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March April 2026

In this issue, we’re focusing on the foundation of the construction industry, namely aggregates, with a focus on Arizona Sand & Rock Co., based in Phoenix. The company became one of Arizona’s most diverse and influential construction firms, and we cover the individuals who contributed to its status, including founder Donald W. Kelly, Al Carter, and the Slawson family. Other aggregate-related coverage includes tabby construction, Antelope Library, and Mystery Castle.

For your convenience, copies of the magazine are available on the ACC website, at Books on Seventh Avenue in Phoenix, or at the Ignite Sign Museum in Tucson.

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West Valley Retail Momentum Surges as Diversified Partners Unveils 24.5-Acre EOS Fitness-Anchored Development

Diversified Partners, one of Arizona’s leading real estate brokerage and development firms, has announced plans for a new ±24.5-acre commercial retail development at the southeast corner of 99th Avenue and Indian School Road, just west of Loop 101 in Phoenix. The project will be anchored by EOS Fitness and feature a lineup of nationally recognized brands, including Dutch Bros, HTeaO, Farmer Boys, Bojangles, and additional retail and drive-thru concepts. The development is des

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Nonresidential Construction Spending Plunges in December, Says ABC

National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.6% in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.24 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 12 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending was down 0.7%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down 0.4% in Decemb

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A Breakthrough in Self-Healing Concrete? The Solution is Available Today, and Proven

Recent advances in self-healing concrete – based on fungi, bacteria, and even sunlight – have attracted widespread attention. However, a proven and available solution for self-healing, more sustainable concrete has enjoyed global success for over 50 years. Recent advances in self-healing concrete – based on fungi, bacteria, and even sunlight – have attracted widespread attention. However, a proven and available solution for self-healing, more sustainable concrete has enjoyed

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ACC Mar/Apr Issue on Newsstands Now!

In this issue, we’re focusing on the foundation of the construction industry, namely aggregates, with a focus on Arizona Sand & Rock Co., based in Phoenix. The company became one of Arizona’s most diverse and influential construction firms, and we cover the individuals who contributed to its status, including founder Donald W. Kelly, Al Carter, and the Slawson family. Other aggregate-related coverage includes tabby construction, Antelope Library, and Mystery Castle. For your

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Arizona Placemakers: Lorenzo Perez

By Christina Noble For Lorenzo Perez, every forgotten building is a chance to prove what Phoenix can become. Few developers have shaped Phoenix’s sense of place like Lorenzo, co-founder of Venue Projects, whose adaptive reuse destinations include Windsor, The Orchard, and The Newton. A self-described “stubborn optimist,” he transforms forgotten spaces into neighborhood anchors that celebrate the stories embedded in Arizona’s built fabric. In our conversation, Lorenzo reflects

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Arizona Contractor & Community magazine has become a vital forum for the state’s building industry by providing critical information and exposure to companies in the field. Moreover, the publication has expanded beyond traditional construction, architecture, and real estate topics and has found an audience with those who have fresh ideas on adaptive reuse of historic buildings or making new developments more community-friendly and sustainable.

The magazine also looks frequently in the rearview mirror with articles that honor the many remarkable accomplishments of the building industry in Arizona. It may have been “just a job” back in the day, but these construction pioneers created the spectacular framework that still holds Arizona together. Anyone with an interest in history or engineering will enjoy the incredible legacy of roads, buildings, dams, and other infrastructure projects featured in the magazine.

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Arizona Contractor & Community (ACC) magazine started in 2012 to bring the Arizona construction, engineering, and architecture markets together by providing important and memorable content to its readers. Our publication gives our advertisers a unique and attractive outlet to display their goods and services.

The magazine highlights current construction projects, companies, and employees. To this mix, we add stories about pioneering individuals, structures, and businesses in Arizona's construction industry.

In our 11th year of publication, ACC magazine has evolved over the years from a quarterly to a bimonthly, 96-page publication with a print run of more than 4,000 issues. ACC magazine also manages an online blog and social media circuit. We invite submittals of construction-related materials to showcase to the industry.

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