By Bruce Frankel

The devastating economic impact of the recession of 2008 reshaped many businesses, but none more than the construction industry. It is truly a testament to their solid team’s effort that RPM Partners has continued to excel as Kernersville’s largest commercial general contractor.

Formally known as R.P. Murray, Inc., and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the company has always maintained its office location in Kernersville. As a diversified construction company built on the principles of high quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and attention to detail, the firm has an extensive list of religious, healthcare, financial, educational, and recreational as well as many more facility types in their portfolio. With a clear focus on developing projects only within an hour’s driving distance from their office, their dedication to establishing long-term relationships with their clients and the community they serve has resulted in repeat and referral business.

With a mindset that all projects are unique and different, the management team of RPM Partners seek to get involved at the earliest stages to understand the clients objectives and preferences so they can provide assistance in a comprehensive manner. They take great pride in their hands-on approach, commitment to communication, collaboration, and prompt client service, all while delivering a high-quality project on time and within budget.

There is a good chance you have visited or passed one of their projects on a regular basis and never realized that they were the general contractor who completed the job. For example, some of the local financial institution branches they have built or renovated include, Bank of North Carolina, Fidelity Bank, Allegacy Federal Credit Union, and First Citizen Bank.

As you might expect, two of their larger clients who they have serviced over the years are the cities of Greensboro and Winston-Salem. This includes doing extensive work at the Greensboro Coliseum, to more intricate work like the first phase of Union Station in Winston-Salem where historical integrity needed to be maintained while the complicated renovations and challenges of existing conditions such as asbestos abatement had to be addressed.

Over the years, they have gained a great reputation working for non-profit organizations with tight budget constraints and some of the area churches, health, and education facilities are great illustrations of their success.

RPM Partners have the expertise and experience to be involved in any and all aspects of a new building project. They can bid a fully designed project; be part of a design-build team, collaborate with the owner, architect, and engineering firm; or act as a general contractor on behalf of the client coordinating the design process and construction.

When taking on an up-fit or renovation project, advanced planning is a key factor. RPM Partners does not avoid the messy projects, renovating existing buildings, or doing a combination of renovation and addition. Their experience helps them to plan for the ‘unknowns’ that often arise during the course of working within existing facilities. Scheduling the work, keeping in mind the potential impact/disruption to the business undergoing the renovations, is vital to setting everyone up for a successful project.

The excellence of this professional company will always stem from their emphasis on communication and relationships. Especially today with the increase of specialization and diversity in the building industry, the ability to develop an efficient team for each specific project is a qualified art.

With their core group of long term experienced superintendents handpicked to lead each project, they can identify from their deep pool of qualified subcontractors who has the best skills to work with the client and their project to generate the desired outcome. Based on a client’s experience, understanding, and objectives, they ensure the assigned team leader and crew can effectively communicate so all stakeholders feel comfortable through each and every step of the project.

The benefits of this becomes more apparent during the actual construction process where unexpected situations can arise or changes are warranted. Fast and well executed resolutions save time, money, and create better outcomes.

When Joe Coltrane, of Coltrane Grubbs & Whatley, decided to renovate his Kernersville Downtown landmark Stuart Motor Company, he selected RPM Partners. As Joe explains, “I have been very well satisfied with the services provided by RPM Partners. Since our first Stuart Building renovation contract with RPM in 2006, and continuing through our fourth contract this year, it has been like working with friends and neighbors. They have always been responsive to my questions and concerns. They have a lot of experience with historic properties renovation, and I appreciate that, particularly as it relates to the Stuart Motor Company building, a National Register Historic Property.”

It is this engaged and sincere relationship where clients feel like friends, neighbors, and family that speaks volumes for the accomplishments of RPM Partners as they continue to build a great future for those here in the heart of the Triad. To learn more, contact RPM Partners at 1314 E Mountain St., Kernersville or visit their website at RPMPartnersInc.com.