Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Commercial Construction in Florence, SC
Founded in 1975, we have built a legacy of excellence in commercial, industrial, and municipal construction. Our team of skilled professionals delivers projects on time and within budget through proven methodologies like design-build, competitive bid construction, and full-service construction management. With decades of experience serving the Pee Dee region and Coastal South Carolina, we combine technical expertise with personalized service to transform client visions into reality. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship, transparent communication, and community partnerships has earned us enduring trust as a regional construction leader. 
Services
Design-Build Construction
Pre-Engineered Buildings
Competitive Bid Construction
Construction Management
Commercial Renovations
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of commercial construction expertise since 1975
- Our design-build approach ensures seamless project delivery from concept to completion
- We utilize competitive bid construction for transparent cost management
- Full-service construction management with hands-on project oversight
- Proven track record with $20M+ projects across diverse industries
What people say
Superior Customer Service
Exceeded expectations
Professional and responsive
Beyond compare craftsmanship
Highly recommend services
Services
Design-Build Construction
Our design-build approach combines architectural design and construction management under one contract. This streamlined process improves communication, reduces project timelines, and ensures cost efficiency through collaborative decision-making from initial concept to final construction. Clients benefit from single-point accountability while maintaining budget control and schedule predictability.
Pre-Engineered Buildings
As authorized builders for American Buildings Company, we deliver custom-engineered steel structures with superior durability and cost-effectiveness. These solutions offer faster construction timelines, energy efficiency, and design flexibility while maintaining structural integrity for commercial and industrial applications across diverse environments.
Competitive Bid Construction
Our competitive bid process provides transparent pricing through detailed plan evaluation and subcontractor selection. This method ensures clients receive accurate cost projections before construction begins while maintaining quality standards through rigorous vendor qualification and project execution oversight.
Construction Management
We offer comprehensive construction management services with active owner representation throughout all project phases. Our team coordinates stakeholders, manages timelines and budgets, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards while maintaining open communication between all parties involved.
Commercial Renovations
Specializing in historic renovations and modern facility upgrades, we handle complex commercial remodeling projects with minimal operational disruption. Our expertise includes adaptive reuse of existing structures while meeting current building codes and integrating modern systems within preserved architectural frameworks.
People
R. Austin Gilbert Jr.
Owner
Founder with 50+ years in construction, transitioning from field superintendent to industry leader. Specializes in historic renovations and large-scale commercial projects across the Southeast, maintaining community-focused business values.
Storm Page
President
The Citadel graduate with proven leadership in project management. Focuses on operational excellence, team development, and maintaining the company's legacy while driving future growth through strategic partnerships.
Mary Jane Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
Manages financial operations with 30+ years of accounting expertise. Oversees financial reporting, payroll, and budgetary controls while ensuring fiscal responsibility across all projects.
John Parker
Vice President
Project management specialist with expertise in value engineering and cost estimation. Handles complex demolition, remediation, and construction projects with emphasis on client satisfaction and technical precision.
Jeff Fields
Project Manager / Estimator
Clemson graduate with design-build expertise and military leadership background. Specializes in project coordination, cost analysis, and delivering customized construction solutions for diverse client needs.
Questions
What construction services do you specialize in?
We specialize in design-build construction, pre-engineered steel buildings, competitive bid projects, construction management, and commercial renovations across multiple sectors.
Which areas do you serve?
Primarily serving the Pee Dee region and Coastal South Carolina, with project experience extending across the Southeastern United States.
How does your design-build process work?
Our integrated approach combines design and construction teams from project inception, ensuring better communication, faster completion times, and cost control through collaborative decision-making.
What industries do you work with?
We serve commercial, industrial, institutional, and hospitality sectors including healthcare facilities, educational institutions, retail spaces, and government buildings.
