2023 Closeout: Our Most Memorable Projects and Commercial Construction Insights
For a commercial contractor, the closeout of a project isn’t just a completion point—it’s a chance to reflect on the journey, including the countless conversations, shared moments, and critical decisions that brought the vision to life. As we close the book on 2023, our team decided to end the year with a “close out” of […]
90 Years of Giving Back: Crain’s Commitment to Community Involvement
Crain Construction was founded on the principles of people over profits and community over competition. This commitment to serving others is evident in everything we do, from our relationships with clients to our giving back to the community. As we celebrate our 90th anniversary in Nashville, we’re proud to recognize our philanthropic culture and the […]
From Produce to Permits: Navigating the Complexities of Grocery Store Construction
The grocery business can be profitable for commercial developers, especially in a growing city like Nashville. According to a recent report by CBRE, the average rent for grocery stores is higher than other types of commercial space, such as shopping malls and retail stores. Of course, there are also some unique challenges when it comes […]
Testimonials from Our Team: What Our Employees Love About Crain Construction
At Crain Construction, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we’re committed to creating a work environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Step onto any of our job sites, and you’ll immediately sense the camaraderie that permeates our culture. We offer our employees competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for professional […]
5 Tips for Client-Focused Commercial Construction
At Crain, our core values are the foundation of our firm and impact how we approach every project. We define client-focused construction as seeing every situation from the client’s point of view and putting ourselves in their shoes. We are committed to advocating for our clients’ success, finding value for them, and doing the right […]
Driving Excellence in Auto Dealership Construction
Every commercial construction project requires its own set of best practices depending on the industry and location of the job site. For example, auto dealerships are often built with high-end finishes, unique details, and a mix of retail, service, and office spaces. The end goal is not simply to build a structure to showcase inventory […]
The Power of Preconstruction Technology: 5 Tools and Software for Enhanced Planning
Precision, collaboration, communication, and proactive planning are a few of the key factors for commercial preconstruction. At Crain, we’ve found that technology and preconstruction software can help with tasks such as scheduling, estimating, and document management. These digital tools allow our team to identify concerns or issues ahead of time and prevent problems in the […]
Team Dedication: A Look at Crain’s Collaborative & Empowering Approach to Commercial Construction
A culture of team dedication and collaboration is crucial in the commercial construction industry. From creating a successful partnership between stakeholders to working together to complete a deadline, fostering collaboration, and empowering individuals to flourish are all essential for project success. At Crain, we refer to this as “team dedication.” Team Dedication is one of […]
5 Successful Commercial Construction Partnerships
For the past 90 years, Crain Construction has aligned our efforts around a simple concept: to build relationships and structures that last a lifetime. As an employee-owned, Nashville-based construction firm, we believe our work goes beyond constructing buildings. Instead, it’s about creating relationships built on the value of doing the right thing with passion, communication, […]
Procurement Principles in Preconstruction: Maximizing Value and Minimizing Costs
Developing a well-informed and thorough procurement strategy has become one of our most important priorities, especially in recent years, as supply chain shortages, shipping delays, and material costs have risen. The preconstruction phase is a critically important time to develop a procurement strategy. While developers and architects might focus on other priorities like design functionality […]
