Crain’s Commitment to the Next Generation of Construction Talent

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Labor shortages and the need for training the next generation of construction talent are well-known issues across our industry. According to the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), the United States had 430,000 open construction jobs in 2021. At the same time, a survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) […]

3 Keys to a Successful Relationship Between Owners and Contractors

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Relationships have always been an important part of the commercial construction business. At Crain, we often describe the relational foundation for a project as a three-legged stool that is supported by an equal commitment between the project owner, architect, and general contractor. The best way to guarantee a successful project is to be sure all […]

How to Forge Your Career Path in Commercial Construction

Spencer Rankin is standing in front of the Crain Construction booth at the MTSU Career Fair

October is Careers in Construction Month, which was founded by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) as a way to increase public awareness of construction careers and inspire the next generation of craft professionals. At Crain, we strive to be the best construction company our employees will ever work for. We make […]

Considering a Job in Construction? Here’s What it’s Like to Work at Crain

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Are you interested in joining our team? Please reach out to start the conversation! Commercial construction is a growing industry with a vibrant workforce with over 10 million employees in the US alone. As a result of the growth in our industry, there is incredible potential if you’re looking for a job in construction. Working […]