General
Purpose Driven, People Powered
Built one relationship and one project at a time, Choate has grown from humble beginnings into one of the nation’s leading commercial builders. Today, our employee-owners carry that legacy forward with purpose, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to the people and communities we serve.
At a Glance
7 Regional Offices Supported by 600+ Employee-Owners
Purpose-Driven and Growing Since 1989
5-Time Safety Excellence Award Winner
Willis Towers Watson AGC Safety Excellence Awards Program
CHOATE HISTORY
Laying Foundations and Building on Dreams
Choate Construction Company was founded in 1989 in a basement, as the nation’s economy was heading into recession. Construction projects were hard to come by, our employee roster was small, and our “fleet” was just one old truck.
CHOATE HISTORY
One Job at a Time
We worked long hours and took on jobs other companies wouldn’t, building across a wide range of industries. Our team members were determined and dedicated. We delivered on our promises. And little by little, we laid a strong foundation.
CHOATE HISTORY
A Broader Legacy
That foundation has given us the opportunity to build something more than just a construction company. Along the way, we’ve built careers, communities, lasting relationships, and an ever-growing team of employee-owners.
CHOATE HISTORY
Carrying It Forward
It’s a beginning that still shapes how we build today: with purpose, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility to the people who trust us.
A Track Record You Can Measure
ENR Top 400 Contractor
#87, 2026
$400+ Million Bonding Capacity Per Project, $3+ Billion Aggregate
Top 3% of ESOPs in the Nation
In Terms of Value Creation
OUR CORE VALUES
GET GRITTY
We embrace new challenges and develop creative solutions with a relentless bias to action. Our teams serve with a builder’s mindset, grounded in responsibility and driven by results.
Proof You Can Build On
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Choate Marks 10 Years as an Employee-Owned Company
- Careers
Mark Demaree Promoted to Director of Preconstruction, Charlotte
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Joe Pelton Promoted to Director of Operations, Nashville
- Projects
Coastal Suds Marks Major Milestone with Groundbreaking of First Location
- Projects
Cape Fear Valley Cancer Center Wins Excellence in Construction Award
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2025 Southeast Georgia Skills Challenge Showcases Emerging Talent in the Trades
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