Cornerstone General Contractors

At Cornerstone General Contractors, the safety of our crew, partners, and surrounding community is central to delivering the best construction experience in Alaska. While safety is a shared responsibility on every job site, maintaining oversight of protocols—spanning all trades, scopes of work, and their interactions—is essential. This week at Anchorage School District's Inlet View Elementary School, as steel rose to shape the new building’s framework, we were joined by our dedicated safety partners at SafeLogic . Safety professionals like Christina Lien (pictured) work seamlessly with our team to uphold our commitment to making safety a top priority on every project.

As the seasons change, bringing less sun and more snow to Alaskans, Cornerstone General Contractors' commitment to serving communities across the state remains unwavering. In Nome, our crew continues work on the expansion of the Quyanna Care Center, bringing Norton Sound Health Corporation closer to its goal of increasing capacity to provide long-term care for elders.

Cornerstone General Contractors is proud to have the opportunity to work with organizations like the Alutiiq Heritage Foundation (Alutiiq Museum) to fulfill their visions. Our mission is to build a better Alaska by delivering the best construction experience every time—and being on time and on budget is just the start. An article in Kodiak Daily Mirror explores our progress to date on this monumental project (linked in the comments below).

The fall edition of Alaska Contractor, an article highlights Associated General Contractors of Alaska members recognized in Alaska Business Magazine's "Best of Alaska Business" list, including Cornerstone General Contractors. In this article, our President Joe Jolley shared his thoughts on the recognition: “Cornerstone’s mission is to build a better Alaska, which we believe can only be accomplished by delivering the best construction experience for all involved—from our teammates and clients to our designers and subcontractors. Being recognized as one of the top general contractors in Alaska lets us know that we are on the right track.” Thank you for ranking us among the best! We appreciate this recognition as we continue our commitment to building a better Alaska. (Link to digital version of article in the comments below??)

While our work at Minto School nears closer to completion, the benefits of the new facilities—including a new gym—will be felt for years to come. A community known for its basketball prowess, the gym will serve much more than just student athletes. For the local community and surrounding areas, the school and gym will offer a versatile space for a wide range of events. Cornerstone General Contractors is honored to have played a role in enhancing this essential community hub.

Just in time for winter, the Cornerstone General Contractors crew is laying the foundation for Anchorage School District's Inlet View Elementary School—creating a strong base for a building that will support and inspire future generations of students.

While Cornerstone General Contractors, Inc. is currently on-campus expanding UAA's College of Health with the transformation of Sally Monserud Hall, this is just one of the projects we have delivered for Alaska's largest educational institution – and not the first for healthcare students, either! In this #FlashbackFriday feature, we're reflecting on our work constructing University of Alaska Anchorage's Health Sciences Building over a decade ago. We are grateful for the opportunity to support the education and training of the next generation of healthcare professionals now and into the future.

As Labor Day weekend approaches, we're reminded of the hardworking crews around our state that play a vital role in building a better Alaska—crafting the very structures where we live, work, and play. At Cornerstone General Contractors, we're grateful and fortunate to have the best people in our state delivering monumental projects year after year. No matter where you're working or what job site you are on, we thank you for all that you do. Happy Labor Day!

We understand the unique challenges posed by completing construction projects in remote communities. From unpredictable weather to complicated logistics, Alaska's communities present particularly significant obstacles - even for the most experienced crews. However, we’re fortunate to have a team that is fully capable of handling these often vital projects. At Norton Sound Health Corporation's Quyanna Care Center in Nome, the Cornerstone General Contractors crew is fortunate to have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact with their work. Once complete, the center will be able to serve an additional 12 elders in Alaska, providing essential care and helping to preserve cultural heritage through serving those who embody it.

Meeting the needs of Alaska future workforce needs requires investment today in our students today. This is exemplified by projects such as those at the University of Alaska Anchorage, where Cornerstone General Contractors's crew continues work at Sally Monserud Hall to transform the space for UAA's College of Health, allowing for students to gain valuable hands-on learning in new healthcare labs and simulation spaces.