UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Woodruff High School coming together

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

Upward Sports office building

10731 Greenville Highway
Wellford

Developer/owner: Upward Sports Wellford

Architects: GPN Architecture, Spartanburg

General contractor: Roebuck Buildings Co., Roebuck

Engineers: Palmetto Structural Engineering LLC, Tigerville (structural); Peritus Engineers & Associates Inc., Greenville, (mechanical); Matrix Engineering Inc., Spartanburg (electrical); Blue Line Consulting LLC, Landrum (civil)

Estimated completion date: December 30, 2025

Project description: The new Upward Sports office building combines wood-look veneers, masonry, and metal accents, all framed by large windows and refined finishes. Soft light fixtures and clerestories create a bright, inviting interior. Inside, an office suite and flexible open space support both focused work and team collaboration, with custom millwork and design details enhancing functionality.

St. Matthew United Methodist Church

701 Cleveland St.
Greenville

Developer/owner: St. Matthew UMC

Architects: LS3P Architects, Greenville

General contractor: Mavin Construction, Greenville

Estimated completion date: September 2025

Estimated total cost of project: $3.8 million

Project description: Construction of a new façade around the entire sanctuary is addressing structural deterioration in the original 1950s building. The project includes selective demolition, installation of a new rain barrier system over the existing structure and a full roof replacement. A dry-design metal panel system will wrap the building, with polyisocyanurate insulation, fluid-applied vapor barrier and metal furring to ensure a watertight envelope.

Woodruff High School

1501 Cross Anchor Road
Woodruff

Developer/owner: Spartanburg County School District 4, Spartanburg

Architects: McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, Greenville

General contractor: Harper General Contractors, Greenville

Engineers: Matrix Engineering Inc. (electrical); Blackwood Associates Inc. (civil); Crow & Bulman Engineering (mechanical, plumbing); Bailey & Son Engineering Inc. (structural)

Estimated completion date: October 2025

Project description: The new Woodruff High School will feature more than 252,000 square feet of state-of-the-art learning spaces, including a 1,900-person basketball gymnasium, auditorium, band and orchestra rooms, classrooms and laboratory spaces.

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Synovus – Carnes Crossroads

2459 North Main St.
Summerville

Developer/owner: Synovus, Columbus, Ga.

Architects: Hecht Burdeshaw

General contractor: Linden Construction

Engineers: Pursuit Engineering

Estimated completion date: September 2025

Project description: This project in Carnes Crossroads included metal framing, decorative metal and detailed carpentry, along with custom casework, countertops, and doors and frames. The exterior features storefront and curtain wall systems. Interior finishes include flooring, carpet and tile, all selected for durability and aesthetics. Acoustical treatments were also integrated to enhance sound control and comfort throughout the space.

Tapio Dance School

608 Seacoast Blvd.
Mount Pleasant

Developer/owner: Steve and Susan Breland, Tapio Dance School owners, Mount Pleasant

Architects: Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, North Charleston

General contractor: Ferrara-Buist Contractors LLC, Charleston

Engineers: Fortress Engineering, Hollywood (structural); Hatcher Engineering, Hanahan (mechanical, electrical, plumbing); Barrier Island Engineering and Consulting, Charleston (civil)

Estimated completion date: February 1, 2026

Estimated total cost of project: $3 million

Project description: This project is a new assembly A-3 gym space for dance and gymnastics use. It will be a non-separated space and fully sprinklered. The construction type is combustible construction (type V-B). There are also business support spaces, indoor play areas and storage. The second floor supports duplicate rooms and is under 3,000 square feet; it does not require an elevator.

Treetide Office Building

1214 Chuck Dawley Blvd.
Mount Pleasant

Developer/owner: Tideline CPA Group

Architects: Rush Dixon Architects

General contractor: Harbor Contracting

Engineers: Seabrook Engineering (civil); ADC Engineering (structural); Charleston Engineering (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)

Subcontractors: Southern Site & Foundation (masonry, concrete work), Premier Exteriors (siding, soffits), The Tomblin Co. (landscape architecture)

Project description: Harbor delivered an 11,000-square-foot office building from the ground up, including all sitework, underground stormwater detention, and construction of an L-shaped design that preserves a 49-foot live oak. Brick pilasters and textured detailing reflect the surrounding landscape, creating a space rooted in the Lowcountry.

UPTOWN Carnes Crossroads – Phase II

2463 and 2459 N. Main St. and 110 Gosling Way
Goose Creek

Developer/owner: Urban Core Advisors

General contractor: Hill Construction

Project description: Uptown Carnes Crossroads is a new, mixed-use commercial development designed to be a gathering place that is equal parts shopping, dining, working and playing. Phase II of the project consists of Buildings 6, 7 and 8. The structures will be gray shells with business occupancy tenants within either a one- or two-story building. A grand lawn, promenade lawn, and all associated sitework and utilities are included in the scope of work.

WCM WorldWide

126 Seven Farms Drive, Unit 260
Charleston

Developer/owner: WCM Worldwide

Architects: Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, North Charleston

General contractor: J. Musselman Construction, Charleston

Engineers: Hensley & Goerling Consulting Engineers LLC, Charleston

Estimated completion date: Complete

Project description: This project is an interior upfit on the second floor of an existing office building. New casework, flooring, painting, doors, walls and ceiling are being installed. New mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems will be incorporated into this space.

Wild Dunes Ocean Club Building 1 and 4

9510 and 9514 Palmetto Drive
Isle of Palms

Developer/owner: Wild Dunes Ocean Club Horizontal Property Regime Inc.

General contractor: Hill Construction

Project description: Progress is well underway on buildings 1 and 4 at the Ocean Club in Wild Dunes. The project scope includes replacing exterior walls, roofs and windows, along with balcony repairs to enhance both durability and aesthetics.