UNDER CONSTRUCTION: New projects reshape communities across the state

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 at SCBIZ.

Aiken County Career & Technology Center

2455 Jefferson Davis Highway
Warrenville

Developer/owner: Aiken County Public Schools
Architects: Goodwyn Mills Cawood, Columbia

General contractor: H.G Reynolds Company, Inc, Aiken

Engineers: Buford Goff & Associates, Columbia (MEP); ADC Engineering Inc, Greenville (civil); Mabry Engineering Associates Inc., Columbia (structural); WMBE Consultants LLC, Columbia (roofing)

Estimated completion date: Fall 2026
Estimated total cost of project: $47 million
Project description: The Aiken County Career and Technology Center will serve as a modern workforce development facility for the students of Aiken County Public Schools. The 100,000-square-foot building will house 20 unique programs that will emulate authentic workplace environments, including automotive technology, barbering, cosmetology, health sciences, law enforcement, fashion design, digital media and more. The facility will provide students with valuable opportunities, setting them up for long-term success.

Ashley Ridge High School Addition & Renovations
9800 Delemar Highway
Summerville
Developer/owner: Dorchester County School District, Summerville
Architects: Little Diversified Architectural Consultants, Charleston
General contractor: Harper Construction, Johns Island
Engineers: ADC Engineering Inc., Charleston (civil, structural); Critical Systems, Charleston (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
Project manager: Dorchester County School District, Summerville
Estimated completion date: May 2026
Estimated total cost of project: $9.9 million
Project description: This project includes an approximately 11,491-square-foot addition dedicated to band and music facilities, along with 9,274 square feet of renovations to existing spaces, including the weight room and band room.

Augusta Arbor
1600 Antioch Church Rd
Greenville
Developer/owner: Blue Road Investments, Dallas
Estimated completion date: Q3 2026
Project description: Augusta Arbor II is a Class A industrial development designed to support distribution, logistics and light manufacturing users. Building A totals 116,640 square feet and includes five pre-demised suites ranging from approximately 19,440 to 29,160 square feet.

Blackwells Corner
1279 Yeamans Hall Rd
Hanahan
Developer/owner: Chuck Woodward, Hanahan; Michael Sivel; Jennifer Rinella
Architects: Bello Garris Architects, Charleston
Engineers: Hill Construction, Charleston (builder); SeamonWhiteside, Charleston (land planning)
Estimated completion date: Fall 2027
Project description: A mixed-use development totaling approximately 40,000 square feet with dining, retail, fitness, salon and office space connected by an event lawn and outdoor dining areas.

ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing

4922 12^th St. Extension

West Columbia

Developer: Marlboro Development Team

Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture

General contractor: M. B. Kahn Construction

Estimated completion date: Spring 2026

Project description: New 127,000-square-foot built-to-suit manufacturing facility with a 17,000-square-foot office and lab area. The facility features a 70-foot tall exhaust stack to support the manufacturing process.

Aynor High School Renovations
201 Jordanville Road
Aynor
Developer/owner: Horry County School District, Aynor
Architects: Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, North Charleston
General contractor: Monteith, Myrtle Beach
Engineers: Critical Systems, Charleston (electrical); Owens and Associates, Charleston (mechanical, plumbing); Little, Charlotte (structural)
Estimated completion date: August 2026
Estimated total cost of project: $11 million
Project description: This project includes a full kitchen renovation with new equipment, walk-in freezer and cooler, hood, flooring and new doors, along with fire alarm and lighting upgrades, locker room and restroom renovations, new IDF rooms and full roof replacement.