What Emery & Sons Construction Group does

Emery & Sons Construction Group is a heavy civil and underground utility contractor headquartered in Salem, Oregon, founded in 1967 to serve the Pacific Northwest. The company provides a comprehensive suite of infrastructure construction services including collaborative delivery (CM/GC, Design Build), commercial sitework, concrete/ADA projects, parks and trail improvements, pipeline construction, public infrastructure, subdivision and multi-family site development, tanks and reservoirs, treatment plants and pump stations, trenchless construction, sawcutting and testing, and hydro excavation. Customers span municipal governments, special districts, educational institutions, and commercial and residential developers across Oregon, with contractor licensing extending operations into California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Washington.

The underlying technology stack is centered on heavy civil and underground utility infrastructure using specialized physical equipment rather than software platforms. Key technical capabilities include GPS-guided heavy equipment for precision grading and excavation, trenchless construction methods (pipe bursting, directional drilling) that minimize surface disruption, and hydro excavation systems using high-pressure water and vacuum for non-destructive utility exposure. Revenue is generated entirely through project-based, quote-priced contracts awarded via competitive bidding (Bid/Build), collaborative delivery (CM/GC), and Design Build procurement methods. There is no recurring subscription, licensing, or SaaS revenue component; each project represents a one-time engagement. Pricing is determined per project scope, with no publicly disclosed rate cards.

The go-to-market motion is sales-led and B2B, targeting municipal and public infrastructure owners, government agencies, and commercial developers in the Pacific Northwest. Industry association memberships (AGC Oregon, SCE Online, NWOUCA, Dig Safely Oregon) and a digital presence via company website and social media channels support project visibility and contractor prequalification. In January 2026, Emery & Sons was acquired by Garney, a Kansas City-based national water and wastewater contractor with over $2 billion in annual revenues and more than 2,700 employee-owners. Both companies continue to operate under their existing names and leadership teams during integration, with Garney establishing its permanent Pacific Northwest presence through the deal.

Name

Emery & Sons Construction Group

Legal name

Emery & Sons Construction Group, LLC

Website

https://emeryandsons.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Emery & Sons Construction Group is a Salem, Oregon-based heavy civil and underground utility contractor founded in 1967, serving municipal, governmental, educational, and commercial clients across the Pacific Northwest with pipeline, sitework, treatment plant, and trenchless construction services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil and Underground Utility Construction

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump Stations, Lift Stations & Booster Stations Construction (IMAFAGAD)

Keywords

• Heavy civil construction
• Underground utility installation
• Pipeline construction services
• Municipal infrastructure contracting
• Sitework and earthmoving

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based revenue from heavy civil and underground utility construction projects including sitework, pipeline construction, treatment plants, pump stations, tanks, reservoirs, and public infrastructure. Revenue generated through competitive bidding on municipal and commercial projects via CM/GC, Design Build, and Bid/Build delivery methods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Emery & Sons Construction Group is a heavy civil and underground utility contractor delivering pipeline installation, water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, tanks, reservoirs, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential sitework across the Pacific Northwest. Services are self-performed using company crews and equipment through CM/GC, Design Build, and traditional Bid/Build delivery for municipal, government, and commercial developer clients. Specialized offerings include trenchless construction, hydro excavation, and utility testing and sawcutting.

Product overview

Emery & Sons Construction Group is a heavy civil and underground utility contractor based in Salem, Oregon, serving the Pacific Northwest since 1967. The company operates as a single integrated construction services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of infrastructure construction services including: Collaborative Delivery (CM/GC, Design Build), Commercial Sitework, Concrete/ADA Projects, Parks & Trail Improvements, Pipeline Construction, Public Infrastructure, Subdivisions/Multi-Family Development, Tanks & Reservoirs, Treatment Plants & Pump Stations, and Trenchless Construction. Additional specialized services include Sawcutting & Testing and Hydro Excavation. The company serves municipal, federal, and private sector clients throughout Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Washington. In January 2026, Emery & Sons was acquired by Garney, a national water and wastewater contractor headquartered in Kansas City, with both companies continuing to operate under their existing names.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collaborative Delivery

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GarneycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Garney, a Kansas City-based national water and wastewater contractor, acquired Emery & Sons Construction Group in January 2026. The acquisition establishes Garney's permanent presence in the Pacific Northwest, bringing Emery's nearly 60 years of heavy civil and underground utility experience to Garney's portfolio. Both companies continue operating under their existing names as they integrate. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Rotschy Inc. Southwest Washington sitework and utility contractor with overlapping PNW underground utility and site preparation capabilities. Competes for similar municipal and commercial sitework projects.
• Tapani Inc. Pacific Northwest sitework and underground utility contractor based in Battle Ground, Washington. Directly comparable PNW service mix but operates on the Washington side of the region.

Direct peers

• Sterling Infrastructure: Heavy civil and specialty services contractor with substantial water/sewer pipeline and underground utility work. Directly comparable business mix in municipal infrastructure construction.
• Granite Construction: Public heavy civil contractor with significant water resources, underground utility, and pipeline work across the Western US, including California, Oregon, and Washington. Closely comparable in project types, delivery methods, and customer base.
• Garney Construction: National water and wastewater contractor headquartered in Kansas City; acquired Emery & Sons in January 2026 and operates an identical heavy civil/underground utility business model. Direct parent and most direct functional peer.
• Primoris Services Corporation: Infrastructure contractor with utility, pipeline, and water/wastewater divisions serving municipal and industrial clients. Comparable underground utility construction footprint and revenue model.
• Flatiron Construction: Heavy civil contractor delivering water infrastructure, pipelines, and treatment/pump station projects across the Western US and Canada. Comparable delivery model (CM/GC, Design-Build, Bid-Build) on similar scopes.

Broad incumbents

• Kiewit: One of North America's largest construction firms with a significant water/wastewater and heavy civil practice. Larger and more diversified but directly competes for the same complex municipal water projects.
• MasTec: Large infrastructure construction services firm with oil & gas, utility, and water pipeline operations. Overlaps on pipeline and underground utility scopes for municipal and utility clients.
• Mortenson Construction: Major national contractor with a strong heavy civil and water infrastructure practice. Competes for larger CM/GC and Design-Build water/wastewater projects in similar geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EmeryandSons
• Instagraminstagram.com/emeryandsons
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emery-construction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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