Nashville Commercial Construction – Trends & Insights for 2023

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As a construction company entering our tenth decade in Nashville, we’ve seen our city change significantly over the years. While we take pride in knowing Nashville and staying ahead of trends within the construction industry, we don’t have a crystal ball that can anticipate all the factors that will impact our city. Given the unpredictable […]

How “Doing the Right Thing” Impacts Our Construction Projects

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Our mission is to build relationships and structures that last a lifetime. We believe the only way that’s possible is to approach our work with integrity, honesty, and responsibility. These values are more than just statements written on a wall or in an employee handbook. Our values inform the way we approach every project — […]

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 […]

3 Ways We Create Strong, Reliable Relationships with Trade Partners

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Crain Construction was built on a foundation of doing business differently. For four generations, we’ve put relationships first. That value spans every area of our business — from employees to clients. Our relationship with trade partners is a core pillar that supports the reputation we’ve built, the projects we’ve constructed, and the trust we’ve developed […]

How Our Core Values Inform Every Project

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Everyone knows that a building is only as strong as its foundation. Below each skyscraper needs to be a foundation that’s strong enough to support it. Before ever building up, construction teams must build down. We believe the same principle applies to our company. For Crain, our values are the foundation of our company. We […]

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 […]

The Best Retail Contractors in Franklin

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Crain Construction was recently named one of the best retail contractors in Franklin, TN by General Contractors Magazine. General Contractors Magazine is a national online magazine celebrating the best general contractors across America. Winners for the best retail contractors in Franklin were selected based on their project history, awards, and affiliations.    Read the full […]

The Best Multifamily Contractors in Middle TN

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Crain Construction was recently named one of the best multi-family contractors in Nashville, TN by General Contractors Magazine. General Contractors Magazine is a national online magazine celebrating the best general contractors across America. Winners for the best multifamily contractors in Nashville were selected based on their project history, awards, and affiliations.    Read the full […]