Construction merger concept art.
Charlotte, NC: Has one of Charlotte’s biggest and most well-known construction companies been sold to a Japanese conglomerate? That appears to be the case with Rodgers Builders, whose work includes BB&T Ballpark and the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.
For more, we turn now to Tony Mecia of the Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter for our segment BizWorthy.
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While there has been no formal announcement or press release, a visit to the website of Kajima Corporation, a Tokyo-based construction conglomerate, reveals the Rodgers Builders logo listed as a subsidiary. Despite the lack of official confirmation, all indications point towards this significant business development.
This potential sale follows a trend of homegrown Charlotte companies being acquired by external entities. The impact of such a sale on the construction landscape could be substantial, especially considering Rodgers Builders’ longstanding presence in the local market.
Japanese interest in Charlotte’s business sector is not unprecedented, with previous notable acquisitions like Crescent Communities. The increasing foreign investment in North Carolina, as evidenced by the visit of the Japanese prime minister, signals a broader trend of global economic engagement.
The proposed tax incentives for the conversion of the old Duke Energy headquarters into apartments serve as a potential model for rejuvenating unused office spaces in uptown Charlotte. However, differing perspectives from city and county officials may influence the outcome of such incentives.
Blumenthal Arts’ immersive exhibit at the former Pipe and Foundry plant signifies a dual-purpose project, combining temporary artistic expression with the potential for future redevelopment of the industrial site into a mixed-use facility.
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