UNDER CONSTRUCTION: SC developers prepare $9M building for speculative tenant

Under Construction is a roundup of some of the recent and ongoing commercial construction projects going on across South Carolina. Architects, contractors, engineers and other players in the construction industry are welcome to submit projects with photos to our online form SC Biz News.

Upstate

North Greenwood Phase II Spec Building

5624 Highway 25 N.
Hodges

Developer/owner: Greenwood County Administration, Greenwood

Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith, Spartanburg

General contractor: THS Constructors Inc., Greenville

Engineers: Davis & Floyd, Greenwood (civil)

Estimated completion date: April 30, 2026

Estimated total cost of project: $9.4 million

Project description: The North Greenwood Industrial Park phase two site development and design/build speculative building will be a 108,500-square-foot pre-cast concrete structure expandable to 155,000 square feet. Site development includes construction of highway improvements, internal roadways, and mass grading of three industrial sites with construction of detention basins and storm-drainage networks to manage stormwater for the mass-graded sites when they are developed.

Markley + Main

Markley Street
Greenville

Developer/owner: SunCap Property Group, Charlotte, and Peakline Real Estate Funds, Chicago

Architects: Cline, Charlotte, and McMillan Pazdan Smith, Spartanburg

General contractor: C. Herman Construction, Charlotte

Engineers: SeamonWhiteside (engineers)

Estimated completion date: Summer 2027

Project description: This project is a six-story apartment community in Greenville’s West End. The development will include 277 residences ranging from studio to three-bedroom apartments, sized between 650 and 1,150 square feet. Each unit will feature high-end finishes, including stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, nine- and ten-foot ceilings and private balconies or patios. Luxury amenities include a resort-style pool, fitness center and a rooftop lounge with views of Fluor Field.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Gallivan Hall Drop-Off Canopy

111 Hampton Ave.
Greenville

Developer/owner: St. Mary’s Catholic Church

Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith, Greenville

General contractor: Mavin Construction, Greenville

Estimated completion date: September 2025

Estimated total cost of project: $1.5 million

Project description: The project includes an L-shaped drop-off canopy and two smaller shelter canopies, all built with heavy timber/cross–laminated-timber framing, exposed wood decking and stained wood finishes, with epoxy-painted metal surfaces. A rod-suspended steel canopy will feature a thermoplastic-polyolefin roof, wood soffit and steel framing. Work also involves replacing select windows with drainable louvers, along with site improvements such as paving demolition, grading, new turf, plant beds and walkways.

Midlands

Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital MRI

22725 U.S. Highway 76
Clinton

Developer/owner: Prisma Health, Greenville

Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith LLC., Greenville

General contractor: Landmark Builders of South Carolina LLC, Columbia

Estimated completion date: Sept. 19, 2025

Estimated total cost of project: $2.2 million

Project description: Prisma Health Laurens County hospital renovation in Clinton features comprehensive demolition and reconstruction of 4,600 square feet to accommodate new inpatient MRI unit suite. Project includes specialized RF shielding systems, dedicated chiller installation in parking area, and complete MEP upgrades with VAV units for climate control. Facility incorporates sheet vinyl flooring throughout patient areas, new staff rooms and consultation spaces, with roof replacement to support imaging infrastructure.

Sylvan’s Jewelers

740 Gervais St.
Columbia

Owner: Arnold Companies, Columbia

Tenant: Schiffman’s Inc., Greensboro

Architects: Studio 2LR, Columbia, SC

General contractor: Hood Construction Company, Columbia

Engineers: Mabry Engineering Associates, West Columbia (structural); Belka Engineering Associates, West Columbia (electrical); Swygert and Associates, Cayce (mechanical, plumbing, fire protection); Grimball Cotterill (landscape)

Estimated completion date: Fall/winter 2026

Project description: Sylvan’s Jewelers, a staple on Main Street since 1905, found a new location inside the historic South Carolina Railroad Depot at the corner of Gervais and Gadsden streets in the Vista district. The move allows the jeweler to significantly expand its Rolex offerings and showroom space. Sylvan’s iconic four-sided clock will remain in its longtime location on Main Street as a nod to the store’s enduring legacy.

Lowcountry

Frankie’s Fun Park North Charleston Building Addition

500 Ashley Phosphate Road

North Charleston

Developer/owner: Godley Group of Charleston LLC, Charleston

Architects: ADW Architects, Charlotte

General contractor: Trident Construction LLC

Engineers: Optima Engineering, Charlotte (MEP); Earthsource Engineering, Mount Pleasant (civil); Fitzpatrick Engineering Group, Charlotte (structural); KBS Landscape Architects, Charlotte (landscape)

Total cost of project: $11.2 million

Project description: This project includes the construction of a new 16,000-square-foot amusement building on the existing Frankie’s Fun Park- North Charleston. A pre-engineered metal building that will include a laser tag area, arcade, indoor bumper cars, restrooms, redemption counter, second floor mezzanine, etc. Site improvements include updates to the parking lot, concrete sidewalks and patios, canopy for covered walkway, utilities and drainage systems.

JIPSD Fire Station 2

853 Harbor View Road
James Island

Developer/owner: James Island Public Service District

Architects: Caplea Coe Architects Inc.

General contractor: J. Davis Construction

Estimated completion date: February 2026

Estimated total cost of project: Approximately $5 million

Project description: A new single-story facility that includes drive-through emergency response vehicle apparatus bays, living quarters, administrative and support spaces.

MUSC Summerville Peds X-Ray

4330 Ladson Road
Summerville

Developer/owner: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston

Architects: Michael Edwards Architecture, Charleston & Siemens, Malvern, Pennsylvania

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction, Charleston

Engineers: DWG Consulting Engineers, Mount Pleasant (electrical); ADC Engineering, Hanahan (structural)

Estimated completion date: October 2025

Project description: This project is a renovation of an existing radiology space to replace existing radiological equipment with new radiological equipment. Work includes the demolition and replacement of certain finishes, new flooring, floor and wall patching, and additional electrical to support the replacement of existing equipment with new equipment.

My Eye Dr. – Village at Carnes

2601 N. Main St., Suite E
Summerville

Developer/owner: My Eye Dr., Vienna, Va.

Architects: Arcvision Inc., St. Louis

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction, Charleston

Engineers: Robert L. Queathem, St. Louis

Estimated completion date: September 2025

Project description: This is an interior upfit of an existing retail space to be an eye-care facility. The scope of work includes new partitions, new finishes, a new bathroom, and new electrical and mechanical systems.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates

2344 Cosgrove Ave.
North Charleston

Architects: Goff D’Antonio Associates

General contractor: Harbor Contracting

Engineers: Southern Consulting & Engineering (structural); Saber Engineering (mechanical)

Estimated completion date: January 2026

Project description: This two-story, 5,820-square-foot wood-framed building with a brick exterior façade is designed for medical use.

Porter-Gaud Chapel

290 Albemarle Road
Charleston

Developer/owner: Porter-Gaud School, Charleston

Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, Charleston

General contractor: Trident Construction, North Charleston

Engineers: ADC Engineering, Hanahan (civil, landscape, structural)

Subcontractors: Division Five Inc., Hollywood (metals); Celek & Celek Construction Inc., Charleston (sitework); Low Country Case & Millwork Inc., Ladson (casework); Morelli Heating & Air, North Charleston (HVAC); Electric Supply Co. Inc., North Charleston (electrical)

Estimated completion date: July 2026

Estimated total cost of project: $10 million

Project description: This project includes a new 11,400-square-foot chapel, which replaces a 1,110-square-foot facility. It will seat 600 and feature CMU walls, steel framing and brick veneer. Key elements are a redesigned watch tower, multipurpose room, garden, terrace, two classrooms and three chaplain offices. The facility will include modern acoustics, A/V systems and lighting to support worship, education and community events while meeting expanded needs.