| Overview & History |
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The company's roots are founded in the small commercial and custom residential building markets, where Lee F. Cowper earned a solid reputation for quality construction. As the business grew, the company diversified to include corporate, healthcare, institutional, and industrial projects. Today, although a medium sized firm, Lee F. Cowper, Inc. is one of the area?s leading general contractors.
Having the right tools for the job is half the battle. Building on 200-plus years of combined team experience, the company utilizes the latest construction management and building technologies. State-of-the-art tools for project cost estimating and scheduling enable us to compare different building scenarios to help determine the best course of action, while our project accounting system accurately maintains costs to keep your project on-budget.
Delivery Methods
A portion of the company's contracts are generated through either the design-build or team-build delivery methods.
Under the design-build approach, the General Contractor directly employs and controls the design team. This method differs from team-build in that the owner hires both the General Contractor and architectural firms. Under both methods, the owner, builder and designer combine their skills for the common goal of fulfilling the owner's needs in the most efficient manner possible. The result provides a "win-win" situation for all participants.
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Design development is completed in a shorter time producing cost savings. |
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The team approach enables the builder to suggest cost savings options (value engineering) up front and as the design is in progress resulting in lower construction costs. |
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Construction schedules are generally reduced, therefore reducing construction cost. |
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The design can be tailored to fit the owner's budget and exact needs. |
Lee F. Cowper, Inc. is also successfully active in both the traditional public and private bid markets where the entire scope of the project is known in advance.
Financial Stability
Lee F. Cowper, Inc. is very sound financially. The company's prompt subcontractor and supplier payment consistently earns us one of the highest Dunn & Bradstreet ratings (DUNS: 879444685). The company's substantial surety bonding capacity provides the legal and financial means necessary to pursue and acquire very large construction projects.
Subcontractors
Lee F. Cowper, Inc. has established strong positive relationships with subcontractors and material suppliers throughout the region. With our long-standing reputation for well-managed, safe, high quality projects completed on time and within budget, subcontractors and suppliers aggressively pursue our business. This preferential treatment translates to bottom line savings for our clients.
Safety
At Lee F. Cowper, Inc., we understand that accidents are prevented through careful planning, training and cooperative efforts in all areas of our operations. Therefore, safety is the responsibility of every employee and the single focus of our leadership team. All work is performed in the safest manner possible consistent with good construction practices.
Exemplifying Lee F. Cowper, Inc.'s commitment to safety, the company supports an employee continuing education program, helping to ensure our staff is on the forefront of OSHA and other regulatory agencies' safety standards. The company is continually improving its safety procedures through on-site employee feedback, which is incorporated in the company's detailed safety manual.
Markets Served
Commercial, healthcare, institutional, industrial, specialty and custom residential.
Environmental
The company is a member of USGBC (United States Green Building Council). |
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| Licenses |
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State of North Carolina
General Contractor's License #34057: Unlimited |
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State of Florida
General Contractor's License #CG-C058532
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State of South Carolina
General Contractor's License #107456
State of Virginia
General Contractor's License #2705 124651A
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