Douglass Colony Group Is Looking Ahead to 2026
We’re seeing a widespread momentum in the construction and contracting landscape for 2026.
Markets are shifting, regulations are evolving, and expectations around performance, longevity, and accountability are higher than ever. At Douglass Colony Group, that’s exactly where we thrive.
We’re excited to be sitting right in the middle of it all, equipped and prepared to support our clients now and well into the future of our partnerships! From roofing and waterproofing to solar, metals, and long-term maintenance, we’re built to meet complexity head-on. And as we look ahead, we’re excited about what’s coming and how we can help our partners prepare for it.
We’re Looking Forward to Expanding Waterproofing Beyond the Roofline
When people think of Douglass Colony Group, roofing often comes first. But in 2026, we’re continuing to shine a brighter light on a critical part of building performance: below-grade and specialty waterproofing.
We’re seeing increased demand for comprehensive waterproofing solutions that protect structures from the ground up, including:
- Foundation and below-grade waterproofing systems
- Hot-applied and cold-applied liquid membranes
- Sheet membranes and bentonite systems
- PMMA coatings for complex detailing and fast-track applications
- Waterproofing coatings for podiums, plazas, and structural decks
These systems are often out of sight — but when they fail, the consequences are anything but hidden. In 2026, we’re focused on helping owners, developers, and consultants get waterproofing right the first time, with systems designed to last as long as the building itself.
We’re Looking Forward to Supporting Commercial Solar Requirements—The Right Way
Solar is now a requirement in Colorado. It has been for a while, but things are settling in this year and some big changes have been made.
With updated energy codes in places like Boulder requiring commercial buildings to be all-electric or powered by non-fossil fuel sources (and similar policies spreading across the Front Range), solar is increasingly part of the baseline scope.
At the same time, federal tax incentives are evolving. Beginning in 2026, solar projects using components sourced from Foreign Entities of Concern (FEOC), including China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, will no longer qualify for certain tax credits.
This is where experience matters.
Douglass Colony Group helps commercial builders and owners:
- Navigate solar mandates and incentive requirements
- Plan around supply-chain compliance
- Integrate solar with roofing and waterproofing systems without compromise
- Avoid coordination gaps that lead to rework, delays, or lost incentives
We’re not residential solar installers trying to scale up. We’re commercial builders who understand how solar fits into the full building envelope and how to deliver it correctly.
We’re Looking Forward to Staying Ahead of Changing Industry Trends
The way commercial buildings are being designed is changing, and not always for the better.
We’re seeing more roofs designed with short-term budgets in mind, only to require costly repairs or premature replacement years later. In a down market, roofing can start to feel like a commodity, but the long-term consequences of that mindset are anything but.
In 2026, we’re doubling down on helping clients:
- Extend roof life through proactive maintenance
- Identify issues early through inspections and assessments
- Prepare for eventual replacement — on their timeline, not during an emergency
- Understand how today’s design decisions impact tomorrow’s costs
We’re also keeping a close eye on growth sectors, including the continued rise of data center construction in Colorado, where performance, redundancy, and durability are non-negotiable. These projects demand precision, coordination, and experience across multiple scopes, and that’s where our integrated approach shines.
We’re Looking Forward to Long-Term Partnerships — Not One-Off Projects
In a crowded market where roofing businesses are certainly not in short supply, we know it can be hard to tell the difference between short-term savings and long-term value.
Douglass Colony Group isn’t a mom-and-pop operation — and we’re not trying to be. We offer a full spectrum of services and the staying power to support buildings throughout their entire lifecycle.
That means:
- One partner for the whole scope
- No working over someone else’s product
- Seamless transitions from build → maintenance → repair → replacement
- Relationships that last decades, not just a bid cycle
We want to work with owners, property managers, consultants, and contractors who are thinking long-term — because that’s how we’ve operated for nearly 80 years.
2026 Is About Building Smarter & Standing Apart
We know 2026 won’t be without challenges. The market is saturated. Price pressure is real. New technologies like FRAMECAD still require education around upfront cost versus lifetime value.
But we’re confident.
We believe 2026 will be a strong year, not just because of what we build, but how we build it:
- With better planning
- Smarter integration
- More transparency
- And deeper partnerships
We’re investing in our people, telling our story more personally, and continuing to evolve how we show up — online and on the jobsite. Because the future of commercial construction belongs to partners who don’t disappear after install day.
And that’s who we’ve always been.