October - 2020

Oct 30, 2020
2 min

McCarthy Building Companies Promotes Travis Nestor to Southwest Regional Safety Director

McCarthy Building Companies Inc., one of the nation’s oldest and largest privately held construction firms, has promoted Travis Nestor to Southwest regional safety director. In his new role, he will oversee regional and company-wide safety initiatives as he continues to provide high-level service in training, communication, case management, policy and procedure improvements and promotes McCarthy’s genuine safety culture throughout operations in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. S

Oct 29, 2020
2 min

Andy Womack: the Rodeo Clown Who Helped Build Phoenix

By Tom Pickrell Andrew Jackson Womack was a gregarious and generous man who was quick with a joke and comfortable taking risks. He enjoyed socializing with friends over drinks and poker and was an eternal optimist about marriage since he did marry eight times. In Phoenix, Andy started with Womack Brothers Construction and then became a brick contractor. In 1935, he got a general contractor license, formed Andy Womack Building Co., and built several custom homes in the Encanto

Oct 28, 2020
2 min

Ryan Companies’ Southwest Real Estate Management Portfolio Continues to Grow in 2020

Ryan Companies’ real estate management and building services team announces the addition of several significant properties to the Southwest management portfolio including: Make-A-Wish America, CopperPoint Insurance Companies, 777 Tower at Novus Innovation Corridor and Chandler Airport Commerce Park. Ryan’s real estate management team offers property management, building maintenance, transition management, lease acceleration and construction management—and 75 percent of their

Oct 27, 2020
2 min

McCarthy’s Gonzalez Honored by 2020 Design Build Institute of America Distinguished Leadership Award

McCarthy Building Companies Inc. is pleased to announce that Mike Gonzalez, vice president with McCarthy Southwest region’s education building group, has been awarded a 2020 Distinguished Leadership Award by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). He is being honored at the virtual 2020 Design-Build Conference and Expo on Oct. 30. Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is a membership organization founded to advocate and advance single-source project delivery within t

Oct 26, 2020
3 min

Porter “P.W.” Womack: Powerhouse Constructor in Phoenix—and Beyond

By Tom Pickrell Porter and Andy Womack were prominent residential and commercial builders for more than 40 years in Phoenix before and after World War II. The similarities end there, however, as the brothers were very different men. Porter worked to achieve higher social standing. He created P.W. Womack Construction Co, a powerhouse that built more than 3,000 homes and many commercial, education, and military buildings across the Southwest. Andy, an entertainer at heart, sold

Oct 23, 2020
3 min

Ryan Companies Breaks Ground on Clarendale Arcadia

Financing has closed for a 248-unit senior living project situated on a six-acre site just southeast of 32nd Street and Camelback Road. The project, Clarendale Arcadia, is a joint venture among Harrison Street, LCS and Ryan Companies. The partnership entered into a long-term ground lease with landowner, LAKO. Fifth Third Bank, N.A. acted as administrative agent and lead arranger alongside Regions Bank as syndication agent for the 347,346 gross square foot project. “It is a te

Oct 22, 2020
2 min

Eagle Roofing Products To Expand Production by 20% in Phoenix

Eagle Roofing Products, the industry leader in concrete roof tile manufacturing and innovation, is excited to announce a significant production capacity expansion at its Phoenix, Arizona plant. Due to current demand in the marketplace and foreshadowing of what's to come, the Phoenix housing market is seeing a momentous surge that is expected to carry well into 2021. These positive indicators has prompted Eagle to make a substantial investment to meet the needs of their custom

Oct 21, 2020
2 min

WECA Announces Expansion of Electrical Apprenticeship Training into Phoenix

Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA), an industry leader in electrical training and apprenticeship and contractor business services in the Western United States, is pleased to announce the expansion of its electrical apprenticeship training program into Arizona. In partnership with Founding Arizona WECA Member Contractor Corbins Electric—one of the largest electrical contractors in the Southwest and which has been a leader in quality, safety, innovation, efficien

Oct 20, 2020
3 min

McCarthy Building Companies Completes New Emergency Department at Banner Boswell Medical Center

McCarthy Building Companies recently completed the new Emergency Department (ED) at Banner Boswell Medical Center, located at 10401 W. Thunderbird Blvd. in Sun City, Ariz. The new ED began seeing patients on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. The new 40,000-square-foot ED is part of a larger $106 million expansion project that also includes a new patient tower. This is the largest renovation that the medical facility has undergone in 30 years. The new ED increases capacity from 42 to 56

Oct 19, 2020
2 min

Vermaland Identifies Trend in Solar Land Deals in Arizona

Vermaland, a leading Phoenix-based land banking and development company, announced today multiple solar land lease deals that illustrate an interesting trend that is occurring in Arizona. Earlier this year, Vermaland leased over 2,000 acres of land in Gila Bend, Ariz. to a solar developer. That transaction was followed by a similar lease for 1,600 acres in Hyder, Ariz. and another 900-acre deal in Harquahala Valley, both for solar projects. This is all in addition to another

Oct 15, 2020
2 min

Westmount Realty Capital Acquires Garden-Style Multifamily Community in Arizona

Westmount Realty Capital recently announced the acquisition of Urban Trails at the District, a two-story, garden-style apartment community located at 1620 W Southern Ave. in fast-growing Mesa. The 156-unit multifamily community consists of one- and two-bedroom units averaging 728 square feet and is Westmount’s second multifamily property in Arizona. “Urban Trails at the District is a great investment opportunity in one of the best places to live in Arizona,” said Brant Brown,

Oct 14, 2020
1 min

The Fordham Office Complex in Phoenix Sold for $16.75 Million

Cushman & Wakefield announced the firm has brokered the sale of The Fordham office complex in Phoenix, Arizona. The asset consists of two multi-tenant office buildings totaling 90,688 square feet and sold for $16.75 million. The buyer was PE, LLC out of Corona (Greater Los Angeles) California. The complex located at 1430 & 1440 E Missouri Avenue was 92% leased to a variety of office users. Eric Wichterman and Mike Coover with Cushman & Wakefield’s Private Capital Group in Pho

Oct 13, 2020
1 min

Riverview Business Park Sold for $6.9 Million

Cushman & Wakefield announced the firm has brokered the off-market sale of a freestanding industrial building situated within the Riverview Business Park in Phoenix, Arizona. The property consists of a 14,000-square-foot building on a 6.14-acre parcel that is 100% leased to a leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles. The property was acquired by Top 10 Partners based in the Los Angeles area for $6.9 million. The seller was locally based Harrison Properties out o

Oct 12, 2020
2 min

Why Arizona is Great for Construction Startups

Every construction worker knows how important location is, and the right location is required for more than just your job site. As the title suggests, Arizona is the place to go for construction startups looking to establish their business. Choosing the right location for your startup business will inevitably impact how you conduct business, the clients you get, and even the grants that you're eligible for. If your business has taken a backseat due to the pandemic, this ar

Oct 9, 2020
3 min

Architect’s Perspective:Rushia Glen Fellows, AIA: Courageous Community Leader

By Douglas Sydnor During these challenging times, Americans desperately want sound leadership. Rushia Glen Fellows, AIA, was an African-American architect, educator, and civic leader in Arizona who led with knowledge, diplomacy, and exhibited grace under pressure. Fellows was born in Arkansas, and his family moved to Phoenix in 1925. Fellows grew up with six siblings and attended segregated schools starting with Booker T. Washington Grammar School, where he received the “Meda

Oct 8, 2020
1 min

$2.5 Million Sale of ‘The Diamond House’ On Scottsdale Mountain

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate – is proud to announce the sale of ‘The Diamond House’ in North Scottsdale. The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom luxury home was designed by the late world-famous AIA architect Gordon Rogers and built by Craig Eckart in 2010. The Diamond House was designed just five years before Roger’s death in 2015. Located on Scottsdale Mountain at 12493 N 138th Place, this one-of-a-kind retreat boasts 5

Oct 7, 2020
1 min

Johnson Carlier Announces Project, Southeast Justice Courts and Adult Probation for Maricopa County

Johnson Carlier, an Arizona-grown full-service solution building partner, breaks ground on its latest project, the Southeast Justice Courts and Adult Probation for Maricopa Court. Located at 222 E. Javelina Dr. in Mesa, the 109,000 square-foot facility will triple the amount of space of the existing building and allow for additional operations, administrative support, and adult probation space. "We are excited to partner with the County on this first-class facility and look f

Oct 6, 2020
1 min

WSM Online Vehicle & Equipment Auction

You're Invited to our Online-Only Vehicles & Equipment Auction! Bidding Ends: Saturday, October 10th Visit us online at wsmauctioneers.com Start Bidding Now Invoices will be emailed to the successful bidders Purchase pick up starts Monday, October 12th 7:00 AM We make the online bidding process easy by offering two platforms – ProxiBid and EquipmentFacts Our mailing address is: WSM Auctioneers 1616 S 67th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85043-7700 #WSMAuctioneers

Oct 5, 2020
2 min

America Development & Investments, LLC Announces Plans for Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital Phoenix

America Development & Investments, LLC (ADI), a leading healthcare real estate developer based in Dallas, and Reunion IRF announced plans today to open a Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital in the Phoenix market. The new 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital will be located on 2.5 acres at 1675 E. Villa St, Phoenix, AZ 85006. The three-story, 51,000 square foot rehabilitation hospital will provide inpatient care for people with debilitating illnesses and injuries such as strok

Oct 2, 2020
2 min

Hubbard Street Group's 26-Story Building Approved for Roosevelt Row

By Raven Payne, ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism The vacant lot across from Roosevelt Growhouse is to be filled with a multi-family complex after having spent many years empty. The 26-story project on the southeast corner of Sixth and Garfield streets was approved for construction recently by the Community and Economic Subcommittee. Hubbard Street Group, the developer responsible for this project said it would bring 264 construction jobs and 77 permanent ones. As Comm

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