Construction Company Relocates Columbia Headquarters to Historic Vista Building

Mashburn Construction's move to the old Whit Ash building is the first tenant announced in the emerging 'Seaboard Vista' development.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Mashburn Construction, a Midlands construction company, announced it will relocate its Columbia headquarters to the historic building that housed Whit-Ash Furniture for decades. The company's new offices will be located on the second floor of 919 Gervais Street, which is part of the emerging Seaboard Vista development in Columbia's Vista district.

Why it matters

Mashburn's move to the historic Vista building is a significant milestone for the company as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, while also helping to preserve a historic structure in a popular location. The relocation is also part of the broader transformation of three historic buildings in the Vista into the new mixed-use Seaboard Vista development.

The details

Mashburn Construction's current Columbia headquarters is located at 1820 Sumter Street. The company's president, Lee Mashburn, said they wanted to move to the Vista area and find a historic building as the perfect opportunity. The new headquarters is expected to provide room for Mashburn's continued expansion, which has seen a 25% workforce growth over the past two years, while maintaining the character of the historic structure. Mashburn will occupy the second floor, while the first floor is still available for other business opportunities.

  • Mashburn Construction announced the relocation in February 2026.
  • The company is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

The players

Mashburn Construction

A Midlands construction company that is relocating its Columbia headquarters to a historic building in the Vista district.

Lee Mashburn

The president of Mashburn Construction.

Avant Holdings

The developer spearheading the Seaboard Vista project, which is transforming three historic buildings in the Vista into a new mixed-use development.

Todd Avant

A representative of Avant Holdings who discussed the plans for the Seaboard Vista development.

Darain Ginyard

A Columbia resident who expressed excitement about the planned growth and changes in the Vista district.

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What they’re saying

“We wanted to come to the Vista, and we wanted a historic opportunity as well. And this building coming available was the perfect opportunity.”

— Lee Mashburn, President, Mashburn Construction (wltx.com)

“I think you're going to have retail, fitness, restaurants. We'll probably have fast casual as well, Class A office, and then the studio apartments and the loft apartments.”

— Todd Avant, Representative, Avant Holdings (wltx.com)

“It's exciting to see this new block changing and really adapting to this new life. I would like to see a H&M but if not then an Apple store or just more fine dining.”

— Darain Ginyard, Columbia Resident (wltx.com)

What’s next

Mashburn Construction is expected to complete the relocation of its headquarters to the historic Vista building in the coming months. The Seaboard Vista development is also continuing to take shape, with plans to bring in a high-end restaurant, potential living units, and a variety of other retail, fitness, and office spaces.

The takeaway

Mashburn Construction's move to the historic Vista building represents a significant milestone for the company as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, while also contributing to the ongoing revitalization and transformation of Columbia's Vista district into a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood.