Schenkel Construction

What Schenkel Construction does

Schenkel Construction Inc. is a privately held, family-owned general contracting firm headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, operating continuously since 1890 and currently led by fifth- and sixth-generation owners Greg, Dan, and Tim Schenkel. The company serves commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and religious clients across Northeast Indiana with four core service lines: turn-key design/build, general commercial construction, renovations and additions, and maintenance/emergency repair services. Project scope ranges from 200,000 SF commercial buildings to single door replacements, and the firm maintains a mix of in-house project managers, estimators, superintendents, and skilled trades supplemented by a network of architects and specialty subcontractors. Its technology stack centers on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and construction management software for project planning and visualization, augmented by an Authorized Builder partnership with American Buildings (Nucor Corporation) for custom-engineered metal building systems.

The business model is project-based, with revenue generated through one-time contracts — either design/build, general contracting, or maintenance engagements — priced via customized quotes tied to scope, specifications, and timeline. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the firm operates a sales-led, owner-involved go-to-market targeting regional enterprise, institutional, and government clients. Notable customer relationships include Parkview Health, Ball State University, Purdue Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne Community Schools, American Axle & Manufacturing, Hendrickson, 3 Rivers Credit Union, City of Fort Wayne, and Glenbrook Square (Brookfield Properties). The company reports an 85% repeat clientele rate, indicating strong client retention and relationship-driven revenue mechanics, and pursues thought leadership through its 'Framing Futures' content platform and LinkedIn presence. Schenkel is BBB-accredited, holds no disclosed external institutional investment, and has not pursued M&A or geographic expansion beyond its Northeast Indiana service area.

Name

Schenkel Construction

Legal name

Schenkel Construction Inc.

Website

https://scibuild.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schenkel Construction is a fifth- and sixth-generation, family-owned general contractor in Fort Wayne, Indiana, offering design/build, commercial construction, renovations, and maintenance services to institutional, commercial, industrial, and municipal clients across Northeast Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Design-build contracting
• General contracting
• Building renovations additions
• Facility maintenance repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Wayne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Construction Services: Full-service commercial general contracting. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for construction services. Whether handling all aspects or specific pieces, approach emphasizes delivering quality work, effective communication, staying on schedule and within budget.
2. Design & Build Services: Turn-key design/build services providing single-source responsibility for design, permitting, construction and project closeout. Benefits include early price determination, increased quality, improved risk management, and schedule flexibility.
3. Maintenance & Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance and repair services including assistance after fire or weather events, door and hardware repair, concrete repair, general building repairs, carpentry, and demolition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schenkel Construction is a general contracting company providing commercial, industrial, and institutional construction services in Northeast Indiana. The company offers four core service lines: turn-key design/build services with single-source responsibility, full-service commercial general contracting, commercial renovations and additions, and ongoing maintenance and emergency repair services.

Product overview

Schenkel Construction is a general contracting company offering four core service offerings: Design & Build Services (turn-key design/build with single-source responsibility), General Construction (full-service commercial contracting), Renovations & Additions (commercial renovation and space reconfiguration), and Maintenance & Emergency Services (comprehensive repair and maintenance). Together, these services provide complete project lifecycle coverage from initial design through construction and ongoing maintenance, serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients throughout Northeast Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design & Build Services Turn-key design/build services providing single-source responsibility for design, permitting, construction, and project closeout. Benefits include early price determination, increased quality, improved risk management, and schedule flexibility. Targeted at commercial, industrial, and institutional clients in Northeast Indiana.
• General Construction Full-service commercial general contracting providing complete project management from start to finish, handling all aspects of construction or specific pieces of overall projects. Project sizes range from 200,000 SF commercial buildings to single door replacements.
• Renovations & Additions Commercial renovation and addition services including square footage additions and space reconfiguration for organizations that need to grow and adapt their buildings.
• Maintenance & Emergency Services Full-service maintenance and repair capabilities including assistance after fire or weather events, door and hardware repair, concrete repair, general building repairs, carpentry, and demolition. Crew can mobilize on short notice including disaster recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of business is repeat clientele
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• American Buildings (Nucor Company)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAuthorized American Buildings Builder partnership providing custom-engineered metal building systems. American Buildings has been a leader in design and manufacture of metal building systems for over 75 years. Products are proudly made in the USA from steel that is over 70% recycled. Certified by International Accreditation Service (IAS) with AC472 accreditation.
• Nucor SteelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Buildings is backed by Nucor Corporation, the largest producer and recycler of steel products in North America with annual production capacity exceeding 29 million tons. Provides steady, reliable supply of raw steel for metal building manufacturing.
• Various Architects and Specialty SubcontractorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany works with a variety of architects specializing in all types of design styles and utilizes best sources of supply and specialty subcontractors when required. Essential to delivering quality construction across diverse project types.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Pepper Construction Group: Midwest-based design/build general contractor with significantly larger footprint and capacity. Operates in adjacent Indiana and Ohio markets with overlapping healthcare, education, and commercial capabilities.
• The Walsh Group: Large national construction firm with Midwest roots and broad commercial, healthcare, and institutional capabilities. Represents the larger competitor tier that Schenkel would face on bigger RFPs.

Regional players

• Russell Construction Company: Iowa-based commercial general contractor with similar design/build and multi-vertical portfolio (healthcare, education, industrial). Comparable size and operating model in an adjacent Midwest market.
• The Douglas Company: Ohio-based commercial general contractor specializing in senior living, healthcare, and multi-family construction. Comparable mid-size design/build model in the broader Midwest region.

Direct peers

• The Skillman Corporation: Indianapolis-based general contractor focused on commercial, institutional, and education construction. Comparable multi-vertical portfolio and design/build services across Indiana.
• FCI Construction: Indianapolis-based commercial/industrial general contractor with comparable multi-sector portfolio. Directly comparable on industrial warehouse and commercial project delivery.
• Weigand Construction: Fort Wayne, Indiana-based commercial general contractor with design/build capabilities serving Northeast Indiana. Directly comparable in geography, services, and target verticals (commercial, healthcare, education, industrial).
• Tonn and Blank Construction: Indiana-based general contractor with commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial focus. Similar mid-market positioning and design/build offerings across the region.
• Meyer Najem Construction: Indiana-based commercial and institutional general contractor with design/build services. Similar size and footprint, serving healthcare, education, religious, and municipal clients in the Midwest.
• Hagerman Construction: Fort Wayne-headquartered general contractor with similar full-service commercial, industrial, and institutional capabilities. Competes for the same Northeast Indiana client base across healthcare, education, and manufacturing builds.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schenkel-construction-inc.
• Facebookfacebook.com/Schenkel-Construction-Inc-100063820290700

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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