The Douglas Company

08/31/2026

Our Orlando team is growing! 👏 Meet Clayton Bross, one of the newest faces at The Douglas Company.

Clayton recently came on board as an Estimating Coordinator, bringing about five years of construction experience with him. An Orlando native and University of Florida alum, his connection to the industry started early thanks to his dad, who has spent more than 30 years in the building supply business. 🏗️

There’s plenty to know about Clayton beyond construction, too. He’s traveled throughout Asia, loves to golf and snowboard, rarely misses a Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Orlando Magic game, and is always up for a trip to the movie theater. His next bucket-list adventure? Snowboarding in Japan. 🏂

Most importantly, Clayton values time spent with friends and family and is excited to have found his next career home at TDC.

We’re glad you’re here, Clayton — welcome to the team!

08/28/2026

🏗️ Project Update: Waldon Village Phase III

Great progress is happening at Waldon Village Phase III in Independence Township, Michigan! The $10.2 million, 46,316-square-foot development will bring new retail, restaurant, and childcare space to the community.

At the future Everbrook Academy, the slab has been poured and framing is underway. Meanwhile, the retail and restaurant buildings are moving into exterior finishes, with brick, storefronts, and siding on deck.

Shoutout to Dylan Lewis, Austin Ehlinger, and Chris Scott for keeping things moving toward completion! 👏

08/27/2026

Meet one of the newest members of our Florida team — Rick Starr!

Rick joined The Douglas Company in mid-July as a Project Superintendent in our Orlando office, bringing valuable construction experience to Team TDC.

Construction has been part of Rick’s career from the very beginning, with his first job as a construction laborer and his grandfather serving as the inspiration to pursue the career he has today.

Outside of work, Rick enjoys spending time with his two daughters, Stella and Amanda, golfing, gardening, metal detecting and working on his classic car. He’s also an Atlanta Falcons fan and loves a trip to the mountains — with Maggie Valley, North Carolina, ranking as his favorite place he’s visited. ⛳🏔️

We’re excited to have Rick on board and look forward to all he’ll bring to our Florida team. Please join us in welcoming him to The Douglas Company!

08/14/2026

We're celebrating two big promotions on our Toledo preconstruction team! 🎉

Andrew Barger has been promoted to Chief Estimator, and Amanda Keener has been promoted to Project Estimator — both after building their careers with us from the ground up. Andrew joined in 2015 as an Estimating Coordinator, and Amanda started as a co-op student in 2021.

As a 100% employee-owned company, moments like these are exactly what we love to celebrate. Read the full story on our website 👇 Link in Comments

08/12/2026

There’s a lot more behind a construction project than what happens in the field. 🏗️👷

Senior Project Manager Brian Carter recently had the opportunity to step into the development side of a project — giving him a whole new perspective on the decisions, relationships, and moving pieces that bring a project to life.

In his latest blog, Brian shares what the experience has taught him and how seeing construction through a developer’s eyes has made him a better builder. 💡🤝

Give it a read! 👇
https://www.douglascompany.com/what-ive-learned-working-for-a-developer-a-contractors-perspective/

Working for a developer changed the way I look at construction. As contractors, we’re trained to focus on ex*****on — get the drawings, build the work, manage the trades, hit the schedule, protect the budget. Those things still matter. But when you work closely with a developer, you begin to und...

08/11/2026

We’re excited to welcome Maverick Mäensivu, our newest Project Manager in The Douglas Company’s Florida office! 👏

An Orlando native, Maverick is a dog dad, avid hiker, fitness enthusiast, and — coolest of all — a pilot! ✈️ When he’s not working, you’ll likely find him flying, hitting the gym, spending time on the water, exploring the outdoors, or taking his Harley out for a ride. 🏍️🌊🥾

Maverick joined TDC in July and has already been a great addition to the team. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to seeing all he accomplishes!

Help us give Maverick a warm TDC welcome! 🎉👋

08/10/2026

⏳ The biggest schedule delays often start long before construction does.

When critical equipment like switchgear, generators, HVAC systems, or elevators have lead times measured in months—not weeks—proactive planning becomes essential.

In our latest blog, Senior Project Manager Connor Casper shares five strategies project teams can use to stay ahead of procurement challenges, reduce schedule risk, and keep projects moving forward.

From identifying long-lead items during preconstruction to maintaining open communication throughout fabrication and delivery, these best practices can make the difference between staying on schedule and falling behind.

🔗 Read the full blog: https://www.douglascompany.com/managing-long-lead-materials-to-protect-project-schedules/

While supply chain disruptions have eased compared to the challenges experienced several years ago, long-lead material procurement remains one of the most significant risks to project schedules. Equipment such as switchgear, transformers, generators, HVAC systems, elevators, and custom architectural...

08/04/2026

It's time for our August Work Anniversaries! We would like to celebrate and thank our associates for their contributions to The Douglas Company. You should be proud of what you have accomplished this past year – we sure are!

08/03/2026

🤖 AI isn't replacing the people who build great projects. It's making them even better.

Artificial intelligence is changing the construction industry—but its greatest value isn't automation. It's helping experienced teams make smarter decisions, identify risks earlier, improve communication, and spend more time solving the problems that matter most.

In our latest blog, Vice President Pete Zimmerman shares his perspective on how AI is transforming construction, where it delivers real value, and why human expertise will always remain at the center of every successful project.

If you're curious about what the future of construction really looks like, this is a great place to start.

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.douglascompany.com/tdcai-building-the-future-of-construction-together/

Artificial intelligence is changing the way companies work, solve problems, and create value. At TDC, we are not waiting on the sidelines to see what happens next. We are taking intentional steps to become a truly AI-enabled company. Our goal is simple: use AI to help our people work smarter, improv...

07/23/2026

As another summer comes to a close, we'll soon be saying see you later (not goodbye!) to an incredible group of co-ops.

Over the past few months, these eight have jumped in with both feet—asking great questions, tackling new challenges, and making meaningful contributions across our teams. More importantly, they've become part of The Douglas Company family, and we're so grateful for the energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm they brought with them every day.

Thank you for all of your hard work this summer. We can't wait to see where your careers take you, and we hope our paths cross again soon. 💙

Help us wish our summer co-ops the very best in the comments! 👏