion projects and initiatives that will help support a stronger, more connected supply chain capable of expediting goods to and from manufacturers across the state and throughout our region.

It also includes funding for coastal resiliency projects to protect the port and its major manufacturing, transportation, and logistics industry presence. These efforts to strengthen and secure our existing port infrastructure will further support economic development in Charleston, across South Carolina, and throughout the Southeast, as the South Carolina Ports Authority serves as a major supply chain partner for large metropolitan areas such as Charlotte and Nashville.

The South Carolina General Assembly’s decision to allocate $120 million in matching funds to draw down federal dollars and $600 million for interstate widening projects to support the new infrastructure at the South Carolina Ports Authority, among other notable infrastructure investments, has also had considerable impact on addressing South Carolina’s infrastructure needs. Gov. McMaster deserves to be commended for

his strategic approach and timely approval of state funds that allowed South Carolina to secure most, if not all, federal dollars available for new infrastructure.

All in all, investments from the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Act that Congress passed last year, plus the funds from the state legislature, will help South Carolina continue to strengthen its economy and support our growing population and workforce.

Given the importance of these efforts, South Carolinians should be grateful to Sen. Lindsey Graham for supporting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and ensuring we are moving forward in a smart, responsible, and pro-growth way.

Jeff Mulliken is a partner at the Carolina Transportation Engineers and Associates and president of the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina.