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Reflecting on the past year, we are reminded of the importance of building up our communities. When Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina in September of 2024, many of our projects and clients were immediately impacted. In the Town of Burnsville, the hurricane caused a significant infrastructure failure, leaving the town’s water system crippled. Floodwater…
Harper General Contractors, which is celebrating 75 years in business in 2025, is proud to announce a remarkable safety achievement: 5 million consecutive safe work hours. Reached in June 2025, this milestone demonstrates Harper’s unwavering commitment to a culture of safety, one that is deeply embedded in every phase of our work. “At Harper, safety…
GroundBreak Carolinas reached out to a cross section of architecture, engineering and construction top executives and young leaders in North Carolina and South Carolina to see what advice they might have for new college graduates entering our industry. Check out their “words of wisdom!” IN THEIR OWN WORDS “Don’t be afraid to ask questions; that’s…
Building strong teams and resilient infrastructures: Kate Dotten-Holder, PE, the Charlotte Regional Director of Harper General Contractors, shares her decade-long journey in the water and wastewater industry and highlights the significant impact women have in this field. With more than 10 years of experience, Kate offers her insights on the evolving industry, the importance of…
2025 marks Harper General Contractors’ 75th Anniversary, celebrating decades of integrity, innovation, and community impact. Since its founding in 1950, Harper has upheld its mission of ‘building up our communities, clients, and each other by building trust into everything we do.’ Harper was established in Greenville, S.C. by the Harper family as a small building…
In an effort to upgrade their wastewater treatment plant to enhance its efficiency, sustainability, and reliability, Summerville Commissioners of Public Works (SCPW) made the decision to build a Biosolids Solar Dryer. One of only three of its kind in the Southeast, this innovation in waste management was the ideal solution for the plant. Partnering with Harper and…
GroundBreak Carolinas reached out to a cross section of construction industry leaders in North Carolina and South Carolina to see what advice they might have for new college graduates entering our industry. Check out their “words of wisdom!” IN THEIR OWN WORDS “Always do the right thing. It doesn’t matter if you are just starting your…
Embarking on a construction project is always an intricate dance of planning, execution, and adaptation. When Upstate South Carolina’s Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) chose the team of DP3 Architects and Harper General Contractors to lead the design and construction of the complex and exciting renovation of Oconee Hall on the school’s Pendleton Campus, our team…
During the first week of March 2024, Harper General Contractors’ female colleagues got together to celebrate Women in Construction Week. We are incredibly proud of the achievements and talents of all the amazing women who work with us. Their passion and knowledge are truly inspiring and play a vital role in shaping the future of…
Harper General Contractors proudly announces the establishment of its new office in Charleston, South Carolina, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and commitment to serving the coastal region of South Carolina. This expansion solidifies Harper’s dedication to fostering relationships with our clients and growth with likeminded professionals, all while delivering exceptional construction…
