Blaine Construction Corporation

What Blaine Construction Corporation does

Blaine Construction Corporation, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a privately held general contractor and construction manager operating as a subsidiary of The Yates Companies, Inc. The company delivers commercial, institutional, and industrial/manufacturing construction projects for enterprise clients across the continental United States, Canada, and Alaska, with selected international work in markets such as Iceland and British Columbia. Its three primary service lines are general contracting (fixed-price project delivery), construction management (preconstruction through ribbon-cutting oversight), and pre-engineered metal building services, the last of which is differentiated by in-house design, engineering, fabrication, and erection of large pre-engineered, hybrid, and conventional steel buildings.

The company serves a diversified enterprise roster that includes Fortune 500 manufacturers (Denso, McNeilus Steel, Ardaugh Group, Melaleuca, Cannon Automotive, SL America, Amaero International), higher education clients (University of Tennessee, Webb School), and hospitality operators (Marriott International). Notable recent projects include a 543,380 SF Ardaugh can manufacturing plant, a 500,000+ SF Denso multi-facility automotive program, a 233,000 SF Holiday Inn to Marriott conversion, and a 117,000 SF University of Tennessee Medical Nursing Building, alongside LEED Gold certified commercial office work. The pre-engineered building division has constructed millions of square feet of industrial, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, and power generating facilities over 25+ years and exports complete steel building packages internationally.

Blaine's commercial model is project-based, with revenue earned through competitive bidding, negotiated contracts, and construction management fees; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The firm is led by President Gary Bennett and differentiates on a 55-year operating record with no failed projects and no bond claims, a documented safety record of 678,311+ safe man-hours over five consecutive years (Tennessee OSHA Safety Award, 2023), and the financial backing of The Yates Companies. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with no channel partners, supported by a website portfolio and an active social media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. The firm has 101-250 employees and does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

Blaine Construction Corporation

Legal name

Blaine Construction Corporation

Website

https://blaineconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Blaine Construction Corporation is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based general contractor and construction manager, founded 1969 and a subsidiary of The Yates Companies, that delivers commercial, institutional, and industrial projects for enterprise clients across North America, with differentiated in-house pre-engineered metal building capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial and Industrial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Industrial Building Construction (23621), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (238120), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Steel Plate, Sections & Welded Assemblies (IMADACAD)

Keywords

• Pre-engineered metal buildings
• General contracting services
• Construction management services
• Design-build construction
• Industrial steel buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Knoxville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: Traditional general contracting services for commercial, institutional, and manufacturing construction projects. Revenue is project-based, earned through fixed-price contracts or construction management fees.
2. Construction Management Services: Construction management services where the company manages the entire project lifecycle from preconstruction through ribbon cutting, providing oversight and coordination of all trade partners and subcontractors.
3. Pre-Engineered Metal Building Services: Design, engineering, fabrication, and erection of pre-engineered metal buildings. Includes both domestic projects throughout North America and export of complete steel building packages internationally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Blaine Construction Corporation provides general contracting, construction management, design-build, and pre-engineered metal building services for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. The company self-performs design, engineering, fabrication, and erection of large steel pre-engineered, hybrid, and conventional buildings, and has constructed millions of square feet of industrial, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, and power-generating facilities across North America and select international markets.

Product overview

Blaine Construction Corporation offers a comprehensive suite of construction services organized into three primary categories: Commercial Construction (office buildings, hotels, retail, cinemas, corporate headquarters), Institutional Construction (educational facilities, aquatic centers, student housing, arenas, stadiums), and Manufacturing Construction (industrial facilities, warehouses, distribution centers). The company provides these services through multiple delivery methods including general contracting, construction management, and design-build, with specialized capabilities in pre-engineered metal buildings. Their pre-engineered buildings division offers in-house design, engineering, fabrication, and erection services for large steel buildings across North America and international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Contracting Services Full-service general contracting for commercial, institutional, and industrial construction projects with a focus on quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
• Construction Management Services Professional construction management including preconstruction planning, scheduling oversight, and coordination of all project phases from groundbreaking through ribbon cutting.
• Pre-Engineered Metal Building Services In-house design, engineering, fabrication, and erection of large pre-engineered, hybrid and conventional steel buildings. Includes export of complete steel building packages internationally.
• Design-Build Services Integrated design-build project delivery combining architectural design with construction services for streamlined project execution.
• Commercial Construction Commercial building services for office buildings, cinemas, retail centers, museums, hotels, parking garages, corporate headquarters, and financial institutions, with LEED certification pursuit support.
• Institutional Construction Institutional construction for educational facilities, aquatic centers, student housing, libraries, arenas, stadiums, and government buildings.
• Manufacturing and Industrial Construction Manufacturing facility construction including distribution centers, warehouses, aircraft hangars, turbine halls, and waste recovery projects throughout the continental US, Canada, and Alaska.

Quantifiable outcome

• 678,311+ safe man-hours without a recordable injury over five consecutive years

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Yates Companies, Inc.coreOthersBlaine Construction is a proud member of The Yates Companies, Inc., one of the top construction service providers in the country. As part of this organization, Blaine Construction adheres to the same core values of safety, integrity, passion, and commitment. The financial strength of the organization, combined with the expertise of the team, guarantees the seamless execution of each project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Yates Companies: Parent company of Blaine Construction and one of the largest privately held construction services providers in the U.S. Direct comparison for full-service industrial, commercial, and institutional delivery, including heavy industrial and steel building capabilities.
• Holder Construction: Large privately held general contractor and construction management firm serving commercial, industrial, and institutional markets across the U.S. Closely comparable in delivery model, enterprise client focus, and integrated preconstruction services.
• BE&K Building Group: Subsidiary of KBR that delivers complex industrial, advanced manufacturing, and institutional construction projects. Highly comparable in industrial/manufacturing plant construction and design-build delivery.
• Gray Construction: Family-owned design-build general contractor specializing in industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, automotive, and distribution facilities. Comparable in industrial plant construction and Fortune 500 customer base.
• Brasfield & Gorrie: Large private general contractor operating across the Southeast and U.S. with strong commercial, institutional (including higher education and healthcare), and industrial portfolios. Comparable regional footprint and client mix.
• Barton Malow: Privately held construction firm providing general contracting, construction management, and design-build services for commercial, institutional, and industrial markets. Comparable in delivery methods and multi-segment service mix.
• Robins & Morton: Private general contractor with strong institutional (healthcare and higher education) and commercial expertise, operating primarily in the Southeast U.S. Comparable in institutional focus and regional concentration.
• Haskell: Employee-owned design-build firm delivering industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities through integrated architecture, engineering, and construction services. Comparable in integrated delivery and industrial client focus.

Emerging players

• Nucor Building Systems: Leading U.S. manufacturer and erector of pre-engineered steel buildings, part of Nucor Corporation. Direct comparable to Blaine's pre-engineered metal building division, though more product-focused and less of a full-service GC.
• Varco Pruden Buildings: Major U.S. pre-engineered metal building manufacturer and supplier, providing steel building systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional applications. Comparable as a competitor and potential partner/supplier in the PEMB market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/blaineconstruction1969
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blaine-construction
• Instagraminstagram.com/blaineconstruction

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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