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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 Woodview Commons Ranch Homes: 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 […]
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 […]
May 30, 2023
To be honest, until recently I hadn’t given much thought to long term health care… That changed when my mom was admitted to the ICU and told she wouldn’t be able to live alone in her house anymore. Now, I think about it a lot. I’ve always had this picture in my head that when […]
May 30, 2023
Holland, Ohio, May 9, 2023 – The Douglas Company proudly announces the completion of HarborChase of Shaker Heights, a new assisted living and memory care community located within one of Cleveland’s most affluent suburbs, just eight miles from downtown. The Douglas Company served as general contractor for the $22.2 million community. Co-Developers, Confluent Senior Living […]
May 9, 2023
Holland, Ohio, April 20, 2023 – The Douglas Company, a general contractor leader, is excited to announce our third multifamily project with owner, Pennrose, LLC. The Douglas Company will oversee the Lincoln & Gilbert Family Housing development, a $9.9 million affordable housing community in Cincinnati, Ohio. Completion is expected in April 2024. Located in Walnut […]
April 20, 2023
When it comes to anchoring building components in wood-framed structures, there are two primary options to consider: conventional hold-down hardware and new tie-down offerings from either QuickTie or CLP. While both methods have their advantages and disadvantages, the trend in the framing world seems to be pushing more toward the new tie-down systems. Conventional hold-down […]
April 6, 2023
Active adult or age-restricted housing continues to experience strong growth, while multifamily housing development is showing signs of slowing. The active adult market hasn’t yet been flooded by national developers, leaving opportunities for real estate investors and developers who want to enter this exciting market. Active adult housing has experienced year-over-year growth every year since […]
