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Carlson Harris General Contractors:
Generations of
Building Legacy
By Chris Carlson, President,
Carlson Harris General Contractors
or nearly 100 years, Carlson Harris General When the market shifted in the mid-2000s, Carlson
Contractors has been synonymous with quality Harris returned to its roots, focusing on quality over quantity.
F craftsmanship, integrity, and family tradition. Today, Today, the firm focuses on a portfolio of luxury residential
under the leadership of Chris Carlson, a fourth-generation and premium commercial projects, ranging from custom
general contractor in the family business, the company is estate homes west of U.S. 41 to landmark developments like
reinvigorating its presence in Naples’ luxury homebuilding the Berkshire Hathaway office on Fifth Avenue South, with
market while staying true to the values that built its an eye toward expanding its reach as it revitalizes for the next
reputation. chapter.
The Carlson family’s legacy in construction dates back to What sets Carlson Harris apart is its personal approach.
1927, when Chris’s great-grandfather established the business Clients don’t work with layers of managers, they work directly
in Nebraska. In 1972, Chris’s father relocated to Naples, with Chris, who is involved every step of the way. From initial
founding his contracting business on Broad Avenue South in planning through completion, the focus is on craftsmanship,
1974. Across the balcony in the same building, Alden Harris communication, and relationships. Many clients from 40 years
operated an antiques business and became a key financial ago remain loyal today, a testament to the company’s enduring
backer in the company’s early years, a partnership that gave reputation.
rise to the name Carlson Harris General Contractors. “We still carry those hometown values,” says Carlson.
From the start, the company became known for building “When you call us, you’re talking to me. A home is personal,
exceptional residences and commercial projects throughout and we’re proud to build places where families live, gather,
Southwest Florida, including notable institutional work and make memories. Our name has been part of Naples for
such as the NCH North Campus. By the 1980s and decades, and we’re excited to carry it forward for the next 100
1990s, Carlson Harris had grown to nearly 150 employees, years.”
completing countless luxury homes and remodels in Park Carlson Harris General Contractors is more than a
Shore, downtown, and even along Naples’ beachfront. builder, it’s a legacy of luxury, quality, and trust, reenergized
for the future of Naples.
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