About Us

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Ted P. Braun is the founder and principal of Authentic Construction, serving the Charlotte and Lake Norman region. With over three decades of leadership in residential and commercial construction, he has built a reputation for design intelligence, exacting standards, and a collaborative approach to every project.

Practice

Ted directs all operations at Authentic Construction, specializing in custom homes, residential renovations, and integrated design-build services. He guides each project from initial concept through final execution, ensuring that vision, craft, and performance align at every stage.

Experience

• Over 30 years leading construction enterprises as founder, division president, and executive
• Former president of Summerwood Homes, LLC, overseeing design, land development, construction, and sales operations with annual portfolios reaching 18 homes and multimillion-dollar budgets
• Division president at Centex Homes, where he expanded revenues, built high-performing teams, and consistently exceeded benchmarks for profitability, quality, and client satisfaction
• Vice president at SWC Construction, managing large-scale commercial projects for national clients including Starbucks, Blockbuster, and 7-Eleven
• Extensive background in custom homebuilding, land development, architectural coordination, and site-responsive design, with peak annual revenues exceeding $10 million
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified, reflecting a commitment to process rigor and continuous refinement

Expertise

Full-cycle construction management | Land acquisition and development consulting | Complex site and topography solutions | Team development and project leadership | Strategic planning, contract negotiation, and risk management

Philosophy

Ted's work is defined by integrity, precision, and partnership. He approaches each project as a collaboration—listening carefully, offering informed guidance, and delivering results that honor both craft and context.

Garrett Braun is the person responsible for bringing the dream to reality at Authentic Construction, bringing over 13 years of construction experience to the Charlotte Metro region. Since joining the company in 2012, he has become integral to the firm's ability to deliver complex projects with clarity, control, and exceptional attention to detail.

Role

Garrett manages residential and commercial construction from concept to completion, coordinating teams, timelines, budgets, and site operations with precision. His hands-on, methodical approach ensures that every phase is executed to the highest standard, while his collaborative mindset fosters strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and trade partners.

Expertise

Project planning and phasing | Budget development and cost control | Site operations and logistics | Safety compliance and risk management | Stakeholder coordination and communication | Process optimization and quality assurance

Background

Garrett attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University from 2008 to 2012, building a foundation that has supported over a decade of professional growth in construction management. His success is rooted in reliability, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Contribution

As a key member of Authentic Construction, Garrett brings technical skill and unwavering dedication to the firm's standards of excellence. He is driven by the opportunity to create spaces that reflect each client's aspirations—delivering homes and environments of lasting quality throughout the Charlotte area.