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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…
Following a long journey with many twists and turns, Hughes Investments’ BridgeWay Station mixed-use development has become a reality. Several large office tenants, commercial tenants, and a school are already open, and over 100 new apartments are leased and occupied. Several more restaurants and commercial tenants will open over the next few months. Visible from…
Greenville Technical College works to transform lives through education while driving economic development by building a strong workforce. To further that focus, Greenville Tech selected our team at Harper General Contractors to lead construction of the state-of-the-art Prisma Health Center for Health and Life Sciences building that would provide a unique learning environment to strengthen…
Harper General Contractors joined longtime client Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) last month for the official unveiling of the Bandalong™ Litter Trap – a first-of-its-kind sustainability initiative in the state of South Carolina. The Bandalong is designed to catch floating litter and debris in waterways, preventing it from moving further downstream. Initially installed in the Upstate’s…
