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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.
Introducing Silver Birch Mason – Affordable Senior Living in Columbus, Ohio The Douglas Company is proud to partner with Vermilion Development and WJW Architects on Silver Birch Mason, a three-story, 120-unit affordable senior living community. With a $19.3 million construction contract, the project will deliver much-needed affordable housing and supportive services for seniors in northern […]
February 10, 2026
Introducing Green Oaks of Holland – OHFA-Funded Affordable Assisted Living The Douglas Company is proud to partner with Evergreen Real Estate Group and WJW Architects on Green Oaks of Holland, a four-story, 120-unit OHFA-funded Affordable Assisted Living community. With a total contract value of $20.6 million, this project is especially significant for our team as […]
January 19, 2026
Introducing Green Oaks of Canal Winchester – OHFA-Funded Affordable Assisted Living The Douglas Company is proud to partner with Evergreen Real Estate Group and WJW Architects on Green Oaks of Canal Winchester, a four-story, 120-unit OHFA-funded affordable assisted living community. With a total contract value of $21 million, this project strengthens our ongoing work delivering […]
January 19, 2026
More than 2,000 years ago, Aristotle observed that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” While the phrase is ancient, the principle behind it is deeply relevant to modern senior living development. What Aristotle was describing is what we now call emergence—the idea that when individual components are intentionally structured and interact […]
January 19, 2026
Holland, OH – January 15, 2026 – The Douglas Company is proud to announce the promotions of Connor Casper and Landon Kessler to Senior Project Manager, recognizing their leadership, long-standing commitment, and valuable contributions to the organization. Connor Casper recently celebrated 12 years with The Douglas Company. He began his career as an intern and […]
January 15, 2026
Holland, OH – December 22, 2025 – The Douglas Company is excited to announce the start of construction on Hunter Woods Apartments, part of the larger Hunter Woods community in La Porte, Indiana. The overall development includes single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments, with The Douglas Company responsible for constructing 32 of the community’s 56 apartment […]
December 22, 2025
Introducing Hunter Woods Apartments — Part of a Dynamic Residential Community The Douglas Company is proud to partner with Hunter Woods Apartments LLC (also known as the Sloane Avenue Group) and Duneland Group, Inc. (Architect) to deliver the first phase of the new Hunter Woods residential community in La Porte, Indiana. As part of a broader development featuring […]
December 22, 2025
Introducing Silver Birch Columbus – Affordable Senior Living in Columbus, Ohio The Douglas Company is proud to partner with Vermilion Development and WJW Architects on Silver Birch Columbus, a three-story, 120-unit affordable senior living community. With a total contract value of $18.2 million, the project brings much-needed affordable housing and services to seniors in northern […]
December 16, 2025
If you’ve been watching the senior living market lately, you’ve probably seen what we’re seeing: communities are filling up again — and fast. According to new data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), occupancy for independent living just climbed past 90%, and assisted living isn’t far behind at 87.2%. Even […]
December 15, 2025
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 […]
