Our History

Like a true entrepreneur, Tom Elder knew that he could build better. He brought more than 20 years of experience as a superintendent and project manager on a wide variety of commercial construction projects to establish Elder Construction Inc. in 1994. Tom grew the company one project at a time, building a culture fostering exceptional relationships with our people, clients, consultants and subcontractors. In 2009, Elder Construction opened a second office in Northern Colorado to better serve the communities of Northern Colorado and Colorado Springs.

1994
1994: Journey Begins

Journey Begins

Founder, Tom Elder, starts the company on May 3, 1994 in Colorado Springs
1997
Jim Howard

Hiring

First Superintendent: Jim Howard
2008
Classical Academy

Project Award

Awarded first large scale project at The Classical Academy in Colorado Springs
2009
Windsor Location

New Office

Opens second office location in Windsor, CO
2013
Three men stand on a construction site, with an excavator and piles of dirt in the background. They are dressed in casual business attire, with two wearing button-down shirts and jeans, and one wearing a vest over a shirt. The sky is cloudy.

Building Business

Elder Construction featured in Building Business Article
2016
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Leadership

Tom Elder passes company leadership to Chris and Patrick Elder and Austin Dodder
2017
Mercury 100

Growth

Awarded Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Colorado

2020 Mission goals established

2018
A modern office reception area featuring a wooden desk with a rustic finish. Behind the desk, a large circular logo is mounted on a wood-paneled wall with diagonal planks. Overhead, a matching wood panel ceiling with embedded lights completes the stylish design.

New Office

Colorado Springs team moves into new office space
2019
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Celebrating 25 Years

2020
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Torch Award

Awarded the BBB 2020 Torch Award for Ethics
2021

Growth

2024 Mission Established
2024

Celebrating 30 Years

30th Anniversary