References & Quotes

We continue to use Denark Construction because of their professionalism, quality, and timely performance. They have successfully delivered six condominium projects for my partners and I since 1993.”

Mr. Rick Gentry
University Real Estate Property Management, LLC
817 19th Street
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 673-6600
www.utkhousing.com

During the preliminary planning process, we selected Denark Construction to be our general contractor. Throughout the planning and design stage, Denark was aggressive in working with the design team to ensure the best value for our money. This has been true with the preconstruction stage and continues into the overall construction of the building.”

Mr. Bruce R. Hartmann
President & Publisher
The Knoxville News-Sentinel
P.O. Box 59038
Knoxville, Tennessee 37950-9038
(865) 342-6920

Despite an extensive stretch of bad weather, Denark produced three new residence halls that … have met rave reviews…."

Dr. Gerald Gibson
President
Maryville College
502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, Tennessee 37804-5907
(865) 981-8101

Although we had rain and rock delays, Denark and its subcontractors pushed through these delays and opened the stadium ahead of schedule on April 20, 2000."

Mr. Allen Newton
Executive Director
Sevier County Economic Development Council
P.O. Box 4066
Sevierville, Tennessee 37864-4066
(865) 428-2212

It is a great source of pride for me that PBA’s selection of Denark Construction as the Construction Manager has now been validated.”

Mr. Michael Edwards
Former CEO of the PBA
Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership
17 Market Square, Suite 201
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
(865) 246-2648

As I recently noted in a speech, SMG, the world leader in private facility management, has been involved in sixteen convention center expansions or construction projects over the last ten years. This project has been the most smooth convention center construction project that we have been involved in to date.”

Mr. William C. Overfelt
Former General Manager for the Knoxville Convention Center
SMG
848 M Street, 2nd Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 621-4800

It was an incredibly aggressive schedule tied to my retirement date, and they managed to get it done."

Mr. Jim Clayton
Chairman
Clayton Homes, Inc. (retired)
5000 Clayton Road
Maryville, Tennessee 37804
(865) 380-3200

Every project was finished ahead of schedule. Each project had substantial savings... They always did more than the contract required."

Mr. Jim Dickson
Chief Executive Officer
YMCA of East Tennessee
605 West Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
(865) 522-9625

Your firm has produced excellent quality work, your estimates have been very accurate, and your responsiveness to sometimes very demanding requests has been flawless. Most importantly, all projects have been completed on or before schedule deadlines and within budget.”

Mr. Dale E. Smith
Public Building Authority
400 Main Street, Suite M22
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
(865) 215-2131

My personal experience with Denark has led our firm to expand our business relationship to include multiple jobs in the local region and several other U.S. markets. Of prime importance to us has been their willingness to truly work together to maximize the quality and value of the final product while aggressively working with us in an “open book” fashion to minimize planning errors and control costs. The attitude of the Denark team has been “we will do whatever it takes to get the job done.”

Mr. Ronald A. Watkins
President
Partners Development
510 Union Avenue
Maryville, Tennessee 37902-2123
(865) 524-7777

It was apparent from the first day that they (Denark) brought experience and professionalism to our project."

Mr. David Goode
Business Administrator
First Baptist Church of Sevierville
317 Parkway
Sevierville, Tennessee 37862
(865) 453-9001

To say the least, we are more than pleased. The next time we have a construction project to complete, you will be hearing from me."

Mr. Sam Miller
CEO
Consumer Credit Union
411 Elk Street
Greeneville, Tennessee 37745
(423) 639-6132

Both their integrity and their quality of construction are exemplary."

Mr. William M. Thomas
President
TIS
P.O. Box 10328
Knoxville, Tennessee
37939-0328
(865) 470-3701

The spirit of you and your employees during all phases of this project has added to the joy of accomplishing our goals. You have been true partners and have always operated with our interest in mind."

Mr. F. Monroe Free
Special Advisor to the Board
Knox Area Rescue Ministries
The Monroe Free Group
448 North Cedar Bluff Road
Knoxville, Tennessee 37923
(865) 803-9596

You finished jobs on schedule (frequently early); you stayed within budgets (often saving money); and you made our tenants happy by treating them properly and professionally."

Mr. J. Michael Parish
President
FMP Real Estate Services, Inc.
200 Prosperity Drive
Knoxville, Tennessee 37923
(865) 824-2843

I was personally most impressed with the overall project coordination and integration with the various “subs.” Without this meticulous planning and execution, we could not have had the building completed as quickly as it was; ready to generate revenue.”

Mr. David Waddilove
Executive Vice-President
Stowers Machinery Corporation
P.O. Box 14802
Knoxville, Tennessee 37914
(865) 595-1060