Crowder Construction Company is a privately owned
General Contracting
A general contractor, main contractor or prime contractor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a construction site, management of vendors and trades, and the communication of information to all involved parties throughout the course of ...
, and
Design-Build service provider. Founded in 1947 by O. P. and W.T. Crowder, Crowder Construction Company is headquartered in
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Crowder is ranked among the top 400 contractors by ''
Engineering News-Record''.
History
In 1947, brothers O. P. and W.T. Crowder concluded their initial undertaking, which involved constructing a sidewalk for a church. Within a span of fewer than ten years, they assembled a workforce comprising 40 individuals and embarked on Crowder's inaugural significant endeavor in highway construction – the construction of a bridge located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
As the Company grew, O. P. and W.T. moved to larger heavy civil and environmental projects including water and wastewater treatment plants. Crowder expanded its operations in the early 1990s to include mechanical and industrial projects.
Crowder opened offices in
Apex, North Carolina and
Spartanburg, South Carolina, creating two new divisions of operation.
Company executives include Otis Crowder, son of O.P. Crowder, as
chief executive officer and Bill Crowder Jr., son of W.T. Crowder, as
chief operating officer.
Divisions
Civil & Environmental
Located in Apex, North Carolina focuses on
Wastewaster Treatment Plants,
Water Treatment Plants,
Pump Stations and
Electrical Projects. Regional Offices located in
Roswell, Georgia
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,
Midlothian, Virginia, and
Franklin, Tennessee.
Heavy Civil
Located in Charlotte, NC focuses on
Bridges,
Dams,
Pedestrian Trails,
Tunnels,
Pile Driving,
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, and Deep Excavations.
Industrial
Located in Spartanburg, SC focuses on
Power Stations and
Metal Fabrication.
Energy Services
Located in Apex, NC focuses on
Renewable Energy
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Solutions.
Charitable Contributions
Otis Crowder, owner of Crowder Construction Company, is a frequent donor to nonprofit housing causes, including Heal Charlotte.
References
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External links
Crowder Construction Company homepage
Companies based in Charlotte, North Carolina
Construction and civil engineering companies established in 1947
Privately held companies based in North Carolina
Construction and civil engineering companies of the United States
1947 establishments in North Carolina