From the Ground Up: Elite Mercedes

Address: 3655 S. Campbell

Owner/developer: V.T. Inc.

General contractor: Bell Building Systems

Architect: Werner & Associates

Engineer: Crocker Consulting Engineers and Engineering Consultants Inc.

Size: 1,600 square feet

Estimated cost: $300,000

Lender: none

Estimated completion date: July 9

Project description: Elite Mercedes is expanding its service department, adding 10 new work stalls and doubling mechanics' workspaces, said Ralph Johnson, Elite Mercedes manager. "We've outgrown the service department here," Johnson said. "Business has doubled almost." The company expects to add five employees to its service staff of 15 and increase its parts stock. Elite Mercedes performs work on all imports, Johnson said.