Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Residential Construction Experts in Raleigh, NC
Mills Construction has been delivering quality residential developments across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia since 1968. Our family-owned business combines decades of industry expertise with core values of integrity and honesty to create communities that enhance lives. Through strategic planning and design, we ensure every project achieves optimal scoping, scheduling, and budgeting. Our team specializes in multi-family and single-family housing, including affordable housing, workforce housing, and student housing developments. With a proven track record in Low Income Housing Tax Credit projects and financing partnerships, we provide comprehensive construction management services that align the interests of project owners, managers, and stakeholders.Our vertically integrated approach ensures cost efficiency while maintaining the highest quality standards. We take pride in retaining top industry talent through career-focused opportunities, ensuring consistent service excellence across all phases of construction. From pre-development analysis to final execution, our goal is to deliver value-driven solutions that meet both client needs and community requirements.
Services
Development Consulting
Workforce Housing
Student Housing
Construction Consultation
Affordable Housing
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We have 50+ years of experience in residential construction across three states
- Our family-owned business maintains core values of integrity and honesty
- We offer vertically integrated construction management services
- Our team aligns interests of all project stakeholders for optimal outcomes
- We specialize in complex financing structures including LIHTC programs
Services
Affordable Housing
We develop affordable housing solutions through Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs and government partnerships. Our expertise ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while creating quality living spaces for middle- and low-income families. This service addresses critical housing needs while maintaining financial viability for developers.
Multi-Family Construction
Our team specializes in constructing multi-family residential complexes including apartment communities and condominiums. We manage all phases from site preparation to final inspections, ensuring efficient project delivery while maintaining strict quality control standards for long-term durability and tenant satisfaction.
Development Consulting
We provide expert guidance through the entire development process including pre-development analysis, financing strategies, and regulatory compliance. Our consulting service helps clients navigate complex permitting processes and optimize project timelines while maintaining budgetary constraints and market viability.
Workforce Housing
We design and build housing solutions for middle-income workers, creating balanced community developments. This service addresses housing shortages for essential workers while promoting economic growth through strategic partnerships with local governments and employers.
Student Housing
Our student housing developments provide modern, safe living environments near educational institutions. We partner with universities and private investors to create purpose-built student communities that meet specific market demands while ensuring long-term asset value and operational efficiency.
People
Fred G. Mills, Jr.
President / CEO
Third-generation construction leader with 20+ years of experience managing multi-family developments across the Southeast. Oversees strategic direction and executive decision-making for all company operations.
Ian Byrne
In-House Counsel
Legal expert specializing in real estate development regulations and contract management. Provides critical guidance on compliance matters for complex housing projects.
Joe Warenda
CFO/Controller
Financial strategist managing project budgets and corporate accounting. Ensures fiscal responsibility across all developments while maintaining compliance with tax credit programs.
Corey Maner
Head Estimator and Project Coordinator
Senior construction estimator with expertise in cost analysis and project scheduling. Coordinates between design teams and field operations to maintain budgetary accuracy.
Ryan Tremont
Office Manager
Operations leader managing day-to-day administrative functions. Ensures efficient communication between project teams and corporate offices across multiple states.
Questions
What types of housing does Mills Construction specialize in?
We specialize in multi-family residential construction including affordable housing, workforce housing, and student housing developments across North and South Carolina and Virginia.
How long has Mills Construction been in business?
Our company has been building quality homes since 1968, with three generations of family leadership in residential construction.
Do you handle both construction and project management?
Yes, we provide full-service construction management including pre-development analysis, financing strategies, and complete project execution from groundbreaking to completion.
What financing options do you work with?
We have extensive experience with LIHTC programs, HUD 221(d)(4) loans, USDA RD loans, and conventional financing structures for residential developments.
In which states do you operate?
Our primary service areas include North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, where we've completed over 75 multi-family projects.
How do you ensure project quality and budget compliance?
Our vertically integrated approach aligns all stakeholder interests through comprehensive planning, experienced team management, and strict quality control processes at every construction phase.
