Trident Construction of Charleston

Trident Construction of Charleston is a construction company in Charleston, SC. Founded in 1981, the firm works on commercial, educational, and governmental projects, ranging from small tenant upfits to fast-track design/build facilities. The company serves clients by collaborating with design professionals and owners to meet budget, program, and schedule requirements. Its core methodology, known as TEAM BUILD, emphasizes the collaborative value each team member contributes to project success. Today, over 95% of the company's work is completed using this process. The firm holds a rating of 4.90 based on 16 reviews.

The company’s approach includes programming, project scheduling, permitting strategies, design assistance, cost control, construction management, equipment installation, building commissioning, and operations and maintenance services. This collaborative model has led to a 95% repeat client business. Trident Construction utilizes Autodesk for project management, allowing for instantaneous communication of meeting minutes, requests for information, and project documents. The team employs Building Information Modeling, Revit, and Matterport to provide real-time 3D images of existing and future spaces. On-Screen Takeoff is used to quantify design materials and budget impact, while VIEWPOINT handles project accounting and cost code allocation. Schedules are established using Primavera and Microsoft Project, incorporating design team milestones, budget updates, and governmental approvals. This ONE WAY design process ensures that the budget and schedule are approved by the client before the project progresses to the next level.

The leadership team includes Tim Kennedy as President, Todd Bulwinkle as Vice President of Operations, and Chappy McKay as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Other key roles are held by Matt Robbins, Morgan McKnight, John Edward Griffith, Lewis White, Tim Jasper, and Larry Gerber. The founders, Robbie Fairey and John David Griffith, serve on the Advisory Board. The company has completed projects for clients including Bank of SC, Charleston Stage, the SC Aquarium, and CSU. Notable educational work includes the CSU Health Science Building and North Charleston Elementary School. Governmental projects include the Gaillard Auditorium Expansion and Renovation, the North Charleston Sports Complex, and the Sullivan's Island Fire Station.

Trident Construction of Charleston maintains a solid reputation among the customers it has served, evidenced by its high rating and extensive portfolio of completed facilities across the Charleston area.

Services:

• Commercial
• Educational
• Healthcare
• Industrial
• Religious