Culture

We Build Community

We're more than the projects we build. We are here to support each other and make our community better through service, outreach, and performing our jobs to the best of our ability.

Build. Serve. Lead.

It's not just a slogan — it's our mission.

Being a leader means being on the forefront of progress and offering a helping hand to those who need it. We take pride in our commitment to teaching, supporting, and driving our employees to be the best they can be, and empowering them to enrich the communities we serve.

Safety

Innovation

Employee Testimonials

"During my 7 years here, I've experienced an amazing journey at Elford. What truly sets us apart is our exceptional culture, making our company stand out in ways unlike any other. The work we do is not only of high quality but also deeply fulfilling. Seeing a project's evolution from its inception to the ribbon-cutting is incredibly gratifying. It's more than just construction. And I love it."

Anthony Freeman

Sr. Director|Elford

"We believe strongly that we have a duty to our community to promote, uplift, and be inclusive of minority and historically underutilized business partners."

Jim Smith

Chairman|Elford

"The inclusivity and diversity of our team is critical to our success today and tomorrow."

Mike Fitzpatrick

CEO|Elford

"I started my career at Elford when I was a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati and knew that this was where I wanted to start my career. Their commitment to inclusion, outreach, and employee growth is unrivaled. My coworkers have become my second family. Elford supports all employees from career growth/education to outreach opportunities."

Mackenzie Calfo

Assistant Project Manager|Elford

Building Community

At Elford, we believe in giving back through meaningful partnerships and hands-on projects that make a difference. Our team is dedicated to supporting the neighborhoods where we live and work, ensuring that our contributions have a lasting impact.

Join Our Team

Local Support

Pelotonia

Food Pantry

Habitat For Humanity

Make a Wish

Girl Scouts

Building With Inclusion

We recognize that an inclusive workforce is crucial to our success. Inclusion brings a wealth of perspectives, ideas, and experiences that drive innovation and excellence in everything we do. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds and talents, we create stronger teams, foster creativity, and build better outcomes for our clients and communities.

EEO Affirmative Action Statement

Professional Development

Our Internal Personal Development Program is dedicated to fostering employee growth through peer mentorship, leadership classes, and professional speaking training. Peer mentorship encourages knowledge sharing and collaboration, while Leadership classes equip participants with essential leadership skills, and professional speaking training sharpens communication abilities, ensuring clear and persuasive idea presentation. These programs reflect our commitment to continuous learning and professional development within our organization.

Our Core Values

Throughout Ohio and across the nation, our teams embody our core values on every project. We truly believe that this approach makes construction a positive experience.

We foster lasting partnerships
We build community
We do the right thing
We advance innovation
We challenge each other

Inclusion

Innovation

Mission

To BUILD, SERVE, and LEAD while supporting our community and enriching lives.

Purpose

To make construction a positive experience.

"One of the keys to being in business for 100 years is keeping the stories alive. We tell some of the great old stories about pivotal moments in our company’s history, and we are conscious of the fact that we are also creating new stories. We are very focused on our mission, our core purpose, and our core values. One of the things we do very well is connecting with our stories and understanding how our actions represent the core of who we are."

Jim Smith

Chair