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Four09 Queens steel structure rising above the Myers Park tree canopy with uptown Charlotte beyond

Multifamily, condominium and mixed-use development across the CarolinasPartners in development. Experts in delivery.

Joint venture and fee development for landowners, investors and developers, with the in-house construction team to deliver what we plan.

Development and construction under one roof.

From planning and pricing to construction and closeout, we work as part of your development team, as a joint venture partner or on a fee. Our commercial leaders bring decades of experience delivering large, complex projects.

What we build

Our team has developed and built nearly every type of project, from boutique condominiums to large mixed-use buildings, so we know what each one demands.

  • Four09 Queens condominium building above the Myers Park tree canopy with the uptown Charlotte skyline beyond

    Condominiums

    Boutique and luxury residences with elevator access, structured parking and finishes buyers notice.

    Four09 Queens, Myers Park

  • A Copper crew placing concrete on an apartment building under construction

    Apartments and mixed-use

    Multifamily buildings and ground-floor retail, built as general contractor for owners and developers.

    Centrum Apartments, Elizabeth

  • Glass-walled conference room in a Copper-built office fit-out

    Office fit-outs

    Interior build-outs and new office buildings, with punch lists closed out before move-in.

    1900 West Morehead Street Offices

  • Aerial view of new roads and graded homesites at Harmon Jefferson Village

    Land development

    Grading, roads, utilities and amenities that turn raw land into finished lots and communities.

    Harmon Jefferson Village, Greensboro

Developers choose Copper, and choose us again.

Our commercial work comes from developers, owners and lenders who have watched us deliver.

  • “They are one of the best contractors I have ever worked with, there is no question that on future projects Copper Builders will be my first choice as a building partner.”
    Principal, Delray Ventures
  • “A true collaborative partnership.”
    Managing Partner, BB&M
  • “Construction quality was solid, with punch lists that were manageable and closed out promptly.”
    Development Manager, Crescent Communities
    Harmon Jefferson Village
  • “Copper’s leadership kept us informed proactively, flagged issues early, and came to the table with solutions.”
    Development Manager, Crescent Communities
    Harmon Jefferson Village
  • “The team is constantly looking for angles to help their clients succeed in terms of budget, schedule, product quality.”
    Managing Principal, Beauxwright
    Cascadia at Highland Creek and Radial at MoRa Point
  • “Copper Builders met the project schedule while maintaining a high standard of quality, which is no small accomplishment in today’s construction environment.”
    Chief Executive Officer, Delray Ventures
    Townes at SouthPark
  • “I have rarely encountered contractors of this caliber, and I highly value our relationship.”
    Senior Director, Carolinas, The Spectrum Companies
    Gladwen at Wendell Falls
  • “They helped identify construction cost savings while still delivering a high-quality product.”
    Managing Principal, Cedar Square
    Radial at MoRa Point
  • Delray Ventures
  • The Spectrum Companies
  • Crescent Communities
  • Beauxwright
  • AHC Funds
  • Related Group
  • Cambridge Properties
  • Centrum Realty & Development
  • Crosslake Partners
  • Singerman Real Estate
  • Cedar Square
  • LG Group
  • TSG Residential
  • Boulevard Real Estate Advisors
One23 Haywood nearing completion with the Blue Ridge Mountains behind

How we partner with you

  1. Evaluate the opportunity

    We look at the site, the plans and the numbers with you, and help shape a project that works before anyone commits.

  2. Design and build

    We guide the design, price it as it develops, and build it with our own team: a dedicated project manager and superintendent, with regular cost and schedule reporting.

  3. Deliver and stand behind it

    Punch lists finished before turnover, then warranty service from the team that built it.

The depth of specialists. The ease of one partner.

Copper brings the right specialists to each part of your project, working together under one roof, with one call to start it all.

Building condominiums?
Our commercial team builds the shell. Our homebuilding team finishes every residence.
Building apartments with townhomes?
Our commercial team builds the apartments. Our build for rent team builds the townhomes.
Building a build for rent community?
Our commercial team develops the land. Our build for rent team builds the homes.

Each piece goes to the team that does it best. That means better pricing, better execution and better finish quality than one team stretched beyond what it knows.

The multifamily and commercial team

Leaders who came from Samet, Turner and multifamily development, with the project managers, superintendents and specialists who deliver every project.

Members of the Copper Builders multifamily and commercial team

See the rest of the team

Multifamily & Commercial

Dennale DeFilippo

President, Multifamily & Commercial

Dennale leads Copper’s condominium and multifamily work. She brings 15 years in multifamily operations and development, from ground-up construction through lease-up and stabilized assets.

She has operated more than 7,000 units across the East Coast, and her expertise is in budget and pro forma planning.

With Copper since 2023

Multifamily & Commercial

Steve Fijalkowski

Vice President, Multifamily & Commercial

Steve leads construction of Copper’s multifamily and commercial projects. He brings more than 30 years in commercial construction.

His record of delivering high-profile projects on time and on budget includes the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Boeing 787 expansion and Ballantyne Corporate Park.

With Copper since 2023

Multifamily & Commercial

Hayden Manuel

Project Manager, Multifamily & Commercial

Hayden manages Copper’s multifamily and commercial projects day to day, from the schedule to the budget. Originally from Thomasville, North Carolina, he played baseball at Liberty University.

With Copper since 2024

Multifamily & Commercial

Stephen Savino

Superintendent, Multifamily & Commercial

Stephen leads Copper’s multifamily and commercial job sites, directing the trades and the quality of the work in the field.

He holds a building construction degree from the University of Florida and an MBA from UNC Charlotte, and his 30-year career runs from office and high-rise work to industrial, institutional and, for the last decade, multifamily construction.

With Copper since 2026

Multifamily & Commercial

Vianney Ferdinand

Senior Accountant, Multifamily & Commercial

Vianney handles accounting and financial reporting for Copper’s multifamily and commercial projects.

With Copper since 2024

Design and sales

KaCee Neal

Design Manager

KaCee leads the Copper Design Studio and guides each homeowner through their selections.

She brings 16 years in customer service and 7 in homebuilding design. Artistic and detail-oriented, she stays current on design trends and helps each client bring their vision to life.

With Copper since 2021

Experience You Can Build On

Before joining Copper, members of our team helped deliver some of the region’s most complex projects.

  • Summerville Station, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmSummerville Station
  • Ren Park Hotel, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmRen Park Hotel
  • Quarterside, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmQuarterside
  • NASCAR Hall of Fame, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmNASCAR Hall of Fame
  • Link Montford, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmLink Montford
  • Johnston Mill, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmJohnston Mill
  • Boeing 787 expansion, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmBoeing 787 expansion
  • Aspen Heights, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmAspen Heights
  • Ashford Green, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmAshford Green
  • 98 East McBee, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firm98 East McBee
  • UNC School of Nursing, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmUNC School of Nursing
  • The Winnifred, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmThe Winnifred
  • The Vue, Charlotte, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmThe Vue, Charlotte
  • The Prospect, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmThe Prospect
  • The Edge, a project built by members of the Copper team at a previous firmThe Edge

Multifamily and commercial questions

How can we work together?

We partner in two ways: as a joint venture partner, sharing in the project from the start, or as a fee builder delivering your project on your terms. We’ll recommend the structure that best fits the opportunity.

What do you build?

Condominiums, apartments, mixed-use buildings and townhome communities, along with the land development behind them: grading, roads, utilities and amenities.

Can you handle land development and vertical construction together?

Yes. We take projects from raw land through vertical construction and warranty, with each phase led by the Copper team that specializes in it.

Where do you build?

Across the Carolinas, especially in the major markets of Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Asheville and Greenville, SC.

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