2024 Year In Review: Milestones, Achievements, and Looking Ahead
It’s important to celebrate milestones often—whether it’s a project completed or a significant benchmark reached. But there’s something special about looking back over an entire year to see the bigger picture. As the year draws to a close, we wanted to take time to pause and reflect on everything our team has accomplished. From groundbreaking […]
Construction Best Practices for Medical Offices: Insights from Crain Construction
Building a medical office facility isn’t just about bricks and mortar. It’s about creating a space that supports efficient patient care and maximizes your practice’s profitability. Often, that intentionality comes with its own set of unique challenges. From adhering to strict regulatory standards to coordinating specialized systems and equipment, there’s a lot to juggle. And […]
Modern Construction Safety Techniques at Crain Construction
Over the last few years, we’ve seen a big shift in the industry: safety has become a real priority for everyone involved. Instead of simply meeting the basic requirements of OSHA or TOSHA, companies are stepping up and being proactive about safety. From training programs to new technologies, everyone is looking for ways to keep […]
From Unstable to Unshakable: Solving Ground Issues in Commercial Construction
When it comes to commercial construction, ensuring the stability and integrity of the ground beneath a structure is a foundational step. Ground stabilization is the process of preparing the soil to support a building or structure effectively, and it plays a crucial role in the safety and longevity of any project. However, it can also […]
Building Smarter, Faster: How Crain Uses Modular Construction Techniques for Projects in Nashville
Modular construction has grown in popularity as an innovative approach to tackle the evolving challenges in the commercial construction sector in recent years. Technology has enabled new methods, and as project deadlines tighten and costs rise, construction teams are seeking creative solutions to keep projects on track. This is where modular construction comes into play, […]
An Inside Look: Pre-Construction Planning at Crain Construction
Before the first shovel hits the ground and the first beam is lifted into the air, there’s a crucial phase that sets the tone for every successful construction project: pre-construction. At Crain Construction, we know that successful projects are built on more than just brick and mortar. They’re built on preparation, foresight, and collaboration. Our […]
Building Smarter: Why a Local Contractor Makes All the Difference in Nashville Construction
Choosing a local contractor for your Nashville project has always been a smart move, but it’s becoming increasingly critical in today’s fast-paced construction environment. Nashville’s explosive growth has transformed the city’s landscape, creating both exciting opportunities and complex challenges for developers and project owners. With economic pressures mounting and the need to deliver projects on […]
Building Stronger Together: Employee-Driven Initiatives at Crain Construction
The third week of September is Construction Appreciation Week—a time to honor the hard work and dedication of those who build and shape our communities. At Crain Construction, we believe that the strength and integrity of a building is only as strong as its foundation. For us, that foundation is our people. Every structure we […]
The Art of Efficiency: Meeting Nashville’s Urban Construction Challenges
Urban development in a city like Nashville presents both exciting opportunities and unique challenges. With the city’s rapid growth and increasing demand for space, construction projects in urban environments often require innovative approaches to navigate the obstacles of tight site construction. These projects provide the chance to create something truly special, but they also require […]
Spotlighting A Historic Project: The Crestmoor
The Crestmoor at Green Hills is a significant milestone for Crain Construction as it marks the largest project in our 90-year history by contract value. This 12-story high-rise is designed for a curated retirement lifestyle, offering 176 residences with luxurious amenities and expert-level care options that meet the needs of residents at every stage of […]
