Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Commercial Construction Partner in Fort Wayne
Since 1968, Shawnee Construction has been a family-owned and operated commercial construction firm dedicated to delivering exceptional service through integrity, innovation, and technical expertise. Our comprehensive capabilities span design/build, interior renovations, build/lease arrangements, and maintenance services, supported by a team with decades of collective experience in the industry. We prioritize client relationships by offering personalized consultations, transparent communication, and tailored solutions that address unique project requirements.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through the use of premium materials, state-of-the-art technology, and a 48-hour response guarantee for maintenance requests. With a proven track record of successful projects across diverse sectorsincluding healthcare, education, and commercial spaceswe combine old-fashioned work ethic with modern methodologies to ensure client satisfaction from project inception to completion and beyond.
Services
Design/Build
Interior Renovations
Build/Lease
Maintenance
Medical Construction
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We are a family-owned business serving the community for 56 years.
- Our expert consultants provide tailored construction solutions.
- We guarantee a 48-hour response time for maintenance requests.
- We maintain full licensing and insurance for client protection.
- Our team has completed award-winning commercial construction projects.
What people say
Award-winning service
Highest standard quality
Extremely prompt communication
Taken care of immediately
25 years of partnership
Services
Design/Build
Our Design/Build service offers end-to-end commercial construction solutions from initial concept to project completion. Clients benefit from streamlined communication, cost efficiency, and expert guidance through feasibility studies, budgeting, site selection, and construction phases. This approach ensures alignment with client goals while maintaining quality standards.
Interior Renovations
Specializing in tenant build-outs and medical facility upgrades, we deliver interior renovations with minimal disruption to operations. Our team coordinates with engineers for specialty installations like medical equipment while focusing on functional, code-compliant spaces that enhance client workflows and occupant experiences in commercial environments.
Build/Lease
Build/Lease solutions provide customized commercial facilities without real estate ownership commitments. We design, construct, and lease back buildings tailored to client operational needs while partnering with developers to create flexible spaces that accommodate current and future business requirements through strategic real estate partnerships.
Maintenance
Our maintenance division handles urgent and routine repairs including drywall, concrete, doors, and industrial systems. With guaranteed 48-hour response times and emergency availability, we offer long-term contracts for cost-effective service plans that ensure ongoing functionality and safety of commercial properties.
People
Matt Schenkel
President
Third-generation leader with decades of construction experience, Matt Schenkel oversees operations while maintaining the family's commitment to integrity and quality in commercial construction projects across diverse industries.
John Schenkel
Vice President
With extensive industry knowledge, John Schenkel manages key projects and client relationships, continuing the family tradition of combining technical expertise with ethical business practices established in 1968.
Ross Haffner
Vice President of Operations
Ross Haffner directs daily operations, ensuring efficient project execution while maintaining safety standards and quality control across all commercial construction and renovation initiatives.
Questions
What commercial construction services do you offer?
We provide design/build, interior renovations, build/lease arrangements, and maintenance services for commercial properties.
Are you licensed for construction projects in Indiana?
Yes, we are a fully licensed and insured commercial construction company operating in Indiana.
How quickly do you respond to maintenance requests?
We guarantee a 48-hour response time for standard requests and immediate attention for emergencies.
What industries do you serve?
We work with healthcare facilities, educational institutions, retail spaces, and various commercial sectors.
Can you handle medical facility construction?
Yes, we specialize in medical construction including specialty equipment installation and code-compliant healthcare environments.
Reviews (1)
Veronica Mullally
Mar 22, 2017
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We absolutely loved working with Shawnee! They were on time and on budget! Everyone has been pleasant to work with, particularly Matt, John, and Andrew who headed up our project. We definitely would use them again for future projects and recommend them 100%!
