Last updated on August 14th, 2024 at 08:30 am
With a number of employment opportunities and its low cost of living, Charlotte is considered one of the best places to live by Norada Real Estate. The increase in company headquarters is making the city an economic hotspot, attracting potential employees and residents. If you are looking to settle in the area, whether you are remodeling or building from the ground up, this list of the best construction companies in Charlotte, North Carolina can help you get started. Many of these companies have received awards and recognition for their work in the construction industry, and they have built a strong reputation for the quality of their projects and their customer service.
Rodgers Builders, Inc.
5701 N. Sharon Amity Rd. Charlotte, NC 28215
Rodgers Builders, Inc. is a leading and award-winning construction company based in Charlotte that serves North and South Carolina. Established in 1963, Rodgers Builders, Inc. specializes in general contracting and construction management and also provides other in-house services such as virtual design, preconstruction, program management, and prefabricated projects. The company offers projects that can meet any client’s sustainability goal by incorporating Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) practices throughout the whole process, from preconstruction to completion. It also advocates for diversity and the support of inclusive spaces by partnering with businesses owned by women, minorities, or veterans and service-disabled, which helps the communities these businesses serve to grow.
Leading the company is Pat Rodgers, President and CEO, who has also received many recognitions from prestigious private and public institutions for her dedication to her profession, including the North Carolina Order of the Longleaf Pine, Charlotte Woman of the Year, and Charlotte Business Journal’s Business Person of the Year. With six decades of experience and expertise in the construction industry, Rodgers Builders has amassed numerous accolades for its world-class services. Last August, one of the company’s projects, Vantage South End, topped the Office/Retail/Mixed-Use category of the 2022 Engineering News-Record (ENR) Southeast Best Projects and the Commercial category of the National Association of Women in Construction‘s 2022 Project Excellence Award.
Edifice, LLC
4111 S. Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28209
Charlotte-based Edifice, LLC, offers comprehensive residential and commercial construction services to customers across North and South Carolina. The fully licensed company specializes in preconstruction, cost consulting, construction management, design-build, and design-bid-build. It also offers Building Information Modeling (BIM) and virtual mock-ups for the building designs. With its customized approach, Edifice provides clients with creative yet functional design and building solutions to ensure the execution of their vision throughout the entire construction process.
Leading the company is CEO Gary Creed, who has three decades of construction experience, and Chairman of the Board N. Eric Laster, who is a multi-awarded individual with 34 years of experience in the construction industry. Together, they oversee teams of dedicated specialists and professionals who share the vision of excellence. This general contractor has completed construction and design-build projects with such precision and quality that it has been recognized by multiple prestigious organizations, including ENR, which has listed the company as one of the 400 Top U.S. Contractors since 2018.
Barringer Construction
4020 Old Pineville Rd. Charlotte, NC 28217
Winner of the 2022 Carolina CORE Awards Project of the Year in the Over 100K SF category, Barringer Construction has built commercial projects since 2011. Butlak brings two decades of experience in construction, specializing in construction management and Green Building, to heading the Charlotte team. Over 10 years, Barringer Construction has grown into the top 15 local general contractors company that it is today, serving North and South Carolina with its three offices in Charlotte, Asheville, and Raleigh.
Barringer Construction is known for producing commercial, corporate, and industrial projects for several industries, including healthcare, hospitality, and life sciences. Most of its work falls under modern and contemporary, while the company maintains a sustainable approach in completing designs and other works. As an active leader in the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), in total, Barringer Construction has completed around $450,000,000 worth of LEED projects and advocates for these types of projects throughout the industry.
Vannoy Construction
4024 Revolution Park Dr. Charlotte, NC 28217
Vannoy Construction gives clients a new perspective and a blank slate to create and define what they want from their remodeling or building project. It specializes in general contracting, adaptive reuse, and industrial and commercial projects, and it is passionate about fostering long-term relationships with its clients, as evidenced by its 85% client retention rate since its inception in 1952. The company delivers creative and functional results by coordinating and partnering with its clients, ensuring open communication with them for every step of the construction process. Owners Eddie and Mark Vannoy oversee seven offices across North and South Carolina.
Vannoy Construction emphasizes Honor, Humility, Hospitality, and Hustle, or the 4Hs, which are its set of principles that guide the company with every construction project, no matter the size and scope. With its dedication to building and having a client-centered approach, Vannoy Construction received the Pinnacle Award in 2018 from Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC) for its work on the Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital. This project also won the Eagle Award in 2018 from ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) of the Carolinas in the Healthcare Category between $25M – $50M. The seven-phase addition and renovation project was completed in tight working conditions, which included major relocations of hospital utility services.
Hendrick Construction
5601 Seventy-Seven Center Dr. Ste. 250, Charlotte, NC 28217
Hendrick Construction, founded in 2002, is one of the renowned commercial construction companies serving the Southeast. Throughout its years in the business, the company has received awards and recognition, including the 2012 National Safety Excellence Award and the STAR Award. It is an ISNetworld Member Vendor and also a member of the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), the Greater Charlotte Hospitality & Tourism Alliance, and the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).
The firm places safety at the core of its operations and strongly upholds the importance of accident prevention for every project. Hendrick Construction has worked on multifamily projects, education facilities, retail, office, and even manufacturing. In 2018, Hendrick Construction received the Eagle Award in the $10 to $25 Million Schools division from ABC for its work on the Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a Merit Award in the $2 to $5 million commercial category for its expansion project on the Holly Springs Town Center and the addition on O2 Fitness.
Paul Kowalski Builders, LLC
416 Crompton St. Charlotte, NC 28273
Paul Kowalski Builders, LLC, (PKB) is a design-build company that serves Charlotte and the surrounding areas. The firm constructs custom homes in addition to remodeling and home additions. The company begins the building process by going into a Design Agreement with the client to understand their priorities for the project, and the “why.” This practice incorporates cost-effective and creative solutions that are given to clients, making high-end, quality designs realistic and affordable.
Established in 2008, PKB has a team of certified remodelers and kitchen/bath contractors that work closely with the client in making their ideas a reality. Paul Kowalski, the owner of PKB, is a licensed general contractor and has worked as a Signature Builder of semi-custom homes for seven years prior to founding the company. In 2019, PKB won the Residential Historical Renovation/ Restoration Under $250,000 category of the National CotY Awards for its renovation of a historic home. The 1923 home was modernized to accommodate a growing family, converting the attic into a second floor and adding a staircase to complete the home.
Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.
338 S. Sharon Amity Rd. Suite 122, Charlotte, NC 28211
Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC., offers a unique design-build experience. The multi-awarded firm specializes in new construction, major renovations, and remodeling in several locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and the Carolina Mountains. Its team of award-winning designers and general contractors works closely with homeowners and project heads to fully understand the vision and needs of the new home, keeping open communication to ensure client satisfaction.
The company is led by Vince Busby and Erin Dougherty. Busby has two decades of experience in the construction industry, with certifications in remodeling and as a remodeling project manager, while Dougherty is a certified kitchen and bath remodeler under NARI with 10 years of experience in the industry. In 2018, their firm received the Regional CotY Award in the Residential Bath $25,000 to $50,000 category for remodeling two bathrooms in a Myers Park home.
Hopedale Builders
925 Magnolia Ave. Charlotte, NC 28203
Hopedale Builders, founded in 1997, has a reputation for building high-quality custom homes and residential remodels. It has acquired numerous honors over the years, especially from the NARI CotY Awards for several projects in multiple categories, including Best Residential Kitchen Under $30,000 and Best Residential Historical Renovation Under $250,000 both in 2019; Best Residential Kitchen $100,000 – $150,000 in 2020, for their work on the Dilworth Kitchen remodel, and Best Residential Detached Structure in 2021.
Brett Taylor is the owner of Hopedale Builders and has 25 years of experience in the building and renovation industry. Under Taylor’s leadership, the firm collaborates closely with its clients to incorporate the best building methods and craftsmanship in solving renovation problems while still retaining the client’s ideas.
Urban Building Group
342 Circle Ave. Charlotte NC 28207
Urban Building Group (UBG) has a legacy lasting over 15 years and has gained notoriety as one of the best design-build firms in Charlotte. It offers a variety of services, including design services, interior design, remodeling, home additions, and custom home construction and renovation, while its architectural styles range from modern to contemporary. UBG uses a collaborative approach to building and remodeling, maintaining open communication with the client to ensure that the project is still in line with their ideas. The firm also partners with industry professionals to provide their customers with the best quality of materials and systems without going over budget.
John R. Morgan founded the practice and has multiple accreditations and licenses. Morgan is a licensed general contractor in North and South Carolina, is a member of NARI and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and is a Certified Green Professional. Morgan’s experience and expertise in the industry have led the company to receive over 40 awards and recognition, including Contractor of the Year from the NARI-sponsored Charlotte CotY Awards. In 2020, UBG received an award under the Entire House Over $500,000 category of the NARI of Greater Charlotte CotY for its project, Young at Heart, in Charlotte.
