Merit Construction swept the Associated General Contractors of Tennessee-Knoxville Branch first Build Knoxville Awards, except one category won by Blaine Construction.

The program honors AGC members who build the Knoxville region’s most impressive construction projects on criteria including state-of-the-art advancement, project management, innovation in construction techniques or materials, safety record, client service, community relations, environmental sensitivity and partnering excellence.

Merit Construction won awards in three categories: Commercial under $5 million, Mountain Commerce Bank; Institutional, Alcoa High School and Industrial, ProNova Solutions.