Name Change Reflects Campus Expansion, Unified National Brand and Continued Commitment to Arizona's Skilled Trades Workforce Tulsa Welding School, a leading provider of specialized career education, announces the Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), one of Arizona's most respected skilled trades training institutions, will change its name to Tulsa Welding School (TWS) in Arizona, effective July 20, 2026. This move is part of a strategic initiative to unify its campuses under a

Seven decades after its founding in Japan, the global cladding leader combines residential scale abroad and commercial performance at home in a single Architectural Wall Panel solution Nichiha USA celebrates its 70th anniversary this month, marking seven decades since the company's founding in Japan in June 1956. What began as a regional building-products manufacturer has grown into a global cladding leader with more than 3,000 employees across 13 locations worldwide, protect

Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, has introduced HyFlex® Compact – a hybrid generator and flexible power hub that provides zero-emission electricity for temporary and off-grid applications such as construction projects and other infrastructure. The configurable system combines hydrogen fuel cells with high-performance batteries and can integrate additional power sources, delivering stable AC power as a clean alternative to diesel generation. As electricity

Strengthening heavy civil, materials, and aggregate operations in Southeast Arizona. W.W. Clyde & Co., a subsidiary of Clyde Companies, Inc., has acquired CKC Construction & Materials. This integration expands W.W. Clyde’s portfolio operations, introducing new expertise and extending reach to communities throughout southeast Arizona. “CKC is a legacy family company, similar to WW Clyde, and we are proud to add their legacy of building better communities to ours in Southeas

Sonsray Machinery continues to strengthen its position as a premier heavy equipment dealer by expanding its Hitachi product line to five additional locations. Customers in Yuma, Thatcher, Phoenix, and Tucson, Arizona, as well as Las Vegas, Nevada, will now have increased access to Hitachi’s industry-leading construction equipment and dedicated support services. This expansion reflects Sonsray’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality equipment solutions and enhancing ac

In a strategic move designed to enhance synergies and leverage combined strengths of operations in Texas, Arizona and the Southwestern United States, FlatironDragados has combined its Texas operations with its Pulice Construction subsidiary. Creation of this new organization streamlines operations, improves risk management and bolsters the company's position in key markets. The new organization — Pulice – a FlatironDragados company — will leverage combined resources and te

Diversified Partners closed out 2025 with strong momentum across its retail investment platform, completing multiple high-profile transactions and executing across the full lifecycle of retail assets as investor demand continued to improve for well-located, necessity-driven properties. The year was defined by disciplined execution from acquisition through disposition, with successful closings across neighborhood shopping centers and single-tenant net-lease assets. Investor ap

Canyon State Electric recently announced that it has transitioned to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), becoming an employee-owned company following a transaction completed in early November. The move formalizes the company’s long-standing commitment to investing in its people while ensuring long-term stability for clients, partners, and employees across the Southwest. President Robert Hughes (left), CEO Stephanie Maderazzo-Hughes, and CEO/CBDO Chris Maderazzo (right)

Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) announced today that it has acquired the equipment of the Highway Services Group from Penhall Company, expanding its pavement maintenance and preservation capabilities nationwide. With this equipment asset purchase, ESS now owns the largest diamond grinding and grooving fleet in the United States, with more than 242 pieces of equipment. Paired with decades of experience and a deep bench of operational horsepower, this equipment expansion positions ESS

Collaboration to boost efficiency and accessibility across global marine sectors Mammoet has entered into a strategic partnership with Tugdock Submersible Platforms Limited (Tugdock) to expand the use of the Tugdock Submersible Platform (TSP) - a breakthrough technology that improves buoyancy, stability, and load-in/load-out operations across marine industries. The TSP is a modular, submersible platform that allows large floating structures to be transferred seamlessly from

Webcor LP, a full-service commercial builder headquartered in San Francisco, announces the acquisition of GCON, a construction management firm based in Phoenix. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Matt Rossie This strategic relationship enables Webcor to leverage GCON’s expertise in critical environments – including data centers and semiconductor projects­­­ – to expand into high-growth technology

Cheers rumbled throughout the Enclave business park in Tempe last week during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Canyon State Electric’s (CSE) new office headquarters, located at 1618 S Priest Dr., #101, Tempe, AZ 85281. The new location features nearly 15,000 SF of office space and a warehouse over 6,000 SF— a combined footprint almost double the size of the company’s previous location in Phoenix. The conjoined office and warehouse will give CSE the ability to house both of

TRENCHMAN SHORING IN OLYMPIA & PASCO, WA IS NOW PART OF SUNSTATE’S GROWING PORTFOLIO OF TRENCH SAFETY EQUIPMENT RENTAL BRANCHES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Sunstate Equipment Co., LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Trenchman Shoring, a trusted trench safety equipment rental provider serving the greater Seattle metroplex. This strategic expansion strengthens Sunstate’s presence in Washington and reinforces its commitment to delivering superior rental solutions across t

Valley-Based Firm Welcomes 70+ Phoenix-Area Properties and Expands Into Medical Office Management Capital Asset Management and Phoenix-based MODE Commercial Property Management have joined, combining teams and portfolios to strengthen their footprint in the Southwest and expand their medical, office and industrial portfolio under the Capital Asset Management brand. The merger builds on Capital Asset Management’s established expertise in retail, office, association and i

NEW GAINESVILEE BRANCH OPENS, SERVING HALL COUNTY, ATLANTA MARKETS Sunstate Equipment is proud to announce the opening of a new Trench...

Primak Construction Group (formerly Agate Construction), a leading general contractor based in Phoenix, Arizona, is proud to announce...

We’re wheeling and dealing in this issue, covering a range of topics that include the Wheeler Construction Co., the building of the Loop...