Drake Homes


History

Steve Drake began in the building business at our current location in August of 1981. He founded Steve Drake Lumber & Construction , later to become Drake Homes Corporation . Drake Homes Corporation operates on the philosophy of buying direct to save money and offering customers high quality materials at competitive prices . Our products and services include shell packages and millwork as well as complete turn-key homes,apartments,and commercial buildings.

 

Nature of Business

New construction of residential and light commercial

 

Qualities & Skills Needed for Employment

Carpentry & concrete mason skills, hard working, dedicated

 

Impact of Changing Technologies

Internet has increased available product knowledge. We now utilize LAN so each staff person has access to in-house files.


Drake Homes

1765 Beech Tree Road

345-6302

askus@drakes.com

 


Special thanks to Mr. Steve Drake, President, for supplying information to assist us with this project.

Team member: Cole McElwee

Return to Charleston, IL: A 2020 Vision