ABOUT US

CORNERSTONE IS 100% ALASKAN OWNED AND STAFFED. WE’VE EXCEEDED CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS

Our Foundation

People. Process. Experience.

A consistent approach across every project

Since 1993, Cornerstone has partnered with organizations across Alaska to deliver projects that meet real needs.

Our approach is grounded in strong people, disciplined processes, and a focus on the experience we create for clients and partners over time.

Build With A Trusted Us

Cornerstone is 100% Alaskan owned and staffed. For more than 30 years, we have delivered projects that exceed expectations by focusing on what matters most: our people, the process that drives consistent results, and the experience we create.

Founded in 1993, Cornerstone was built to provide an all-Alaskan general contracting option for the state’s leading organizations. Today, we serve communities across Alaska, from Anchorage to remote regions, delivering commercial construction and renovation projects across multiple sectors.

People

Best People. Best Culture.

Great projects are built by aligned teams who take ownership and work together to solve problems and deliver results.

High-performing teams are built on accountability, ownership, and pride

Leadership is committed to developing people at every level

Strong internal culture that supports collaboration and performance

One team mindset across Cornerstone, clients, designers, and subcontractors

Cornerstone is built on the contribution of every individual, from leadership to the field, working in sync to deliver consistent results.

Leadership in Action

Joe Jolley

President

Words I Live By
Winners win
Why Construction?
Construction hooked me early, going to my dad’s job sites and seeing the camaraderie, the pace of change, and the tangible nature of the work. I’ve stayed in it because I like being part of teams that accomplish extraordinary things and build solutions that meet real needs in our communities. Construction has also taught me humility; the more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know, and that motivates me to keep growing

Justin McVaney

Vice President of Preconstruction

Words I Live By
Fulfillment, Productivity, Flow
Why Construction?
Construction has always appealed to me because it rewards creative problem-solving with tangible results. I’m drawn to the pace of the work and the freedom to turn strategy, grit, and hard work into something executable and lasting. In this industry, personal and team advancement are still earned through determination, trust, and a willingness to do the work.

Jeff Palmatier

General Superintendent

Words I Live By
What if you had to.
Why Construction?
Construction is one of the few professions where you can stand back at the end of the day and physically see the impact of your work. Every structure starts as an idea, and through skill, grit, and teamwork, it becomes something real that will serve people for generations. The people who build our roads, homes, and cities carry a responsibility few others do: turning vision into reality. Construction isn’t just about building structures, it’s about building the future.

Todd Petrie

Senior Project Manager

Words I Live By
Honest. Driven. Build to Last.
Why Construction?
Construction has always appealed to me because every day brings a new challenge and the opportunity to turn plans on paper into something real. I enjoy solving problems, working through the details, and seeing a finished project come together. What keeps me passionate about the industry, though, is the people I work with and the chance to help bring our clients' dreams to reality.

Cornerstone is built on a team-first culture where every project is the result of people working in sync, from planning and coordination to craftsmanship in the field. Their success isn’t credited to a single role or department; it’s built on the contribution, accountability, and pride of every team member. That shared commitment is what helps Cornerstone deliver consistent quality, solve problems quickly, and create a better construction experience for every client.

Process

A Process You Can Rely On

Three Steps. Consistent Results.

Built to reduce risk and deliver with clarity

Safety is embedded in every phase of our process, supported by training, accountability, and dedicated oversight. Cornerstone’s performance has earned national and statewide safety recognition, including multiple AGC awards and consecutive first-place honors.

A Process That Sets the Pace

Safety. Discipline. Innovation.

Our process is designed to lead from the front, setting the pace for safety, coordination, and performance on every project.

Safety is embedded in how we plan and execute, supported by leadership, training, and accountability at every level. Through disciplined systems and TAKT planning, we improve workflow, increase transparency, and reduce risk across teams and trades.

Subcontractor partnerships are built on trust and performance, ensuring the right teams are in place to deliver quality results. Cornerstone’s approach has earned national and statewide recognition for safety and operational excellence.

Cornerstone General Contractors

By the Numbers

Years In Business

Regional Offices

Building Projects

Years Of Construction Experience

Experience

Best Construction Experience

Driven by People. Process. Experience.

Experience is what sets Cornerstone apart. It shapes how projects run, how teams work together, and how challenges are solved.

Clients have clear visibility and confidence from start to finish. Designers trust their vision is carried through. Trade partners are respected and empowered to do their best work.

This is how we deliver a consistent, high-quality experience on every project.