Here are a few things from some happy Merit customers
Video Testimonials. Click below to watch the Quicktime Movie.
Jerry Bodie
Executive Vice President, White Realty and Service Company
Joe Dawson
Administrator, Blount Memorial Hospital
Debra London
CEO/President, St. Mary’s Health Systems
Jay Dunlap
Past President of the Board of Trustees, Bijou Theatre
Alvin Hord
Director, Blount County Schools
Scott Niswonger
Board of Trustees Member, Tusculum College
Kathy Sims
Elementary Supervisor, Knox County Schools
Gregg Jones
Co-publisher of the Greeneville Sun
"In addition to being construction experts, they truly have a great sense of the needs of an educational community...I truly cannot say enough about my experience with Merit Construction."
- Sallee Reynolds, Principal, Hardin Valley Academy
"Throughout the project, their professionalism and dedication to our project was evident. Merit has made the construction experience a pleasant one. Our project was completed on schedule and within budget. Without reservation, I can recommend Merit Construction, Inc."
- Christine C. Rhea, President of Production, Mortgage Investors Group
"The construction time line that Merit developed for the critical path was right on schedule, and the work on the building progressed at the rate they had indicated. The service and the knowledge of their on-site superintendent was excellent. The budget control process also worked well. I commend them for a job well done."
- Mark A. Stokes, Vice President for Administration and College Relations, Tusculum College
"Merit's timely completion of projects and professionalism allows me to recommend them for hospital and other health care project settings..."
- Don Heinemann, Associate Administrator, Blount Memorial Hospital
"Merit has gone above and beyond in their commitment and personal involvement, working with our architect on planning, scheduling, and keeping the "team" on track so that we can achieve our very aggressive completion schedule."
- Karen L. McKinney, Director, Physician Practice Development, St. Mary's Health System
"Merit's ability to be flexible, innovative, industrious and attentive to our needs made this project a great success. I would whole-heartedly recommend Merit Construction..."
- Jay Dunlap, Past President of the Board of Trustees, Bijou Theatre
"Their integrity is beyond question, their commitment to performance is total and their willingness and desire to "do the job right" make the whole development process pleasant and rewarding for every member of the team."
- Ronald A. Watkins, Partners and Associates
"I have worked at other colleges with a number of different contractors. This is the best working relationship with a general contractor that I have had in 25 years."
- Robert Knott, Ph.D., President, 1989-1999, Tusculum College
"They were very sensitive to the fact that we have programs through the week for all ages. The congregation was very pleased with the results. The staff was pleased and I recommend them [Merit Construction]. They did quality work on budget."
- Rev. Carswell Hughs, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church Knoxville
"They found ways to help us save money and ways to improve the structure. They suggested changes throughout that would make
the building better and make the property better."
- Rich Williams, President of St. Mary's Health System
"The construction staff was wonderful. They worked around our schedule so that we were able to get everything done on time and keep the building functioning."
- Beverly Snukals, Former Executive Director, The Bijou Theatre
"I think leadership and inspiration start at the top. Merit has that and it personifies itself throughout the company. I am proud to know them and to be a part of construction projects that they are involved in."
- Donald Peterson, Public Building Authority, The County of Knox and the City of Knoxville
"I trust them. I trust their integrity. I trust their work ethic. I trust their accountability. I trust their knowledge of how to get the job done well and on time."
- Gregg K. Jones, Publisher of the Greeneville Sun; President, General Morgan Inn