Orlando aerospace and defense manufacturer Elite Metal Finishing expands operations

ORLANDO, Fla. - Aug. 17, 2026 - PRLog -- Stevens Construction is underway with an expansion of Elite Metal Finishing's east campus located at 7594 Chancellor Dr. in Orlando.

Stevens Construction is providing a 26,349-square-foot tilt-wall addition for Elite Metal Finishing, a provider of innovative and high-quality metal finishing services to industrial, aerospace and defense companies with facilities in Florida and California. The new space will include administrative office space, manufacturing and production areas, warehouse and storage space and employee support areas. Sitework includes grading, stormwater management, utility infrastructure, truck loading and delivery areas, parking and landscaping. Upon completion in spring 2027, Elite Metal Finishing will total 45,806 square feet.

Construction is being completed while the existing facility remains fully operational, requiring careful planning and coordination to minimize disruption to daily operations.

Stevens Construction provided six months of preconstruction providing feasibility studies, permitting and budgeting throughout the design.

The Stevens Construction team includes Project Manager John Riccard II, Superintendent Jay Powell and Senior Project Administrator Corrie Cochran. Heilman Architecture is the architect of record.

About Stevens Construction, Inc.

With offices in Fort Myers and Orlando, Fla., Stevens Construction specializes in providing construction management, general contracting and consulting services to clients and design professionals. Other services include site and design team selection, budgeting, project scheduling, permitting, cost and quality control and warranty service. The company builds healthcare, commercial and hospitality facilities. For information, visit www.stevensbuilds.com (about:blank) or call 407-440-4430.