From the Ground Up is a podcast from Dow Smith Company – a design-build firm that specializes in church, healthcare, and commercial construction. In each episode, we’ll feature people we’re interested in, projects we’re working on, and all the nuts and bolts of the design-build business. Put on your hard hat, plug in your headphones, and listen up.
Dow Smith Company, Middle Tennessee’s leading design-build firm, has announced its official transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This landmark decision underscores the company's dedication to its most valuable asset, its employees, by granting them direct ownership and a vested interest in the company's continued success. The move is expected to further empower its long-standing workforce and solidify its reputation for delivering exceptional and unique client experiences.
Let’s be honest. The cheapest option isn’t going to be the best one. Everyone knows that. It’s common sense. We can all be lured in by low prices. But that’s a terrible idea if you’re planning a construction project. Imagine you’re a business owner. You’ve spent years—maybe your whole life—dreaming of the business you want to run and getting to do the job you love. You’ve thought about the clients you want to serve and the community you want to impact. And now it’s time to design and build the place where you’ll do business. Do you really want to go with the lowest bidder?
Are you considering building out a space for your business in Middle Tennessee? Whether it’s your first time seeking a commercial home for your business or your company needs a new location to grow, here are five things you need to consider before you get started on your project.