Managing Projects,
Generating Solutions

With extensive experience across retail, commercial, and industrial projects, Summit partners with longstanding regional and national subcontractors, enabling continuity across projects and consistent performance.

Based in Knoxville, TN, Summit works with regional and national retailers and reputable developers of retail strip centers, outparcels, shadow-anchor centers, convenience stores, and industrial properties.


Services

Preconstruction Services

Preconstruction Services

Our services include budgeting, job scheduling, vetting subcontractors, ensuring compliance with regulations through permitting, and engineering value for existing and prospective clients.

Ground-Up Development

Ground-Up Development

Ground-up project success results from meticulous planning while remaining agile under unexpected circumstances.  From permitting to certificate of occupancy, we are partners who deliver projects on time.

Retrofit / Tenant Improvements / Interior Renovations

Retrofit / Tenant Improvements / Interior Renovations

From a demo of existing space to a completely new look, we bring new life to old properties. We execute our client’s vision by listening and managing the process to increase their speed to market.

Rollout Programs / Special Projects

Rollout Programs / Special Projects

When retailers seek to rebrand or renovate, we help them achieve their new image. We offer a turnkey solution that works no matter the size or complexity of the project. Our vast network of subcontractors equips us to manage renovation plans and open store remodels with efficiency and ease.


Approach

The difference is in our approach—simply put, we are authentic, disciplined leaders in the industry, who believe in honest relationships and quality work.

Summit delivers top-tier client and vendor experiences by prioritizing our service culture while relying on industry-leading technology solutions. Throughout the entire construction process, our team remains committed to keeping safety a top priority on each and every job site. 

Summit General Contractors are longstanding trusted partners. They are responsive and consistent project managers who deliver exceptional service and always make themselves available. They’ve done great work for us for many years, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with the Summit team.

Sam LovelaceDirector of Construction, Dollar TreeDollar Tree

I worked on Summit’s first job with them in 2008 and have had a great relationship with them since. It is rare to find a general contractor that you can work with for 16 years. We value our relationship with them.

Ray HartOwner, Kingston Mechanical

When working with Summit General Contractors, they approach each project with a team-like mentality, making you feel comfortable and confident throughout the construction process. They deliver consistent service, always being transparent and honest about their work. We can count on Summit for a job well done.

Russ CrerarConstruction Project Manager, Aldi Aldi

As an electrical and plumbing contractor based in Ellisville, MS, we have successfully completed more than 100 projects with Summit since 2019. We appreciate their professionalism and the strong relationship we have developed. We hope to continue to work with Summit for many years to come.

Donald MillerOwner, 3D Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing

The best thing about Summit is when we need their team, they are available. Due to their consistency in delivering projects on time and within budget, we trust that their team will do what they say they are going to do. You don’t always get that sense of service and integrity from a partner—but we do from Summit, and we don’t take that for granted.

JR OsbournSr Project Manager, Tractor SupplyTractor Supply

Concept Construction has been working with Summit since 2009. From 2014 to 2024 we have completed over 370 jobs with Summit. We have watched Summit grow considerably over the years and have been able to grow our company with them. Although Summit has grown considerably, they have remained committed to excellence and honesty when dealing with customers and subcontractors. We have a great business relationship with Summit and would recommend them to any prospective clients.

Jason VanradenVice-President, Concept Construction