Copper Builders

About Copper Builders

Copper Builders is a real estate operator headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Copper Builders operates in Charlotte, North Carolina, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina (Research Triangle Park - RTP) and Wilmington, North Carolina. Its investment focus is on Condominiums, Multifamily - Ground-up and Single-Family Homes.

Copper Builders is a regional real estate development and construction firm operating in the Carolinas since approximately 2013–2014, led by founder Wade Miller and CEO Tim Pratt with over 20 years in construction leadership. The company employs between 51 and 200 staff across five distinct divisions — including custom homes, build‑to‑sell, build‑to‑rent, multifamily and commercial/mixed‑use construction. The firm serves major markets including Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham, Asheville and Wilmington in North Carolina, as well as Greenville in South Carolina. Copper Builders has developed hundreds of luxury and custom homes, with recent projects including Cascadia at Highland Creek, a built‑to‑rent townhome and retail project; Radial Townhomes, a 58‑unit build‑to‑rent community in East Charlotte; and McNeil Court, a 3.8‑acre for‑sale development in Greenville, SC.

Principals at Copper Builders