It started in 1982. A general builder and construction management firm founded on the idea that every customer deserved not just exceptional workmanship, but a commitment to uncompromised integrity, open communication and measurable value. Almost four decades later, the reputation of Trehel Corporation stands tall. As one of the leading commercial contractors that’s reshaping the landscape of South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia, we remain true to these guiding principles. Whatever your project, large or small, we’d consider it a privilege to hear your story, share ideas and establish the foundation of a lasting relationship.
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Location: Highlands, NC
Architecture Firm: DeWolfe Architecture
Size: 23,500 SF
Project Scope: Construction of a new six-acre complex for The Bascom Fine Art Center. The project includes a 21,000 square-foot visitor’s center and additional 2,500 square-foot structure to serve as a pottery and three-dimensional studio. Each of these buildings has a covered terrace and entrance. An abundance of reclaimed materials were used throughout the facilities.
Location: Easley, SC
Architecture Firm: McMillan Pazdan Smith
Size: 63,062 SF
Project Scope: Construction of the new 63,062 square-foot Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library that serves as the headquarters for the Pickens County Library System. The facility consists of two stories containing research areas, study areas, computer labs, public meeting rooms and a drive-thru check-out and drop-off for materials. Designed with expansion in mind, the building includes an area of 12,000 square-feet of unfinished space on the second level for future use.
Location: Marietta, SC
Architecture Firm: Architectural Design Center (ADC)
Size: Clubhouse 6,696 SF – Cart Barn 7,204 SF
Project Scope: Trehel completed construction on the new clubhouse and cart barn at The Cliffs, Mountain Park development. The 6,695 square-foot clubhouse facility features exposed Douglas Fir timber construction and reclaimed wood used throughout the project. Amenities include a commercial kitchen, full-service bar, covered porch and outdoor seating surrounding a large fire pit overlooking the golf course. The cart barn a multi-use facility will be used for cart maintenance and storage as well as event space for special occasions.
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Architecture Firm: Summerour & Associates Architects
Size: 54,685 SF
Project Scope: Trehel provided construction services for the Leed Silver certified 54,685 square-foot mixed-use facility. Amenities for the facility include the Mungo Center for Professional Excellence Suite, advanced technology classrooms, a large meeting space and the open-air Grand Galleria, a deli-style café and small food market. The upper two levels of the structure feature four-bedroom loft apartments that house 80 senior students. This facility was the fifth phase that Trehel has completed for the Wofford College Student Village since 2006. The Village features student housing and other amenities in a neighborhood-style complex consisting of mixed-style dwellings.
Location: Walhalla, SC
Architecture Firm: McMillan Pazdan Smith
Size: 260,000 SF
Project Scope: Trehel served as the Construction Manager at Risk for the new Walhalla High School project and was responsible for construction administration, scheduling, and procurement of all materials, systems, and subcontractors. The main building is 260,000 square-feet and will accommodate up to 1,300 students. The scope of work also included construction of a 4,168-seat football stadium and multiple support buildings for both spring and winter sports. Amenities for these facilities include; coach’s offices, locker rooms, restroom facilities, concessions, baseball and softball fields, football and soccer practice fields, track and field event venues and tennis courts.
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Architecture Firm: Summerour & Associates Architects
Size: 54,685 SF
Project Scope: Trehel provided construction services for the Leed Silver certified 54,685 square-foot mixed-use facility. Amenities for the facility include the Mungo Center for Professional Excellence Suite, advanced technology classrooms, a large meeting space and the open-air Grand Galleria, a deli-style café and small food market. The upper two levels of the structure feature four-bedroom loft apartments that house 80 senior students. This facility was the fifth phase that Trehel has completed for the Wofford College Student Village since 2006. The Village features student housing and other amenities in a neighborhood-style complex consisting of mixed-style dwellings.
Architecture Firm: Signature Architects
Size: 64,785 SF
Project Scope: Trehel provided construction services for the NewSpring Florence campus which included 15 acres of site work for the 64,785 square-foot structural steel and masonry worship facility. Amenities include multi-use 1,400 seat auditorium, KidSpring educational wing, offices, and a variety of social gathering areas.
Location: Sunset, SC
Architecture Firm: Summerour & Associates Architects
Size: 3,288 SF
Project Scope: The new 3,288 square-foot stone chapel serves as the Founders Hall and Chapel for The Reserve at Lake Keowee community. The chapel was constructed with the finest materials, including 11” wide heart of pine flooring, a barrel ceiling, hand-hammered wrought iron railings, stone tile, Arkansas limestone, walk-through Mahogany windows, copper flashing, restoration glass, a functional bell-tower, and poplar molding.
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Architecture Firm: M Moser Associates
Size: 25,000 SF
Project Scope: Renovation of the 25,000 square-foot Customer Center facility within a three-month time period. This fast paced project demonstrates high-end design expertise constructed at an incredible value. Every two weeks the architect from M Moser flew in from New York City to meet with the project team. Team collaboration assured the project was completed on time and under budget. (Photos by Eric Laignel, Courtesy of Milliken)
Location: Anderson, SC
Architecture Firm: Signature Architects
Size: 160,000 SF
Project Scope: Construction of a new 160,000 square foot, eight-story, seventy-four unit lakefront condominium community. The gated community includes a lagoon-style pool and all units feature an exterior patio with a view of Lake Hartwell.
Location: Westminster, SC
Architecture Firm: McMillan Pazdan Smith
Size: 140,000 SF
Project Scope: Construction of a new 140,000 square-foot middle school facility with 43 classrooms, computer labs, media center with video production area, band, and chorus rooms, industrial technology room, gymnasium and cafeteria/auditorium.
Location: Seneca, SC
Architecture Firm: McKibben Architects
Size: 51,000 SF
Project Scope: Trehel Corporation served as the Design/Build General Contractor for the project and provided design and construction services for a new 51,000 square-foot addition to the existing facility. One of the many challenges of the project was managing an aggressive schedule during a period of prolonged weather delays while maintaining plant operations during the construction phase.