Pitt County Construction

Construction Costs
Construction Services
Environmental Permitting

KEY FACTOR SUMMARY

   Construction costs in North Carolina consistently below national average   Abundance of locally available construction materials
   Building costs in Pitt County/Greenville area are below other major population centers in state
   All area companies are open-shop contractors
   Comparatively low cost land
   Site preparation costs are usually minimal
   Mild climate allows year-round construction
   Wide variety of construction services and plant maintenance available locally

Construction Costs:

Over the years, North Carolina has earned the reputation as a state with lower construction costs due to an abundance of locally produced building materials, a productive non-union workforce, comparatively low-cost land, a mild climate, and the availability of quality-oriented open-shop contractors. The table below was compiled by comparing the construction cost of buildings in nearly 600 communities throughout the United States.

Source:  2010 National Building Cost Manual, 34th Edition.

Business can expect even a better building for the dollar in the Pitt County/Greenville area compared with other major population centers across the state of North Carolina. These costs differentials result from many factors, including:

1. comparatively lower cost land - ranging from $5,000 per acre for a rural site to $35,000 per acre for developed industrial property and $50,000 to $100,000 per acre for office/institutional property; 

2. minimal site preparation costs - due to the area's slight topographic relief and well drained soils, most sites require only minimal grading and drainage;

3. availability of building materials - crushed stone, brick, structural steel, lumber, etc. can be found within a 75 mile radius;

4. a mild climate - allows year-round construction activity with very few days being lost due to inclement weather (rain is more often a delaying factor than freezing temperatures in pouring foundations and well-drained soils make it possible to re-enter a job site quickly, even after heavy rains);

5. competition among several quality contractors - several excellent general contractors and specialized subcontractors having extensive office, commercial, and industrial experience are located within the region.

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Construction Services:

Local contractors have a wide range of experience in the design, construction, and maintenance of office and industrial facilities including: chemical, food processing, metalworking, paper products, textile, and other general and sophisticated manufacturing operations. The following services are provided by local contractors in the Pitt County/Greenville area:

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Environmental Permitting:

The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources offers one-stop information and permit assistance through its Customer Service Center (CSC).  The CSC provides businesses with a single entry point where they can seek assistance in identifying state and federal environmental requirements that may apply to a proposed project.  The toll free number for the CSC in Raleigh is 1-877-623-6748.

A permit assistance coordinator in NCDENR's Washington Regional Office is available to assess customer's needs, develop a project plan, identify relevant permits, and prepare an integrated permit decision timeline.  The number for the coordinator is 252-948-3842.  Further information can be obtained from the division's website at www.envhelp.org .

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