Design-build commercial contractor
Commercial Construction in Wilmington, NC
Warehouses, flex space, and commercial buildings, designed and built by one team under one contract. Unlimited NC General Contractor License #L.101491.
- One team, one contract
- Design-build firm
- NC General Contractor #L.101491
- Unlimited license
- Building across southeastern NC
- Wilmington-based
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Who we build for
Built for the people carrying the project
Business owners
You need a building that fits how your company runs. We plan the space around your operation, then build it.
Investors
You want space you can lease. We help you weigh the site, the building, and the uses before design money is spent.
Developers
You need a builder who can carry a site through design, permitting, and construction without handoffs.
Why 1 Oak
One contract. One team. No cap on project size.
Design-build
One team from concept, design, and permitting through construction. Design decisions stay tied to what the building costs to build.
Unlimited license
Unlimited NC General Contractor License #L.101491. There is no cap on the size of project we can take on.
Local permitting knowledge
We know how projects move through Wilmington and New Hanover County, and we plan the schedule around it.
What's included
From site review to final inspection
Every stage runs through one team, so you are not coordinating consultants and contractors yourself.
- Site review and feasibility
- Building design and engineering
- Budgeting and scheduling
- Permitting with local jurisdictions
- Construction and site management
- Final inspections and closeout
How it works
Five steps, one team
One contract and one point of contact, from the first conversation to delivery.
Step 1
Consultation & feasibility
We walk the site, review your goals and budget range, and check zoning and utilities before anything gets drawn.
Step 2
Design & engineering
Plans, engineering, and pricing come together under one roof, so the design stays tied to what it costs to build.
Step 3
Permitting
We prepare and file the submittals and work through review with Wilmington and New Hanover County.
Step 4
Construction
The same team that designed the project builds it, under one contract and with one point of contact.
Step 5
Delivery
Final inspections, closeout documents, and a walkthrough. You receive a finished building ready to use.
Our work
Recent projects
[Project name]Warehouse [Project name]Flex space 
[Project name]Commercial building
Planning a commercial building?
Tell us about the site and what the building needs to do. We will talk through what it takes.
FAQ
Commercial construction questions
What types of commercial buildings do you build?
Warehouses, flex space, and ground-up commercial buildings, for owner-occupants, investors, and developers.
What is flex space?
Flex space combines warehouse or light-industrial square footage with office or showroom space in one building, so tenants can adapt it to how they work.
Why choose design-build over hiring an architect and a builder separately?
You sign one contract and work with one team. Design and pricing develop together, so the plans stay tied to your budget and one company is accountable for the result.
What does your unlimited license mean for my project?
North Carolina classifies general contractors by project size. An unlimited license means there is no cap on the size of project we can build.
What do I need to get started?
A site or a target area, and a rough idea of the size and use of the building. If you do not have a site yet, we can talk through what to look for.
Where do you build?
We are based in Wilmington and build across southeastern North Carolina, including New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties.
Start your project
Tell us about your project
Share a few details and we will follow up to talk through scope, site, and schedule.