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. […]
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 […]
