Demo Plus is leading a shift in the construction industry by uniting multiple critical services into one streamlined package. Since its founding in 2004, the company has evolved from a demolition-focused operation into a comprehensive site preparation provider, offering earthwork, utilities installation, aggregates, and more. This transformation reflects not only a response to client needs but also a forward-thinking approach to project efficiency. With a growing footprint across Middle Tennessee, a top-tier fleet, and a people-first culture, Demo Plus is shaping the future of site development, one site at a time.
Founded by a group of seasoned construction professionals, Demo Plus initially concentrated on demolition, which made up roughly 80% of its business. “In the beginning, our work was primarily focused on demolition services, making up nearly 80% of our operations, with earthwork accounting for the remaining 20%,” said Alyssa Butler, Marketing Manager.
As the market evolved and client demands changed, so did Demo Plus. The company invested in expanding its capabilities, purchasing advanced equipment, and upskilling its workforce. As a result, the business model underwent a strategic pivot: today, 80% of the company’s work is centered on earthwork, with demolition continuing as a key component of its services. “This shift reflects our ability to adapt, grow and meet the demands of an ever-changing industry while staying true to the core values that founded our company,” Butler said.
What sets Demo Plus apart is its ability to consolidate essential services under one roof. The company wraps demolition, earthwork, utilities, and aggregates into a single, integrated package. This approach simplifies logistics, reduces delays, and ensures consistent quality across every phase of site preparation. “For us, it’s a new wave of how we do projects, with wrapping the demolition, the earthwork, the utilities all under one package,” said Owner, Tyler Serbus.
By offering bundled services, Demo Plus removes the typical fragmentation that can stall construction timelines. Clients gain a single point of accountability and benefit from the company’s ability to respond swiftly to on-site challenges.
A key driver of Demo Plus’s success lies in its commitment to both technological advancement and human capital. The company has significantly scaled its fleet, acquiring top-of-the-line Caterpillar equipment to tackle complex, high-volume projects with enhanced speed and accuracy. “We started with a small set of machines, and we built a robust fleet of state-of-the-art Caterpillar equipment, allowing us to take on high volume, high stakes projects with greater speed and precision,” Butler explained.
But it’s not just about machinery. At its core, Demo Plus is a people-first company. “Our team is the backbone of everything that we do, from the field crews to the project managers. We built a culture based on trust, accountability and pride in craftsmanship,” Butler emphasized. This focus on team empowerment has resulted in a highly motivated workforce that consistently upholds the company’s values and delivers excellence on the job. “We really trust our team, they are the face of our company when they’re out on these job sites, and we trust our team to be able to portray us in a good light, and I think that we all do a great job at that,” she added.
Another pillar of Demo Plus’s growth is its client-focused mindset. The company prioritizes long-term partnerships and maintains open lines of communication throughout each project. “Many of our clients return to us time and time again because they know we do what we say we’re going to do better than anybody else will do it,” said Butler. That reliability is matched by a relentless focus on quality and safety. “We’re committed to quality and safety; we hold ourselves to the highest standards in both the quality of our work and the safety of our job sites,” she continued.
“Many of our clients return to us time and time again because they know we do what we say we’re going to do better than anybody else will do it.”
Leadership at Demo Plus is not confined to boardrooms. The company practices a hands-on approach, with key personnel actively involved in daily operations. “This hands-on approach allows us to make informed decisions quickly, resolve issues efficiently and maintain a level of accountability that sets us apart from any other subcontractor in the area,” Butler noted.
Demo Plus’s capabilities are most evident in its standout projects. One such project was the Roberts Academy for Vanderbilt University, located on Nashville’s iconic Music Row. The job involved demolition of parking structures, residential buildings, and infrastructure replacement, including new roadway construction and concrete recycling. “There was a lot of new infrastructure on Music Row and around the Vanderbilt campus. In the roadways, there was a new roadway built to remove an existing roadway; there was a lot of concrete processed and recycled on the job, as well as rock blasting,” said Serbus.
Another highlight was the Crestmoor project in the Green Hills District of Nashville. This included demolition of a two-story office complex followed by drilling and blasting to prepare the site for a multi-family development. “The Crestmoor project was a prime example of accelerated schedules and being able to combine multiple packages to give the client a package that was going to expedite their schedule and give the client what they want. Robert’s Academy was another one like that,” Serbus added.
Demo Plus is also stepping into a leadership role in sustainability. The company runs a recycling facility outside Nashville where aggregates are repurposed for new construction. “Some cities do a really good job of it. Nashville’s new to it and doesn’t put a big emphasis on recycling solid fill, so that’s something that we’re pushing forward to do and to recreate,” said Serbus.
Equally important is the company’s emphasis on community connection. Each year, Demo Plus hosts its signature event: Day of the Dozer. The event brings clients and their families together to operate real construction equipment while enjoying music and food. “It’s pretty awesome to get to see them be able to do that, and their faces just light up. We’ve had kids say that it’s their favorite amusement park that they’ve ever been to,” Serbus said.
As Demo Plus moves into the second half of 2025, the outlook is strong. The company is scaling rapidly, fueled by a robust project pipeline and growing regional presence. “Our team is very energized by the momentum that we’ve built and committed to maintaining that pace through continued operational excellence,” said Butler. To meet rising demand, Demo Plus is actively hiring and training skilled labor while strengthening leadership roles to support scalable growth. “We’re focused on recruiting and training skilled labor to uphold the quality and efficiency our clients expect from us. We’re also building our leadership roles within the company to better support growth,” Butler explained.
In a highly competitive industry, Demo Plus is setting the standard for what modern, integrated site preparation should look like. With its bold approach, trusted team, and proven results, Demo Plus is primed to lead the next era of construction excellence.
