ABOUT US
OUR STORY
Cloud Design Build was founded in 2011 by James J. Cloud, continuing a multi-generational family legacy in construction that began in 1972 with Dan Cloud Construction Inc. in Illinois. Over time, that foundation expanded from residential renovations into custom homes, commercial construction, and development, providing a broad base of experience across the construction industry.
Building on that experience, the firm was established in Florida with a focus on residential construction and custom home building, particularly in Southwest Florida and Punta Gorda. The goal was to create a more coordinated and disciplined approach to construction by aligning planning, design, and construction under one structure.
This design-build approach allows projects to move with greater clarity and consistency from the beginning, reducing inefficiencies and improving overall execution. Each phase of the project is considered in relation to the next, from initial layout and material selection through construction and completion.
Today, that approach continues to guide Cloud Design Build. Each project is approached with an emphasis on decision-making, execution, and long-term performance, ensuring the finished home is not only well-built, but functions the way it should over time.
Most problems in construction come from decisions made too late. That principle continues to shape how projects are planned, designed, and built, whether through custom homes, Build On Your Lot projects, presale homes, or development opportunities.
OUR LEADERSHIP
JAMES J. CLOUD
PRESIDENT
DAN CLOUD
CONSTRUCTION
JOE CLOUD
FINANCE
TEDDY BANTIGUE
ADMINISTRATION
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Integrated Approach
We align planning, design, and construction from the start, so decisions are made early and carried consistently through the project. This reduces miscommunication, avoids unnecessary changes, and keeps the project moving in the right direction from day one.
Construction and Consulting Experience
In addition to building, we are actively involved in construction consulting and construction defect work. This provides direct insight into where projects fail, and allows us to approach each project with a higher level of technical awareness, risk management, and oversight.
Project-Level Accountability
As a privately owned and operated firm, each project is approached with direct involvement and oversight. There is a clear line of responsibility from planning through construction, ensuring decisions are made intentionally and carried through the entire process.
Whether you are building, buying land, or evaluating a project, we help you approach it the right way from the beginning.