Turnip Truck 2020 (Award Winner)

Understanding the costs of construction is one of the most foundational elements of effective project planning. This is especially true in a dynamic and fast-growing city like Nashville, where property values, labor costs, and material prices have seen steady increases in recent years. Navigating these costs requires a blend of expertise, foresight, and collaboration. At...

Nashville’s real estate market is set for an exciting year in 2025. Despite high prices and lingering challenges, the city’s commercial construction outlook remains strong. According to a recent article from The Tennessean and the 2025 U.S. Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, Nashville ranks in the top five markets to watch. The resilience of...

As the saying goes, there’s a first time for everything. This project was not only a first for Crain Construction in our 90+ years of history but also for Nashville itself. Transforming a third-floor parking garage into 36 high-end guest suites as hotel operations continued was a groundbreaking endeavor. The final project added a new...

As a 90-year-old commercial construction company, we’ve seen the importance of enhancing timeless construction principles with new tools and technology. We are intentional about always looking for ways to improve our processes and project outcomes. One recent example is the use of drones, which are transforming how we approach project management, quality assurance, and collaboration....