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2 days ago
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Bentson Contracting: Building Everything from Driveways to Highways

By Douglas Towne Some Valley residents probably know Bentson Contracting Co. only from its sidewalk stamps around the city. That’s a...

Jun 14
2 min

The Five Best Tech Opportunities for Construction Companies

By Jason Krankota Construction has been one of the slowest industries to adopt technology. That’s partly cultural: folks in the industry...

Jun 1
2 min

How to Get a Competitive Advantage for Your New Construction Business

By Ross Kimbarovsky Construction is a popular industry, but it has a high failure rate as more than 60 percent of businesses close within...

May 24
2 min

Aluminum in Concrete: A Simple Solution to a Complex Problem

By Luke M. Snell, P.E. A concrete precaster recently contacted me with problems from bubbles forming during casting and white streaking...

May 17
2 min

Business Perils of Environmental Negligence

By Michael Bernstein This is the story of an Environmental Health & Safety manager who was so preoccupied with current operations at his...

May 10
2 min

Digging Through the Archives: Union Rock & Materials Company

By William Horner One of the largest midcentury construction rock and sand providers was started by a businessman who knew more about...

May 4
1 min

May/June "Roadside" Issue of AZ Contractor & Community Released

Arizona Contractor & Community Magazine kicks off the summer by doing what many of us did with our families after the school year ended:...

May 3
3 min

Editor’s Column - ACC: 10 Years and Counting

By Douglas Towne There was a running joke between my wife and me before Arizona Contractor & Community debuted in Spring 2012. “I’m going...

Apr 29
2 min

Architect’s Perspective: Dennis C. Numkena, AIA: Use of Drama

By Douglas Sydnor Becoming a licensed architect is a challenging path requiring a minimum of eight years, including a professional...

Apr 15
2 min

Chasse Builds Democracy Memorial in Tucson

By Alison Bailin Located in Tucson's El Presidio Park adjacent to the Historic Pima County Courthouse, the January 8th Memorial honors...

Apr 6
1 min

Back When: Cudia City’s Celluloid Sendoff

By Douglas Towne #CudiaCity #DouglasTowne To read the rest of this article, you are invited to purchase the digital issue here. This...

Mar 29
3 min

B.L. Gustafson: Adept with Horses and Horsepower

By Douglas Towne After World War II, a Phoenix contractor became renowned for his talent moving materials and building highways across...

Mar 12
3 min

Overview of Small Business Lending Options

By Benjamin Johnston, Chief Operating Officer of Kapitus PPP PPP provides a great opportunity for small businesses that saw a reduction...

Mar 8
3 min

Driving Great Results: Master The Tools You Need to Run A Great Business

By Luke Sheppard This recent book provides entrepreneurs and managers with nineteen practical and proven tools to build, launch, and...

Mar 4
1 min

ACC Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with March/April Issue

Arizona Contractor & Community magazine celebrates its 10th anniversary with a little help from the ASU cheerleading squad. In this...

Mar 3
3 min

Revving Up: Cliff Co’s New Workshop Keeps the Valley’s Biggest Machines Running

By Jeff Kronenfeld Cliff Wixson is a throwback to America’s burly industrial past, much like the big machines his company keeps alive....

Feb 22
4 min

What is Happening in the B2B Payment World in 2021?

By Josh Cyphers 2020 was such an unexpected year. Even if you saw the pandemic coming, I doubt anyone would have guessed in March that...

Feb 16
3 min

History of the Fireproof Hotel

By Luke M. Snell, P.E. The discovery of gold and silver in the West attracted countless people hoping to get rich. Boomtowns sprang up...

Feb 8
3 min

Skousen: Three Generations of Arizona Road Contractors

By Douglas Towne “If all the roads that W.R. Skousen Construction paved were taken up, Arizona would be in pretty rough condition,” Ed...

Feb 1
0 min

Back When: Giddy-Up to Porters Saddle Shop

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