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Stephen Cooper Promoted to Director of McCrory Construction’s Greenville Operations

by GroundBreak Carolinas on January 3, 2022

McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Stephen Cooper to Director of Greenville Operations effective January 1, 2022. Most recently, Cooper held the position of Senior Project Manager. With more than 10 years of project management experience, Cooper has led some of McCrory’s most demanding projects from early-stage preconstruction efforts through completion. Much of his focus…

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McCrory Construction’s Matt Solomon and Tony Warren Promoted to Preconstruction Management

by GroundBreak Staff Report on October 20, 2021

Matt Solomon and Tony Warren have taken on new roles at McCrory Construction with their respective promotions to Senior Preconstruction Manager. Both Solomon and Warren are based in the firm’s Greenville office. Solomon has held increasingly responsible positions in estimating during his 10 years with McCrory, most recently as Senior Estimator. He has been involved…

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McCrory Selected as Design-Builder of Innovative New Processing Facility for Last Step Recycling in Chester, SC

by GroundBreak Staff Report on October 15, 2021

Columbia, South Carolina — McCrory Construction has been awarded a design-build contract by Last Step Recycling, LLC (LSR) for a new 230,000-square-foot processing facility situated on a 54-acre site in Chester Technology Park in Chester, S.C.  Founded in 2019, Last Step Recycling processes automotive shredder residue (ASR) to capture metals such as copper, aluminum, and…

Topics: Industrial/Manufacturing, Projects
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2021 GroundBreaker: Nichole Kopenhaver, McCrory Construction

by Joan Krause on October 10, 2021

GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Nichole Kopenhaver, a member of the exclusive group of 2021 GroundBreakers — five individuals who have gone above and beyond to make a difference for the construction community in the Carolinas. Kopenhaver is Assistant Project Manager with McCrory Construction, South Carolina’s oldest general contractor, and Immediate Past President of…

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Construction Workforce, GroundBreaker Awards, GroundBreakers, McCrory Construction, NAWIC Columbia, NAWIC South Atlantic Region, Workforce development

McCrory Construction Welcomes John Brock as Senior Superintendent

by GroundBreak Staff Report on October 8, 2021

John Brock has joined McCrory Construction as Senior Superintendent based in the company’s Greenville office. With a construction industry career spanning more than 25 years, Brock has overseen new construction, renovation and expansion projects for industrial, commercial and institutional projects ranging in value from $2.5 million to $50 million. He is currently assigned to an…

Topics: People
McCrory Construction

McCrory Construction Promotes Barry Schilling to Director of Safety and Risk Management

by GroundBreak Staff Report on February 3, 2021

Columbia, South Carolina — McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Barry Schilling to Director of Safety and Risk Management. Joining McCrory in 2012 as a Senior Project Manager and serving the last seven years as Compliance Manager, Schilling is responsible for implementing companywide safety and compliance measures among employees as well as with subcontractors on…

Topics: People, Safety
McCrory Construction

Creating a People-Focused Culture – A Century of Experience and Lessons Learned from South Carolina’s Oldest GC

by W. Allen Bridgers, President, McCrory Construction on January 29, 2021

At 103 years old, McCrory Construction is the oldest general contractor (GC) in the state of South Carolina. Interestingly enough, the company has experienced surprisingly low turnover—in comparison to its industry competitors—in ownership during its 100-year history. The company is now under its fifth generation of ownership. Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, McCrory is a…

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culture, McCrory Construction

McCrory Construction Promotes Brad Davis to Vice President of Business Development

by Joan Krause on January 21, 2021

Columbia, South Carolina — McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Brad Davis to Vice President of Business Development. Davis previously served as Business Development Manager – focusing on growing the company’s pipeline and brand awareness, along with developing industry relationships. “Brad’s commitment to the company along with his creativity have been welcomed assets to the…

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McCrory Construction

McCrory Construction’s Stephen Cooper Named Greenville’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under

by GroundBreak Staff Report on September 28, 2020

McCrory Construction’s Stephen Cooper, Senior Project Manager based in the firm’s Greenville office, has been recognized as one of Greenville Business Magazine’s 2020 Best & Brightest 35 and Under – an elite group of young professionals who are making a difference in their workplace and community. Cooper has the distinction of being the only construction…

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AEC Awards, McCrory Construction

McCrory Construction Names Allen Bridgers as President

by GroundBreak Staff Report on July 14, 2020

McCrory Construction, the 102-year-old general contractor headquartered in Columbia, SC, announces it has appointed Allen Bridgers as President of the company. Bridgers will support Chief Executive Officer, Allen Amsler and the McCrory executive team in the implementation of the company’s strategic plan and vision as they move into their second century in business. The oldest…

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