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“As I began writing this testimonial, four words kept coming up in my draft: Trust, Integrity, Quality and Value. I believe these words best describe Shawnee’s modus operandi.
Earning my trust was no easy task having been disenchanted with the commercial construction of our building shell. We decided to go with a different builder for our build out. I had heard of Shawnee’s work through colleagues in medical offices and hospitals and it was all good, not a single negative comment. Since then, time and time again, Shawnee earned my trust, every step of the way.
One can feel the integrity when talking with Matt and John. They are straight shooters concerned with getting it right the first time. Their integrity flows through the project managers and workers. Team atmosphere of this company is palpable. All the players have a “can-do” attitude. It’s a “feel good” group who seem to really enjoy what they do.
We have been in our office for 4 years and the quality of construction speaks for itself. This has as much to do with Shawnee’s leadership and know-how as it does their subcontractor choices and relationships. The weekly on sight construction meetings with John and the subcontractors were so valuable in keeping open lines of communication with all involved. This lead to a very smooth construction process. Now, I so enjoy coming in to the office not just because of its appearance and layout, but also for the quality I know hidden behind the paint and décor.
The value of our office construction speaks to me every day when I come in. It was one thing for Shawnee to give on of the lowest bids for our project, it is quite another for them deliver what they have for my office. The value Shawnee provides is a result of their communication skills, meticulous planning, efficiency, work ethic and “getting it right the first time” mantra.
We look forward to our next building project with Shawnee. Yes, that’s right, we look forward to it. That should speak volumes to anyone considering commercial construction.
Robert Severinac, MD
President Dupont Medical Arts Building, Inc
President Elect Dupont Hospital
Vice President Dupont Business and Medical Park
President Indiana Plastic Surgery Center, PC
"Shawnee Construction exceeded our expectations on every facet of the building process. They were respectful of our building needs, time lines, and budgets. They made sure our completed project was exactly as we envisioned. Shawnee Construction's professionalism and integrity would benefit any company's construction or maintenance project."
Brad D. Martin, O.D.
Martin Eye Clinic, P.C
“Shawnee Construction was chosen to be our partner in executing the vision for Kingston Care Center of Fort Wayne. Kingston Care Center was treated with respect and phenomenal customer service from ground breaking to grand opening. Our project had the unique challenge of working around our current resident population and busy schedules. Shawnee worked with our staff by staggering processes at off-peak hours and maintained excellent communication with all staff throughout this project. Kingston Care Center would recommend the Shawnee Team to any business looking to grow.”
Lynette Neher
Regional Manager
Kingston Care Center
“Shawnee did a flawless job with the construction at our beautiful Pine Valley MRI facility. It’s staff worked with equipment manufacturers to complete the complex and precise requirements involved. In the medical world, that kind of attention to detail is a measurement of survivability. We are always confident with Shawnee’s exceptional work and it’s character is beyond reproach.”
Tom Organ
Fort Wayne Radiology
Director of Clinical Operations
Special Notes
Client since 1984
Project: FW Radiology’s Open View MRI - Remodel
Specialized Need: Isolating and preventing ground vibration
“When Shawnee Construction was selected as general contractor for the Bishop Luers renovation we knew it would be an extensive project involving a new boiler, air conditioning, lighting in the corridors and gym, new windows and air ducts run into every room in the building.
It was extensive and took the whole school year, but I’d recommend them in a heartbeat. Matt Schenkel personally attended every meeting, and even our littlest concerns were taken care of immediately.
This was a project that had to be worked around 600 kinds and more than 70 staff members during the school year. Shawnee would work second or third shift to accommodate our staff and students. We were just very impressed.”
Mary Keefer
Bishop Luers High School
Principal
“Shawnee was the general contractor for the Lakeside Middle School renovation that took place in summer 2008. They took care of the masonry and walls, ceiling tile replacement and window replacement.
Whenever I would ask a question it was always addressed right away. They were right in step with everything, had great lines of communication and would do anything I asked. These are just good people to work with, and we hope to work with them again in the future.”
Mike Stetler
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Coordinator of Capital Projects
“We haven’t regretted working with Shawnee Construction for an instant. They’ve been phenomenal as the general contractor on our new residence hall project – Clare Hall – that is set to open in fall 2009.
This is a $4 million project that will accommodate up to 216 students. Shawnee’s proactive approach to issues both internally and with their subcontractors has been great. They have high expectations of their contractors and are always on top of the situation.
We’ve been highly impressed and would be happy to give them the opportunity to bid on future projects.”
Ken Williams
University of St. Francis
Director of Operations
"From day one, Shawnee Construction proved to me that we had made the right decision. We wanted a state of the art building, and they provided that for us. Not only did they build a beautiful facility, they did it on time and within budget. We are very pleased with the job that was done, and would highly recommend Shawnee Construction."
Jay Leonard
Preferred Automotive Group, Inc.
"Shawnee Construction was absolutely paramount in the success of our building and facility. From the initial conversation to the final walk-thru Shawnee was there to make sure my needs were not only met but to make sure I wasn't bothered with unnecessary zoning issues. Shawnee handled all of these and without hesitation. I found Shawnee to be not only professional in the way they conduct business but also genuinely concerned that I was completely satisfied with the entire project. I feel anyone considering construction needs would be remiss in not first contacting Shawnee construction. In my opinion they are the best. Thanks Shawnee."
Todd D Meeks DDS
Davinci Dental Spa
"We used Shawnee Construction to renovate two downtown building; one into offices and retail space; and the other into executive office suites for lawyers and other professionals. We are extremely pleased with the results of the renovations. The people at Shawnee Construction worked with us to create our vision. We will use Shawnee Construction on our future projects and would recommend Shawnee Construction to others."
Doug Adelsperger
Midtowne Real Estate, LLC
dba Midtowne Professional Center and
Harrison Professional Center
"Shawnee Construction was selected as the general contractor for two capital projects that were to run simultaneously in 2006. We were constructing a dining hall at Camp Logan, a property in Kosciusko County and a new Service Center office building in Fort Wayne. We knew that coordinating these two major projects was going to be difficult with the limited resources we had at the council to support them. Choosing the same general contractor for both projects was one of the wisest decisions that we made and the fact that we had chosen Shawnee only became clear after the projects started. The level of support that we received from Shawnee was superlative. Shawnee assigned the same project manager to both jobs, which made coordination between the two projects effortless. The build in Kosciusko County was on a very tight schedule, since construction did not start until January and our resident camp program was to start there in June. Shawnee was committed to getting this building ready for occupancy by the time camp started and they did not disappoint. The other building in Fort Wayne was also completed on time. The best part about our association with Shawnee is that I can still email them and they will assist me with minor problems should any arise. I highly recommend Shawnee, they were a pleasure to work with and made these construction projects enjoyable."
Chris Myers
Chief of Staff
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana
"As a business owner, during the life of your business, you come across many different businesses and business owners that you are asked to interact with. Some are ordinary and what you expect and then there are those business owners that make such an impact on you, that you try to make your business better to come up to their standards. Their way of doing business has such integrity and deep seated standards of honor, that you are amazed. I know that is how I have felt working with Shawnee Construction over the years. I wanted to be a better business owner because of their example.
I first came to work with Shawnee Construction some 18 years ago on various projects in this area and surrounding communities. As a Construction Coordinator and Designer working in the Midwest for 25 years, I have had the privilege of working with many general contractors, good contractors and some not so good. As a female in a traditionally male occupation, it has not always been an easy road. Shawnee Construction was a client of one of the local banks when I was first asked to work with them and over the last 18 years, there have been countless other successful projects that we have completed. My opinion and expertise have always been sought out by them on any project that we have worked on together. This has led to a very successful business partnership that has resulted in so many happy clients and beautiful projects. Shawnee Construction has never hesitated working with me on projects on even the smallest scale. It was always worth their time.
Shawnee Construction’s level of expertise in all types of construction is truly remarkable. They have only ever employed the best technicians and job coordinators even while other construction companies chose to make do with less expertise. This has resulted in a higher caliber of completed projects and some of the best working relationships with clients that I have seen in the construction business.
Shawnee’s involvement with the community that they live and work has also set an example for my business. When a local non profit organization needed projected construction costs before they could proceed with a new facility, Shawnee did all of that work gratis, asking for nothing, and they were not awarded the job when the project went out to bid. This is only one example of their generosity. Again setting the bar high for the rest of us in business in this community, as Shawnee Construction has always done."
Vanessa Bender
Owner
Habitat Commercial & Residential Design.
"We have been involved on commercial building projects with Shawnee Construction for many years, and were pleased when they were successful with the bid on our new Design Collaborative office space in downtown Fort Wayne. As you can imagine, working on a space for a group of architects and engineers can pose some extraordinary challenges. John and Bruce did a great job of working with us in the renovation to create a unique space that continues to draw rave reviews. They successfully met our budget and schedule constraints, all while under the watchful eyes of our owners and associates- each of whom are trained to have a critical eye for detail. We have been in our offices for over a year, and continue to appreciate the environment created by the craftsmen at Shawnee Construction."
Ron Dick, AIA
Principal
Design Collaborative
Architects and Engineers
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