Is your contractor really listening to you? It’s an important question to ask. Sometimes, the answer is no. When that’s the case, an owner can face a long list of potential problems that could result in lost time and lost dollars. First off, owners need to be mindful of who they’re working with. Hiring an […]
Let’s face it, the disruptions to the hospitality industry created by the COVID-19 pandemic have proven challenging to everyone. The virus, and the premium it places on sanitation and social distancing, could be with us a long time. A new era in food service is already here. Restaurants of the Future The biggest problem faced […]
After a commercial facility has seen decades of service and is showing its age, it’s natural for the owners to consider whether the best path forward might be to construct a new building. This is a decision that shouldn’t be made lightly. It can be more cost-effective to update and renovate the existing space rather […]
In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, East Tennessee’s churches have continued to share the light with their communities, even if it’s been online or by video conferencing. But as social distancing requirements fade away, churches will become places of fellowship once again. All that said, the economic effects of the pandemic might hang around […]
East Tennessee is proud of its history, and Leon Williams Contractors, a Maryville construction company, is proud to partner with local governments to create structures that honor that history. We recently a completed a new 3,200-square-foot city hall in Etowah, Tennessee. It’s on Tennessee Avenue, adjacent to the historic L&N Depot, a 114-year-old state landmark. […]
Picture this: You’re a month from opening day for your new building, when your construction firm tells you that, due to mistakes in the process, you’ll need to open three weeks behind schedule. And you’ll need to spend thousands of dollars to do it. While this might sound like a nightmare, it can be a […]
Leon Williams Contractors is dedicated to protecting its employees and the public from the spread of COVID-19. We enforce workplace standards and procedures as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control to prevent infection. To protect our workers and clients, we are limiting the number of individuals present onsite and requiring they practice social […]
So, you’ve decided to open a franchise restaurant location. Congratulations! At Leon Williams Contractors, we’re proud to support local business owners and use our Maryville commercial construction experience to build quality locations for new establishments in East Tennessee. But there are a few things every new franchise location owner should know about the build-out process […]
When beginning a new commercial construction project, it’s easy to be unaware of some common challenges. With more than 30 years as a Maryville commercial construction company, we’ve worked tirelessly to provide superior service, protecting our clients across the East Tennessee region from headaches. Here are a few of the most common mistakes to avoid: […]
While the economy is strong, it is not uncommon for construction pricing to come in higher than desired. One solution is a concept referred to as Value Engineering. The Maryville construction experts at Leon Williams have three decades of experience working for our faith-based clients, and we’re proud to put that to work for you. […]
