Nashville-based construction firm Certified Construction Services was awarded Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s 2021 NEXT Award in the Real Estate, Construction, and Hospitality Market Mover category. The ​​award recognizes local entrepreneurs and companies who are transforming industries and strengthening the Middle Tennessee community. The honor also showcases those who adapted and created new opportunities in the wake of the unprecedented challenges presented in the last year.

“We’re incredibly honored to be selected among other remarkable entrepreneurs who share our passion for serving others in the Nashville community,” said Scott DeLano, Principal at Certified Construction Services. “Overcoming the challenges of the past year has not been easy, but we’re optimistic that innovative construction strategies geared towards buildings that bolster a more diverse and inclusive economy will continue to be crucial in supporting the rapid growth of our beloved city.”

Certified Construction Services targets smart growth, urban infill projects that provide opportunities for progressive architecture in the communities they serve. The company's vertically integrated structure allows it to manage the development, construction, and design of projects, which saves both time and money. Certified Construction Services’ team possesses varied skill-sets that seamlessly blend multiple layers of the industry, providing a unique perspective on the planning and execution of projects. The company’s ​​most recent projects bring a progressive design to neighborhoods that aesthetically and economically complement surrounding communities.

“Nashville is one of the most exciting cities for the real estate industry across the country, and we’re proud to play a part in the city’s impressive growth,” said Jared Bradley, Founder of Certified Construction Services.” As the demand for new projects rises, we’ll never lose sight of our commitment to help maintain Nashville’s unique charm along with playing a part in fighting against the city’s affordability crisis.

About Certified Construction Services

Certified Construction Services is a commercial general contractor constructing projects primarily in Nashville's urban core. CCS aims to bring great architecture and buildings to the masses. The company does this through its vertical integration of architecture, real estate development, and general contracting. The company works on everything from for-sale condos, multifamily apartment buildings, restaurants, and civic projects for companies such as Fisk University and Meharry Medical College.

About Nashville Entrepreneur Center

The Nashville Entrepreneur Center (NEC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) founded in 2010 by business leaders who wanted to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and to celebrate the spirit and tenacity of the entrepreneurial community. The NEC serves as Nashville’s center for entrepreneurship, supporting visionaries—from every background, in any industry, and at all phases—by connecting them to critical resources and championing their desire to change the world. Learn more about the EC by following @entrecenter on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and at www.EC.co.