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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 AHEPA 100 Phase II Apartments AHEPA 100 Phase II Apartments, an upcoming South Bend, Indiana Affordable Senior Apartments development, is the first partnership between The Douglas Company and non-profit owner AHEPA Senior Living. Designed by Columbus, Ohio-based architecture firm Berardi + Partners, LLC, the project will be a three-story, 72-unit, HUD-assisted affordable senior living […]
October 31, 2024
Holland, OH, August 13, 2024 – General Contractor, The Douglas Company, continues to make progress on the construction of Woodview Commons, a multifamily housing project at 7405 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan. The development will redefine the concept of upscale apartment living, hosting a clubhouse, 90 single-story ranch homes, 100 two-story townhomes, and 266 flats. […]
August 13, 2024
For every project they build, developers need to secure multiple resources. Not the least significant of these is a General Contractor, who will set the tone for the entirety of construction. A General Contractor that excels at working on a collaborative basis during the design phase is the best choice. Some contractors do a […]
January 23, 2024
The year 2023 has introduced a unique set of challenges within the commercial lending environment, particularly when it comes to financing multifamily projects. Multifamily housing plays a vital role in addressing housing needs and urban development, yet it continues to face obstacles when seeking bank financing. Specifically, developers are seeing an increase in challenges when […]
October 18, 2023
A common sentiment we seem to keep hearing is, “We’re holding on any new development until construction costs come down.” And while we know it will be fantastic when that day comes, the question of when that will be hangs heavy. Recent data tells us… something, right? Unfortunately, we’re not seeing much relief anywhere […]
August 8, 2023
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 the first five buildings becoming […]
July 5, 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 […]
