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A HIGHER CALIBER OF

COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

20 years in the making

OUR SIGHTS ARE SET ON BEING NUMBER ONE

AT CALIBER 1, WE MEASURE OUR SUCCESS BY HOW WELL WE SERVE YOU!

Every commercial build comes with daily challenges and shifting demands. You need a general contractor you can trust to take ownership from day one. With Caliber 1 Construction, you always know where your project stands. From blueprint to build, our expert teams and involved executive team do what it takes to finish every project strong.

Explore Our Work
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Licensed in 37 States Across the Country

Specializing in multi-million-dollar commercial builds and trusted by the nation’s top brands, our experienced team delivers full-service commercial construction services across nine public and private market sectors, including retail, professional, educational, and industrial.

Our Core Values Are Our Promise To You

Your reputation matters.
So does who you build with.

From day one, our goal has remained the same: to deliver integrity, quality, and satisfaction on every job — and to be the kind of partner clients ask for by name.

Jenny Elliott

Owner, President

Joined C1C: 2005
Hometown: Bremen, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Loyal, sensitive, fun
Favorite Hobby: Shopping
Favorite Foods: Anything & everything at an upscale restaurant… I am a foodie!
Bucket List Item: Travel to all 7 continents
Favorite Aspect of job: Working with a wonderful team of people…we’re like family!
30 seconds of fame: I was on the HGTV show Lake Front Bargain Hunt & Renovations
Family Info: Married to Chris Elliott — 2 kids, Chloe & Cooper
OFFICE: 470-284-3126

Chris Elliott

Owner, CEO

Joined C1C: 2005
Hometown: Athens/Oconee
Yourself in 3 words: Dedicated, Loyal, Humble
Favorite Hobby: Lake Time
Favorite Foods: Steak
Superhero Power Choice: Aquaman
Bucket List Item: Hunting & Fishing in New Zealand
Favorite Aspect of job: The challenge to evolve & keep changing to the environment of construction
Special Talent: Cooking
Unique Fact: Raise my eyebrow & wink
Family Info: Married with two kids
OFFICE: 770-212-2113

Tommy Michael

Chief of Operations

Joined C1C: 2012
Hometown: Athens,GA
Yourself in 3 words: Honest and Transparent
Favorite Hobby: Water Sports
Favorite Candy: Reese’s Cups Holiday Version
Superhero Power Choice: Stopping Time
Bucket List Item: Snowboarding in Alps
Favorite Aspect of job: Relationships
Special Talent: Sarcasm
Unique Fact: Crazy Eye Color
Family Info: Married with two kids
OFFICE: 770-212-2114

Pope Cleghorn

President of Construction

Joined C1C: 2015
Hometown: Villa Rica, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Work in Progress
Favorite Hobby: Golf
Favorite Candy:Dark Chocolate
Superhero Power Choice: To Fly
Bucket List Item: Travel to Rome, Italy
Favorite Aspect of job: Problem Solving
Family Info: Wife, Married 22 years. One son who attends the Uga
OFFICE: 770-212-2127

Christine McCommons

President of Brand Development

Joined C1C: 2019
Hometown: Athens, GA
Yourself in 3 words: Energetic, Resourceful,Creative
Favorite Hobby: Exercise
Favorite Candy: Gourmet Jelly Beans
Favorite Food: Grilled Salmon
Superhero Power Choice: Mind-Reading
Special Talent: Working mom
30 seconds of fame: In 1999, my husband and I were the 36,000th couple to honeymoon at the Cloister on Sea Island.
Family Info: Married to Brooks; Three children — Neely, Bennett and Banks
OFFICE: 678-540-1649

Meet the Team

What clients are saying

“They’re not just a contractor—they’re a partner. They make my life easier, and I trust them.”

Melissa KohmanCBRE, T-Mobile

“My stress level goes down when I’ve got Caliber 1 Construction on a project. Their teams are engaged and proactive, and great to work with.”

Josh RileySenior Retail Project Manager

“Their communication is excellent—clear, proactive, and consistent. That’s rare in this industry.”

John EarleyRegions
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The Caliber 1 Way

Our Process

For 20 years, we’ve delivered a higher caliber of commercial construction — with the people, process, and partnership you can count on. Our proven 4-step process for on-time, on-budget commercial construction services.

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Step 1 : Project Discovery

We start by understanding your needs, goals, and site specifications.
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Step 2: Accurate Bid

We develop a detailed construction plan, with a precise budget and realistic timeline.
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Step 3 : Team Kickoff

We build an expert team tailored to your goals, including a dedicated project manager and site superintendent, backed by our detailed admin team.
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Step 4 : Site Turnover

We don’t just finish the job—we finish strong. With minimal punch items and a quality site, you’ll open your doors with confidence.

Let’s Build Something Great Together

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