The Art of Efficiency: Meeting Nashville’s Urban Construction Challenges

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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

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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 […]

Crain Construction’s Top 5 Hospitality Projects

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At Crain Construction, we take pride in our ability to deliver exceptional results on complex and high-profile hospitality construction projects. Our experience spans a variety of hotel builds, each presenting unique challenges and requiring innovative solutions. Here, we’ll walk through five of our standout hospitality projects, all of which showcase our commitment to quality, safety, […]

Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a Crain Project Engineer

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At Crain Construction, we believe that every person plays a vital role in the success of our commercial construction projects. From the skilled tradespeople on-site to the project managers overseeing the big picture, it’s a team effort. But when it comes to details, technical skills, collaboration, and problem-solving, few roles are more essential than the […]

Project Spotlight: Ferrari Dealership | Prancing Horse of Nashville

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In the world of high-end cars, Ferrari stands as a symbol of luxury, performance, and precision. When the carmaker decided to bring their iconic brand to Nashville, they needed a facility that would reflect their high-end quality standards and brand prestige. Crain Construction’s proven expertise and commitment to quality for over 90 years made the […]

Building Futures: The Crain Construction Internship Experience

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Building Futures: The Crain Construction Internship Experience There is almost nothing more important than nurturing the next generation of leaders, and that’s also true in the field of commercial construction. Our customized internship program is a testament to our commitment, offering students a unique blend of hands-on learning and personalized mentorship. Each summer, we select […]

Proven Strategies to Overcome Construction Supply Chain Disruptions

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The commercial construction industry has weathered unprecedented supply chain challenges in recent years. While the initial shockwaves of the pandemic have subsided, lingering disruptions continue to affect critical aspects of commercial construction projects. For example, areas like mechanical and electrical systems still experience frequent issues. The reality is that navigating supply chain challenges isn’t new. […]

Building the Dream Team: How We Select and Empower Trade Partners for Project Success

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The success of any commercial construction project hinges on a variety of factors — all of which are supported by the relational dynamics and collaboration of the team. At Crain Construction, we consider ourselves fortunate to have built strong relationships with some of the best trade partners in the business, many of whom we’ve collaborated […]

What We’ve Learned: Best Practices for Car Dealership Renovations

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The auto dealership landscape has undergone a significant shift in recent years. Manufacturers are placing a greater emphasis on brand image, reflected in stricter dealership design guidelines. Customer preferences have also evolved, demanding a more comfortable and tech-integrated experience. Additionally, the rise of electric and hybrid vehicles necessitates dedicated service areas with charging infrastructure. However, […]