Portfolio of Projects in Charlotte, NC & Beyond
As a full-service general contracting and construction management firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, J. Forrest Development specializes in delivering high-quality commercial construction, residential construction and remodeling services. On this portfolio page you’ll find a curated overview of our recent work — showcasing our capabilities in new construction, adaptive reuse, multi-family, luxury homes, and commercial builds — both in the Charlotte region and in select markets beyond. Whether you’re seeking a reliable general contractor for a build-out, renovation or ground-up project, our portfolio illustrates our experience, expertise and commitment to craftsmanship.
Our Commercial Construction Projects
When it comes to commercial construction in Charlotte and the surrounding region, we bring deep experience, rigorous project management and the capacity to deliver complex builds on time and on budget. From retail build-outs and self-storage facilities to large multi-story developments, our team handles every stage of commercial general contracting with the same attention to detail we apply in our residential work.
Urban Multi-Family Development – The Oliver, Charlotte, NC
Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, our multi-family build-out for “The Oliver” comprises three 4-story apartment buildings and 222 units. Luxury amenities include a salt-water pool, gated pet park, fitness center, community clubhouse and private gated parking with EV charging stations. Notably, this project is located just one block from the Tom Hunter light-rail station and was the first multi-family building in Charlotte designed under the city’s new Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) guidelines.
Services: Acquisition, pre-construction, quality assurance audits, urban redevelopment.
Example: Self-Storage Facility – Stamford, Connecticut
We completed a four-story, 88,000 SF self-storage facility for CubeSmart in Stamford, CT. The project included 906 climate-controlled units and lockers, and addressed challenging site conditions: non-compliant urban fill soils, a tidal water table, and a helical-pile foundation system to minimize off-site disposal of hazardous soils. This level of complexity demonstrates our capability in handling demanding commercial construction assignments.
Services: Construction management, owner’s representation, hazardous materials coordination, foundation design & execution.
Residential Construction & Remodeling Portfolio
At J. Forrest Development, we also excel in residential construction and remodeling throughout the greater Charlotte, NC region. Whether it’s luxury custom homes, whole-home remodels or upscale kitchen renovations, our team brings the same professional standards, subcontractor coordination and attention to design detail found in our commercial work.
👉 Learn more about our residential construction & remodeling services.
Luxury Custom Home – 539 Main St, New Canaan, Connecticut
We built a 4,100 SF, four-bedroom, three full-bath plus half-bath custom single-family residence in New Canaan, CT. The project exemplifies our capability in high-end residential construction — managing the full scope from site work through to finishes, coordinating trade-partners, and ensuring the homeowner’s vision became reality with premium craftsmanship.
Services: General contracting, construction management, full-home delivery.
Historic Preservation & Affordable Housing - Washington Crossing Apartments, Stamford, Connecticut
Historic Preservation & Affordable Housing – David Martin Apartments, Stamford, Connecticut
This project highlights our team’s ability in historic renovations and affordable housing partnerships. For example, we preserved a Victorian home and constructed a 20-unit apartment building for the Housing Development Fund in Stamford, CT – part of the city’s community land trust program offering affordable, condo-style homes.
Services: Owner’s representation, tax-credit housing, adaptive reuse, multi-unit residential construction.
Historic Preservation & Urban Redevelopment - Harral Security Building, Bridgeport, Connecticut
This project highlights our team’s ability in historic renovations and affordable housing partnerships. For example, we preserved a Victorian home and constructed a 20-unit apartment building for the Housing Development Fund in Stamford, CT – part of the city’s community land trust program offering affordable, condo-style homes.
Services: Owner’s representation, tax-credit housing, adaptive reuse, multi-unit residential construction.
This adaptive reuse project was completed in 2018 included the rehabilitation of three vacant historic office buildings in downtown Bridgeport. The property includes 70 multifamily apartments and over 12,000 SF of street facing retail and office space. The project was funded through a combination of historic rehabilitation tax credits, Brownfield programs, private equity and energy fund incentives. The vacant buildings, now known as Harral Security Wheeler (HSW), have been repurposed into retail and commercial space on the lower levels with more than 70 residential units on the upper floors.
Services: Owners' representative, tax credit, Transit Oriented Development, Historic Preservation, Affordable Housing
Why Choose Us for Your General Contracting Needs in Charlotte
Local expertise: With deep roots in Charlotte, NC, we understand local permitting, zoning and construction market conditions — and bring that to every commercial construction or residential remodel job.
Full-spectrum capabilities: From commercial build-outs to custom homes and kitchen remodeling, our general contracting services cover the full spectrum.
End-to-end project delivery: We handle acquisition, pre-construction planning, budgeting, scheduling, quality assurance and construction management — giving you a single point of responsibility.
Quality & transparency: We leverage robust systems, trade-partner coordination and proven processes to ensure high quality, safety and client communication across every project.
Track record: Our portfolio shows completed projects across commercial, multi-family, residential and adaptive-reuse sectors — proving that we can meet diverse client needs and site conditions.
Location-focused: While we undertake projects beyond North Carolina, we remain committed to serving the Charlotte market and delivering local commercial construction and residential remodeling solutions.
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