About Us
A Boutique Commercial Contractor Built on Purpose.
Q Squared Construction combines an architect's understanding of design, an owner's perspective on risk and investment, and a builder's responsibility for execution. We intentionally built a company where relationships matter, communication is direct, and every project receives experienced leadership.
Our Beginning
Q Squared began with a simple idea: create a boutique general contracting company that could provide a more personal, thoughtful, and accountable construction experience. Rather than pursue volume for its own sake, the company focused on strong relationships, difficult projects, national retail experience, and the kind of hands-on leadership that clients can depend on.
From the beginning, the vision extended beyond completing individual projects. Eric Quigley wanted to build a company that could become part of his family's future, create opportunities for good people, and develop lasting partnerships with clients, designers, engineers, brokers, subcontractors, and communities.
How Experience Shaped the Company
Eric's career has crossed the disciplines that shape a commercial project. He graduated from Clemson University with degrees in Building Science Management and Architectural Design, then worked in architectural design on high-end vacation homes, hotels, Marriott projects, and retail environments including Starbucks.
His experience later expanded into owner representation, development, national retail programs, preconstruction, and general contracting. That background provides Q Squared with an uncommon ability to understand the priorities of the owner, developer, architect, engineer, broker, tenant, landlord, and field team at the same time.
What We Believe
Q Squared is not trying to be the largest contractor. We are building a highly respected commercial construction company known for good judgment, strong relationships, direct communication, and the ability to guide challenging projects from early planning through completion.
Relationships over transactions: We want to work with honest, hardworking people who value mutual respect, accountability, and long-term success.
Preparation over reaction: Construction is won through due diligence, planning, coordination, and early decision-making before the work reaches the field.
Transparency over surprises: Open-book communication and direct conversations allow clients to make informed decisions and protect the project.
Judgment over shortcuts: The easiest answer is not always the right answer. We look beyond the immediate task to understand long-term performance, risk, and value.
Reputation over any single project: A project ends. Relationships and reputations continue. We make decisions with that reality in mind.
The Story Behind Q Squared
The name Q Squared has always been personal.
Eric founded and named the company after his daughter, Quinn Quigley, was born. The first Q represents Quinn, and the second represents the Quigley family. His hope was that Quinn, along with the other Quigley children, might one day become part of the company and help shape its future.
When Quinn died in a tragic automobile accident at six years old, the name took on an even deeper meaning. Q Squared remains connected to the future Eric imagined for his family and to the values that matter most: kindness, honesty, perseverance, responsibility, and leaving a positive impact on the people around us.
Quinn's name is part of the company not because of how her story ended, but because she has been part of its story since the beginning.
