Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Construction Partner Since 1910
Since 1910, Elford has built a legacy of integrity, innovation, and community impact through construction excellence. As a fifth-generation family-led and employee-owned company, we prioritize collaboration, transparency, and accountability in every project. Our century-long journey began with a commitment to ethical practices, which remains central to our approach today. We specialize in delivering complex projects across commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial sectors, leveraging advanced technology and time-tested expertise. Our preconstruction and construction management processes emphasize early stakeholder engagement, cost transparency, and mutual accountability to ensure client goals are met. Recognized for safety leadership and sustainability initiatives, including over 40 LEED-certified projects, we combine tradition with forward-thinking solutions.Our Special Projects Division and Self-Perform Group provide flexibility for both large-scale developments and urgent repairs, ensuring uninterrupted service for occupied facilities. With offices in Columbus, Ohio, and Charlotte, North Carolina, we serve clients nationwide while maintaining our local roots. Client testimonials highlight our technical proficiency, responsive communication, and ability to exceed expectations through dedicated project execution. This enduring partnership-driven model has earned us repeat clients and industry accolades, including AGC National Construction Safety Excellence awards and OSHA Star VPP Contractor status.
Services
Commercial Construction
Healthcare Projects
School Renovations
LEED Certification
Emergency Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- We offer over 110 years of construction expertise with fifth-generation family leadership
- Our employee-owned structure ensures accountability and long-term client partnerships
- We maintain OSHA Star VPP Contractor status for industry-leading safety performance
- We've completed 40+ LEED-certified and registered projects for sustainable building needs
- Our Special Projects Division handles urgent repairs in occupied facilities with minimal disruption
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- OSHA Star VPP Contractor
- AGC National Construction Safety Excellence
- LEED Gold Certified
What people say
Technical expertise
Transparent communication
On-time delivery
Safety leadership
Repeat clients
Services
Commercial Construction
Elford delivers tailored commercial construction solutions for office spaces, retail centers, and mixed-use developments. Our process integrates design-build efficiency with CMAR accountability to optimize budgets and timelines. Clients benefit from our 110-year track record in creating functional, sustainable spaces that enhance business operations.
Healthcare Projects
Specializing in hospital construction and renovations, we execute complex healthcare projects requiring strict regulatory compliance. Our team has built or renovated 13 Central Ohio hospitals, utilizing phased construction techniques to maintain operational continuity. Advanced planning ensures minimal disruption to critical medical services during upgrades.
School Renovations
We transform learning environments through K-12 and higher education construction projects. Our 15-year Columbus public schools revitalization program included 24 new schools and 15 major renovations. We prioritize student safety and operational continuity while modernizing infrastructure for 21st-century educational needs.
LEED Certification
Elford guides clients through sustainable construction with LEED-certified expertise. We've completed 40+ LEED-registered projects, incorporating energy-efficient systems and eco-friendly materials. Our specialists ensure compliance with rigorous environmental standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness and functional design requirements.
Emergency Repairs
Our Special Projects Division provides rapid response for facility emergencies. Available 24/7, we handle critical repairs in occupied buildings without disrupting operations. This service combines skilled tradespeople with expedited procurement processes to resolve issues swiftly while maintaining safety and quality standards.
People
Mary Elford
President (Historical)
Mary Elford became the first woman to lead a major Ohio construction company in 1955. She established Elford's governance board in 1949, creating a collaborative leadership model that remains foundational to the company's success today.
Questions
What construction services does Elford offer?
We provide commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial construction services, including LEED-certified projects, emergency repairs, and specialized work in occupied facilities.
How long has Elford been in business?
Elford has delivered construction solutions since 1910, making us one of the oldest continuously operating construction firms in the United States.
What safety certifications does Elford hold?
We maintain OSHA Star VPP Contractor status and have received 23 safety achievement awards from the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio.
Do you work on LEED-certified projects?
Yes, we've completed 40+ LEED-certified or registered projects, incorporating sustainable practices into commercial, healthcare, and educational facility construction.
Can you handle urgent repair projects?
Our Special Projects Division provides 24/7 emergency repair services for occupied facilities, ensuring minimal operational disruption during critical maintenance work.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate from Columbus, Ohio, and Charlotte, North Carolina, with projects spanning from Texas to Maine across diverse market sectors.
Reviews (4)
Chuck Williams
Dec 06, 2020
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Good place, friendly people, greens were punched last Monday was only negative, should be fine in a week or 2
Linda Blanchard
Mar 02, 2020
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We worked as a subcontractor for this company. It was a nightmare. They do not pay their bills. Every invoice took 4 months to get paid. They have no cash flow and cannot afford to pay their bills. They give you constant run around and excuses for non payment. Run away from this GC group or charge them twice as much! The project was run like a bunch of amateurs and they top it off with months to get paid. Terrible to work with on all levels.
D. Strohl
Nov 25, 2018
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I worked for and with this company! Very thorough staff with an incredibly educated depth of skills. I would recommend them to any commercial building site!
Brian Hina
Apr 30, 2018
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I have been doing work with this Company since 1990. They are a great construction company with great leaders.
