Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Charlotte Construction Partner
Founded in 1970 by Spiro C. Hondros, our company has evolved from a design/build firm specializing in warehouse facilities to a diversified general contractor serving the Charlotte region. With over 50 years of experience, we maintain a philosophy centered on understanding client needs and delivering projects using first-class workmanship and quality materials. Our in-house design department and registered civil engineer provide single-source accountability from concept to completion. Under current leadership since 2002, we've completed over 500 projects across industrial, retail, office, and institutional sectors.Our reputation for honesty, excellence, and timely delivery has established us as one of the region's most respected contractors. We balance conventional and pre-engineered design approaches while maintaining strict quality standards through seasoned project managers and superintendents. Our value engineering process ensures economic efficiency without compromising quality throughout every project phase.
Services
Design/Build Services
General Construction
Site Evaluation
Value Engineering
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of Charlotte construction experience
- In-house design and engineering capabilities
- Completed 500+ diverse commercial projects
- Client-focused philosophy with single-source accountability
- Proven track record of timely project delivery
What people say
Terrific build
Recommend others
Years of experience
Timely delivery
Quality standards
Services
Design/Build Services
Our comprehensive design/build approach combines in-house architectural design with construction expertise. This single-source solution streamlines project delivery by maintaining consistent accountability from concept through completion. Our registered civil engineers collaborate with clients to develop customized building solutions that balance functionality with economic efficiency while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
General Construction
We deliver full-service general contracting for industrial, retail, office, and institutional projects. Our experienced team manages all aspects of construction through dedicated project superintendents and weekly client progress meetings. With expertise in both conventional and pre-engineered construction methods, we maintain strict quality control while adhering to precise schedules across diverse project types including warehouse facilities and mixed-use developments.
Site Evaluation
Our pre-construction site evaluation includes detailed code analysis and land use assessments conducted by in-house civil engineers. We perform comprehensive site development cost evaluations and coordinate subsurface investigations through consulting engineers. This thorough analysis ensures accurate permitting timelines and development costs while identifying optimal construction approaches for each unique project location.
Value Engineering
We implement continuous value engineering throughout every project phase to maximize economic efficiency without compromising quality. Our team evaluates cost implications of design choices and facilitates collaborative improvements between design and construction teams. This process ensures optimal material selection and construction methods while maintaining strict adherence to client budget requirements through transparent cost analysis.
Project Management
Our dedicated project managers provide comprehensive oversight from initial planning to final delivery. Each project receives full-time superintendent support and weekly client progress reviews. With experience managing 500+ complex developments, our team ensures strict schedule adherence while maintaining open communication channels between all stakeholders to address challenges proactively and maintain project momentum.
People
Sam N. Kleto
President
Leading the company since 2002, Sam Kleto oversees all operations as President. With decades of construction industry experience, he maintains the company's founding philosophy while guiding its evolution into a diversified general contractor serving multiple sectors across the Charlotte region.
Beth Rose
Owner
As one of the current owners, Beth Rose contributes to strategic decision-making and business development. With extensive industry knowledge, she helps maintain the company's commitment to quality construction and client satisfaction while ensuring continued growth and innovation in project delivery methods.
Tyler Stanton
Superintendent
Promoted to Superintendent in 2024, Tyler Stanton manages daily construction operations on job sites. Bringing technical expertise and field experience, he ensures quality control and schedule adherence while maintaining direct communication with project teams and clients throughout the construction process.
Questions
What types of construction projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in industrial, retail, office, mixed-use, and institutional projects including warehouse facilities, distribution centers, religious institutions, and sports/recreation facilities.
Do you offer full-service design/build capabilities?
Yes, we provide integrated design/build services with in-house architectural and engineering expertise for complete project delivery from concept to completion.
How do you ensure project timelines are met?
Our experienced project managers use weekly progress meetings, dedicated superintendents, and proven scheduling methods to maintain strict adherence to construction timelines across 500+ completed projects.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Charlotte, NC, we serve projects throughout North Carolina and the broader Southeast United States region.
