In 1965, Jim and his cousin, Paul Costner, Jr., founded D&C
Builders, Inc. They began in residential construction and built many
homes around Mauldin. In 1972, they shifted their specialization to
commercial construction using pre-engineered metal buildings. In the
late 1970’s, Jim acquired Paul’s share of the company. He built a
reputation for quality work at an affordable price and it shows; the
majority of D&C Builders’ business originates from personal
referrals and repeat customers.