our history

CORE Building Company is a team of dedicated and experienced construction professionals specializing in commercial and industrial building.

Our scope of services includes renovations, tenant improvement, additions, commercial new construction, custom design/build and residential construction.

We strive to be the central point of each project to help it run smoothly, serving as the CORE contact for both clients and vendors, as we stress the importance of communication throughout each project.

As an independently-owned company, we provide honest, quality work to clients for a reasonable price. CORE employs the most skilled personnel, subcontractors and craftsmen to provide a higher level of customer service than our competitors and finish projects on time and within budget without sacrificing quality or service.

About Us
  • Tennant Improvement

    CORE Building specializes in tenant improvement, offering services including renovations and new build-outs.

  • New Construction

    Out-of-ground construction work including multi-story office buildings, multi-story mixed-use buildings, site work and utilities for hotels and retail, an aquatic/recreational center & a movie theatre.

  • Design & Build

    CORE offers design/build services for clients who are looking to build a custom office or retail building.

  • Residential

    We have extensive residential experience and recently completed building on two lots in Duncan's Ridge in Fuquay-Varina. Laurel Homes serves Wake, Orange, Durham, Johnston and Franklin counties.

management team

  • Jim Knoles
    Jim Knoles Estimator
  • Daniel E. Flatten
    Daniel E. Flatten President / Founder

    Dan Flatten founded CORE Building Company in November of 2003, after working in construction for 13 years. Dan’s focus within CORE is managing the company and building its reputation within the construction industry. As president, his duties include business development, estimating and overseeing the day to day progress of the company. Having started from the bottom, Dan understands the intricacies of plan development and the importance of value engineering to achieve the maximize effect without breaking the bank.

  • Christopher Weaver
    Christopher Weaver Vice President / PM

    Chris, a husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong resident of the Raleigh, NC area, joined Core in 2011, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. With a prior resume’ that includes being a licensed home builder and owner of a very successful painting company, Chris brought an abundance of experience and attributes that made his transition to the commercial market relatively easy. He has proved that providing the client with a quality product, on schedule, and on budget, is the formula for success in any field.

    Chris’ personal emphasis on hard work, integrity, and attention to detail, has allowed him to advance within the company. Originally hired as a field Superintendent, his advanced abilities and job knowledge quickly earned him a management position with the Core team. As a Project Manager, he has managed hundreds of projects successfully…with client satisfaction, accolades, and references. Most recently, Chris was promoted to the role of Vice President. Although this latest advancement has some additional duties and responsibilities, he will continue to do daily what he loves…manage projects.

Contact Us

To learn more about Core Building Company or to receive a quote, please contact us.