UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Mount Pleasant eatery blends rustic-modern design with casual dining

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 SC Biz News.

Submit projects through our online forms in the  Lowcountry, Midlands and Upstate.

Lowcountry

Come Back Shack

Mount Pleasant

Architects: Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Charleston

Estimated completion date: June 2026

Project description: The Come Back Shack on Highway 41 in Mount Pleasant is a modern-rustic building with clean lines, bold signage and large windows that connect the dining room to the street. Its mix of wood siding, metal accents and outdoor seating creates a casual, welcoming feel. Inside, the menu focuses on made-to-order burgers, chicken and shakes that match the building’s playful, approachable design.

Daniel Island Self Storage

1050 Forrest Acres Circle
Charleston

Developer/owner: Columbia

Architects: 1×1 Design

General contractor: Cohn Construction

Engineers: Barrier Island Engineering (civil), United Structural Design LLC (structural), VP Engineering (electrical, mechanical)

Project manager: Columbia

Estimated completion date: August 2026

Project description: Cohn Construction is developing a 1.3-acre site for the construction of an 87,616-square-foot storage facility. The four-story building is constructed of pre-assembled light gauge steel on a concrete slab-on-grade and is fully climate controlled. The building contains approximately 774 climate-controlled units and is located right off Interstate 26.

BCSD Howe Hall Loop

115 Howe Hall Road
Goose Creek

Developer/owner: Berkeley County School District, Charleston

Architects: Moseley Architects, Charleston

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction, Charleston

Engineers: Thomas & Hutton, Mount Pleasant (civil)

Estimated completion date: Complete

Project description: This project consists of expanding Howe Hall AIMS Elementary School’s drop off loop. The scope of work includes sitework, paving, concrete and landscaping.

Blackbaud 2nd & 3rd Floors

65 Fairchild St.
Charleston

Developer/owner: Blackbaud Inc., Charleston

Architects: ASD-SKY, Atlanta

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction, Charleston

Engineers: Barrett Woodyard & Associates, Norcross, Ga.

Estimated completion date: October 2025

Project description: This project is an interior upfit of an existing office space on the second and third floors of a commercial building. The project consists of carpet removal and adding new office partitions on the second floor, while the entire third floor is being divided up into multi-tenant spaces. The scope of work includes demolition of non-bearing walls and addition of interior walls, and minor rework of ceiling, lighting, outlets and finishes. A new mechanical system also will be installed.

Buist Residence Hall – College of Charleston

13 College Way, Charleston, SC 29401
Charleston South Carolina

Developer/owner: College of Charleston

Architects: Compass 5 Partners

General contractor: J. Davis Construction

Estimated completion date: Completed August 2025

Estimated total cost of project: Approximately $10 million

Project description: A multiple floor renovation and expansion, construction included adding seven New Suites to the first floor, updating outdoor spaces and exterior repairs, new roofing, new plumbing, and new finishes for student programming.

Butler Snow — Charleston Expansion

25 Calhoun St.
Charleston

Developer/owner: Butler Snow, Ridgeland, Miss.

Architects: STG Design Inc, Nashville

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction, Charleston

Engineers: Engineering Professionals, Tampa, Fla.

Estimated completion date: September 2025

Project description: This project is an interior upfit of offices in an existing commercial building. The scope of work includes painting, flooring, walls, and new mechanical, electrical, and fire alarm systems.

Midlands

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Education Center

400 Rivermont Drive
Columbia

Architects: Jumper Carter Sease Architects /McMillan Pazdan Smith

General contractor: Hood Construction

Engineers: Jackson Civil Engineering LLC, Timmerman Structural Engineering Group, Mechanical Design Inc., Sims Group Engineers, Grimball-Cotterill & Associates, 1X1 Design

Estimated completion date: Aug.1, 2026

Estimated total cost of project: $5,500,000-$6,000,000

Project description: The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Education Center is sited on the banks of the Saluda River. The center will house Riverbanks Zoo’s education and sustainability programs. With ample natural light, the heavy timber framed facility is just under 10,000 square feet, and includes multiuse education spaces, conference room, administration offices and a large outdoor deck overlooking the river. The design includes biophilic design concepts taking inspiration from nature.

101 West Main

101 West Main
Lexington, SC 29072

Developer/owner: Foundry Hospitality Group, Columbia

Architects: 1×1 Design, Columbia

General contractor: Boyer Commercial Construction Inc., Columbia

Engineers: Mabry Engineering Associates Inc. (structural), ETI (electrical)

Estimated completion date: Summer 2025

Project description: 101 West Main, now known as Ember, is a new, upscale restaurant in the downtown Lexington area. The renovation includes main dining, bar dining, side dining, and private dining, with each area having unique features to complement the space. Key features include brass elements, LVP and carpet flooring, tile, ceiling accents, selective quartz tabletops and custom seating.

Upstate

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Clemson University Chiller Plant Expansion and Upgrade

150 Williamson Road
Clemson

Developer/owner: Clemson University

Architects: RMF Engineering, Charleston, and Compass 5 Partners, Cayce

General contractor: Messer Construction Co., Greenville

Estimated completion date: Spring 2026

Estimated total cost of project: $19 million

Project description: This project comprises construction of a new chiller plant to meet growing campus cooling needs. The full building will support 9,000 tons of chilled-water generation equipment. In addition, new 24-inch chilled-water mains will be added to connect the plant to the existing chilled-water distribution system.

Greenville Humane Society

300 Airport Road
Greenville

Developer/owner: Greenville Humane Society

Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, Greenville

General contractor: Caldwell Constructors, Greenville

Estimated completion date: January 2026

Project description: Unveiled in October 2024, the Greenville Humane Society’s latest project includes a 9,260-square-foot spay and neuter clinic and a 7,950-square-foot multipurpose pavilion. Located along Airport Road across from the existing facility and adjacent to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, the new buildings are designed to better serve the organization’s growing needs. The existing structure onsite has been demolished to make way for this modern, purpose-built space.

Southernside East

605 W. Washington St.
Greenville

Developer/owner: Harmony Housing Affordable Development and Greenville Housing Fund

Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith

General contractor: Creative Builders Inc.

Project manager: Greenville

Estimated completion date: First quarter 2027

Project description: This new affordable housing development at West Washington and Hudson Streets, near Unity Park, will provide 93 apartments for seniors 55+. Of these, 55 units have project-based vouchers to support extremely low-income residents. The development consists of two modern, neighborhood-scale buildings offering one- and two-bedroom units with balconies. Amenities include in-unit laundry connections, a shared laundry area, a fitness room, computer room and community gathering space.