Construction projects approved in Charleston, SC

Updated September 10, 2026

Every project links to the city packet it came from.

66 projects in the last 30 days: Commercial GC, Excavation / grading, Flatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways). 82 on record.

New bathroom up for review — Stephen Washington Park

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Jul 14 · outcome not yet confirmed

Formal grant acceptance for the 2026 Park and Recreation Development Grant (PARD) for a new bathroom at Stephen Washington Park was approved. The project is fun…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalRoofing

Janitorial services up for review — Greenberg Building

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Jul 14 · outcome not yet confirmed

An amendment to an existing contract for Janitorial Services at the Greenberg Building was approved, increasing the contract by $70,000 to a total of $250,000. …

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Janitorial / post-construction cleanup

Electric service upgrades up for review — Municipal Golf Course

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Aug 18 · outcome not yet confirmed

City Council authorized the Mayor to execute a utility easement to Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. for the installation of electric service upgrades near a…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial / industrial electricalExcavation / gradingWater / sewer main

Office rezoning up for review — 2298 Mt. Pleasant St & 1302 Hester St

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Aug 18 · outcome not yet confirmed

City Council gave first reading to an ordinance to rezone two lots at 2298 Mount Pleasant Street and 1302 Hester Street from Single-Family Residential to Genera…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalRoofing

Grave site relocation up for review — 13 East Battery

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Aug 18 · outcome not yet confirmed

City Council approved the removal and relocation of an exposed grave site on the property at 13 East Battery. The applicant has completed all state and traditio…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Excavation / grading

Traffic signal rebuild proposed award — Broad & East Bay Street

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Aug 18 · outcome not yet confirmed

Approval for Broad & East Bay Street Signal Rebuild in the amount of $251,000.00 was granted to Sierras Construction, LLC. This project will upgrade the existin…

Who controls the list now: GC named — the winning contractor is the contact.

Commercial / industrial electricalExcavation / gradingTraffic control / flagging

CPD Camera Services contract proposed award — Summerville

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Aug 18 · outcome not yet confirmed

A multi-year contract for CPD Camera Services in the amount of $225,000.00 was approved with Sierras Construction, LLC. The amount needed in 2026 is $75,000, wi…

Who controls the list now: GC named — the winning contractor is the contact.

Low-voltage / data / security / AVCommercial / industrial electrical

New multi-family building conceptual review — 989 Morrison Drive

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 9 · outcome not yet confirmed

Conceptual approval is being sought for a new multi-family building at 989 Morrison Drive. The proposed design is 12 stories tall and meets zoning and flood zon…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalRoofing

Mockup panel review — 56 State Street

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 9 · outcome not yet confirmed

Requesting approval of a mockup panel for a new construction project. This indicates final material and aesthetic decisions are being made for the building faca…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCPainting / coatingsBrickHistoric restoration

Two mixed-use buildings preliminary review — 48 & 52 Line Street

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 9 · outcome not yet confirmed

Requesting revision to conceptual approval and preliminary approval for two mixed-use buildings. This project involves new construction and will require a full …

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalRoofing

Mockup panel review — 81 Gadsden Street

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 9 · outcome not yet confirmed

Requesting approval of a mockup panel for a new construction project. This indicates final material and aesthetic decisions are being made for the building faca…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCPainting / coatingsBrickHistoric restoration

New fenestration & lantern replacement up for review — 141 Meeting Street

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 9 · outcome not yet confirmed

Requesting approval for new fenestration and two in-kind replacement lanterns. This project involves exterior architectural changes to a historic building.

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Historic restorationCommercial GCPainting / coatingsPower washing / pressure cleaning

Addition to Category 1 building preliminary review — 649 Meeting Street

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 9 · outcome not yet confirmed

Requesting preliminary approval for an addition to a Category 1 building at 649 Meeting Street. The project involves expanding an existing historic structure.

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalRoofing

Exterior partial demolition & restoration — 380 Ashley Avenue

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 10 · outcome not yet confirmed

Requesting approval for partial demolition of exterior elements visible from the public right-of-way, including replacing side-by-side entries, removing metal a…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Historic restorationCommercial GCPainting / coatingsBrick

MUSC cancer hospital conceptual review — 16 Sabin Street

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 9 · outcome not yet confirmed

Conceptual approval is requested for a new MUSC cancer hospital at 16 Sabin Street. This is an early design review for the project.

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalRoofing

95-lot townhome development concept plan approved — Riverland Oaks

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Jul 15 · outcome not yet confirmed

The Planning Commission approved the concept plan for a 95-lot townhome development on 27.82 acres. The project has undergone extensive review and is designed t…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalRoofing

Dash Hall historical monument coming — Smith Street

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

Ashley Hall Foundation will place an historical plaque, marker, or monument commemorating Dash Hall at a publicly accessible location along Smith Street. The pl…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Landscaping / irrigationExcavation / grading

Demolition and site clear — 148 Smith Street

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

A settlement agreement has been reached allowing Ashley Hall Foundation to demolish the existing structure at 148 Smith Street if it's not relocated by an inter…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

DemolitionExcavation / gradingHauling / truckingPower washing / pressure cleaning

Aquatic Center & Playground GMP up for review — WL Stephens & Forest Park

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

Approval of Change Order #3 with Hill Construction Services of Charleston, Inc., establishing a final Construction Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $33,532,580…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalFire sprinkler

Rec Center GMP Amendment up for review — Johns Island Recreation Center

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment #1 to the CMAR contract with Trident Construction LLC in the amount of $7,656,848.00 for an early release G…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalRoofing

Utility arch construction up for review — Meeting & Cumberland

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

Approval of a sole source construction contract in the amount of $492,510.00 with B&C Land Development, Inc. to modify the brick arches along Meeting and Cumber…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Water / sewer mainFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)BrickExcavation / grading

Utility arch modification funded — Meeting & Cumberland

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

Approval of an agreement with Pinnacle Mountain Holdings, LLC to fund a City Project to modify sections of brick arch on Meeting and Cumberland to allow utility…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Water / sewer mainFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)BrickExcavation / grading

Street reconstruction up for review — King Street at Railway

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

Approval to authorize the Mayor to execute a Construction Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company regarding the reconstruction of King Street adjacent t…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Paving / asphaltStripingExcavation / gradingTraffic control / flagging

Streetscape design funded — Huger Street

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

Approval of Fee Amendment #1 with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompsom for additional project management/coordination services and final construction documents for the …

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Excavation / gradingFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalBrick

Final construction GMP up for review — West Ashley City Office Building

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

Approval of Change Order #2 increases the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract to establish a final Construction Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $35,5…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCJanitorial / post-construction cleanup

Demolition started — Forest Park

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

The Mayor was authorized to enter into a Use and Management Agreement with Charleston Miracle League for Forest Park, where demolition has already begun.

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

DemolitionExcavation / gradingHauling / truckingPower washing / pressure cleaning

Utility crossing modifications up for review — Meeting and Cumberland Streets

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

City Council approved an agreement with Pinnacle Mountain Holdings, LLC to fund a City Project modifying sections of brick arch on Meeting and Cumberland to all…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Water / sewer mainFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)BrickExcavation / grading

King Street reconstruction agreement up for review — King Street at Railway

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

City Council approved authorizing the Mayor to execute a Construction Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Company for the reconstruction of King Street adja…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Excavation / gradingFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Paving / asphaltPower washing / pressure cleaning

Forest Park demolition underway — playground replacement

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 8 · outcome not yet confirmed

The Mayor was requested to enter into a Use and Management Agreement with Charleston Miracle League to use and maintain certain areas of Forest Park. Demolition…

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

DemolitionLandscaping / irrigationPlayground / site amenitiesExcavation / grading

Door alterations conceptual review — 34 New Street

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 10 · outcome not yet confirmed

Conceptual approval is requested for alterations to the door and door surround at 34 New Street. This involves exterior renovation work.

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCPainting / coatingsHistoric restorationPower washing / pressure cleaning

New garage conceptual review — 44 S Battery Street

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 10 · outcome not yet confirmed

Conceptual review is requested for a new garage on the footprint of an existing garage at 44 S Battery Street. This implies demolition and new construction.

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalRoofing

300-unit apartment building final review — 295 Calhoun Street

Charleston, SC

Reviewed Sep 9 · outcome not yet confirmed

Final Approval is requested for an approximately 300-unit apartment building with retail space at ground level at 295 Calhoun Street. This large development is …

Who controls the list now: No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.

Commercial GCFlatwork (sidewalks, curbs, driveways)Commercial / industrial electricalRoofing