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Renaissance South Construction Company, an affiliate of Urban Proper Redevelopment, is a general contracting firm that specializes in transforming residential properties into their highest, most elegant and functional form. By combining expert craftsmanship with technology, comfort and energy efficiency, the firm focuses on thoughtful improvements to aging and often historic homes. They also handle additions and new construction that support the nature and character of the original home and surrounding area.

 

Renaissance South Construction Company understands that over time, people's preferences, needs and lifestyles change. With this in mind, the company works to accommodate those "quality of life" factors, while respecting both privacy and budget. The firm builds and manages renovations and remodeling, historic restoration, "aging-in-place" adaptations, additions, accessory dwellings, infill construction, as well as major repairs. They are also capable of working as part of a design-build team and can incorporate green building techniques into any project.

 

Working primarily with clients in downtown Charleston, the Old Village of Mount Pleasant and other upscale neighborhoods East of the Cooper, Renaissance South Construction Company views client satisfaction as a basic tenant of every project they undertake. The primary goal is to transform a valuable asset into a timeless space that reflects both the style of the home and objectives of the homeowner. 

 

About the founder

Robert C. Crawford III, CAPS, CGP, is the owner and director of Renaissance South Construction Company. He is a licensed, bonded and insured general contractor and residential builder in the state of South Carolina. He has also earned the designations of Certified Aging in Place Specialist and Certified Green Professional.

 

Rob has specialized in working with existing properties for private clients in the form of renovations, restorations, repairs and custom building of the highest quality for nearly a decade.

 

In 2006, Rob was voted "Remodeler of the Year" by the Charleston Trident Home Builders Association. This association has more than 650 voting members in three counties. In 2006-2007 and 2009, he served as the chairman of the CTHBA Remodeler's Council. He will continue to serve as chairman for the 2010 term.

 

He is currently active in the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, Urban Land Institute and the Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant, where he co-chairs the lead fundraising committee and will serve on the executive board in June of 2010.

 

He is in the process of completing the gamut of CCIM classes available and has completed several MBA finance courses.

 

Prior to founding Renaissance South, Rob served as the director of business development for Citadel Enterprises, Inc., a respected local remodeling firm. During his tenure, he estimated, drafted specifications, sold and was ultimately responsible for over a hundred (100) general contracting projects exceeding $3.5 million dollars in revenue. He also took the lead in developing the department for design/build services, which became the architectural wing of the company.

 

Prior to that, Rob worked as an apprentice and lead carpenter. He has been professionally involved in the industry since graduating from Hampden-Sydney College, where he earned degrees in economics and English and was a member of the honor court, the college's honorary society for English, and the Society of '91 for leadership. He also served as president of his fraternity and vice chairman of the college's inter-fraternity council.

 

Rob has also completed several courses toward an MBA as well as several courses in investment real estate. Today he resides in Mount Pleasant with his wife and son.

 

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