Garney Construction and Emery & Sons Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand in the Pacific Northwest
Garney and Emery & Sons have entered a strategic partnership, bringing together two respected leaders in utility and infrastructure construction. The partnership represents a significant investment in the Pacific Northwest and expands both companies’ ability to deliver critical infrastructure in the region.
Emery & Sons, based in Salem, Oregon, brings nearly 60 years of experience and proven expertise in heavy civil and underground utility construction. Garney, a 100% employee-owned company with more than six decades of nationwide experience, specializes in water and wastewater infrastructure. This partnership gives Garney a dedicated presence in the Pacific Northwest, expanding its national reach.
“This is a meaningful step in Garney’s long-term growth,” said David Burkhart, CEO at Garney. “It allows us to expand into a strong region alongside a team that shares our values. Together, we’re combining local knowledge with national expertise to better serve our clients, support our employees, and build lasting infrastructure.”
The partnership strengthens both companies’ ability to deliver critical projects in the region while supporting their employees and positioning both companies for long-term success.
“We’re continuing to do what we do best – delivering high-quality work while supporting the people who make it possible,” said Dan Vannoy President at Emery & Sons. “Garney understands that. They bring a complementary perspective that makes us stronger, and we’re excited to take on new challenges together.”
Garney and Emery & Sons will continue operating under their existing names and leadership teams as they move forward in partnership to serve the evolving infrastructure needs of the Pacific Northwest.
About Garney
Garney is the national leader in water and wastewater infrastructure. Since 1961, Garney has been committed to delivering clean, safe drinking water and protecting public health through essential water and wastewater systems. Garney specializes in self-performing construction services for water and wastewater pipelines, treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage tanks, and industrial/heavy civil projects through conventional and collaborative delivery methods for municipal, federal, and private sector clients. As a 100% employee-owned company with 18 offices and 2,500 employee-owners nationwide, Garney is committed to advancing the future of water and wastewater infrastructure. At the core of Garney’s work is its guiding purpose: Building Sustainable Futures with the World’s Most Precious Resources – Water & People®.
About Emery & Sons
Emery & Sons Construction Group, LLC (Emery) has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1967, and is one of the largest underground utility contractors in the area performing and completing work in multiple disciplines including sitework, park and trail improvements projects, concrete projects, utility projects, water and sewer pump station projects, roadway construction projects, water reservoir projects, contractor of record projects and more.