Commercial Projects

If you’ve been tracking commercial development in Western North Carolina lately, you know that "business as usual" went out the window about eighteen months ago. Between the ongoing Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) rewrite and the critical resilience measures following Tropical Storm Helene, the rulebook for Asheville commercial construction has been redrafted. For developers, these changes aren't just red tape, they are a fundamental shift in how we calculate ROI and proj

If you’ve been sitting on a blueprint, waiting for the "perfect" moment from the economy to break ground on a commercial project, you’re not alone. Market cycles, interest rates, and volatile economic headlines can make timing feel uncertain. But from where we stand as builders- on job sites, in preconstruction meetings, and in daily conversations with owners and developers- there’s a strong case that now is is one of the smartest times to move forward. Here’s why.

What happens when you combine an upbringing on a family tennis camp, architectural studies at Oxford, and a passion for community service? You get The Village of Cheshire —a "new urbanist" community in Black Mountain, North Carolina, that feels less like a standard subdivision and more like a carefully crafted Hallmark movie set. We recently sat down with Sikes Ragan, the founder and driving force behind Cheshire, to discuss the past, present, and future of this unique "livin

Planning a commercial construction project is a marathon, not a sprint- an undertaking that requires careful coordination, clear goals, and smart decision-making from day one. The groundwork you lay before a single shovel hits the dirt determines your project’s ultimate success. Whether you are developing a new retail space, warehouse, or mixed-use facility, strong planning can mean the difference between a smooth project and one plagued by many delays and cost overruns. 

Why does the end of each year feel the most reflective? It seems to be a time for gratitude, review, and looking forward to what the future will bring. We’d like to participate in this honored tradition by taking a look back at some our most memorable Commercial projects from 2025.