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. […]
Looking for a site for a new commercial facility can be a chore. It’s important to find the right match to meet your business needs and ensure your success. As the saying goes, it’s all about “Location, location, location.” It’s important for any business. Is there enough traffic to justify building a retail location? Can […]
This has been an exciting year for Leon Williams Contractors. As 2019 draws to a close, we’re taking the time to reflect on all the great projects that we’ve had the opportunity to work on for our clients. From the new Pellissippi State Community College welding shop to Wings Over Knoxville, the chain’s first location […]
Construction material prices have been volatile in recent years, but they continue to rise overall. Combined with economic uncertainty related to tariffs, it can be a challenging time for the construction industry. Along with increasing materials prices, delays and mishaps can drive construction project costs past the initial budget. To combat these issues, Leon Williams […]
Maryville contractor and Knoxville architect recognized by prestigious church design and construction awards for helping bring fast-growing East Tennessee congregation’s vision to fruition KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Oct. 24, 2019 – Maryville-based commercial construction firm Leon Williams Contractors and Knoxville architecture and design firm Studio Four Design have been recognized by the leading awards program for […]
For today’s commercial developers, the choice between using design-build construction services or using traditional methods can make or break a project. Historically, architects and designers have been siloed in the industry, designing projects for their clients but often having very little say or supervision in their construction. The task of turning drawings and plans into […]
Leading Maryville construction firm partners with city on major municipal upgrade designed to streamline services and enhance historic downtown MARYVILLE, Tenn. – Sept. 26, 2019 – Maryville-based commercial construction firm Leon Williams Contractors has begun construction on a new 3,200-square-foot city hall in Etowah, Tennessee. The new Etowah City Hall will become the city’s permanent […]
Finding the right site for a new commercial facility can be hard enough, but businesses also have to worry about finding the right design. It takes planning to ensure sites are designed to properly accommodate customers while eliminating or minimizing nuisance problems for adjoining properties. Site Assessment Leon Williams Contractors offers preplanning and site assessment […]
The success of commercial construction projects depends on teamwork and the ability of all the parties involved to cooperate and communicate. This doesn’t always happen. In traditional commercial construction projects, a developer starts by hiring an engineer or architect to design a facility, and then puts it out to bid to find a contractor to […]
