tourist driving past the manicured medians and detailed brickwork that create the ambiance of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona, will rarely think about the company whose attention to detail and craftsmanship has made the area one of the most visited spots in the Southwest. Most people would also never imagine that this same company is responsible for major streetscape work in other Valley of the Sun hot spots such as Tempe, the home of the Fiesta Bowl, and beautiful downtown Phoenix, the vital heart of the capital city. Viewing these projects that have become a part of the very fabric of life in the Valley of the Sun offers only a glimpse of the capabilities of a company that is one of the premier contracting services companies in Arizona. This company is Achen-Gardner.

Although many companies strive for quality and customer service, Achen-Gardner sets itself apart by the way the company delivers on these values. At the heart of the company’s strategy are people and relationships. By attracting and retaining the best staff, subcontractors, and equipment suppliers, they are able to deliver on customer service and enjoy repeat business in a way that few other companies can.

”Our managers are entrepreneurs who want an opportunity to reach their professional potential.” Not only does this philosophy create satisfied employees, but retaining quality management and a skilled labor force who have many years of experience working together enables Achen-Gardner to deliver consistent quality for their clients. Those hard-earned relationships lead to more and bigger projects in the future, keeping the wheels turning.

OUT IN FRONT...FOR GOOD
In a society where consumers increasingly have to make a choice between the very best product and golden-rule customer service, Achen-Gardner’s outstanding commitment in both areas is redefining the construction industry in Arizona. Add to that visionary leadership and ever-increasing annual sales figures, and you have a solid company who will lead their industry into the 21st century, always ahead of whatever the future holds. “This company will go as far as we can take it,” adds Gardner with enthusiasm. “We just provide the right tools and trust our team will make it happen.”

GIVING BACK, THE MARK OF INTEGRITY
Sharing their success with the communities that have helped them grow, Achen-Gardner contributes to the projects that help people in need. Working with the city of Casa Grande and Seeds of Hope, a non-profit organization, Achen-Gardner contributed labor at cost to a project called Casa de Ensueno, a subdivision for low-income families who contributed “sweat equity” until all the homes and a neighborhood park were completed. Annually, Achen-Gardner also sponsors the Achen-Gardner/Chandler Horizon Rotary Club Hole-In-One Contest, which raises money for local East Valley charities and youth scholarships. Whether serving clients or their community, Achen-Gardner’s work ethic means putting people first.