Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Home & Commercial Construction in Lake Wylie, SC
Carolina Contracting & Investments was founded in 2012 by Glenn Wise, a construction industry veteran with over 35 years of experience. Our team combines deep expertise in commercial and residential construction, specializing in luxury custom homes, renovations, and commercial projects. We prioritize transparent pricing through our open-book cost-plus model, ensuring clients understand every expense. Licensed across four states, we serve North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia with a focus on quality, integrity, and client collaboration. Our approach emphasizes risk-sharing with clients to deliver competitive pricing while maintaining rigorous quality standards.With decades of collective experience in project management, design-build services, and construction, we deliver tailored solutions for complex projects. Our team includes seasoned professionals with expertise in preconstruction, scheduling, and value engineering. We pride ourselves on fostering long-term relationships and providing exceptional client experiences through meticulous attention to detail. Our commitment to community and ethical practices underpins every project we undertake. Carolina Contracting & Investments remains dedicated to innovation, transparency, and excellence in construction services.
Services
Commercial Construction
Residential Construction
Custom Homes
Renovations
Additions
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined leadership experience in construction management.
- Our open-book cost-plus pricing model ensures complete budget transparency.
- We specialize in complex custom home builds and commercial renovations.
- Our team includes certified professionals with expertise in value engineering.
- We maintain a 98% on-time project completion rate across four states.
What people say
Professional team
On-time completion
Transparent budgeting
Quality craftsmanship
Excellent communication
Services
Commercial Construction
We deliver comprehensive commercial construction services for office buildings, restaurants, retail spaces, and industrial facilities. Our team manages projects from preconstruction planning through final inspections, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. Clients benefit from our expertise in value engineering and cost management while maintaining strict quality control throughout the construction process.
Residential Construction
Our residential construction services include luxury custom homes, condominiums, and high-end interior renovations. We employ an open-book pricing model that gives homeowners complete transparency in budgeting. Our experienced team coordinates all aspects of construction while maintaining close communication with property owners throughout the building process.
Custom Homes
We specialize in creating luxury custom-built homes tailored to individual client specifications. Our process includes detailed design collaboration, material selection, and transparent budget tracking. Clients receive personalized attention from concept through completion, with ongoing support for any post-construction needs or modifications.
Renovations
Our renovation services cover both residential and commercial properties, including structural modifications and interior redesigns. We implement cost-control measures while maintaining high craftsmanship standards. Our team manages all permitting requirements and coordinates subcontractor work to minimize disruption to property owners.
Additions
We construct seamless home additions that integrate with existing structures while meeting all building codes. Our process includes structural analysis, material matching, and timeline coordination. Clients receive detailed budget breakdowns and regular progress updates throughout the addition project lifecycle.
People
Glenn Wise
CEO & Founder
With 35+ years in construction, Glenn founded Carolina Contracting & Investments in 2012 after serving as VP at a major firm. He oversees strategic operations and maintains direct client relationships, leveraging his Auburn University degree in Building Sciences to guide project execution.
Rocky Green
Director of Preconstruction
Bringing 30+ years of construction management experience, Rocky leads preconstruction efforts focusing on project scoping, cost estimation, and scheduling. His expertise spans multiple commercial sectors including healthcare, education, and industrial facilities.
Connor Leahy
Senior Project Manager
With 40+ years in project management, Connor oversees complex commercial builds and renovations. He specializes in coordinating multidisciplinary teams while maintaining strict budget and timeline controls across diverse construction types.
Molly Poole
Commercial Project Coordinator
A 2019 Appalachian State graduate with 3 years of construction management experience, Molly coordinates commercial project logistics. Her background includes hands-on experience from her family's construction business and field operations management.
Art Regnier
Residential Construction Lead
A Florida-certified contractor with 35+ years in residential construction, Art manages high-end renovations and custom home builds. His hands-on approach combines traditional craftsmanship with modern building science techniques to deliver premium results.
Questions
What types of construction projects does Carolina Contracting handle?
We specialize in commercial construction, residential building, luxury custom homes, interior renovations, and property additions across multiple states.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia with plans to expand throughout the Southeast region.
What is your pricing model?
We use an open-book cost-plus pricing system that provides complete budget transparency while offering competitive service fees.
How do you handle project timelines?
We maintain a 98% on-time completion rate through rigorous scheduling and proactive coordination of all project stakeholders.
Can clients request design changes during construction?
Yes, our transparent pricing model allows for documented change orders with consistent fee structures for modifications.
What sets Carolina Contracting apart from competitors?
Our combination of transparent pricing, experienced leadership, and commitment to quality has earned us repeat clients and industry recognition.
Reviews (2)
Stephen M.
Apr 05, 2018
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Very negative experience with CCI and their owner Glenn Wise.Our rehab project went $20,000 and 2.5 months over the original estimate, with no communication about either even when requested.When I demanded an actual update after four months (a little over when the project was supposed to be completed), I was given a half-filled in spreadsheet and told, "You can insert the percentage complete to adjust the numbers, I've entered the things I know of and you can use it to adjust things that you know of."Basically asking us to track the project ourselves. We would go for a
Michelle W.
Oct 20, 2015
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Definitely would NOT recommend this company. The final cost of our remodel was 50% over the original estimate. Several things were not handled properly and went wrong during the entire process. After receiving the original estimate, and before work was to begin in one area, we had the construction supervisor come back out for a discussion for something we wanted as a possible change. We spent about 20 minutes talking about it, and wanted the new estimate before work was to begin in this area. This conversation was "forgotten" and work began anyway. Thus, re-work had to be done to
