5 Timeless Construction Principles We’ve Used Over the Past 90 Years

Crain Construction logo on a Crain raised high in the clouds

2023 is an exciting year for our team at Crain as we celebrate our 90th year as a commercial construction firm in Nashville. Over the decades, the Crain name has been known for a commitment to quality, integrity, and doing business in a way that puts relationships first. While our focus has shifted from building […]

Lessons Learned from Decades of Commercial Construction Experience in Nashville

Black and White Vintage Crain Construction Sign

The Nashville skyline has changed dramatically in recent years as the city has grown both commercially and residentially. When Crain Construction began as a family-owned business back in 1933, the main city post office (now home to The Frist Center) was just being completed on Broadway. Nearly 90 years later, our team at Crain Construction […]

What Makes a Sustainable Construction Project?

Street view of an architecturally modern grocery store called the Turnip Truck

Sustainability has become an increasingly important and popular topic in commercial construction, especially in urban development. It comes up in nearly every new project conversation we have as a general contractor. We consistently hear from owners and developers who are looking for ways to reduce waste and lessen their environmental impact.   As we collaborate with […]