Orion Construction Co

Orion Construction Co is a home builder in Columbia, SC. The company operates as a general engineering contractor specializing in underground utilities and civil infrastructure. Its work encompasses pipelines, water treatment facilities, water storage systems, reservoirs, dams, and weirs. Orion holds Class A, B, and C-27 licenses and serves federal, municipal, and government clients. The business reports more than 38 years of industry expertise and over 300 successful project deliveries. It utilizes a collaborative delivery approach for design-build and progressive design-build projects, emphasizing on-time completion and budget adherence.

The firm describes itself as a family-owned business with a "project-first" approach that prioritizes the success of the construction endeavor over individual agendas. Orion employs a skilled workforce of over 140 trained personnel, including craft workers and graduates of state-approved programs through the AGC Apprenticeship Trust. This team structure allows the company to mobilize quickly for emergency services, utilizing in-house teams and equipment alongside a network of reliable subcontractors. The company cites a track record of completing hundreds of projects on time and within budget, serving both public and private partners across multiple markets.

The Columbia location sits on Cherokee St A, approximately 0.1 miles from the Richland County Health Department, the Richland County Fire Marshall, and the Fair-Rutherford House memorial. The site is also a short distance from the Richland County Administration building, CAN Community Health, and The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center. These landmarks place the business near key county government and community services facilities in the area.

Orion Construction Co brings decades of experience in large-scale design-build projects, including civil and federal infrastructure, conveyance, and advanced water treatment. The company’s standing is built on its ability to self-perform civil, mechanical piping, and pipeline work, which helps maintain stable teams and consistent project outcomes. With a focus on value and trust, Orion serves as a specialized contractor for complex utility and engineering projects in the Columbia region.

Orion Construction Co combines extensive civil engineering expertise with local accessibility in Columbia, SC, providing a dedicated resource for municipal and federal infrastructure needs.

Services:

• Civil Infrastructure Development
• Design-Build Projects
• Emergency Construction Services
• Reservoirs and Dams
• Water Treatment Facilities