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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Construction Solutions in Greenville, SC
Founded in 1950, Harper General Contractors General Contractors is a family-owned, award-winning general contracting and construction management firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. Our philosophy centers on integrity, transparency, and accountability, ensuring every project is executed as promised. With seven decades of experience, we specialize in commercial, environmental systems, healthcare, education, and industrial projects, serving clients across the Southeast. Our commitment to safety, community involvement, and sustainable practices has earned us recognition for quality, environmental stewardship, and client satisfaction.We empower our team through a culture-based safety approach, fostering accountability and collaboration. Recognized as Top 400 Contractors by Engineering News-Record and recipients of the Philanthropic Spirit Award, we combine decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver projects on time and within budget. Our mission extends beyond constructionwe build trust, relationships, and facilities that enhance community quality of life.
Services
General Contracting
Construction Management
Environmental Systems
Commercial Construction
Emergency Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We offer 75 years of experience in Southeast construction markets.
- Our family-owned culture prioritizes transparency and client collaboration.
- Award-winning safety programs ensure project and team protection.
- We specialize in complex projects like water treatment facilities and historic renovations.
- Community-focused approach with regional offices across the Carolinas.
What people say
Exceeding expectations
Strong communicators
Transparency and communication
Best decision we made
Services
Environmental Systems
Harper General Contractors General Contractors's Environmental Systems Division specializes in water and wastewater treatment solutions, including pump stations, chemical systems, and biosolids remediation. We use sustainable methodologies and 3D modeling to ensure minimal community disruption. Our team delivers projects that enhance public health and environmental safety for municipalities across the Southeast.
Commercial Construction
We provide full-service commercial construction for education, healthcare, and municipal facilities. Our expertise includes historic renovations, adaptive reuse, and new builds. By combining decades of experience with Procore Project Management technology, we ensure cost-effective, high-quality results that align with client visions and community needs.
Emergency Maintenance
Harper General Contractors General ContractorsXS offers rapid-response construction services for emergency situations, including plant shutdown support and equipment installation. Our team provides indefinite-delivery contracts and task-order solutions for smaller projects, ensuring continuity and reliability for critical infrastructure and industrial facilities across the Carolinas.
Industrial Projects
We construct distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and built-to-suit industrial facilities. Our team specializes in Design-Build and CMAR procurement methods, delivering efficient, code-compliant spaces tailored to client operational requirements while adhering to strict timelines and budgets.
Healthcare Construction
Harper General Contractors General Contractors builds hospitals, medical office buildings, and senior care facilities with a focus on patient safety and operational efficiency. Our experience includes navigating active campus environments and integrating life-safety systems, ensuring healthcare infrastructure that meets evolving community needs.
Questions
What types of construction projects does Harper General Contractors General Contractors specialize in?
Harper General Contractors General Contractors specializes in commercial, environmental systems, healthcare, education, industrial, and emergency maintenance projects across the Southeast.
Does Harper General Contractors General Contractors handle historic building renovations?
Yes, we have experience with historic renovations, including National Register-protected buildings and adaptive reuse projects.
Can Harper General Contractors General Contractors manage emergency construction needs?
Our Harper General Contractors General ContractorsXS division provides rapid-response services for urgent repairs and time-sensitive projects under Master Service Agreements.
How does Harper General Contractors General Contractors ensure project safety?
We employ a culture-based safety approach through our SOAR initiative, emphasizing accountability, pre-planning, and continuous improvement across all projects.
What regions does Harper General Contractors General Contractors serve?
We operate primarily in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, with offices in Greenville, Spartanburg, and Asheville.
Has Harper General Contractors General Contractors received industry recognition?
We are ranked among Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors and have earned safety and community awards from the Carolinas AGC and Greenville Community Foundation.
Reviews (3)
Annie Bryant
Jun 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Responsiveness
I work with Harper General Contractors as a vendor for their branded apparel, uniforms, marketing materials, etc. and they are fantastic to work with! We've been doing business with them routinely for over a year. Their team is always professional, friendly and responsive. I would certainly recommend them as a customer!
I work with Harper General Contractors as a vendor for their branded apparel, uniforms, marketing materials, etc. and they are fantastic to work with! We've been doing business with them routinely for over a year. Their team is always professional, friendly and responsive. I would certainly recommend them as a customer!
Adam Lawrence
Dec 10, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Harper is an amazing place to work! The people and culture are top notch.
Harper is an amazing place to work! The people and culture are top notch.
Lucy Zeiger
Oct 08, 2019
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It is rare to find a company in this era that genuinely cares about their employees, their families and their contributions to the communities in which they work, live and play. It's one of the attributes that drew me to a career at Harper and still proves to be true.
