What’s Happening at Knights Construction: Finishing Strong and Planning Ahead for 2027

It has been a busy construction season for the Knights Construction crew.

From a major home rebuild and commercial renovation to a large multi-stall garage project and smaller projects throughout the area, our crew has been moving between several different types of construction this summer.

While there's still plenty of work happening in the field, we're also beginning to look ahead.

If building or completing a major renovation is something you're considering for 2027, now is a great time to start the conversation.

A Home Rebuild Nearing the Finish Line

One of the projects we're excited to see coming together is our Lawler home rebuild.

The interior has reached the drywall stage, while our crew is currently working on exterior soffit. Siding will be another major step coming up as the exterior continues taking shape.

Projects like this are a good reminder that building a home isn't one single phase of construction. It's a progression—from structure and exterior protection to mechanicals, drywall, finishes and all the details that eventually turn a construction site into someone's home.

PHOTO SECTION: Lawler exterior progress + interior drywall

Wrapping Up a Commercial Remodel

We're also nearing the finish line on a commercial interior renovation.

This project has included extensive interior work, including:

  • New walls and drywall
  • New flooring
  • Interior painting
  • Bathroom renovations
  • Interior stonework
  • Additional interior improvements

Ceiling tile is one of the upcoming steps as we continue working toward completion.

Commercial projects are different from building homes, but the same fundamentals matter: planning, coordination, craftsmanship and making sure all of the individual pieces come together correctly.

PHOTO SECTION: Before/progress/near-completion commercial photos

Building a Large Multi-Stall Garage

Meanwhile, another part of our crew has been working on a large approximately 20-stall garage project.

Our team framed the structure and installed the exterior OSB, and we're currently installing the metal roofing.

It's a considerably different project from the home rebuild and commercial renovation happening at the same time—which is exactly what makes this season interesting for our crew.

PHOTO SECTION: Framing → OSB → current metal roof progress

So, What's Next?

While our crews continue moving these projects toward completion, we're already thinking about what comes next.

Several potential homes are currently in the early conversation and planning stages, along with a variety of smaller projects.

And we're beginning to look toward 2027 construction.

One of the biggest misconceptions about building a custom home is that you should wait until you're completely ready to build before contacting a contractor.

You don't have to.

You may still be:

  • Looking at properties
  • Saving inspiration photos
  • Comparing floor plans online
  • Thinking about an ICF foundation or ICF home
  • Working through your budget
  • Deciding how much space you need
  • Trying to determine whether building is even realistic

Those are all conversations that can happen before construction begins.

Starting earlier gives everyone more time to work through the decisions that eventually affect the project.

Thinking About Building in 2027?

If a custom home, major addition or significant renovation is something you've been considering for next year, we'd like to hear what you're thinking.

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.

Tell us what you're considering, where you're hoping to build and where you currently are in the planning process.

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