When you embark on a new construction, addition or renovation project, there is a lot at stake—budget, schedule, productivity, and a host of other concerns. When looking for a contractor, you may come across many options. This sometimes can seem like an undaunting task - Let us walk you through the top 5 warning signs you should be looking for, if you are to avoid selecting the wrong contractor.  Lack of Communication and Reachability If a contractor doesn’t return your initial phone calls or emails, keep looking. You want a reputable company that stays in constant communication throughout all aspects of your project. The best contractors will be open and always striving to keep their clients informed. Typically, you will have an individual or a team assigned to your project that will manage it from start to finish. If a company is not quick to provide you with information about your construction project, search for a more reliable company.

Under the design-build delivery method, construction can begin earlier, with fewer issues because they were addressed earlier during the pre-construction phase where we develop the budget and the schedule. The construction industry is no different than other industries when it comes to having its own set of terms and phrases that sometimes aren’t as obvious to people who don’t work within the industry. Naturally, when we talk about “construction delivery systems,” there can be a lot of confusion. Most people don’t know that there is more than one way to manage a construction project as well as the contractual relationship between the parties. The Project Delivery Institute defines a construction project delivery system as “the structure of the relationships of the parties, the roles and responsibilities of the parties, and the general sequence of activities required to deliver the project.” In the most basic terms, it defines how the parties are related to each other contractually throughout the progress of the project. These “parties” are typically the owner, design team (architects, engineers), and general contractor. It may seem as though the relationships are easy to define, but many projects require these relationships to be adapted or changed to meet the project’s objectives. 

When Brindley Construction was founded more than 61 years ago, our slogan was "You name it, we build it." That saying still holds true to this day. We have been fortunate this year with a busy schedule and projects ranging from large commercial projects to small jobs and everything in between. Our company is hard at work every day, helping existing businesses expand and new organizations come to fruition. So what have we been working on, you may ask?

With all of the excitement and anticipation that has come from the University of Tennessee and Martin Methodist College merger, we cannot help but feel sentimental and proud of how far our local college institution has come. As of July 1st, 2021 Martin Methodist College formally became The University of Tennessee Southern. Our community all gathered together to celebrate the night before at the Midnight Merger, and on the day of the merger, a beautiful ceremony and ribbon cutting was held. Brindley Construction is proud to have had a hand in building and renovating these facilities on the campus:

Construction projects are vital to increasing production, improving employee moral and enabling the growth of your company. The need to construct or renovate can occur numerous times throughout the life of your company, and it's no secret that significant projects can take months—risking lost production time and potentially forcing clients or employees to look elsewhere to meet their needs. Then, how do you confidently embark on a construction project while ensuring your company remains safe and operational throughout the process? The simple answer is: choose the right general contractor.

At Brindley Construction, we value history and love to work with others who have the same desire. When we had the opportunity to work with Wolf Gap Education Outreach Center on their new Education Center, we jumped at the chance to work with such a great group of people. Wolf Gap is a Tennessee nonprofit 501(c)3 organization creating resilient communities that value our shared story, landscapes, past, and future through education programs, preservation advocacy, and conservation of our community’s natural and cultural resources. Wolf Gap is sited on six acres on Tarpley Shop Road, just south of Pulaski. Ground broke on the new 14,000-square-foot education center in December of 2019 and the project was completed in December of 2020.

St. Anthony's Catholic Church is a growing, active community of people dedicated to their parish and to the Risen Christ. With the steady growth the church was seeing, they were looking to expand. When they contacted Brindley Construction for assistance, we were more than happy to lend a hand. Brindley Construction was selected as the design-build contractor for St. Anthony’s Catholic Church’s new Parish Life Center in Fayetteville, Tennessee. The new facility consists of a 10,800–square-foot custom pre-engineered metal building. The facility includes new classrooms, a multi-purpose social hall, full-sized kitchen, gymnasium and restrooms. The Brindley Team worked with Architect Michael Stewart who designed the structure's beautiful and functional layout.

When you think of the construction industry, your mind tends to automatically think of men in construction hats out in the field swinging hammers, doesn’t it? But in the field and behind the scenes, there are many women in this industry that are helping to make these projects come to fruition. In honor of National Women in Construction Week, we sat down with some of the women in our office and asked them a few questions.

Since 1988, Legends Steakhouse and the Brass Lantern have been serving high quality, made-from-scratch dishes across Middle Tennessee and Northern Alabama. They have an ongoing commitment to excellent service and exceptional quality. When Legends approached Brindley Construction with the opportunity to renovate their restaurant in Columbia, Tennessee, we knew this was a perfect match. The project began March 2020, with a complete demolition of the interior of the building. Upgrades include the installation of all new woodwork, wainscoting, flooring, and bar area, as well as a complete renovation of the kitchen and restrooms. The exterior of the building features stacked stone columns, exterior insulation and finish systems, and new paint. The entrance to the restaurant was relocated and the exterior upgrades included new paving, sidewalks, and landscaping. The architectural drawings, provided by George Nuber, really led this project.

Brindley crews recently constructed a new break room and administrative offices for Clayton Cavalier Homes, a modular mobile home manufacturing company in Addison, Alabama. The new break room was constructed on the front of the plant and consists of 10,500 square feet of finished café and dining room space and 2,300 square feet of covered patio. Employees can now enjoy a rustic dining and gathering space complete with a large conference room, four administrative offices, new restrooms, a fully-furnished commercial kitchen fitted with stainless steel appliances, and outdoor seating.