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The Douglas Company Announces Key Associates Promotions

Posted on April 28, 2021 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, General Contractor, is pleased to announce four key promotions within our Holland, Ohio office, a move that advances both our associates' professional development and the organization's growth.

"Internal succession and promotions build upon our foundation while allowing the company to evolve and grow. In their new roles, these team members will strengthen the organizational structure and effectively allow our team to focus on client satisfaction while executing our long-term growth strategy. We expect each of the key associates' leadership, experience, and vision to enhance our organization," said Peter Douglas, President of The Douglas Company.

Justin VanAtta
Project Manager

Justin VanAtta joined The Douglas Company in 2017 as an Assistant Project Manager and has since earned the position of Project Manager. In Justin's new role, his responsibilities include managing the complete life cycle of a variety of projects and working closely with clients...

The Douglas Company is serving as the general contractor for the new $11.7 million Maumee Pointe assisted living and memory care

Posted on March 16, 2021 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company is serving as the general contractor for a new $11.7 million assisted living and memory care project that recently began construction. Maumee Pointe assisted living and memory care will be located at 1050 Medical Center Pkwy, Maumee, Ohio.

Designed by Davison Smith Certo Architects, Inc., Maumee Pointe will be a 69,310 square-foot assisted living and memory care community developed by Sage Real Estate Development of Rochester, New York. The new senior living community will consist of a single-story building including 22 memory care units for individuals with dementia-related conditions and a two-story assisted living building offering 58 one-bedroom suites for those needing assisted living services.

Amenities at Maumee Pointe will include an arts and crafts area, spa, chapel, bistro and dining area, wellness center, sunroom, and lounges. The exterior layout consists of two courtyards, a fire pit, and a greenhouse. Davison Smith Certo Architects, Inc....

Construction is underway on The Sagefield multi-family residential development in Jacksonville, Florida

Posted on March 1, 2021 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, an industry-leading general contractor, announces that construction is underway on The Sagefield, a new multi-family residential development in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Developer, Chance Partners, LLC, selected architectural firm Dynamik Design Partners, an Atlanta, Georgia-based company, to design the 274,590 square-foot multi-family community. The Sagefield will include 234 one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units in two 4-story apartment buildings and two 2-story carriage homes with tuck-under garages. The architecture will feature a contemporary farmhouse design, with gabled rooflines, vertical siding, and a dark red, charcoal, and white color scheme. Apartments will feature stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, smart home technology, sleek wood-like flooring, 10-foot ceilings, and upscale finishes.

Generous community amenities will include a clubhouse, co-working space, a 24-hour fitness center, e-scooter and bike share, a resort-style pool, an outdoor kitchen and fire pit, a pet spa, and a Starbucks^® coffee bar. The landscaping surrounding the community will complete the...

The Douglas Company announces the completion of construction on HarborChase of Stuart

Posted on January 28, 2021 | by Bob Ritter

HarborChase of Stuart

The Douglas Company, an award-winning general contractor based in Toledo, Ohio, is pleased to announce the completion of construction on HarborChase of Stuart.

HarborChase of Stuart is a $27 million assisted living and memory care community situated on the St. Lucie River with a breath-taking waterfront location in Stuart, Florida. The Douglas Company worked with co-developers Confluent Development and Harbor Retirement Associates and designer Baker Barrios Architects, Inc. to create this stunning two-story, 127,798 square foot community.

With 134 units and countless high-end amenities, residents of HarborChase of Stuart will enjoy luxury features including a full-service commercial kitchen, multiple dining areas, a salon, massage room, wellness room, three interior courtyards complete with numerous fountains, a shade sail, a putting green, resident planting beds, a fire pit, and high-end interior finishes.

“We are tremendously proud to bring the...

The Douglas Company Announces New Director of Preconstruction Services

Posted on December 7, 2020 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, General Contractor, is pleased to announce the promotion of Bruce Douglas, PMP, PMI-SP, LEED AP BD+C to Director of Preconstruction Services. In this new role, Bruce will lead the Estimating and Business Development teams, initiating client engagement early in the project development process and setting projects on a path for success by providing expertise on cost, schedule, logistics, constructability, and other key factors. Bruce will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Preconstruction & Business Development teams ensuring a collaborative approach to leading projects through the design phase.

Mr. Douglas began his career with The Douglas Company in 2011 as a Project Coordinator, progressing to Assistant Project Manager, then Project Manager, and was then promoted to Senior Project Manager, and has since earned the position of Director of Preconstruction Services.

“It is an honor to be able to work with our deeply-valued clients in support of their incredibly...

The Douglas Company announces construction is underway on the new Eastern Woods Senior affordable housing apartment community in Findlay, Ohio

Posted on September 29, 2020 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, an award-winning Toledo, Ohio based general contractor, announces that construction is underway on the new Eastern Woods Senior apartment community, designed to offer affordable housing to the growing senior population in and around the Findlay, Ohio area. Pennrose Properties, LLC of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is partnering with Blanchard Valley Health System on the new development, scheduled to open in late summer 2021.

Designed by architectural firm Moody Nolan, Inc., a Columbus, Ohio based company, the development will consist of 50 senior apartment units in one three-story building, with a total square footage of 49,677. Amenities include elevator service, resident storage, fitness center, on-site management office suite, community gathering space, outdoor patio, and ample on-site parking all within the peaceful, walkable, amenity-rich Eastern Woods mixed-use campus.

"We are very excited to get started on this project, these apartments will be a much-needed community resource that will help meet...

The Douglas Company is pleased to announce the completion of the Legacy Ridge Memory Care Community

Posted on July 20, 2020 | by Bob Ritter

Legacy Ridge Memory Care

The Douglas Company, an award-winning Toledo, Ohio based general contractor specializing in multi-family, senior living, and mixed-use construction projects, is pleased to announce the completion of Legacy Ridge, a new 41,189 square foot, single-story memory care community in Gainesville, Virginia.

The Douglas Company was pleased to work alongside the developer, Dillin LLC, and architect, M&A Architects, on another exceptional senior living project. This $11.6 million community features a blend of Hardi lap siding and beautiful brick veneer and includes stylish design elements such as architectural louvers, chimney pots, and large viewing windows. The 64 units offer built-in storage and walk-in showers with single or double occupancy options available.

Legacy Ridge combines contemporary elegance with a warm, inviting environment that is sure to create the feeling of home. Mealtimes are celebrated in the full-service kitchen and multiple dining rooms, featuring relaxing fireplaces, and restaurant-style dining options. The Fitness center, salon,...

The Douglas Company announces that construction has begun on The Grove at Trelago

Posted on May 20, 2020 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, an award-winning Orlando, Florida based general contractor, announces that construction has begun on Vestcor Communities' newest $21 million assisted living and memory care senior housing community. The Grove at Trelago will be located along Maitland Boulevard east of I-4, with the elegant backdrop of Lake Charity.

This luxurious 113,989 square-foot assisted living and memory care community designed by PQH Group Design Inc. will be comprised of 96 assisted living units, 20 memory care studios. The Grove at Trelago will boast spacious, well-appointed studio, one and two-bedroom assisted living apartments as well as private memory care residences. The expansive resort-style community will include a fitness and wellness center, movie theatre, multiple dining options, a beauty salon, a grand atrium staircase, and areas for social and educational programming. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool, plantation-style porches, luxuriously landscaped courtyards, a putting green, outdoor fireplace, numerous water...

The Douglas Company Coronavirus Response

Posted on March 24, 2020 | by Bob Ritter

A Message from Our President, Pete Douglas

Our number one priority at The Douglas Company is to support the safety and well-being of our clients, associates, families, and communities while maintaining the highest level of service. As COVID-19 impacts us all nationwide, we’d like to take the time to inform you of the steps that we are taking to ensure continuity of service as we protect our clients and associates. Our goal is to do our part in the global community to prevent the spread of the virus, while still providing our clients with the highest level of service we can under the circumstances. Each one of us must do our part.

To ensure an appropriate and timely response to a quickly evolving situation, The Douglas Company team will continue to monitor COVID-19 coverage closely, adapting as needed to the evolving situation and keeping clients and associates informed of our company’s response....

The Douglas Company Announces Completion of The Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Rochester, New York

Posted on February 6, 2020 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, general contractor, is pleased to announce the completion of construction at the Carnegie Management & Development Corporation's newest Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Rochester, New York.

Designed by architects, DLR Group, the 93,000 square foot, one-story outpatient clinic will serve over 13,000 veterans and their families in the Greater Rochester, New York area. The new state-of-the-art VA outpatient clinic provides a full range of healthcare services, including primary care, mental health, endoscopy, dental care and surgery, optometry, imaging, and outpatient surgery. It also boasts a full-service pharmacy with compounding and an advanced sterile processing facility.

"We're proud to have been part of the project team to make this clinic a reality. Our Veterans have sacrificed so much for our great country, and they deserve to be cared for after they return home. Now the Veterans in the Rochester area will have more...

The Douglas Company Promotes Leadership Within – Jeremy Bartolovitch Named Vice President of the Southeast Region

Posted on January 20, 2020 | by Bob Ritter

Vice President of the Southeast Region

The Douglas Company, General Contractor, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeremy Bartolovitch Vice President of the Southeast Division located in our Orlando, Florida office.

Mr. Bartolovitch began his career with The Douglas Company in 2008 as a Project Coordinator progressing to Project Estimator, then Senior Estimator was later promoted to Chief Estimator, and has since earned the position of Vice President of the Southeast Region. In his role as Vice President, Mr. Bartolovitch is directly responsible for the construction and successful completion of all projects and operations in the Southeast Region.

"Jeremy has excelled during his time with The Douglas Company, and is a proven leader who has been dedicated to the success of our company and our clients since he joined our team," said Peter Douglas, President of The Douglas Company. "He has earned this promotion through his focus on growing our business, his expertise...

The Douglas Company celebrates the completion of construction on All American at Kingston

Posted on October 22, 2019 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, General Contractor, celebrates the completion of construction on its seventh project with owner, Kaplan Development Group, LLC. The $13.4 million, All American at Kingston, is a 58,000 square-foot, 112 bed assisted living and memory care community located in Kingston, New Hampshire.

All American at Kingston was designed by EGA Architects and boasts several in-house amenities including a full-service kitchen, country kitchen, salon, bistro, media room, parlor, library, arts & crafts room, and an interior courtyard. The building is metal-framed and constructed on a slab on grade over a standard spread footer/stem wall. The exterior is finished with two types of Hardie siding including lap boards and “cedar” shakes, with a mix of EPDM and asphalt shingle roofing.

“The Douglas Company team displayed a high level of professionalism, experience, and dedication, along with a commitment to quality throughout construction. They cultivate a teamwork environment working with our project team to...

The Douglas Company is excited to announce the Completion of Construction on YourLife Memory Care Community

Posted on September 12, 2019 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, an award-winning Toledo, Ohio based general contractor specializing in senior living, multi-family and mixed-use construction projects, is proud to announce the completion of construction on the new YourLife Memory Care Community, located in Coconut Creek, Florida.

YourLife of Coconut Creek is a 61,760 square-foot, two-story memory care community with 84 apartment-style units. Residents will enjoy amenities including multiple common areas, a spa and beauty salon, numerous screened-in porches, interior courtyard, putting green, and a butterfly heritage garden. This $13.2 million community owned by Olson Land Partners, was designed by architect, Leo A. Daly to deliver the most exceptional memory care and engaging lifestyle for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, as well as, meeting all stringent South Florida hurricane protection requirements.

"The Douglas Company is excited to be part of the project team celebrating the successful completion of this development. We...

Construction has begun on HarborChase of Stuart

Posted on July 29, 2019 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, an award-winning Toledo, Ohio based general contractor specializing in senior living, multi-family and mixed-use construction projects, is pleased to announce that construction has begun on HarborChase of Stuart, a 127,798 square-foot assisted living and memory care community in Stuart, Florida.

Co-developed and owned by Denver-based Confluent Senior Living, co-developed and operated by Florida-based Harbor Retirement Associates and designed by Baker Barrios Architects, Inc.; HarborChase of Stuart will provide a mix of 134 assisted living and memory care apartments in the two-story facility. The luxury senior living community will feature amenities including a full-service commercial kitchen, multiple dining areas, a salon, massage room, wellness room, three interior courtyards complete with multiple fountains, a shade sail, a putting green, resident planting beds, a fire pit, and high-end interior finishes. Construction is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2020.

“Our project team is excited to be building this phenomenal development. ...

The Douglas Company Celebrates Groundbreaking of the New Blue Heron Health and Rehabilitation Community in Wesley Chapel, Florida

Posted on July 9, 2019 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, an award-winning Toledo, Ohio based general contractor specializing in senior living, multi-family and mixed-use construction projects, celebrated with the owner, TLC Management, Inc., a recent groundbreaking of their new $33.2 million Blue Heron Health and Rehabilitation Community in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

Blue Heron Health and Rehabilitation Community will feature a total of 201 residences inclusive of 106 skilled nursing, 22 memory care, and 73 assisted living suites. Meticulously designed by Cuhaci & Peterson, the community will encompass approximately 158,971 square feet of living and communal space with amenities including a health spa, theater, game room, wellness gym, activity center, resident art gallery, library, putting green, and bistro shop – all conveniently located on-site. Construction is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2020.

“It's gratifying to bring TLC Management’s vision to life. Blue Heron Health and Rehabilitation will be a beautiful space with first-rate services that meets the...

Announcing Our New Website – Designed with You in Mind

Posted on May 30, 2019 | by Bob Ritter

After several months of hard work and dedication, The Douglas Company is thrilled to officially announce the launch of our new website! We invite you to visit us at douglascompany.com to learn more about our processes, services, culture, and to explore our project portfolio.

Our new website coincides with our expanding role as an industry leading General Contractor specializing in the construction and renovation of senior living and multi-family projects. The primary objectives of the redesign of our site were focused on providing the opportunity to rediscover who we are as a company, our services and solutions, aesthetics, simplifying our content, and increasing the visibility of our brand.

We built our new website with you in mind; you'll find our new site is divided into three main sections: Read More >

The Douglas Company is pleased to announce that Chris Vasel, PE has been Promoted to Project Manager

Posted on May 7, 2019 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, General Contractor, is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Vasel to the position of Project Manager. In Mr. Vasel's new position, he will directly manage commercial construction projects from early development through project completion and will be responsible for overall cost, schedule and budget evaluation, as well as, all construction coordination. Chris Vasel is an alumnus of The Ohio State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Technology, Civil Engineering, and holds a Professional Engineer Certification. Chris started his career with The Douglas Company in 2015 and has taken on various roles as an Estimator, Field Engineer, Project Coordinator, progressing to Assistant Project Manager and currently accepting his new position of Project Manager. "We are consistently evaluating how to best contribute to the success of our employees, clients, and partners; Chris will be an integral part of our growth and success moving forward. He has worked...

The Douglas Company has Broken Ground on Sand Hill Memory Care in Gainesville, Virginia

Posted on April 10, 2019 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, an award-winning Toledo, Ohio based general contractor specializing in multi-family, senior living, and mixed-use construction projects, has broken ground on Sand Hill Memory Care, a new $10.8 million memory care community in Gainesville, Virginia. The Developer, Dillin LLC, selected M&A Architects of Columbus, Ohio to design the 40,944 square foot single-story community, featuring 64 suites, multiple activity areas, commercial kitchen, spa, physical therapy, sunrooms, as well as, a salon and two interior courtyards. "We are excited to be building our third senior living community for Dillin LLC," said Hunter Kick, Project Coordinator of The Douglas Company. "Our partnership is truly about utilizing our strengths to create a senior living community that offers an unsurpassed standard of living to its residents. Our team is proud to be part of the development that brings this new option for residents with Alzheimer's, dementia and other types of memory challenges to the Gainesville...

The Douglas Company Announces The Completion Of A New Senior Living Community In Sylvania, Ohio

Posted on March 26, 2019 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, an award-winning Toledo, Ohio based general contractor specializing in multi-family, senior living, and mixed-use construction projects, announces the completion of a new senior living community in Sylvania, Ohio. Charter Senior Living at Oak Openings is a 48,882 square-foot community, developed by EBS Sylvania, LLC, delivers a combination of 52 assisted living and memory care suites for residents. The $8.6 million project was designed by M+A Architects and brings a new and modern standard in senior living to Sylvania and Toledo area residents. The one-story, contemporary community features first-class amenities, including full-service kitchen, billiards room, bistro, fitness room, salon, spa room, living rooms, activity areas, as well as, exterior courtyards and patios. "Our team is excited to be part of the project team of this new senior living community that will provide a new option in assisted living and memory care to the residents in our hometown," stated Alex Koch,...

The Douglas Company Celebrates the Completion of Construction with Owners Confluent Development and Harbor Retirement Associates

Posted on March 5, 2019 | by Bob Ritter

The Douglas Company, an award-winning Toledo, Ohio based general contractor specializing in senior living, multi-family and mixed-use construction projects celebrates the completion of construction with owners Confluent Development and Harbor Retirement Associates at the grand opening of HarborChase of Beavercreek Senior Living Community in Beavercreek, Ohio. This $21.5 million community, designed by Eppstein Uhen Architects, brings a new modern standard in senior housing to the Dayton area residents. The 123,000 square-foot luxury retirement community consists of 64 assisted living and 46 memory care apartments in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom options. The two-story contemporary community features first-class amenities including a bistro, bar, large dining rooms, multiple serving kitchens, multiple activity areas, salon and pedicure, wellness center, two enclosed courtyards, putting green, outdoor fireplace and seating area, exterior fountains, and several private balconies. "We are enthusiastic in announcing the completion of construction on this beautiful luxury senior living community that provides...