Anchorage Industries – Construction
Building in Alaska
For decades, building in Alaska meant starting in Anchorage. As the state’s construction hub, Anchorage is the backbone of Alaska’s industrial, commercial, residential, and infrastructure development, driving progress from the smallest villages to the largest cities.
With billions of dollars in construction projects on the horizon, Anchorage is at the epicenter of transformative growth. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has sent funding for transportation, wastewater, energy, telecom, and broadband projects statewide.
Today, Anchorage’s construction workforce is busier than ever, shaping the state’s future with every project. Whether building highways, expanding energy infrastructure, or building housing, Alaska’s future runs through Anchorage.

BY THE NUMBERS
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Jobs
Construction jobs in Anchorage10,000
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Sector
Fastest growing job sector in Anchorage.
$
Billion
In new investment will be spent in Anchorage and the Northslope over the next few years.
Ambassadors

Nate Seymour
Occupation: Principal of Pacwest Consulting Group
Industry: Construction and Real Estate
Age: 38
Born and Raised: Southside
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Current Profession: Owner, Pacwest Consulting Group Construction and Real Estate Risk Management
Currently Reside: Southport/Girdwood
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because it will always be home for me. After spending 12 years working out of state, I’m excited to return and use my expertise to support local Alaskans in the construction and real estate industries. Anchorage—and Alaska as a whole—offer great professional opportunities. We’re also excited to raise our three sons here, with year-round access to outdoor recreation that we love.

Miljan Durdev
Occupation: Contractor and Owner of Dreamhome Construction, Food Vendor
Industry: Construction
Age: 39
Born and Raised: Serbia
Ethnicity: Serbian
Current Profession: Owner of Dream Home Construction, Boardwalk, Apolon LLC
Currently Reside: Arctic and Dimond
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because there are lots of opportunities and great people!

Janessa Joseph
Occupation: Engineer
Industry: Construction
Age: 24
Born and Raised: West Anchorage
Ethnicity: Alaska Native and African American
Current Profession: Engineer
Currently Reside: West Anchorage
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because I love the diversity. I enjoy the unique outdoor lifestyle while also living in one of the hubs of Alaska.

David Nichols
Occupation: Business Agent for Teamsters Local 959
Industry: Teamsters Local 959
Age: 44
Born and Raised: East Anchorage and Mountain View
Ethnicity: African American
Current Profession: Business Agent or Teamster Local 959
Currently Reside: East Anchorage
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because it holds a special place in my heart. I’m truly enamored by its remarkable diversity—both cultural and socioeconomic. I find it fascinating that East Anchorage is home to a blend of individuals from multiple generations, ranging from first- to fourth-generation Alaskans

Carrie Jokiel
Occupation: President & Owner of ChemTrack Alaska
Industry: Environmental and Construction Services
Age: 46
Born and Raised: Upper Hillside
Ethnicity: German
Current Profession: President ChemTrack Alaska
Currently Reside: Upper hillside
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because it has the potential to make a big impact.