The Colony, TX

The Colony Area Considerations

The Colony occupies a unique position in the DFW commercial market, characterized by ambitious mixed-use developments and strategic lakefront location. The Grandscape project represents one of the region's largest entertainment and retail developments, creating demand for contractors capable of handling massive scale, multiple simultaneous work areas, phased construction timelines, and coordination with dozens of tenants and contractors. This level of complexity requires sophisticated project management, substantial equipment capacity, and proven experience with major developments. The Colony's location on Lewisville Lake means many commercial properties face elevated water tables and moisture challenges requiring engineered drainage systems, moisture-resistant concrete mixes, and careful foundation design. Ignoring lakefront considerations leads to foundation problems and premature concrete deterioration. Corporate growth has brought major headquarters relocations to The Colony, creating demand for professional-grade office construction with premium aesthetic finishes, polished floors, and decorative site concrete. The Nebraska Furniture Mart area catalyzed surrounding commercial development with spillover retail and service businesses. Mixed-use developments combining retail, office, and residential uses are increasingly common, requiring contractors comfortable with varying specifications and complex coordination. The Colony's compact geography means most commercial projects are in high-visibility locations where appearance matters significantly—functional concrete isn't enough when aesthetic quality affects business success and property values. City of The Colony maintains strong development standards and active building department. The community's vision as a destination city rather than typical suburb creates higher expectations for commercial construction quality.