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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, OH — October 27, 2026 — The Douglas Company, alongside project partners, celebrated the groundbreaking of Silver Birch of Painesville, a new assisted living community in Painesville, Ohio. The three-story community will include 120 assisted living residences across approximately 90,431 square feet and carries a construction contract value of approximately $18.6 million. Completion is […]

October 27, 2026

The Douglas Company team reviewing plans during the preconstruction phase.

Many developers assume that the sooner a project breaks ground, the sooner it will be finished. In reality, rushing through preconstruction services is one of the costliest decisions a developer can make. Preconstruction isn’t just a box to check before construction starts. It’s the phase where your general contractor can add the most value to […]

October 26, 2026

Most owners have been here. The new GMP comes in higher than the last one, and the explanation is a single line: “market conditions” or “scope refinement.” You approve it or you don’t, but you still don’t really know what happened. A few months ago I compared two versions of a GMP on a senior […]

October 5, 2026

Expansion will increase TDC Southeast’s office footprint by approximately 35 percent and provide additional space for continued team growth Orlando, Florida –– September 29, 2026 –– The Douglas Company (TDC), a leading general contractor serving the senior living, multifamily and retail markets, has begun an expansion of its Florida office to accommodate the continued growth […]

September 29, 2026

Orlando, FL — September 14, 2026 — The Douglas Company, an industry-leading general contractor specializing in senior living and healthcare construction, is proud to announce the completion of a $2.2 million restoration project at St. Augustine Plantation, a memory care facility in Tallahassee, Florida. The project restored 25 units within the existing facility following extensive […]

September 14, 2026

Introducing Green Oaks of Grove City – Grove City’s Next Affordable Assisted Living Community The Douglas Company is proud to continue our partnership with Evergreen Real Estate Group and WJW Architects on Green Oaks of Grove City, a four-story, 120-unit Affordable Assisted Living community in Fairborn, Ohio. With a total contract value of approximately $20.4 […]

September 8, 2026

Introducing the St. Augustine Plantation Memory Care — a restoration project completed following tornado damage The Douglas Company completed a $2.2 million restoration project at St. Augustine Plantation, a memory care facility in Tallahassee, Florida, following extensive damage caused by a tornado. The project encompassed 25 units within the existing facility that had been stripped […]

September 2, 2026

Regular jobsite visits are a cornerstone of strong construction project management. Learn why proactive site visits—not just problem-solving trips—keep projects on schedule and on budget.

August 31, 2026

Introducing Azalea of Marion County – Ocala’s Next Skilled Nursing Facility The Douglas Company is proud to partner with Citadel Care Centers and Architectural Concepts Inc. on the Azalea of Marion County Skilled Nursing Facility, a new one-story, 141-bed skilled nursing facility in Ocala, Florida. With a total contract value of approximately $38.8 million, this […]

August 17, 2026

Introducing Silver Birch of Painesville – Affordable Senior Living in Painesville, Ohio The Douglas Company is proud to continue our partnership with Vermilion Development and WJW Architects on Silver Birch of Painesville, a three-story, 120-unit affordable senior living communityin Painesville, Ohio. With a total contract value of approximately $18.6 million, this project continues our ongoing […]

August 17, 2026

Introducing Green Oaks of Fairborn – Fairborn’s Next Affordable Assisted Living Community The Douglas Company is proud to continue our partnership with Evergreen Real Estate Group and WJW Architects on Green Oaks of Fairborn, a four-story, 120-unit Affordable Assisted Living community in Fairborn, Ohio. With a total contract value of approximately $21.2 million, this project […]

August 17, 2026

Introducing Green Oaks of Walnut Creek – Columbus’ Next Affordable Assisted Living Community The Douglas Company is proud to continue our partnership with Evergreen Real Estate Group and WJW Architects on Green Oaks of Walnut Creek, a four-story, 120-unit Affordable Assisted Living community in Columbus, Ohio. With a total contract value of $22 million, this […]

August 17, 2026