Our Story

Two Generations, One Standard

Founded by Jim Gaffney in 1974 and now led by President Joe Gaffney, our family business still runs on hard work, integrity, and a commitment to quality. We carry those values forward with modern technology and construction practices to meet the needs of our clients today and for years to come.

50+ Years
90% Repeat Business
PNW Regional Focus
Our History

From One Generation
to the Next

For more than five decades, Gaffney Construction has proudly served the Puget Sound region with a commitment to quality, integrity, and service. As a second-generation family-owned company, we carry forward the values that have defined us from the beginning. Our reputation is built on strong relationships, exceptional work, and a promise to always deliver.

What began in 1974 with founder Jim Gaffney has grown into a family legacy now led by President Joe Gaffney. Built on a foundation of hard work, integrity, and a commitment to quality, today's Gaffney Construction honors the values that shaped our past while embracing the latest technology, innovative solutions, and industry best practices to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.

Imagine Children's Museum addition completed by Gaffney Construction
1974 Founded in Everett
What Drives Us

Our Core
Values

01

Team Approach

We bring owners, architects, and trade partners together early to work through scope, budget, and schedule before construction begins.

02

Safety First

The safety of our crews, your tenants, and everyone around the project matters to us. It is a responsibility we share with every trade partner.

03

Community Rooted

This is our hometown. We support local nonprofits, schools, and civic organizations because we live here too.

04

Proven Results

About 90% of our work comes from repeat clients. We value the trust it takes to choose us again.

Meet the Team

Jim Gaffney
Founder

Jim Gaffney

Jim Gaffney

Joe Gaffney
Owner/President

Joe Gaffney

Joe Gaffney is the current owner and CEO of Gaffney construction.

Pete Gaffney
Field Operations Manager

Pete Gaffney

Pete Gaffney

Gaffney family and community members at the 1999 Gaffney Field dedication
Giving Back

Community
Impact

This community has supported our family business since 1974. We give back by supporting local nonprofits, youth programs, and organizations that care for our neighbors. We also work alongside nonprofit clients to keep costs down and build spaces that serve them well.

Partner With Us

Organizations we're proud to support

Since 1974.
Still Building.

Whether this is your first project or your fifteenth with us, the next conversation starts the same way: what are you trying to build?