Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Construction Partner in the Southeast
Founded in 1950, Harper General Contractors General Contractors is a family-owned, award-winning construction firm rooted in the philosophy of doing what we say we will do, the way we say we will do it. With seven decades of experience, we specialize in full-service general contracting and construction management across the Southeast, serving diverse markets including education, healthcare, environmental systems, and industrial projects. Our commitment to trust, safety, and community impact drives every project, from large-scale infrastructure to emergency maintenance through our Harper General Contractors General ContractorsXS division.Recognized for excellence in quality, safety, and environmental stewardship, we leverage cutting-edge technology like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Procore to deliver projects on time and on budget. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, our teams deep local expertise and partnerships with MWBE firms reflect our dedication to empowering communities and fostering lasting relationships.
Services
General Contracting
Construction Management
Environmental Systems
Commercial Projects
Emergency Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We have 75 years of experience delivering construction projects across the Southeast.
- Our safety culture has achieved 5 million consecutive safe work hours.
- We utilize cutting-edge technology like BIM and Procore for project efficiency.
- Our Harper General Contractors General ContractorsXS division offers rapid-response emergency maintenance services.
- We prioritize local workforce engagement and MWBE partnerships.
What people say
Exceeding expectations
Professional and team players
Transparency and communication
Best GC I've worked with
Emergency support
Services
General Contracting
Harper General Contractors General Contractors provides full-service general contracting for commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial projects. Our expertise spans design-build and CMAR delivery methods, leveraging 75 years of experience and technology like BIM to ensure on-time, on-budget results. Clients benefit from our local subcontractor relationships and commitment to safety, quality, and community impact.
Environmental Systems
Our Environmental Systems Division specializes in water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and biosolids management. With 15 years of expertise, we combine sustainable practices like Envision Certification with advanced 3D modeling to upgrade aging infrastructure and support municipal growth across the Carolinas and Georgia.
Commercial Construction
Harper General Contractors General Contractorss Commercial Division delivers office, retail, mixed-use, and municipal projects focused on client needs. We integrate preconstruction planning, value engineering, and Procore project management to align budgets, schedules, and community benefits, serving markets from K-12 schools to senior care facilities.
Emergency Maintenance
Harper General Contractors General ContractorsXS provides 24/7 emergency maintenance and repair services for unplanned issues. Our team offers on-site cost estimates, expedited repairs, and minimized downtime, supporting water treatment plants, industrial facilities, and active commercial sites with urgent needs across the Southeast.
Sustainable Construction
We lead regional sustainability efforts through LEED-certified projects, life-cycle analysis, and material management. Harper General Contractors General Contractorss expertise includes $300M+ in sustainable construction, such as South Carolinas first Silver Envision-certified water treatment plant, balancing environmental stewardship with functional design.
People
David Wise
President & CEO
David Wise leads Harper General Contractors General Contractorss strategic vision, driving growth while upholding the companys founding values of trust and integrity since joining in 2012.
Doug Harper
Chairman
Doug Harper General Contractors General Contractors, Chairman, has guided Harper General Contractors General Contractorss leadership since joining the company in 1974, ensuring continuity of its family-owned ethos and community focus.
Bryan Royal
VP, Executive
Bryan Royal founded Harper General Contractors General Contractorss Environmental Systems Division in 2010, advancing infrastructure improvements for Southeast municipalities through innovative water treatment solutions.
Daniel Ellison
Executive General Superintendent
Daniel Ellison oversees project execution with 30+ years of construction experience, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to Harper General Contractors General Contractorss safety and quality standards.
Caroline Meis
Director, Marketing
Caroline Meis leads Harper General Contractors General Contractorss marketing strategy, highlighting the firms legacy and technical expertise to strengthen its regional and national industry presence.
Questions
What construction services does Harper General Contractors General Contractors General Contractors offer?
We provide general contracting, construction management, environmental systems, commercial projects, and 24/7 emergency maintenance through Harper General Contractors General ContractorsXS.
Which areas does Harper General Contractors General Contractors serve?
We operate across the Southeast United States, with primary focus in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Can Harper General Contractors General Contractors handle emergency construction needs?
Yes, our Harper General Contractors General ContractorsXS division offers rapid-response services for unplanned repairs, including nights and weekends.
What safety achievements has Harper General Contractors General Contractors earned?
We’ve reached 5 million consecutive safe work hours and maintain a culture-based safety program called SOAR.
How does Harper General Contractors General Contractors support sustainable construction?
We prioritize LEED-certified projects, Envision Certification, and sustainable material management to reduce environmental impact.
