National groups HITT Construction and BE&K Building Group have partnered as contractors on Boeing’s $1 billion expansion project in North Charleston.
HITT Construction is a commercial construction team with 14 U.S. offices including Charleston, and BE&K Building Group is a design-build and construction management firm that specializes in aviation and aerospace, according to a news release.
“HITT is proud to partner with BE&K and Boeing on this transformative expansion in Charleston,” Evan Antonides, co-president of HITT, said in the release. “This investment reinforces Boeing’s commitment to growth in South Carolina, and we’re honored to help bring their vision to life. Our Charleston team looks forward to delivering a project that will drive economic impact and job creation in the region.”
BRPH will be the architect of record and construction is planned to begin in late 2025, with completion expected in 2027, according to the release.
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Boeing will expand both of its North Charleston campuses, located at 5400 International Blvd. and 9775 Patriot Blvd., to support increased 787 Dreamliner production targets and potential future rate increases driven by market demand, which is expected to create over 500 new jobs.
“We are honored that Boeing has once again entrusted BE&K to continue supporting their vision and goals through this significant expansion at their North Charleston campus,” said Frank Holley, CEO of BE&K. “We look forward to a successful collaboration with HITT and Boeing and the positive impacts this project will bring to the surrounding community and Boeing’s customers around the world.”
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