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MCA Architecture’s design legacy includes the Paxton Access U.S. headquarters in Greenville. (Photo/McMillan Pazdan Smith)
Mar 12, 2026

McMillan Pazdan Smith acquires MCA Architecture

McMillan Pazdan Smith has acquired Greenville-based MCA Architecture, expanding its industrial design practice and manufacturing project portfolio.

The 36-acre acre campus of Judson Mill was once home to the largest textile mill in Greenville County. (Photo/Alex Cabe, SeamonWhiteside)
Feb 18, 2026

Judson Mill wins AIA Greenville 2025 Honor Award

Judson Mill earned the AIA Greenville 2025 Honor Award for adaptive reuse, recognizing its $160M redevelopment in Greenville County.

Construction is expected to take about 18 months for the new Columbia-Richland Fire Department Station 2 in Olympia, a 15,000-square-foot facility designed to support the area’s growth and enhance emergency response capabilities. (Rendering/Stewart Cooper Newell Architects)
Feb 6, 2026

Columbia breaks ground on new Olympia Fire Station 2

Columbia-Richland Fire Department breaks ground on a $10 million Fire Station 2 in Olympia, a 15,000-square-foot facility to support regional growth.

(Rendering/Hill Construction)
Jan 29, 2026

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Commercial projects rising across South Carolina

From industrial and distribution centers to fire stations and office upfits, explore recent and ongoing commercial construction projects across South Carolina.

Gilbane and USC representatives topped out the university’s $300 million School of Medicine building in Columbia’s BullStreet District, marking a major milestone for the health sciences project. (Photo/University of South Carolina)
Jan 28, 2026

Gilbane tops out USC School of Medicine building in Columbia

Gilbane has topped out USC’s $300 million School of Medicine building in Columbia’s BullStreet District, marking a major milestone for the health sciences project.

The Lantern Columbia is expected to open during the winter of 2026. (Rendering/Garvin Design Group)
Jan 22, 2026

The Lantern Columbia opens as inclusive boutique hotel

The Lantern Columbia has opened in a former fire station, debuting a boutique hotel in the Vista with an inclusive employment model and dining option.

Jan 20, 2026

Deadline nears for SCBIZ Top Projects 2026 submissions

The deadline is Jan. 25 to submit projects for SCBIZ Top Projects 2026, honoring South Carolina’s most impactful building and construction work of 2025.

The development, which is aimed at students, will include an open study lounge. (Rendering/ESG Architecture & Design)
Jan 15, 2026

Landmark to build 825-bed USC student housing on Shop Road

Landmark Properties plans an 825-bed student housing community on Shop Road near USC, with townhome units, resort-style amenities and delivery by 2027.

Melrose Market is a café-style restaurant that will feature casual indoor seating, a full bar, a lounge and an outdoor patio. (Rendering/Studio 2LR)
Jan 12, 2026

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Highland Resources brings home $30M river project

From Columbia to the Lowcountry and Upstate, see the latest commercial construction projects underway across South Carolina, from medical to retail and public safety.

LCK names President Dale Stigamier executive leader as founder Mickey Layden steps back as CEO and into emeritus service. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 7, 2026

LCK elevates Dale Stigamier to executive leader role

LCK names President Dale Stigamier executive leader as founder Mickey Layden steps back as CEO after 32 years of growth and leadership.

Legacy Early College’s founder says the new campus will help the school expand capacity for K4-8 students. (Rendering/Moody Nolan)
Nov 19, 2025

Legacy Early College plans $60M Marion Road campus

Legacy Early College will build a $60 million Marion Road campus opening in 2027, expanding K4-8 capacity and delivering modern learning spaces for Greenville students.

The 44,000-square-foot facility at Greenville Technical College’s Brashier Campus will include facilities to address a critical welding shortage through skills training. (Rendering/Goodwyn Mills Cawood)
Nov 14, 2025

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: $25M workforce development building rises at technical college

South Carolina’s latest commercial construction projects span the Upstate, Midlands and Lowcountry with new education, credit union, restaurant and medical facilities.