About Us
Why Denark?
Performance as Construction Manager At-Risk
Our emphasis on professional Preconstruction Services has led to reliable and consistent budgets, detailed value management, avoiding change orders and controlling costs throughout the project. In fact, our Change Order % for CM At-Risk projects is typically less than half a percent!
Tenure of Team
The average tenure of a Denark Operations Team Member is more than 15 years. The industry average is 4 years. Our people are always our most valuable asset. Therefore, we take care of our Team, our Team takes care of our Clients, and in turn our Clients trust us with repeat business. This circle of success has resulted in 70% repeat business.
Consistent On-Time Completion
We are committed to delivering on every promise made, especially as it relates to completing projects on-time. We are proud of the fact that Denark has never been assessed liquidated damages on a project in its history.
Financial Strength
Due to our firm’s significant net worth and working capital, this project will enjoy the security of a strong financial base and ample bonding capacity.
Safety Excellence
As evidenced by our EMR, safety record, Governor’s Award of Excellence from TOSHA, and national recognition as one of “America’s Safest Companies” by EHS Today, safety is ingrained in Denark’s culture.
Extensive Network of Local, Regional, and National Partners
In addition to a deep-rooted local presence, our regional and national experience has resulted in strong relationships among countless subcontractors and suppliers, large and small.
Guiding Principles
We're passionate about being the Premier Builder of Choice.
We strive to do everything with Superior Execution.
We insist on quality and safety in every aspect of our work.
We make sure every client is satisfied with our work, every day.
We know that our team members are our most valuable assets.
We never forget that we are a part of this community and always give back.
Key Contacts
Chief Executive Officer
President
Chief Operating Officer
VP/Accounting
Vice President
Giving Back
Since its inception, Denark has proven to be a leader in corporate philanthropy and civic engagement. Despite having fewer than 100 Team Members, our company has consistently ranked in the Top 25 among all businesses and corporations for United Way giving since 2014. In any given year, Denark supports and participates in more than 75 different programs, initiatives, or events for a variety of community organizations.
Our rationale for investment is not transactional. “Giving back” is part of our company’s mission and we consider it a cultural value throughout Denark. Our community has helped us be successful; therefore, it is our responsibility to help the community be successful. We support programs, projects, and policies that help make the Knoxville area a great place for our company to thrive and for our Team Members to live, work, play, and raise their families.
Community Impact Award
2023 Pinnacle Award
Denark was honored to receive the Knoxville Chamber‘s Pinnacle Impact Award in 2023. The award is presented to a non-charitable business that displays a commitment to making East Tennessee a better place to live through the development and support of a community project or program. This recognition would not have been possible without Denark’s outstanding Team Members. Their hard work, caring hearts, and commitment to serve is what makes our company a great place to work, and our community a great place to live.
Do you want to know more about Denark’s mission to give back?
If you are an organization or non-profit seeking Denark’s support, please fill out this brief form and the appropriate person will get back to you quickly. If you prefer, you can always call us at (865) 637-1925.
