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Chris-Tel Named One of the Best Multifamily Contractors in Fort Myers

Published October 5, 2022

The following is an article from General Contractors Magazine

Editorial Staff | September 2022

Fort Myers is the county seat and commercial center of Lee County in Florida. It serves as a gateway to the Southwest Florida region and is a popular tourist destination for Florida residents as well as those coming from around the planet. Fort Myers is well-known for its beaches, fishing, shopping, and the chance to learn about some of the country’s most famous inventors and business leaders.

There are lots of reasons people frequent the city, and some eventually relocate here. If you’re looking to build a multi-family facility in the area, you’ll find the best multi-family contractors in Fort Myers, Florida on this list. These contractors were chosen for their portfolio, background, and affiliations.


Chris-Tel Construction

2534-A Edison Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Chris-Tel Construction is a full-service Construction Management and Design-Build firm specializing in horizontal and vertical construction with a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects consisting of new construction, building additions, roadway improvements, and interior renovations. When the firm started in 1989, initially the work performed by the firm centered around municipal and educational projects, but since, it has recently taken on many large-scale commercial construction projects. The firm is known as a competitive construction firm that has the capacity to do it all, serving Lee County, Southwest Florida, and the Florida Keys. The firm has a strong multi-family portfolio having completed many multi-family facilities each including various amenities, clubhouses, residential units, and common areas.

Howard L. Wheeler II, the company’s president, has a thorough understanding of the construction needs in Southwest Florida. Howard is a member the Lee Building Industry Association, serves on the Board of Directors for the Associated Builders and Contractors Gulf Coast Chapter, and is a former Board Member of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.