by Taylor Loyal
Dow Smith Company Named Best Christian ...

For the ninth consecutive year, Dow Smith Company has been named a Certified Best Christian Workplace by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. This certification is based entirely on a survey of our employees.

Dow Smith Company has been certified by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute longer than any other business in the state.

by Taylor Loyal
1 of 19 Cocktails and Raw Bar Opens in Downtown ...

We recently completed work on 1 of 19 Cocktails and Raw Bar. The new bar and restaurant, located at 103 N. Maple Street in Murfreesboro, is open now. 1 of 19 is owned by Shawn and Christy Hackinson, the owners of the popular downtown Murfreesboro restaurant The Alley on Main. The Alley on Main is known for its steak, seafood, and scratch-made pasta dishes.

When the Hackinsons decided to open a cocktail bar around the corner from The Alley on Main, they knew exactly who to call.

Employment

College Not Required for Great Construction Careers

It comes as no shock to the average person that a ripple effect of recent technological advances and the growth of the Internet economy has been a tectonic shift in the labor force. The number of jobs that require sitting behind a desk in a cubicle – or anywhere a computer might be – has risen dramatically over the past 20 years. This shift has transformed our educational system into one that funnels students towards a different set of opportunities. While some of those opportunities offer new and exciting prospects for our economy, the trend has accelerated at the cost of marginalizing vocational and skills-based training – especially in the construction trades.

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Poor Planning Can Lead To Million-Dollar Mistakes

Don’t make a million-dollar mistake. In construction, even minor errors can be costly. And they add up quickly if you’re not careful. We know you’re excited to start building, but rushing to the ground-breaking ceremony before you’re ready will catch up with you later. It’s critical in any project to get all of your ducks in a row.

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Building for Tomorrow: Key Considerations for Church Congregations

Designing and building a new church facility or undertaking a significant renovation is a monumental endeavor, representing a profound commitment to ministry and a strategic investment in the future. Thoughtful planning is paramount to ensure the new space effectively serves its purpose, fosters spiritual growth, and remains relevant for generations.

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Why We Want Our Employees and Clients To Have An Exceptional and Unique Experience

At DSC, one of the key stations on our Flywheel is what we call the Exceptional and Unique Experience—one of our three defining “uniques.” This is not just a concept; it’s a critical part of our process that keeps the Flywheel turning and fuels the enduring success of DSC.