Uncovering unexpected items on a construction site usually isn’t a good sign, as it often indicates extra work rather than discovering a buried treasure. This was the case with Pulice on the recent $45.6 million Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract to deliver the $18.5 million Phase One of the Runway 12R-30L Reconstruction at Mesa Gateway Airport. PCCP rubblizing operation “We found decades-old pipes on the project that were not in the drawings,” says Pulice Project M

Founded by seasoned PR specialists Samantha DeRose and Robin Graber, the agency delivers strategic storytelling backed by measurable results Liminal Public Relations & Communications , a women-founded agency dedicated to delivering strategic, results-driven communications, recently announced its official launch. The firm was co-founded by Samantha DeRose, who serves as president, and Robin Graber, who serves as vice president.   Based in Phoenix, Liminal represents clients ac

Despite cooling demand in U.S. construction—with spending down in interest-rate-sensitive sectors like housing and commercial development, and nearly 80% of contractors reporting hiring challenges—the industry’s labor gap remains significant: the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) estimates a shortfall of 439,000 workers in 2025. Amid these labor market pressures, construction wages are rising, but not as much as one might expect—and gains vary by state and occupation.

The construction industry had 188,000 job openings on the last day of August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings decreased by 115,000 last month and are down by 116,000 from the same time last year.   “Construction job openings plunged in Augu

Two teams of SRP linemen and apprentices are returning to the Valley after placing in the top 10 of their division at the International Lineman's Rodeo in Kansas City last week. Over the weekend, SRP linemen and apprentices showed off their skills and intensive training by competing against utility companies from around the world at the International Lineman’s Rodeo. The crews participated in several traditional lineman activities, including a pole climb and a “hurt man” r

The Long-Standing Valley Destination Reopens with Modernized Space, Specialty Coffee Creations, and Grand Reopening Event Nov. 20 Coffee Plantation,  a cherished Valley staple since the 1980s , is thrilled to announce its grand reopening following a major renovation that enhanced both its ambiance and menu offerings. A celebration will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7366 E. Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale, featuring live music, complimentary food displays for guests to sample t

Modern industrial condos hit the Glendale market, delivering high-demand small-bay ownership in the West Valley The Mangat Group announced today the launch of MG Business Park, a brand-new industrial condominium development located on the southeast corner of Glendale Avenue and New River Road in Glendale, Ariz. The 8.5-acre site, zoned M-1 (Light Industrial) by the City of Glendale, will feature 36 units across five buildings, totaling more than 84,000 square feet of...

JLL will lease mid-size, Class A industrial development within FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA The  Phoenix office of JLL  has been selected to lease a new, fully speculative industrial park being developed by Barclay Group within FIVE NORTH, the new 320-acre mixed-use commercial lifestyle destination located within the 7,100-acre Vistancia master planned community in Peoria, Arizona’s Northern Peoria Corridor.   Called Vistancia Commerce Park at FIVE NORTH, the Barclay Group project

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

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.5 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Sept. 22 to Oct. 6. The reading is down 0.1 months since September 2024. View ABC’s  Construction Backlog Indicator  and  Construction Confidence Index  tables for September. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index  data series . Over the past year, backlog has dec

Diversified Partners, one of Arizona’s leading real estate brokerage and development firms, has announced plans for Williams Station, a new entertainment-anchored development coming to the northeast corner of Loop 202 and Dobbins Road in Laveen. The $50 million project will feature a mix of retail, dining and entertainment uses in a walkable, desert-inspired setting that celebrates the area’s Southwestern heritage. Named in honor of the Williams family, the longtime owners of

Cushman & Wakefield is marketing the two-phase medical office property for lease Irgens, a national developer specializing in healthcare, commercial, industrial and mixed-use real estate, broke ground on Cielo Vista Medical Commons, a new, two-phased medical office building development located at 26425 North Lake Pleasant Parkway in Peoria, Arizona. The project will deliver up to ±80,000 rentable square feet across two buildings on a 6.6-acre site. Cushman & Wakefield’s Sheil

Historic Hotels of America ®  is pleased to announce that Cindy and Mike Watts were honored as recipients of the 2025 Historic Hotels of America Lifetime Achievement Award this October. The award recognizes the significant contributions of Cindy and Mike Watts as owners, preservationists, and philanthropists dedicated to revitalizing historic places, including  Castle Hot Springs  in Morristown, Arizona.    Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Tr

Phoenix-based general contractor continues to expand network alongside growing Arizona economy Phoenix-based  Stevens-Leinweber Construction  (SLC) has hired DJ Peterson as Business Development lead, tasked with supporting and expanding the company’s network within a quickly evolving metro Phoenix commercial real estate market.   Peterson’s responsibilities include establishing and nurturing SLC client relationships and identifying new opportunities to drive growth by applyin

Bidding Begins Closing: Tuesday, November 4th at 8:00 AM Preview Date: Live Preview Thursday, Friday & Monday 7 AM - 3:30 PM Visit us online at wsmauctioneers.com Start Bidding Now Invoices will be emailed to the successful bidders We make the online bidding process easy by offering ProxiBid Our mailing address is: WSM Auctioneers 1616 S 67th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85043-7700 #WSMAuctioneers

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

Arizona-based commercial and industrial contractor Primak Construction Group has successfully completed the Design-Build Delivery of two essential support buildings at South32’s Hermosa project near South32 Hermosa, in Patagonia, Arizona.   The 1.34-acre development includes two Mining Infrastructure support buildings: A 6,572-square-foot administrative building A 4,185-square-foot auxiliary building featuring an IT room and ambulance drive bays Buried utilities and associate

Bethany Bay marks first-of-its-kind development in Glendale, delivering Class A shallow bay industrial space IndiCap , a commercial real estate firm specializing in industrial investment and development throughout the Southwest U.S., and  VAC Development , a real estate investment and operating company, have officially announced the groundbreaking of Bethany Bay, a new Class A shallow bay industrial project in Glendale, Arizona. Located at 16830 and 16840 W Bethany Home Road

NTI Open House - Veterans Can Access Education Benefits for Fast-Track Training in HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Programs   WHO:             In celebration of Veterans Day (Nov. 11), National Technical Institute (NTI), a state-approved trade school, invites military veterans and their families to discover how their service experience translates into successful trades careers. This special  Open House  on Monday, November 10 connects veterans with hands-on training opportunit