TN Merit Shop Construction Mag- January 2025

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS OF GREATER TENNESSEE

January 2025

TENNESSEE

magazine

INSIDE: 114TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY PREVIEW INSIDE: LAUNCH OF NEXGEN

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION EDITION

BUILDING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER DEWALT believes in empowering the hardworking men and women who build the future.

Your commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and quality is the foundation of the industry, and we are proud to stand beside you, providing the tools and technology that help bring your extraordinary projects to life.

Congratulations 2024 EIC Award recipients. Together, we build better, smarter, and stronger.

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TENNESSEE Jan 15: NEXGEN: History of ABC Jan 22: Middle TN Membership Lunch: “Using 3rd Party Services for Faster Project Completion”

Jan 30: Middle TN New Member Orientation

Feb 18: East TN Membership Lunch: “ABC & the 865 Academies: Training the Next Generation in Knoxville” Feb 25-27: ABC National Convention Mar 4: ABC Greater Tennessee Day on the Hill

Mar 5: Women in Construction Discussion Panel Mar 18: East TN Membership Lunch Apr 7: Middle TN Golf Tournament Apr 14: East TN Golf Tournament Apr 15: East TN Membership Lunch Apr 24: Middle TN Membership Lunch

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Letter from the Chairman

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ABC Greater Tennessee 2024: Year in Review

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Staff Spotlight: Clay Crownover

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Welcome ABC Greater TN’s 2024 New Members

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2024 Tennessee Legislative Elections: GOP Supermajority Shapes Future of Construction and Economic Policy

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ABC Greater TN NEXGEN: Educating the Merit Shop Leaders of the Future

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2024 Excellence in Construction Awards Special Feature

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Jimmy Stansell: 2024 Rodgers-Bell Award Recipient

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Member Submission: RNGD Expands Nashville Operations with Opening of New Office

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Member Submission: Siblings Lead Maxwell Roofing as 3rd Generation Owners Digital Edition

Bookmark our Events Calendar

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President and Publisher: Clay Crownover Managing Editor: Clay Crownover Editor: Alexandria Lang Art Director: Clay Crownover Printing/Mailing: Minuteman Press Special Thanks to Ford Photographs- fordphotographs.com ——

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ABC Greater TN Staff President/CEO: Clay Crownover- clayc@abctn.org Director of Membership & Events- Alexandria Lang alang@abctn.org Marketing & Member Services Manager: Rachel Goreckirgorecki@abctn.org Director of Education & Safety: Reed Hendricks rhendricks@abctn.org Senior Workforce Development Manager (East): George Lokken, glokken@abctn.org

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LETTER FROM THE

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

STEVENBISHOP

Dear ABC Members.

2025 Executive Committee Steven Bishop (Chair) Brasfield & Gorrie Jamie Holmes (Vice Chair) T.W. Frierson Contractor Casin Swann (Secretary) Pavement Restorations, Inc. Thomas Ford (Member) Massey Electric Company Bryan Hay (Immediate Past Chair) SKANSKA Justin Marcus (Past Chair) JOSEPH Construction 2025 Board of Directors Tyler Baldridge BELL Construction Andy Farmer Rodefer Moss Steve Garner Blount Excavating Thomas Hall Sherrard, Roe, Voigt, Harbison Kirk Johnson Stowers Cat Machinery Griff Irby The Carter Group Brent Neal F.E. Neal & Co. Richard Smith Smith & Cashion Michael Walker, Jr. Walker Electric Ray Wallace Gaylor Electric

As we transition into 2025, I want to highlight how ABC Greater Tennessee is supporting you and the industry and how you can get engaged. Our focus for 2025 will be in three key areas: workforce development, networking and development events, and legislative advocacy.

The demand for skilled workers is at an all-time high as projects grow and schedules compress. To help meet this demand, we have invested significantly into our Trades Academies in Nashville and Knoxville, which offer HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Carpentry classes. With almost 450 students currently enrolled and our largest first-year class in over a decade, we recently made the decision to invest in an expansion of our Nashville facility by 14,000 square feet to accommodate more than 660 students annually.

In Knoxville, we are collaborating with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Knox County School’s 865 Academies to introduce high school students to the skilled trades as a viable career path through dual enrollment programs, providing a pathway to entering our East Tennessee Trades Academy ready to learn after graduation.

In recognition that thriving as an industry requires us to unite as individuals, we hosted over 60 networking and development events in 2024, bringing together vendors, trade partners, and general contractors. As a former participant of our Emerging Leaders under 40 group, I'm proud to report that 580 individuals are now involved in those events, alone.

In 2025, we will launch our NexGen program, a 6-month program focusing on Leadership Development and our Build Safe TN program designed to bring safety professionals together to fulfill the safety needs of our members. If you're not participating in our events, you're missing out while your competition gets ahead.

Lastly, our Legislative Advocacy is a cornerstone of ABC, representing the industry's interests at the TN General Assembly. From supporting third-party inspections to advocating for stable work hours and noise ordinances that suit our industry’s needs, we dedicate countless hours to ensuring Tennessee remains a construction-friendly state. Please be on the lookout for communication about all our 2025 events and I hope to see you there.

For the Merit Shop,

John Warner ABEC Electric Roger White Rackley Roofing

Steven Bishop 2025 ABC Greater Tennessee Board Chairman

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ABC STAFF SPOTLIGHT

CLAY CROWNOVER President/CEO

Q: Tell us about yourself?

I’m originally from Stevenson, Alabama. I attended Auburn University, where I met my wife of 22 years.

We have three children, Will (15), Philip (11), and Brooks (7).

Q: How long have you been with ABC? I have been with ABC Greater Tennessee for 8.5 years. I served as East TN Regional Director from July of 2016 until my appointment as President/CEO in January 2019.

Q: What is your favorite tv show/movie?

I enjoy Curb Your Enthusiasm and Interstellar if they are on. All in all, I don’t spend much time watching tv.

Q: What is your favorite ABC event?

EIC is my favorite event. It’s the most difficult event of the year, but it is a wonderful way to close out the year celebrating all the achievements of our members.

Q: What is your favorite part of working at ABC? I love that at ABC, we always have so much going on. While the day-to-day operations remain somewhat the same, there is a lot of room to develop new ideas to benefit our members. From Golf Tournaments to Casino Night, etc.

There is always something new and exciting going on!

Q: Who is your favorite singer/songwriter/ band? I am a huge Foo Fighters junkie and metal head.

Q: What hobbies do you have?

I enjoy playing guitar, bass guitar and drums. I’m also an avid photographer and have shot professionally the Foo Fighters, Stone Temple Pilots, Reignwolf, and The Struts.

Q: What is your favorite sports team?

I’m a rabid Tennessee fan!

Q: What do you enjoy most in your free time?

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my kids, whether it is playing baseball or football in the backyard, or taking them to concerts and various sporting events. I also enjoy playing and listening to music.

Q: Do you have any pets?

Yes, I have a two year old Boston Terrier named Bowie.

FUN FACT: I once rode a hotel elevator up with the Foo Fighters in Atlanta, and I have met Dave Grohl twice!

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Welcome to our 2024 Oct-Dec New Members ACE Machine & Metal Fabrication Co., Inc. Lori Smith 629 Cornelia Ct. Nashville, TN 37217 615-426-8192 lsmith@acemachine.net acemachine.net

Allen Brothers Construction Andy Allen 546 Eastern Star Rd Kingsport, TN 37663 423-349-7666 andy.allen@allenbrothers.const ruction

Bratten Electric

Charlotte Glass Contractors

Dickie Braswell 3900 Empson Road White House, TN 37188 615-654-9750

Ryan Lee 8520 Crown Crescent Ct. Charlotte, NC 28227 704-443-2800 rlee@charlotteglass.com charlotteglass.com

dickie.braswell@brattenelectric.com

Coker Rental Company

Daltile

The Eastenn Company

Rodney Coker 2305 Clinton Hwy Powell, TN 37849 865-302-3200 rentcoker.com

Brooke Tailmage 2976 Sidco Drive Nashville, TN 37204 629-208-7199 brooke.talmage@daltile.com

Justin Wojciechowski 554 W Fifth Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917 info@eastenncompany.com 865-522-3275 eastenncompany.com

Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. Kathleen Maxwell 2500 Dickerson Road Nashville, TN 37207 615-227-5154 kathleen.maxwell@maxwellroofing.com

Northwestern Mutual

Outsource, LLC

ProFinish Partners, LLC

Titan Mechanical, LLC

Todd Colburn 1600 Division St., Suite 400 Nashville, TN 37203 615-742-8735 todd.colburn@nm.com

Jonathan Chacon 711 Campus Square West El Segundo, CA 90245 713-481-5961 jonathan@outsource.net

Wayne Francis 329 South Royal Oaks Blvd.

Suite 202 Franklin, TN 37064 wayne@profinishpartners.com

Daniel Gory 1420 Vesta Road Lebanon, TN 37087 daniel.gory@titanmechanical.net

TN Rolloff Joseph Feuer 682 Lebanon Hwy Carthage, TN 37030 615-784-44076 joe@tnrolloff.com tnrolloff.com

405 MEMBERS STRONG IN 2024!

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2024 Tennessee Legislative Elections:

GOP Supermajority Shapes Future of Construction and Economic Policy By: Clay Crownover, President & CEO Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Tennessee

In last year’s 2024 elections, Tennessee state legislative elections reaffirmed the Republican Party's dominance in both chambers of the General Assembly. The GOP retained its supermajority, holding 75 out of 99 seats in the House and 27 out of 33 in the Senate. This stronghold allows Republicans to continue steering the state’s legislative agenda, particularly on construction and economic policies, alongside education and social issues.

Despite targeted efforts, Democrats were unable to gain ground. Notable races, such as Allie Phillips’ campaign against Republican Jeff Burkhart in a district north of Nashville, saw Republicans continue to hold off any real challengers to re-election. Similarly, Republican Representative John Gillespie held off a strong challenge from Democrat Jess Huseth around Memphis. While Democrats increased their candidate numbers to 106, marking a 34% increase from 2022, although no seats changed hands.

Construction Policy and Economic Development One of the key Republican priorities for 2025 is expanding infrastructure investment and reforming construction-related regulations to attract more private development. Governor Bill Lee and legislative leaders have expressed support for streamlining permitting processes for construction projects, which they argue would reduce costs and increase efficiency. A bipartisan federal infrastructure bill passed earlier in 2024 already laid the groundwork, allocating funds for highways, bridges, and rural broadband expansion. The 2025 session is expected to focus on implementing more of these projects.

Additionally, lawmakers are set to revisit public-private partnership policies for infrastructure development. The General Assembly may also consider modifying labor laws related to the construction industry, including efforts to clarify subcontractor and independent contractor classifications. Critics argue these measures could weaken worker protections, while proponents believe they will foster business growth.

The housing shortage, particularly in urban and suburban areas, remains a pressing issue. Several legislators, particularly in Nashville and Memphis, are advocating for incentives to increase affordable housing development. These proposals include tax credits for developers and zoning adjustments to encourage denser residential construction. However, significant debate is expected over balancing urban growth with environmental concerns and local community input.

Economic Policy Priorities

Pictured Left to Right: Roger White (Rackley Roofing), Clay Crownover (ABC), Jamie Holmes (T.W. Frierson), Bryan Hay (SKANSKA)

Economic growth and workforce development also rank high on the legislative agenda.

The Republican-led General Assembly is preparing to push forward with additional corporate tax cuts aimed at attracting businesses to Tennessee. While these measures are lauded by proponents as a strategy to stimulate job creation, opponents raise concerns about potential budget shortfalls for public services.

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In tandem with tax reform, workforce development programs are set to receive renewed attention. Initiatives to expand technical training, particularly in the construction and manufacturing sectors, are expected to be key focuses. Republicans argue that these programs are essential for sustaining Tennessee’s economic growth, particularly in light of the state’s low unemployment rate and increasing demand for skilled labor.

Meanwhile, Democrats have called for more targeted economic policies to address income inequality and support small businesses. Proposals include expanding access to state grants for local entrepreneurs and increasing funding for community colleges and apprenticeships to bridge the skills gap.

Congratulations Congratulations to our clients and project teams for earning recognition at the 2024 ABC Greater Tennessee Excellence in Construction Awards!

Conclusion The 2024 elections cemented the Republican Party's control of Tennessee’s legislature, ensuring continuity in its policy priorities. With infrastructure investment, construction policy, and economic development as focal points, the General Assembly will likely continue to emphasize growth-oriented initiatives. However, debates over balancing business incentives with worker protections and public service funding are expected to shape the legislative landscape in 2025.

Be on the Lookout: Weekly Legislative Update Continues in 2025

OUR PROJECT WINNERS Central Water Reclamation Facility Nashville, Tennessee

Chart Industries Manufacturing Plant Mobile, Alabama

Bradley Headquarters Tenant Interiors Nashville, Tennessee

Project Ace Lewisburg, Ohio

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | NETWORKING | INDUSTRY SPECIFIC CONTENT

The NEXGEN Leadership Training Program is a 6 class series designed to enhance the leadership skills and industry knowledge of emerging high-potential construction professionals. Through these 6 educational sessions which incorporate leadership training, relationship building and community involvement activities, ABC's NEXGEN program prepares professionals for current and future leadership roles within the industry and ABC. Additional activities might be added throughout the year.

PROGRAM TOPICS What is ABC? Comunity Involvement activities The Politics of Construction Understanding Construction Law What it means to be a leader in construction

PROGRAM COMPLETION & COMMITTMENT In order to recieve a certificate of completion of the ABC Greater Tennessee NEXGEN program, attendees must attend a minimum of 5 courses. For those not seeking a certificate, individual registration for individual classes are available at a fee of $50 a course or $275 for the full program.

*Completion of the NEXGEN program is a requirement for consideration for a Top Young Construction Professional award

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SPECIAL FEATURE

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2024 Rodgers-Bell Award

JIMMY STANSELL

Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Tennessee (ABC Greater Tennessee) honored, celebrated and toasted one of its most distinguished members, Jimmy Stansell of Stansell Electric Company, on December 6th at the association’s annual Excellence in Construction & Safety Awards at the J.W. Marriott in Nashville. Stansell was presented with the association’s prestigious Rodgers-Bell Award, named after Joe Rodgers and Ray Bell, two of the chapter’s founders.

Stansell, whose career in construction has spanned several decades, has been an integral figure at his family’s company, as well as a leader at ABC Greater Tennessee, embodying a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the betterment of the construction industry. Known for his leadership and vision, he has continuously worked to advance the company’s goals while nurturing the development of his team, guiding them to achieve exceptional results, and an exemplary safety record, on every project.

PAST RECIPIENTS

Clay Crownover, President of ABC Greater Tennessee, praised Stansell’s remarkable contributions, saying, “Jimmy Stansell exemplifies the standards of excellence that the Rodgers-Bell Award represents. He has tirelessly championed every facet of our association’s mission, from workforce development to safety and governmental affairs. His leadership, dedication, and deep commitment to our industry are truly inspiring.”

The Rogers-Bell award is presented annually to the ABC Greater Tennessee member who exemplifies the same the tenacity, understanding, love, and service toward the association as did Ray Bell and Joe Rodgers. This award is the most prestigious award that our chapter can bestow upon a member.

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2024 AWARDS

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR

OF THE YEAR

OF THE YEAR

PARTNER

VOLUNTEER

OF THE YEAR

OF THE YEAR

Chloe Rawls Crain Construction

TOP CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS UNDER 40

Camden Baker- The Christman Company Tyler Baldridge- BELL Construction Jean-Claude Davidson- Hensel Phelps Julia Griffin- Sunbelt Rentals Jamie Holmes- T.W. Frierson Contractor Jason Koontz- T.W. Frierson Contractor Andrew Newton- Joseph Construction Company Nicholas Olp- The Parkes Companies, Inc. Chlroe Rawls- Crain Construction, Inc. Justin Stephenson- Crain Construction, Inc.

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ALEXEI jaglowski

inducted into ABC National BEAM Club at the 2024 Excellence in Construction Awards

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General Contractor: Commercial $10M-$25M

EAGLE AWARD

Brasfield & Gorrie

Bradley Headquarters Tenant Interiors C

Bradley

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Nashville, TN Gensler

PE

Lee Company, K2 Engineering

General Contractor: Commercial $25M-$50M EAGLE AWARD

Bell Construction Chief’s on Broadway C

AJ Capital Partners

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Nashville, TN STG Design

PA PE

Structural Design Group / W.J.E. Associates, Inc.

General Contractor: Commercial $50M-$100M EAGLE AWARD

Crain Construction, Inc. Hilton BNA Nashville Airport C

Chartwell Hospitality

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Nashville, TN Rabun Architects

PE

EMC Structural Engineers

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General Contractor: Commercial Under $5M

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EAGLE AWARD

Deangelis Diamond SiriusXM Nashville

General Contractor: Community/Public Service (GC) > Under $100M

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SiriusXM

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Nashville, TN Hasting Architecture, LLC

PE

K2 Engineering

EAGLE AWARD

T.W Frierson Contractor Nashville Women’s Rescue Mission C

Nashville Rescue Mission

L PA

Nashville, TN DCi

PE

Genesis Engineering

General Contractor: Healthcare $10M-$25M EAGLE AWARD

Robins & Morton

HCA TriStar Summit Medical Center - Lebanon Surgery Center C

HCA TriStar Summit Medical Center

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Lebanon, TN Hereford Dooley Architects

PE

Envision Advantage

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PE Primary Engineer

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General Contractor: Historical Restoration/ Renovation > $25M - $50M

EAGLE AWARD

Skanska

Vanderbilt University, Kirkland Hall Renovation C

Vanderbilt University

L PA

Nashville, TN Centric Architecture

PE

Ross Bryan Associates

General Contractor: Historical Restoration/ Renovation > Under $25M

EAGLE AWARD

Brindley Construction, LLC Brown-Daly-Horne House Renovation C

John and Cynthia Lancaster

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Pulaski, TN N/A

PE

N/A

General Contractor: Industrial > $25M - $100M EAGLE AWARD

Brasfield & Gorrie

Chart Industries Manufacturing Plant C

Chart Industries

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Mobile, AL Thompson Engineering

PE

Thompson Engineering

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PA Primary Architect

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PE Primary Engineer Jan 2025

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General Contractor: Industrial > $5M - $15M

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EAGLE AWARD

Carter Group, LLC Parker Towing

General Contractor: Infrastructure: Heavy > Under $100M

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Parker Towing

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Ashland City, TN R Alexander Architecture PLLC

PE

Geo/Structural Services Group LLC

EAGLE AWARD

Bell Construction I-65/Buckner Road Interchange

General Contractor: Institutional > $10M - $25M

C

TDOT

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Spring Hill, TN N/A

PE

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.

EAGLE AWARD

American Constructors First Baptist Cleveland Classroom and Lobby Addition C First Baptist Cleveland Church L Cleveland, TN PA HH Architects PE Datum Engineers

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PA Primary Architect

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PE Primary Engineer

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EAGLE AWARD

Carter Group, LLC

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General Contractor: Institutional > $50M - $75M

St. Michael Academy C

St. Michael Academy

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Nolensville, TN Anecdote Architectural Experiences

PE

IC Thomasson Associates, Inc

General Contractor: Institutional > $5M - $10M EAGLE AWARD

American Constructors Rutherford County Public Health and Safety - Walter Hill C

Rutherford County of Tennessee

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Walter Hill, TN Kline Swinney Associates

PE

Kurzynske & Associates

General Contractor: Institutional > $75M - $100M EAGLE AWARD

R.C. Mathews Contractor Jack C. Massey Center at Belmont University C

Belmont University

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Nashville, TN Earl Swensson Associates

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Ross Brian Associates

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General Contractor: Institutional > Under $5M

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EAGLE AWARD

Brindley Construction, LLC Pulaski Municipal Building Renovation

General Contractor: Mega-Projects > All Projects $100M - $160M

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City of Pulaski

L PA

Pulaski, TN Lyle, Cook, Martin Architects

PE

Lyle, Cook, Martin Architects

EAGLE AWARD

R.C. Mathews Contractor Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University C Belmont University L Nashville, TN PA Earl Swensson Associates PE Ross Bryan Associates (Structural); Catalyst Design Group (Civil); I.C. Thomasson (MEP)

General Contractor: Mega-Projects > All Projects Over $160M

EAGLE AWARD

Brasfield & Gorrie Project Ace C N/A L Lewisburg, OH PA Gresham Smith PE AtkinsRealis

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Client

PA Primary Architect

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PE Primary Engineer

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T.W. Frierson Contractor

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General Contractor: Pre-Engineered Building > Under $100M

Portobello America C

Portobello America

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Baxter, TN Design Innovation Architects

PA PE

Carpenter Wright Engineers, a Division of Bennett & Pless, Inc.

General Contractor: Renovation > $5M - $10M EAGLE AWARD

The Parkes Companies, Inc Madison Utility District Office C Madison Suburban Utility District L Madison, TN PA Artech Design Group, Inc PE Fulmer Lucas Engineering, LLC

General Contractor: Renovation > Under $5M EAGLE AWARD

Carter Group, LLC Carter Vintage Guitars C

Carter Vintage Guitars

L PA

Nashville, TN Boulifard Architecture & Design

PE

DF&H Services

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Client

PA Primary Architect

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Location

PE Primary Engineer

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General Contractor: Residential > Multifamily & Condominium Under $100M

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EAGLE AWARD

Construction Enterprises Duke Metrocenter

General Contractor: Special Projects > $10M - $100M

C

The Giddings Group

L PA

Nashville, TN Investwell Architects

PE

Thomas and Hutton

EAGLE AWARD

Holtz Builders, Inc.

Wilderness at the Smokies Indoor Waterpark Addition C Wilderness Development Corporation L Sevierville, TN PA ADCI Design PE Pierce Engineers, Inc.

General Contractor: Special Projects > Under $10M

EAGLE AWARD

BELL Construction

The Golf Club of DBI Bridges C The Golf Club of DBI L Kingston Springs, TN PA Van Pond Architect PLLC PE Benesch / Barge Civil Associates, LLC

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PA Primary Architect

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Location

PE Primary Engineer

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EAGLE AWARD

Gaylor Electric, Inc.

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Specialty Contractor > Electrical (all projects over $10 million)

Nashville Yards C

Southwest Value Partners

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Nashville, TN Gresham Smith

PE

Alvine Engineering

GC

Clark Bell

Specialty Contractor > Electrical: Commercial > $2M - $10M

EAGLE AWARD

Enterprise Electric LLC. Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine C Belmont University L Nashville, TN PA Earl Swenson and Associates PE I. C. Thomasson Associates, Inc. GC RC Mathews Company

EAGLE AWARD

Gaylor Electric, Inc.

Specialty Contractor > Electrical: Commercial > Under $2M

VUMC- VUIIS 6th Floor Lab C

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Nashville, TN Blair + MUI Dowd

PE

Phoenix Design Group

GC

Layton Construction

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Client

PA Primary Architect

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Location

PE Primary Engineer

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Specialty Contractor > Exteriors > All Amounts Other Exteriors

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EAGLE AWARD

Alexander Metals Inc.

Belmont University Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine C Belmont University L Nashville, TN PA Earl Swensson Architects PE Thomas and Hutton GC

Specialty Contractor > Interiors > All Amounts

R C Mathews Contractor

EAGLE AWARD

Murray Drywall & Insulation of Texas, Inc. Vanderbilt Residential Colleges Phase C C Vanderbilt University L Nashville, TN PA Hastings PE N/A GC Layton Construction Company, LLC

Specialty Contractor > Mechanical (all projects over $10 million) > All Amounts

EAGLE AWARD

Lee Company

Belmont University Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine C Belmont University L Nashville, TN PA ESa PE ICT GC

R C Mathews Contractor

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PA Primary Architect

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EAGLE AWARD

The Comfort Group

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Specialty Contractor > Mechanical: Commercial > $2M - $10M

Sumner County Courthouse C

City of Gallatin

L PA

Gallatin, TN Earl Swensson Associates, Inc.

PE

Stevens & Wilkinson

GC

Turner Construction Company

EAGLE AWARD

Tiny's Demolition & Recycling

Specialty Contractor > Sitework/Landscape/ Hardscape > All Amounts

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium C MFA Management L Memphis, TN PA Populous Holdings Inc PE Populous Holdings Inc GC Barton Malow Builders

EAGLE AWARD

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.

Specialty Contractor > Specialty Construction Commercial > Over $10M

Nashville Yards Parcel 9 - Podium & Towers C

Streetlights Residential

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Nashville, TN Gresham Smith & Partners/Streetlights

PE

Magnusson Klemenic Associates

GC

Clark Bell JV

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PA Primary Architect

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PE Primary Engineer

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Specialty Contractor > Specialty Construction Commercial > Under $10M

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EAGLE AWARD

Tiny's Demolition & Recycling War Memorial C The State of Tennessee L Nashville, TN PA Centric Architecture PE N/A GC

Specialty Contractor > Specialty Construction Industrial > Over $10M

SKANSKA

EAGLE AWARD

Cooper Steel

Project Diego N/A C Augusta, GA L PA Gulf States Engineering, Inc. PE Gulf States Engineering, Inc. GC Gray

Specialty Contractor > Specialty Construction Industrial > Under $10M

EAGLE AWARD

Tiny's Demolition & Recycling Feintool C Feintool Tennessee, Inc. Antioch, TN L PA

STG Design, Inc.

PE

N/A

GC

Crain Construction

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Holtz Builders, Inc.

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General Contractor > Commercial > $10M - $25M

International Residence Hall Dollywood Phase 2 C

International Residence Hall-Pigeon Forge

L PA

Pigeon Forge, TN MBI Companies, Inc.

PE

Engineering Services Group

MERIT AWARD

BELL Construction

General Contractor > Commercial > $50M - $100M

Tempo by Hilton C Urban Music City Owner, LLC L Nashville, TN PA ESa PE Ragan Smith & Associates, INC, Structural Design Group

MERIT AWARD

Batten Shaw Construction

General Contractor > Health Care > $10M - $25M

Vanderbilt OHO 3rd Floor Addition and Renovation C

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Nashville, TN Blair + Mui Dowd Architects

PE

Phoenix Design Group

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PA Primary Architect

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PE Primary Engineer

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General Contractor > Industrial > $5M - $15M

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Tuner Theater at the Factory at Franklin C Holladay Properties L Franklin, TN PA Centric Architecture PE N/A

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Metro Central WWTP Improvements C Metro Water Services L Nashville, TN PA Barge Design Solutions PE Brown and Caldwell GC Brasfield & Gorrie - CMAR

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Green Mechanical Construction, Inc. Buc-ee's C Buc-ee's Kentucky LLC Smiths Grove, KY L PA Lawrence S. Levinson AIA PE Salas Obrien GC

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RNGD Expands Nashville

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RNGD, a leader in commercial construction services and one of the fastest-growing businesses in the Southeast U.S., has expanded its Nashville presence with the opening of the first phase of its new self-developed local office.

Located about a mile southeast of downtown at 305 Hermitage Ave., the new space is housed in a 4,000-square-foot building that previously served as an automobile repair and maintenance facility. RNGD purchased the single-story building on a one-acre site to accommodate its growing local team and provide flexibility for potential future expansion.

Nashville-based Powell served as architect in transforming the building into an open, collaborative office environment, and RNGD led construction of the adaptive reuse project.

“Our team is thrilled to establish deeper roots in Nashville while contributing to the revitalization of an industrial neighborhood that’s poised for redevelopment,” said D.J. Benedetto, RNGD Nashville Operations Team Leader. “We look forward to expanding our partnership with clients, architects and other project partners in Nashville for many years to come.”

Since opening an office in west Nashville in 2021, RNGD has overseen a broad range of commercial construction projects, demonstrating its expertise in adaptive reuse and historic renovations; hospitality and entertainment spaces; warehouse and industrial/manufacturing projects; and affordable housing and multifamily developments.

“The Nashville construction community has been welcoming and supportive to our team, and we’re eager to continue supporting the region’s growth and redevelopment,” said RNGD Chief Operating Officer Nick Moldaner.

Established in New Orleans in 2013, RNGD is among the fastest-growing companies in the Southeast U.S. A newly established office in Huntsville, Alabama, will accelerate the firm’s ongoing regional expansion.

RNGD also continues to broaden its service offerings beyond construction management expertise in the building, heavy civil and infrastructure sectors. The company operates divisions specializing in steel fabrication and erection, as well as manufacturing standard prefabricated elements of buildings.

RNGD’s 2023 revenue of $261 million positions the company at No. 383 on the Engineering News Record (ENR) 2024 Top 400 Nationwide Contractors list.

Other recent company recognition includes earning the 2024 ENR Contractor of the Year award in the five-state Texas & Louisiana region, inclusion on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America and recognition among the 2023 Inc. Best Workplaces.

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RNGD: New self-developed office enables construction innovator to reinforce its commitment to Nashville market, with flexibility for future expansion.

RNGD is actively committed to addressing a broad range of social issues through the Palmisano Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. The company has contributed more than $2.1 million to community nonprofit partners and recently expanded its scholarship program to grow its investment in aspiring design and construction professionals.

In early 2025, RNGD will open its new corporate headquarters, manufacturing operations and training center on a redeveloped 8-acre campus in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

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SIBLINGS LEAD MAXWELL

Roofing as 3rd Generation Owners

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2024)—Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal today announced that its ownership has been officially transferred from John Maxwell to his children, Kathleen Maxwell Stroop and David Maxwell, who have both worked at the company over the past decade and now represent the third generation of Maxwells to own and operate the family business.

After 45 years at Maxwell Roofing, John transitioned out of his role as president in July 2021 but has continued serving the company in an advisory capacity after appointing Kathleen as the company’s new CEO and David as President.

The company was founded in 1956 by Kenneth Maxwell, a decorated B-17 bomber squadron commander, as the Nashville branch of Tri-State Roofing. Since then, it has grown into a regional leader in commercial roofing and sheet metal fabrication in Middle Tennessee, southern Kentucky, and northern Alabama. In 2010, a satellite office was opened in northern Alabama to meet the growing demand in the area.

Among Maxwell Roofing’s marquee projects are the Nashville International Airport, the Tennessee State Supreme Court, the Tennessee State Library and Archives, and Thompson Nashville, a luxury hotel offering spectacular views of the Music City skyline at one of the city’s most popular rooftop bars and tourist destinations.

“Not everyone has the opportunity to be part of a multi-generation family business or to share that experience with a close sibling,” said Kathleen. “David and I have always looked to our dad for encouragement and wisdom, and we’re intent on building on the legacy he’s helped to create by melding a spirit of innovation with the timeless qualities of hard work and integrity that’s part of Maxwell Roofing’s DNA.” In 2021, Kathleen was one of a handful of female CEOs competing in a male-dominated industry and was 14 years younger than the average age of her peers. Prior to her elevation as CEO, she spent the previous decade gaining hard-earned experience in the roofing business, starting on rooftops as a Client Account Manager and eventually becoming Vice President of Sales. David Maxwell stepped up as President after serving as Operations Manager and then Vice President of Services during his twelve-year tenure with the company.

Kathleen and David relied on one another and the entire Maxwell Roofing team to navigate the unprecedented challenges of a global supply chain crisis and recession. They built an inventory management program for critical materials so that projects could continue with fewer delays. They also invested resources internally, upgrading the Maxwell Roofing facilities and providing employees with additional training despite the market downturn.

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Together with their team, Kathleen and David helped Maxwell Roofing survive an industry-wide crisis while doubling the company's revenue and overseeing a major workforce expansion. This success was a testament to the power of the company’s incredible teamwork, as each employee played a crucial role in adapting to the crisis and pushing Maxwell Roofing forward.

“Kathleen and I are fortunate to have a past to draw inspiration from,” said David. “But we’re even more excited to be the third generation to lead this company into the future.”

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