Charleston, SC

Construct a community of your own. The Curious Builder Collective is a community of builders looking to enhance their businesses by tapping into the collective expertise of fellow pros in their area. It’s a forum for asking questions, exploring ideas, and testing theories, all to help you refine and apply these insights to your own business.

Connect with the dynamic building industry.

Format

Each session explores one topic meant to spark new ways of thinking about business. Conversations start in small groups of about 8–10 people, guided by prompts that keep things focused and practical. Midway through, groups mix to bring in new perspectives. It’s an easy, energizing way to connect, learn, and leave inspired.

Timeline

8:30-8:45 Pastries/Coffee & Networking

8:45-9 Introductions

9-9:55 Small Groups Table Discussion - Round 1

10-10:55 Small Group Table Discussion - Round 2

10:55-11 Key Takeaways

2026 Dates, Topics, & Locations

Mar 20, 2026 - Sales / Marketing
Serena & Lily, 32 Cumberland Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Jul 10, 2026 - Financing / Investors
Ferguson, 70 Romney St, Charleston, SC 29403

Sep 18, 2026 - Team Management / Hiring & Firing
Emser, 8351 Palmetto Commerce Parkway, Ladson, SC 29456

Dec 11, 2026 - Multiple Streams of Income
Charleston Home Builders Association, 1819 Meeting Street Road, Ste. 110 Charleston, SC 29405

SIGN UP FOR OUR 4 SESSION PACKAGE & RECEIVE:
- An exclusive invite to the Chicago Collective Mixer, October 6–8, 2026
Join together with other Builders, Designers, & Architects for private Merch Mart tours, group dinners, and an activity TBD. (Airfare not included)
Read about our 2025 Chicago Trip!

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Adam & Ben

Copenhaver

Adam and Ben Copenhaver, the visionary founders of CopeGrand Homes, bring together an impressive 24 years of combined expertise in real estate and construction. With a family background deeply rooted in the construction industry, their early exposure sparked their respective pursuits of degrees in Engineering and Building Construction Science. After completing their education, both embarked on successful careers with renowned regional and national home building companies, specializing in custom homes, new construction, remodels, and renovations.

Throughout their careers, Adam and Ben have transcended traditional roles within the construction and real estate sectors. As luxury custom home builders, they have embraced energy-efficient design, innovations for healthier living spaces, and the latest advancements in building science technology. Recognizing a gap in the industry that impacted their business, employee, and client experiences, they refined their skills further. This led to the creation of CopeGrand, born from their desire to craft dream homes and provide truly personalized custom home experiences.

Today, CopeGrand's brand and referral network continue to expand, driven by their commitment to enhancing the custom home building process and delivering a "Grand Experience." They have carefully fostered a culture of "Always Be Giving" (ABG) among their skilled craftsmen and dedicated vendor partners. This steadfast dedication has resulted in unparalleled customer satisfaction and has cultivated lasting relationships, strengthening their community ties.

CopeGrand has emerged as the platform where Adam and Ben excel in customer service, showcasing their core values of diligence, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to meeting the unique needs of each client, alongside their dedication to serving both clients and architects.

Past Event Success

Our primary goal in orchestrating The Curious Builder Collective was to foster a sense of community among the building industry, building relationships, encouraging openness, vulnerability, and creativity to elevate each other's career success.

Each participant left the event enriched, armed with 3-4 actionable ideas to apply to their businesses, and a newfound business network of real connection with like-minded people.

Read more to learn about the past event!