Universal Design in 2026

Why Businesses Are Going Beyond ADA Compliance to Create Spaces for Everyone

Forget the idea that accessibility is only about ramps and handicap parking spaces.

In Michigan, seasonal weather can be hard on commercial buildings and the property around them. Snow, ice, wind, rain, and changing temperatures can cause damage that may not be easy to see at first. As spring storms arrive, building owners need to stay aware of the condition of their building envelope, mechanical systems, and site to protect their investment.

How to Meet Corporate Standards While Maximizing Your Investment

Automotive manufacturers continue to invest heavily in dealership facility image programs to create consistent brand experiences for customers. Whether it’s Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota, or emerging EV manufacturers, dealership owners are being asked to modernize their facilities to meet evolving corporate standards focused on technology integration, customer experience, and brand identity.

In today's commercial construction market, initial project estimates can often strain—or outright break—a client's budget. When a critical project estimate exceeds your financial plan, the choice should never be between sacrificing essential scope and halting the project entirely.

Remodeling a Commercial Building Exterior

You have the means to strengthen your company’s branding and awareness of your business through a skyline shift. You may have never heard this term, but it is what we at Wolgast refer to an exterior remodel of a building to include an attention getting building front tailored to a business’ branding.

It is more than a remodel, it’s a strategic reinvention of your building’s façade and roofline. By incorporating your branded color and signage, it will make the business easily recognizable and noticeable for passersby and help signify the building entrance if that is an issue you face.

Elevate Your Space

A traditional drop tile or drywall ceiling can be an economical way to finish an open floor plan while absorbing noise effectively. However, these conventional ceilings often lack visual interest—especially in spaces where one area flows seamlessly into the next. For building owners and designers seeking a fresh alternative, ceiling clouds offer a modern approach that marries form, function, and aesthetics.

What Are Ceiling Clouds?

Ceiling clouds are panels suspended from the ceiling to create a dramatic visual element while serving many of the same purposes as traditional drop ceilings. Like drop tiles, ceiling clouds help absorb sound and conceal beams, wiring, and supports. The difference lies in their look: ceiling clouds come in various shapes, sizes, and materials—ranging from foam to drywall, wood, metal, and even fabric—giving architects and interior designers more creative freedom in shaping a space’s atmosphere.

Building Owners have been using a form of wainscoting in their buildings since the 14^th century according to howstuffworks.com. This enhancing wall covering is typically added to the lower third of a wall, but can also be used to cover the entire wall if so desired. Commercial wainscoting comes in many materials for different uses including laminate, metallic, tile, vinyl (VCW) , fiber reinforced, or polymer (FRP) material to name most options. Additionally, the skilled Millwrights at Wolgast have created beautiful and impressive wood enhancements by request for our clients to add richness to their aesthetic.

What is needed to start?

Business owners may think they need to be overly prepared before they talk to their Architect or Builder about commercial construction planning. There is a lot to consider when planning a new business construction project, but there are only five major ideas to consider before contacting design and building professionals: