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Here, you’ll find a library of blog posts dedicated to different aspects of the commercial construction industry -- news and updates, upcoming trends, and past projects built by us at The Douglas Company.
Holland, Ohio, September 19, 2023 – The Douglas Company, an industry leading-general contractor, is proud to announce the completion of HearthStone at Wildwood, a senior living community in Oxford, Florida. The Douglas Company served as general contractor for the $19.0 million project. Developed by Wildwood Senior Housing RE, LLC. and Nvision Development, the facility is […]
September 20, 2023
With three kids in tow, I’m not nearly as productive as I’d like to be when working around the house. There’s only so many hours in a day and while slowing down to involve them is 100% necessary, it can also be very challenging. For the past few weeks, we have been trying to […]
September 19, 2023
A common sentiment we seem to keep hearing is, “We’re holding on any new development until construction costs come down.” And while we know it will be fantastic when that day comes, the question of when that will be hangs heavy. Recent data tells us… something, right? Unfortunately, we’re not seeing much relief anywhere […]
August 8, 2023
This year kicked off with promising developments and displays of artificial intelligence (AI) – namely programs such as ChatGPT and Remini. From software developers to photo editors to writers, there has been a question of what role this technology will play throughout their respective industries. And while the construction industry is historically slow on the […]
August 1, 2023
The call from my superintendent came in at about 7:00 am. This was a little earlier then our normal daily call, so I knew something was wrong. Upon answering the phone, I was immediately informed we had a plumbing leak. I asked where the leak was and my superintendent answered “In the model unit.” […]
July 6, 2023
Introducing Woodview Commons Ranch Homes: A Premier Multifamily Housing Development in Ann Arbor Woodview Commons, a multifamily housing project completed in June 2025, is a shining beacon of luxury living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This development redefines the concept of upscale apartment living, and The Douglas Company was honored to be a part of its […]
July 5, 2023
Introducing Woodview Commons Townhomes: A Premier Multifamily Housing Development in Ann Arbor Woodview Commons, an upcoming multifamily housing project, is set to become a shining beacon of luxury living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This development redefines the concept of upscale apartment living, and The Douglas Company is honored to be a part of its construction. […]
July 5, 2023
Introducing Verena at Hilliard Cottages Verena at Hilliard Cottages is an active adult housing project located in Hilliard, Ohio. The Douglas Company served as general contractor for the $15.1 million development. It was the first collaboration between TDC and owner Green Courte Partners. Construction started in 2023 and wrapped up in September of 2024, with […]
July 5, 2023
Over the past few years, there have been frequent discussions with our clients related to what we are seeing in the market when it comes to material and subcontractor pricing. Since the pandemic, material pricing has been an extremely volatile part of our industry. These changing conditions have required everyone to adopt various strategies […]
June 20, 2023
I heard a quote recently that stuck with me: “We cannot change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sails.” Whether it’s the sea breezes off the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico, storms coming out of the Caribbean, or fronts dropping in from the north, the winds in Florida are […]
June 12, 2023
Holland, OH, June 1, 2023 – The Douglas Company, a recognized industry-leading general contractor in commercial construction, proudly announces the promotion of Bruce R. Douglas to President of the company, effective July 1, 2023. The Douglas Company was founded in 1976 by Bruce’s grandfather, Bruce Douglas, and is headquartered in Holland, Ohio, with a second […]
June 1, 2023
When I googled Whac-A-Mole to see if there was a “definition” beyond the arcade game most of us are familiar with (and to confirm the game did not have the letter K in its spelling), the internet did not disappoint… Here it is: A situation in which repeated efforts to resolve a problem are frustrated […]
