Our story

The history

Since founding Structures Building Company in 1999, Steven Kendrick’s mission has been clear: to build custom homes of unmatched quality and craftsmanship while delivering first-in-class customer service and communication.

More than two decades later, our core values remain the same—attention to detail, a passion for serving clients, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

In 2022 Structures joined Alair Homes, North Americas premiere custom home building network, to seamlessly blend the financial strength, resources and project management services of a national brand, with our personalized service and deep local expertise of the Charleston market. We remain independent builders and offer an enhanced building experience for our clients.

Today, as Structures | Alair, our award-winning custom homes can be found throughout the Charleston area and the Lowcountry—overlooking beaches and harbors, along golf courses and marshes, and nestled within the region’s most iconic neighborhoods. From Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms to the Old Village and I’On in Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, James Island, and Johns Island, Structures | Alair homeowners enjoy timeless design, thoughtful construction, and homes built to last for generations.

They are good people, not just good builders. I like them as friends, not just as workers, but as friends.”

- Herb and Dolores Kemp, Homeowner – Daniel Island Park

If we were to build another house, they would be the only people I would go to.”

- Lee Helmer, Homeowner – Daniel Island

Every person with whom we have dealt is a really good person. Mary and I trust them completely to always do the right thing. We love the home.”

- John Gilsenan, Homeowner – Daniel Island

We have been in our house now for over a year and we wanted to take the time to let you know how pleased we are with the house. It was our first attempt building a home and the process, as you know, is always a great learning experience. Your staff is very dedicated and professional, you should be proud of the team you have put together. . . We truly appreciate the efforts of your entire staff. We have recommended and will continue to recommend your company. We wish you many years of successful building.”

- Larry and Laurie Tyree – Homeowners, Daniel Island Park

I just want to reiterate that Amy and I have been absolutely thrilled with you and your team throughout the entire process. We heard so many nightmares about building a home, that we braced for the worst. However, the whole project has moved without any glitches and you’ve all been wonderful to work with. The house is superb and we’ll enjoy living there for a long time. . . and then you can build our next house when Amy’s ready to upsize.”

- Michael Hyatt – Homeowner, Daniel Island Park

They were the greatest team I’ve ever worked with! They are a bunch of unbelievably professional and excellent group of people who care. We have done a lot of construction, and it is hard to find a company that cares the way that they do. They have done an incredible job!”

- Gregg and Ann Behrens

We are extremely pleased with the professionalism of the Structures’ team. Our design had many complicated details that were solved without the associated stress that normally accompanies an architecturally challenging project. They respected our tight budget demands and worked with their subs to get every detail right. Structures’ dedicated staff built a wonderful home for us. We would highly recommend them.”

- Steve and Carol Degnen, I’On

Structures came highly recommended, so we expected a high level of service and quality. That taken into consideration, Structures has exceeded our expectations on all levels. It’s a pleasure working with each member of the team assigned to our project. You can sense their personal interest and commitment to us and to making our home a success.”

- Steve and Carol Degnen, I’On

Structures Building Company exceeded our expectations and my being an Architectural Designer with 25 years of experience made that considerably more difficult.”

- Christopher Caponigro – Homeowner, Daniel Island Park

This has been an outstanding venture. The staff and subs have all exceeded our expectations. Being in real estate, we somewhat expected some ups and downs in the construction process. We were pleasantly surprised. The entire staff has proven that customer service and quality care go a long way. We have both commented on many occasions that after only living in our home a few weeks we would absolutely buy another home from Structures. Steve K. and the entire Structures family have continued to go above and beyond to make sure we are satisfied. It is a pleasure to do business with such a professional group. We are more than happy with our choice of builders and we feel that as our needs grow, we will continue to be a part of the Structures family. Thank you.”

- Tim & Terry Haas – Real Estate Expert from HGTV’s show, Designed to Sell

“We had a wonderful experience with Structures. Steve Kendrick’s years of experience, eye for detail and quality are what make this company standout! We never went to them with a concern that they weren’t already aware of and addressing. They didn’t miss a thing! The entire staff was wonderful to work with – dedicated, responsive and professional. Kristy, their design coordinator was such an added bonus. I don’t think we could have done it without her! Her knowledge and patience made the selections process so much easier. Dave, our builder, did an incredible job of communicating and finding answer to all our questions. He always went above and beyond. I can’t say enough good things about the quality of construction and the value we feel we have received. We now have a home that we feel we could live in for many years to come!! I would highly recommend them to anyone building a home!

- Dan and Nichole Orvin – Daniel Island Builder Program Manager

It is not hyperbole when I say that Structures is far and away the finest group of people you would ever want to work with on a building project. Steve Kendrick has a superb, dedicated team who are focused on your home being exactly right. From the start, all information was presented clearly and accurately; pricing was transparent. Each person at Structures is committed to getting the details right and making the final product what you want and of the highest quality. We have been in our beautiful home two years and Structures is always available to us and I am confident they will be there with us forever.

- Charleston Client

Your team has been the most organized, professional, and enjoyable team to work with in my 14 years of owning my company… I strongly believe that leadership and company culture /ethos comes from the top and you certainly lead by example and it shines through to every detail and every sub that you have on the project… It has been a true pleasure to work with the Structures team.

- Charleston Interior Designer

We have worked with Structures on numerous projects over the years and would recommend them as some of the best builders money can by. The careful attention to detail and the thoughtfulness involved along the way make them a wonderful partner on any project. We always enjoy how smoothly things move through the process due to their impeccable ability to communicate through any and all issues in the builder, architect, and client triangle. They are a wonderful company to work alongside of and are full of great people you will enjoy building your dream home with.

- Charleston Architect

The difference

Structures | Alair takes a high-touch approach to every aspect of homebuilding. This means you can expect frequent interaction with our team members through every step of the building process. We believe strong communication is the key to strong relationships, and our customers tell us again and again that feeling connected from start to finish is what makes the Structures | Alair homebuilding experience so rewarding.

Devotion to craftsmanship and creativity is another hallmark of the Structures | Alair difference. Our long-standing partnerships with the area’s finest architects ensure successful design/build collaborations, while our talented team of on-staff designers confidently guide you through the selection process. The project managers assigned to oversee the building of your home are detail-oriented individuals who value the creative process and respect the intent of each architect’s design. Together, this talented group of people brings unique knowledge and insight to every Structures | Alair home.

With over twenty-five years in the homebuilding industry, Structures | Alair has a proven track record. We are active and well-respected in our community and we’ve worked hard to cultivate lasting relationships with trade contractors, architects, and designers. This hard work has paid off in many ways: we’ve twice been named Charleston’s Builder of the Year and won the Prism Award for Customer Service six times. But more valuable than the awards themselves is the feedback we get from our clients. Through survey results and testimonials, they tell us that strong client relationships, unmatched customer service, and a high quality, well-crafted home is truly the Structures | Alair difference.

Our team

The mutual respect and solid work relationships we enjoy with our clients begins at home with the Structures team. Each member of the Structures team brings passion, creativity, dedication, and a commitment to quality to every home they build, and this spirit carries over to every relationship we have with our clients. Together, the Structures team shares a collaborative energy and enthusiasm rarely seen in the homebuilding industry. Simply put, we love what we do.

They are good people, not just good builders. I like them as friends, not just as workers, but as friends.”

- Herb and Dolores Kemp, Homeowner – Daniel Island Park

If we were to build another house, they would be the only people I would go to.”

- Lee Helmer, Homeowner – Daniel Island

Every person with whom we have dealt is a really good person. Mary and I trust them completely to always do the right thing. We love the home.”

- John Gilsenan, Homeowner – Daniel Island

We have been in our house now for over a year and we wanted to take the time to let you know how pleased we are with the house. It was our first attempt building a home and the process, as you know, is always a great learning experience. Your staff is very dedicated and professional, you should be proud of the team you have put together. . . We truly appreciate the efforts of your entire staff. We have recommended and will continue to recommend your company. We wish you many years of successful building.”

- Larry and Laurie Tyree – Homeowners, Daniel Island Park

I just want to reiterate that Amy and I have been absolutely thrilled with you and your team throughout the entire process. We heard so many nightmares about building a home, that we braced for the worst. However, the whole project has moved without any glitches and you’ve all been wonderful to work with. The house is superb and we’ll enjoy living there for a long time. . . and then you can build our next house when Amy’s ready to upsize.”

- Michael Hyatt – Homeowner, Daniel Island Park

They were the greatest team I’ve ever worked with! They are a bunch of unbelievably professional and excellent group of people who care. We have done a lot of construction, and it is hard to find a company that cares the way that they do. They have done an incredible job!”

- Gregg and Ann Behrens

We are extremely pleased with the professionalism of the Structures’ team. Our design had many complicated details that were solved without the associated stress that normally accompanies an architecturally challenging project. They respected our tight budget demands and worked with their subs to get every detail right. Structures’ dedicated staff built a wonderful home for us. We would highly recommend them.”

- Steve and Carol Degnen, I’On

Structures came highly recommended, so we expected a high level of service and quality. That taken into consideration, Structures has exceeded our expectations on all levels. It’s a pleasure working with each member of the team assigned to our project. You can sense their personal interest and commitment to us and to making our home a success.”

- Steve and Carol Degnen, I’On

Structures Building Company exceeded our expectations and my being an Architectural Designer with 25 years of experience made that considerably more difficult.”

- Christopher Caponigro – Homeowner, Daniel Island Park

This has been an outstanding venture. The staff and subs have all exceeded our expectations. Being in real estate, we somewhat expected some ups and downs in the construction process. We were pleasantly surprised. The entire staff has proven that customer service and quality care go a long way. We have both commented on many occasions that after only living in our home a few weeks we would absolutely buy another home from Structures. Steve K. and the entire Structures family have continued to go above and beyond to make sure we are satisfied. It is a pleasure to do business with such a professional group. We are more than happy with our choice of builders and we feel that as our needs grow, we will continue to be a part of the Structures family. Thank you.”

- Tim & Terry Haas – Real Estate Expert from HGTV’s show, Designed to Sell

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