Company Profile
Achen-Gardner Construction is a company with modest beginnings. With a lot of hard work and a focus on long-lasting, quality relationships with our clients, we have grown to be one of the most successful heavy civil contractors in Arizona.
In 1989, the company started as an Engineering Division of Achen-Gardner, Inc. In 1999, it became its own independent company as Achen-Gardner Engineering, LLC. In 2009, it became Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC and in 2012 we established an office in Tucson.
On January 1, 2019, Achen-Gardner Construction merged with Emery Sapp & Sons and became a 100% employee-owned ESOP. Emery Sapp & Sons was named the ESOP Company of the Year in 2024.
We take great pride in our organization and the quality pre-construction and construction services we provide. Evidence of our distinct company culture can be seen in the level of trust and respect our clients have for us and the pride our employee-owners take in being part of the Achen-Gardner Construction family.
Our Core Values - The 5 Ps
People
We are employee-owners. Driven to create best-in-class experiences, we put people first. It starts with us.
Purpose
We exist to change lives through employee ownership and transform communities through the infrastructure we build.
Partnership
We build and invest in long-term relationships. We are accountable partners to each other, our clients, and the communities where we live and work.
Passion
Powered by employee ownership, we are inspired leaders and innovators determined to deliver our best to every project.
Performance
Safety, quality, and speed of delivery are at the core of what drives us. We work together to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Our mission
To be the preferred provider of public and private infrastructure management and construction services.
OUR VISION
Achen-Gardner Construction will be recognized by clients and employees as fair, honest and professional; the contractor of choice. We will foster an environment and culture which encourages both personal growth and development, and appreciates the unique contribution of each individual.
Achen-Gardner Construction is committed to adding value to our clients’ projects and building long-term partnerships by ensuring a safe workplace, responding to market conditions, improving job site productivity, and utilizing the latest technology. We will be guided by the values of honesty, trust, integrity, fairness, loyalty, and hard work. Our reputation depends on:
• Serving as advocates for our clients
• Providing innovative and creative solutions
• Completing our projects on time and within budget
• Keeping our word ...“We do what we say we will do”