Southeast City Scoop: Greenville Construction Starts
Volume of new contracts should grow notably in 2020 after 2019 dip
Dodge Data & Analytics predicts increased activity in the residential and non-residential sectors in 2020.
City Grill
Cheryl Wiggins
Senior Manager, Community and Public Relations
Fluor Inc.
Greenville’s downtown is undergoing rapid growth, having developed a reputation as a destination spot for dining, shopping and entertainment. As a result, Wiggins says, there is an increased community focus addressing the need for safe, affordable housing for the growing workforce. That reflects a strong regional trend, with Wiggins noting that four Greenville County cities rank among the top-25 fastest growing cities and towns in South Carolina, according to new estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Firm in Focus
Harper General Contractors
35 West Court St., Greenville, S.C.
President: David Wise
Regional Employees: 270
Founded: 1950
What’s New: Harper General Contractors is leading construction of the Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center for the city of Spartanburg, S.C. McMillan Pazdan Smith is the project’s architect.
