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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.
St. Johns, FL – December 11, 2025 – The Douglas Company is excited to announce the groundbreaking of HarborChase of Beachwalk, a premier 172-unit senior living community in St. Johns, Florida. The project is expected to be completed in August 2027. This marks The Douglas Company’s first collaboration with both Protea Capital Partners, LLC. and […]
December 11, 2025
When choosing a general contractor, clients typically evaluate experience, cost, schedule, and reputation. But there’s another powerful factor worth considering: whether the contractor is employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Hiring an ESOP contractor such as The Douglas Company can bring meaningful advantages to your project—many of which directly impact the bottom line, […]
December 11, 2025
Holland, OH – December 9, 2025 – The Douglas Company is proud to announce the start of construction on two new Vermilion Development affordable assisted living communities in Amherst and Canton, Ohio, to be operated by Silver Birch Living. As the general contractor for these two projects, The Douglas Company is honored to support Vermilion […]
December 9, 2025
Introducing HarborChase of Beachwalk, a thoughtfully designed senior living community in St. Johns, Florida HarborChase of Beachwalk, located in St. Johns, Florida, is a forthcoming 172‑unit senior living community designed to provide a full continuum of care — independent living, assisted living, and memory care — in a thoughtfully designed, amenity-rich environment. This four‑story community […]
December 9, 2025
After serving in World War II, my grandfather spent four decades as a structural engineer in Washington, D.C. He knew his highest value to architects and owners was simple: design the most cost-effective structure that met the loads and the architect’s dimensional constraints. Night after night in his basement office, he hand-calculated structural steel members […]
December 2, 2025
Time is one thing construction teams always wish they had more of—and in preconstruction, it makes all the difference. When project managers are brought into the process early, it creates a foundation for smoother execution, stronger alignment, and fewer surprises once work is underway. From deeper relationship-building to clearer scopes and firmer schedules, early involvement […]
December 1, 2025
Holland, Ohio, November 19, 2025 — The Douglas Company is proud to announce the promotion of Vicki Choka to Director of Talent Optimization. In this new role, Vicki will lead the company’s efforts to align people strategy with business performance—ensuring teams are engaged, high-performing, and empowered to do their best work. Since joining The Douglas […]
November 19, 2025
Holland, OH – November 18, 2025 – The Douglas Company is pleased to announce the start of construction on Seton Square Portsmouth, a new 57-unit senior apartment community located in West Portsmouth, Ohio. Construction is scheduled to begin the first week of November, with completion anticipated in early 2027. The three-story, 48,930-square-foot development represents a […]
November 18, 2025
Introducing Seton Square Portsmouth – Affordable Senior Apartments in Portsmouth, Ohio The Douglas Company is proud to partner with Borror Development and Seton Development, Inc. (an affiliate of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus) on Seton Square Portsmouth, a three-story, 57-unit affordable senior living community in West Portsmouth, Ohio. With a contract value of approximately $13.9 […]
November 18, 2025
Orlando, Florida, October 6, 2025 – The Douglas Company is proud to announce the promotion of Kevin Green to Vice President. Green, who has been with the company since 2007, has played a vital role in its continued success and growth. Green joined The Douglas Company straight out of college as a Project Coordinator and […]
October 6, 2025
Introducing Silver Birch Amherst – Affordable Senior Living in Amherst, Ohio The Douglas Company is proud to partner with Vermilion Development and WJW Architects on Silver Birch Amherst, a three-story, 120-unit affordable senior living community. With a total contract value of $17 million, the project expands OHFA’s affordable senior living program, bringing needed housing and […]
September 22, 2025
Introducing Silver Birch Canton – Affordable Senior Living in Canton, Ohio The Douglas Company is proud to partner with Vermilion Development and WJW Architects on Silver Birch Canton, a three-story, 120-unit affordable senior living community. With a total contract value of $18.2 million, the project will bring high-quality, affordable options to Ohio seniors as part […]
