Built on
Trust.
Driven by
Craft.

WHO WE ARE

We build homes others can’t.

Capital Construction Company was built on a simple belief: the best homes come from the best teams. Kelly Wunsch and Ethan Jones founded Capital in 2016, bringing together nearly 30 years of combined Austin building experience and a shared conviction that trust, craft, and collaboration aren’t optional – they’re the whole point.

AUSTIN, TEXAS • EST 2016

50+

YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE IN AUSTIN

CREATIVE • THOUGHTFUL • COLLABORATIVE

OUR STORY

How two builders became one company.

Ethan and Kelly met through a mutual friend in 2015. Two builders with different backgrounds, the same work ethic, and a shared frustration with the way most contractors operate. In 2016, they merged their individual companies — Kelly Wunsch Homes and Eliot J Construction — to form Capital Construction Company.

We started out as just two guys and a project manager working out of our houses. Since then we’ve built a team of some of the most experienced builders in Austin. All of us share the same goals, and we know you’ll appreciate the range of expertise we bring to the table.

That’s still the goal.

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Over the years, we have collaborated with CapCon on several successful projects. Their crew is nothing short of spectacular. They are consummate professionals, always ready to go the extra mile to execute superior builds. Ethan and Kelly, in particular, are true craftsmen who know how to navigate complex designs through the entire construction process in a timely, economical manner. We will continue to work with them and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a custom home builder in Austin.”

DAVID WEBBER – WEBBER + STUDIO ARCHITECTS

PROUD MEMBER

Custom Builders USA • Home Builders Association of Greater Austin

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK

Meet the Team

  • ethan
PARTNER

ETHAN ELIOT JONES

BUILDER ・ MBA ・ FATHER OF SIX

Ethan founded his first construction business, Eliot J Construction, in 2008 — the same year his quintuplets were born. The parallel adventures shaped everything about how he works: methodically, creatively, and with an unshakeable commitment to doing things right.

He earned his MBA from Baylor University in 2010 and led Eliot J Construction to first prize in the HBA’s MAX Awards in 2016. He and Casey have been married since 1999 and have six children together.

  • kelly
PARTNER

KELLY DOUGLAS WUNSCH

PITCHER · BUILDER · DETAIL OBSESSIVE

Kelly came to building after a 14-year career in professional baseball — six seasons in the MLB with the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers. He retired in 2007 and immediately started building luxury custom homes in Austin.

Colleagues describe him as a builder with a designer’s eye and a stickler for details. His wife Jessica and their two sons, Fischer and Reece, keep life grounded and full. Kelly is also a proud Texas A&M alum — on an engineering scholarship.

  • Jeff
  • Jeff
PROJECT MANAGER

JEFF FOX

35 YEARS IN AUSTIN · ARMY VETERAN · GRADUATE MASTER BUILDER

Jeff joined Capital in 2021 after three and a half decades in Austin construction management. A US Army infantry veteran and weapons specialist, he holds NHBA Graduate Master Builder certification, OSHA 30-hour certification, and Austin Green Build certification.

His approach is simple: clean jobsites, continuing education, quality first.

LET’S GET STARTED

Tell us about your project.

QUESTIONS? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS.

We identify it, document it, and talk to you and your architect about solutions before moving forward. During construction, unexpected issues sometimes surface — hidden structural damage, soil conditions, or building code changes. When we find something: we stop work in that area and document it with photos and notes, notify you and your architect immediately, present options including repair cost and timeline impact, collaborate with you and your architect on the best solution, and document the decision in a change order that protects everyone. Transparency and speed matter more than pretending problems don’t exist — the longer something sits unaddressed, the more expensive it becomes.

You can request changes anytime, but the earlier you decide, the less it costs and disrupts the timeline. Before framing is complete, changes are usually easier and cheaper. After framing, structural changes become expensive and time-consuming, though design selections like tile, fixtures, and paint colors are still easy to adjust if they haven’t been ordered. The process: you tell us what you want to change, we get a quote from the affected trades, we present the cost and timeline impact, you approve in writing, and we integrate it into the schedule.

Near-daily, through our project management software. You’ll see photos, progress notes, and what’s coming next without needing to call and ask. We also meet on-site every other week to walk the project together, and if something urgent comes up, you’ll hear from us right away.

We handle all permitting and coordinate inspections. You’ll receive copies of permits and inspection reports. Permitting happens in phases, and we schedule and coordinate inspections at key milestones: foundation, framing, MEP rough-in, and final inspection. If the city requires changes, we explain what’s needed and how we’ll address it.

We build weather into the schedule from day one. When something does get pushed, we resequence other tasks to keep things moving, and we tell you what changed and why.

We hire the same trusted trade partners project after project, and our project manager checks their work as it happens — not after. If something’s not right, we catch it before the next trade covers it up.

Sometimes — it depends on the scope. Smaller renovations, often yes. Larger ones with major structural work, we’ll usually recommend temporary housing. We’ll give you an honest read early on.

Dust barriers, sealed-off work zones, and daily cleanup are standard on every job. Noise is part of building — we’ll walk you through the schedule so you know what to expect.

Your project manager — the same person from groundbreaking to final walkthrough. Kelly and Ethan stay involved too.

Active, daily coordination — not occasional check-ins. When something threatens to slow things down, we catch it early and adjust.