Our Story

Having served Hilton Head Island & Bluffton since 1982, the Cambridge Building Company is familiar to many locals. Throughout the Lowcountry, you'll see the fruits of our labor. Oceanfront. Marshfront. Perched along rivers. Nestled into some of the best parcels on the many plantations and golf lots. Special places require special attention and expertise. Building a home requires a strong relationship between you, your architect and your builder. We are absolutely committed to a personalized process where realizing your vision isn't a struggle of wills, but rather an enjoyable and satisfying experience. That's the Cambridge difference.

I'm Frank Guidobono, Founder & President of Cambridge Homes, Inc. the leading custom design & build construction firm on Hilton Head Island. Building near sea water takes experience, specific knowledge, and skills. If not done correctly, the wind, sun and salt air can prematurely age your home. We pride ourselves on three primary characteristics: our experience in quality regional home construction, our personalized service, and our competitive pricing. Simply put, we're happy when you're happy. And we will do whatever needs to be done to make that happen.

At Cambridge Custom Homes we are proud to have been the choice Design & Build firm for over 500 special homes and their families. Over 30 years of high standards, quality construction and devotion to our clients' vision is what's responsible for our excellent reputation we enjoy today. And, every day we earn it all over again.

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Frank Guidobono

FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

In 1979, after graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in Building Construction (Civil Engineering), Frank Guidobono joined his father and his brothers in the Michigan family business, Cambridge Construction. Anticipating the opportunities and need for a construction company that provided a high-quality experience and superior results on Hilton Head Island, in 1982 Frank established Cambridge Building Corporation in South Carolina.

Frank is a licensed General Contractor in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Mississippi, though the focus of his practice today is on Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry of Georgia and Coastal South Carolina.

Dennis Duren

CFO – CONTROLLER

Dennis is a member of the National Society of Accountants, holds a BS in Business Administration from The Citadel in Charleston, SC and an MBA from Central Michigan University. Since 1974, Dennis has worked extensively in construction and real estate development finance and accounting. During the PC evolution of the mid 80’s, Dennis worked as a Certified Software Consultant and implemented numerous computerized construction software programs.

Dennis often helps our clients coordinate the Cambridge billing process with the client’s bank or mortgage company. He is available to explain the origination and/or presentation of the numbers as billed to our clients and is committed to making sure all client questions are answered to their satisfaction.

1980s

Founded

Frank Guidobono established Cambridge Homes, Inc. on Hilton Head Island, SC to serve an emerging niche in the luxury real estate market. Bringing a love of the building arts, a degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University and a history in the family construction business, Frank moved to the warmer climate of Hilton Head where he could build year round. With a commitment to quality construction and a truly personalized custom homebuilding experience for his clients, Frank got busy. And he's never looked back.

1990s

Expanded

For the better part of the 1990s, Cambridge was growing in size and in project scope. We became unlimited General Contractors in both residential and in commercial work. Cambridge was active and licensed in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Mississippi. Awards from local, state and national trade associations were won. Among the plantations, we became familiar faces in Sea Pines, Wexford, Long Cove, Hilton Head Plantation, Port Royal, Palmetto Dunes, Leamington, Berkeley Hall, Oldfield, and Belfair. Word was spreading quickly about the Cambridge Building Company difference.

2000–

Today

The 2000s were (are) a time of significant growth—and challenges—in the world of luxury real estate and custom building. Cambridge Custom Homes & Building not only weathered the market volatility but has grown and expanded its operations and investments. The financial strength we enjoy today is directly related to the commitment we have made toward providing our clients with the best advice, the best quality construction, and the most transparent pricing model in the industry. Managed correctly, the process of building a custom home in a challenging environment can be stress-free and enjoyable. Just ask some of those we've served.

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