About
Cementing Our Name
Cooper River Contracting began as a commercial concrete subcontracting company, but at the completion of its’ first concrete project at Charleston Oceanfront Villas, they were asked to provide Construction Management Services for post-litigation repairs to the property. These repairs put CRC in contact with property management and forensic engineering/architectural firms which opened the doors to multi-family restoration. Since that first project, CRC has completed a variety of multi-family projects, including condominiums, apartment, townhomes and condotels, in the Charleston area. A list of these projects with photographs can be found on the accompanying pages.
Establishing Cooper River Contracting
Cooper River Contracting (CRC) was established in South Carolina in January 2007 and is currently owned by John DeWitte. Prior to establishing CRC, John was employed by a large international General Contractor for 18 years working in Canada, United States and the Caribbean before landing in Charleston.
Cooper River Concrete
In 2010, Cooper River Concrete was formed and now all concrete subcontracting work is performed under this separate entity. Cooper River Concrete has grown to become the largest local turnkey concrete subcontractor in the Charleston area.
General Contractor of the Year Runner-Up
(American Subcontractors Association of the Carolinas)
Cooper River Concrete selected as Clemson Wind Turbine Concrete Subcontractor
Cooper River Contracting completes 1,000 condominium units restored.
American Society of Concrete Contractors Safety Award
CRC moves to new office on Cherry Hill Lane, Charleston
Outstanding Subcontractor Performance Award
(Turner Construction)
Cooper River Contracting completes 2,000 condominium units restored.
Oaks at Riverside North wins Sika Project of the Year Award
John DeWitte
Founder of both Cooper River Contracting and Cooper River Concrete, LLC. Provides senior level project management for restoration projects, leads business development, and oversees day to day operations office-wide. Offers litigation testimony for construction defect cases, estimating, complex scheduling, project documentation and bid analysis services both in-house and on a consultant basis. Displays an extensive knowledge of water management / building enclosure integration and concrete systems applicable to both new and existing structures.
