people to the trades and show them that there’s a real path to success.” BUILDING SUCCESS THROUGH RESILIENCE Launching during COVID-19 was no small feat, but Routh credits a relentless work ethic and a willingness to seize opportunities.“I made the insane decision to start a construction company during COVID,” he says with a smile.“Once I put my mind to something, I go all in. My wife says I have no chill, and she is right.” His involvement with the Home Builders Association has also opened doors. “When I joined the HBA, I wanted to be part of it immediately,” he says. “I asked how quickly I could get on the board and get involved. The relationships I’ve built through the HBA have been invaluable—some of the most respected builders in the state have taken me under their wing and helped me grow.” For Routh, success comes from balancing hard work with smart financial management. “Cash flow is everything in construction,” he says. “If you can manage that well, you can turn it into an opportunity down the road. Our cost-plus model helps us do that, especially in a market where interest rates have been tough.” WHERE BUSINESS MEETS HEART Eclipse Construction is currently wrapping up its 20-unit luxury short-term rental development, a milestone that exemplifies the company’s capacity for large-scale coordination. The project came together through that fateful broker connection— and a lot of strategic thinking.“Another builder had fallen through, and we were able to step in,” Routh recalls.“We quickly put together a financing package and partnership that made it work.” Eclipse also serves as a preferred builder in June Lake, Tennessee’s most significant development. “A friend of mine developed 28 lots there,” Routh explains.“We partnered on the project, and now we have 16 of those lots—more than anyone else in that section. We hope to build on that success.” Eli Routh, Founder 53 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11 ECLIPSE CONSTRUCTION GROUP
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