Messer Construction Co., founded in 1932, is an employee-owned construction manager and general contractor that builds better lives for its customers, communities and each other. As a nationally recognized leader in safety and quality, the company delivers innovative building solutions for complex construction projects throughout the Midwest and Southeast.

Messer’s Nashville office opened in 2006, though the company’s initial presence in the region dates back to the 1930s with the construction of the Nashville Post Office, which is now the home of the Frist Art Museum. Messer’s professional project management and craft personnel have built notable projects throughout Middle Tennessee for customers such as Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Metro Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Middle Tennessee State University, Austin Peay State University and Jack Daniel’s.

Messer takes care to exceed customer expectations and provide inclusive opportunities for employees and business partners. The company deeply values workforce and supplier diversity, as well as investing in nonprofit organizations that are committed to supporting the Middle Tennessee community.

Messer has offices in Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Indiana—primarily building in the health care, higher education, aviation, manufacturing, science and technology, federal/military, and food and beverage market segments.