ABOUT US

Elevate 1 is a full-service construction company. Our team provides program management, construction management, general contracting, design build, and preconstruction services for your project needs.

The Elevate 1 team has a wide range of life skills and experiences. The team has worked in the construction, hospitality, and security industries. The managing owner has worked with large and small firms for over 30 years and has held positions from field operations to C-Level executive.

These experiences consist of both new construction and renovation projects including single and multi-family homes, hospitality, K-12 and higher education schools, historical preservation, themed designs, transportation infrastructure, mixed-use developments, condominiums, senior living facilities, casinos, and federal work.

We strive to improve everyone’s quality of life by creating a more sustainable environment for all.

OUR CORE VALUES

COMMITMENT

 

Our belief is that to build a successful project we must first listen to our clients. Too many times, in the construction industry, projects are not successful because good lines of communication are not established. At Elevate 1 we believe that being informative and transparent from the outset of the project process delivers a much better end result for all stakeholders involved. We work together with our clients to outline the vision for project success and set a course the desired outcome.

 

INTEGRITY

 

We stand behind every decision we make throughout the life of the project and the products that we build. We believe in treating all stakeholders in the design and construction process fairly and value everyone’s opinion equally, for without everyone involved the project would not be possible. We incorporate these fundamental values into each and every project that we build.

 

DEDICATION

 

We believe that when you treat people with respect and promote a work-life balance, people become more dedicated and focused.  These values not only represent who we are today but build on who we intend to be tomorrow. Dedication, and the feeling that comes with it, develops the continuous learning and improvement cycle, driving us to become better and to make others around us achieve their goals. We offer employees the training they need to learn and better serve themselves, our clients, and our trade partners. This knowledge translates into diverse viewpoints and helps to build stronger lasting relationships.

 

SUSTAINABILITY

 

It is our obligation to provide solutions for reducing carbon footprints in design and construction. We encourage our owner and team partners to strive in incorporating cutting edge technologies that will reduce the overall environmental impacts of our efforts.  We believe in being a part of the solution by being a leader in the industry. Finding ways of reducing waste, collecting and storing water, utilizing alternative “green” materials, and providing sustainable power-generation solutions are just some of the ways that we are committed to do our part to protect and preserve the environment.

 

MEET THE TEAM

  • Douglas Wells

    MANAGING PARTNER

    Born and raised in the state of Florida, Doug holds a B.S. in Construction Engineering and has worked in the construction industry for over 30 years. He has worked for both small and large firms alike and has completed over $3 billion of development and construction projects in multiple market sectors.

  • Donna Wells

    ACCOUNTING MANAGER

    Donna has worked in various capacities in the hospitality, service, and construction industries. She has experience in managerial and customer service positions for over 30 years.

  • Ryan Wells

    PROJECT COORDINATOR

    Ryan holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. His expertise and experiences include working with governmental entities and security operations.

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