by Martin Meissner | Oct 6, 2026 | Blog, Dealership Construction, Grand Opening, Project Management, Uncategorized
It takes years of planning and execution to deliver a new dealership facility or a significant facility renovation. When the dust is wiped off, the windows are cleaned, and the new lighting shines on the cars in the showroom for the first time, it’s time to celebrate...
by Martin Meissner | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog, Project Management, Uncategorized
A couple years ago we were introduced to Drew Bryant. Drew was needing to expand his collision repair business. Flying in the face of convention, he purchased a commercial office building and set about creating a next generation collision center. It was an...
by Martin Meissner | Sep 24, 2025 | Blog, Dealer Maintenance, Dealer Maintenance, Dealership Construction, Dealership Design, Uncategorized
Lighting Matters More Than You Think A few years ago we touched on LED lighting upgrades in a blog. This topic all came back to me recently when I was speaking with a client about updating the lighting in his showroom. A number of lights were out and those that were...
by Martin Meissner | Jun 17, 2025 | Dealer Maintenance, Dealership Construction, Dealership Design
One of the hundreds of decisions, whether building a brand-new store, or renovating an existing facility, is choosing the right floor surface. While many manufacturer’s image programs clearly dictate flooring surfaces for front of house, the service drive,...
by Martin Meissner | May 1, 2025 | Blog, Dealer Maintenance, Dealer Maintenance, Dealership Construction, Dealership Design, Uncategorized
When planning a new dealership or renovating an existing one, it’s easy to get caught up in the showroom aesthetics, lounges, offices. After all, that’s where the customer experience begins, right? It’s paramount to consider the customer experience, but don’t...
