Full building construction
Residential, commercial and industrial building construction.
BUILDING OUR NEXT CHAPTER
More capability.
The same clear purpose.
We are working toward full Tennessee Building Construction (BC) contractor licensure to connect development strategy with a broader range of building work.
STATE EXAM PASSED
Final licensing steps in progress.
Our team has passed the state exam and is completing the remaining licensing requirements. Full BC licensure has not yet been issued.
Passing an exam is a milestone; the Board’s issued license determines the authorized classification and monetary limit.
WHAT WE ARE WORKING TOWARD
Residential. Commercial. Industrial.
Once issued, a full BC license would allow us to contract for those building projects within our approved scope and monetary limit. It would create a more connected path from property strategy and planning to building delivery.
Today, construction work requiring licensure is handled by appropriately licensed contractors. Architects, engineers and surveyors remain responsible for their own professional disciplines.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
One building family. Different scopes.
Residential
One- through four-family residences up to three stories, plus accessory structures.
Commercial
Buildings for public use and occupancy, including residential buildings with more than four units or more than three stories.
Industrial
Buildings used for industrial production or service, such as manufacturing facilities.
“Full BC” describes breadth of building classifications. It does not mean an unlimited dollar limit. Each license is issued with a monetary limit. Tennessee classification outline ↗
THE WORK BEHIND A BUILDING
Explore all 34 building categories.
These are Tennessee’s building subcategories, explained in everyday language. They are an educational guide, not a list of services we currently offer.
Showing 34 of 34 categories
Acoustical treatments
Sound absorption and noise control.
Carpentry, framing and millwork
Structural framing, woodwork and trim.
Drywall
Interior wall and ceiling board systems.
Floor covering
Finished floor materials and installation.
Foundations
Building support below the structure.
Glass, windows and doors
Glazing and building openings.
Institutional and recreational equipment
Specialized equipment for shared-use facilities.
Lath, plaster, stucco and aluminum siding
Wall finishes and exterior cladding.
Masonry under $100,000
Brick, block and stone within this category’s limit; larger masonry work has separate licensing requirements.
Ornamental and miscellaneous metal
Railings and architectural metal features.
Painting and interior decorating
Coatings and decorative interior finishes.
Roof decks
The supporting deck beneath roofing.
Site and subdivision development
Preparing and organizing development sites.
Special coatings and waterproofing
Surface protection and moisture resistance.
Tile, terrazzo and marble
Hard-surface floors and finishes.
Insulation
Thermal and related building insulation.
Elevators, escalators and dumbwaiters
Vertical transportation systems; additional registration requirements apply.
Structural steel erection and fabrication
Making and assembling steel structures.
Concrete
Concrete placement and construction.
Sheet metal
Formed sheet-metal building components.
Roofing, gutters and vinyl siding
Roof coverings and related exterior work.
Conveyors
Material-moving conveyor systems.
Sandblasting
Abrasive cleaning and surface preparation.
Golf courses
Golf-course construction.
Tennis courts
Tennis-court construction.
Swimming pools
Swimming-pool construction.
Outdoor advertising
Outdoor advertising structures.
Excavation
Digging and earth removal.
Landscaping
Landscape installation and improvements.
Fencing
Fences and enclosure systems.
Demolition
Removal of buildings and structures.
Millwright
Installation and alignment of industrial machinery.
Irrigation
Landscape irrigation systems.
Scaffolding
Temporary access and working platforms.
Where other licenses come in
BC does not replace separate electrical (CE), mechanical and plumbing (CMC), architectural, engineering or surveying credentials. Specialty work, including larger masonry projects, can require additional licensing. Work must follow the issued license, applicable permits and professional requirements.
Sources reviewed October 28, 2026: classification outline · licensing process · verify a Tennessee license. Our exam milestone is a company-reported update.