About Us
Elaine Allen LLC isn’t just a Commercial Construction Company — it’s a legacy.
Founded in 2017 by Bishop E. Carter, IV, a proud graduate of Fayette County Public Schools and Kentucky State University, the company was born from a deep commitment to family, community, and lasting impact.
The name Elaine Allen is a tribute to what matters most to Bishop — it’s a combination of his children’s middle names, honoring the next generation and the future we're building for them.
Bishop's 29-year construction career spans from Kentucky and Ohio, including landmark projects like the Kentucky Department of Transportation in Frankfort, Withrow High School in Cincinnati, the Columbus Zoo Polar Bear Exhibit, and the $489 million Meldahl Hydroelectric Plant in Foster, KY.
When Bishop returned home to Lexington in 2017, he launched Elaine Allen LLC as a one-man operation. Today, it’s a multi-million-dollar, award-winning firm with more than a dozen full-time employees and a trusted network of subcontractors and partners.Notable projects include GreenHouse17, multiple UK Research Residences, The Met, the Lexington Housing Authority Townhomes on Race & 3rd, multiple Storefront Fit Ups in Hamburg(Sierra, Sketchers, etc.,) Camel Club, St. Mary Middle School for the Catholic Diocese, and a historic partnership with Dean Builds on the much-anticipated Gatton Park on the Town Branch in Downtown Lexington(August 2025.)
With DBE and MBE Certifications across Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana, we remain committed to opening doors for others, creating opportunities, and making construction more inclusive from the ground up.
As a product of the community he now helps shape,
Bishop built Elaine Allen LLC to reflect the Core Values that shaped him- Collaboration, Engagement, Education, and Integrity.
Our work is rooted in community. From service on local economic and civic boards to hands-on support for schools like BMW Academy, William Wells Brown Elementary, and Carter G. Woodson Academy, we believe in giving back and lifting others as we grow.
Every project reflects Our Values, Our People, and Our Vision for a better, stronger future.
