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July Nonresidential Construction Spending Growth Entirely Due to Data Centers
National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% in July, 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 $1.286 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 8 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential construction spending was up 0.4%, while public nonresidential spending was down 0.2% in July. “The i
3 days ago1 min read


Seefried Industrial Properties and WDP Partners Break Ground on 269,100-Square-Foot Industrial Park in Chandler
Class A development will deliver two buildings in the Chandler Airpark submarket Seefried Industrial Properties, in partnership with WDP Partners, has broken ground on a new Class A industrial project at 1703 S. Arizona Ave. (State Route 87) in Chandler. Situated on 16.7 acres just north of Germann Road, the two-building project will add 269,100 square feet of modern industrial space to the Chandler Airpark submarket, the city’s fastest-growing employment corridor. Building
4 days ago3 min read


Baker Electric Transportation Team Earns Caltrans 2026 Success in Motion Gold Award for SR-78 Project
Recognition highlights collaboration, project delivery and transportation infrastructure expertise on one of North County San Diego's key highway corridors Baker Electric is proud to announce that its Transportation Group has been recognized with a Caltrans 2026 Success in Motion Gold Award for its work on the SR-78 SHOPP Asset Management Project in North County San Diego. "This recognition reflects the collaboration, professionalism and field execution our Transportation tea
5 days ago2 min read


Weems Asphalt Accelerates Southern Arizona Expansion With Key Hires
Weems Asphalt, a premier Arizona pavement maintenance contractor, is officially expanding its footprint in the Southern Arizona market. This strategic regional growth is anchored by the key leadership of Daniel Castillo and Kyle Kelly, who will guide local teams to meet rapidly rising demand. Daniel Castillo The new hires bring highly specialized regional expertise. As Client Advisor, Castillo’s focus will be on how Weems can service the needs of the HOA and multifamily resid
6 days ago2 min read


Online Timed Misc. Item Auction!
Bidding Begins Closing: Tuesday, September 22nd 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
Sep 211 min read


Ware Malcomb Names Kevin Fawcett Director, Architecture in Phoenix Office
Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced Kevin Fawcett has joined the firm as Director, Architecture based in the company’s Phoenix office. In this new role, he is responsible for the leadership, overall growth and management of the architecture studios in the office. Fawcett brings over 30 years of experience in the Arizona market to the Ware Malcomb team, and a track record for bringing clarity to complex challenges. He is known for building
Sep 182 min read


Mesa Businesses Put Hawes Commerce Park's Neighborhood Flex Bay Space to Work in Unexpected Ways
From off-road vehicle customization and RC racing to HYROX training, tenants at Cavan Commercial's Hawes Commerce Park demonstrate the growing versatility of small-bay industrial space The world's largest indoor RC car rock crawling facility. A specialty off-road automotive shop. Arizona's largest official HYROX training facility. At first glance, these businesses may not appear to have much in common. What they do share is a home at Hawes Commerce Park, a neighborhood flex
Sep 173 min read


Willmeng Completes Second Facility for United Foods International
Repeat Partnership with UFI Underscores Willmeng’s Reputation for Delivering Mission-Critical Facilities – Willmeng Construction recently celebrated the successful completion of a highly complex tenant improvement project for United Foods International (UFI). Located at 6363 W. Dobbins Road, in the Loop 202 corridor, the 129,172-square-foot shell building has been transformed into a state-of-the-art food preparation and packaging facility for a leading global firm. The comple
Sep 163 min read


Jetset and Inked Magazines Open New Scottsdale Headquarters Designed by Phoenix Design
Investment reinforces both brands’ long-term commitment to metro Phoenix Leading Phoenix-based interior architecture and design firm Phoenix Design One (PDO) has completed a new corporate headquarters for Jetset Magazine and Inked Magazine. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the project marks a significant local investment for both national media brands as they continue grow their presence among high-end national and global audiences. Located at 15220 N. 75th St. in the Scottsda
Sep 152 min read


ViaWest Group Expanding Utah Industrial Footprint With Start of 9 South Commerce Center; Willmeng Leads Construction
ViaWest Group, a leading commercial real estate investment and development firm, has broken ground on 9 South Commerce Center, a two-building, 172,438-square-foot industrial development in Salt Lake City. Willmeng Construction is serving as general contractor, continuing a long-standing relationship between ViaWest and Willmeng that spans numerous industrial developments across the western United States. Completion is anticipated in mid-2027. Leaders from ViaWest Group and Wi
Sep 143 min read


ANELLO Photonics Brings High-Precision GPS-Denied Navigation to Construction Equipment with GROUND INS and GROUND IMU
Silicon photonics-based inertial navigation technology enables precise machine control, automation and navigation in challenging construction environments. ANELLO Photonics, the creator of the Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™) and a leader in solid-state, high-precision inertial navigation systems, is bringing its silicon photonics-based inertial navigation technology to the construction industry with the ANELLO GROUND INS and ANELLO GROUND IMU. ANELLO Photonics’
Sep 113 min read


Willmeng To Serve as Presenting Sponsor of Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate-London as ASU Takes on Kansas in Union Jack Classic
The Sun Devils are crossing the pond, bound for Europe for the first time and Willmeng is making the voyage with them. Willmeng is the presenting sponsor for Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate event in London on Sept. 19, as Arizona State football will take on Big 12 rival Kansas in the inaugural Union Jack Classic at world famous Wembley Stadium. Arizona State University President Dr. Michael Crow, left, Willmeng CEO James Murphy, center, and ASU Senior Vice President and Secretary
Sep 103 min read


Vehicle & Heavy Equipment Auction!
Bidding Begins Closing: Saturday, September 12th at 8:00 am Live Preview Live Preview Tuesday - Friday 7 AM - 3:15 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
Sep 91 min read


Wesley Community & Health Centers Awarded $150,000 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant to Expand Vital Community Health Services
Wesley Community & Health Centers (Wesley CHC) has been awarded a 2026 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant from Mercy Care in the amount of $150,000 to expand vital community health services, which provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and community support to Phoenix’s most vulnerable populations. The funding will help Wesley CHC support the construction of a two-story, 40,000-square-foot health center in the historic Grant Park neighborhood. Currently under
Sep 83 min read


Online Timed Misc. Item Auction!
Bidding Begins Closing: Tuesday, September 8th 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
Sep 41 min read


How Wearable Technology Is Improving Crew Safety and Emergency Response Times on Construction Sites
Kenny Kelley, Founder of Silent Beacon Construction safety has always focused on prevention, and for good reason. Training, fall protection, hazard assessments, inspections, and protective equipment are essential to keeping workers safe. Even with strong prevention plans, emergencies still happen, and response time makes all the difference. Many contractors are asking an important question: what happens after something goes wrong? A worker falls. Equipment malfunctions. A cre
Sep 33 min read


The Next Wave of Construction AI? Going Deeper into Individual Trades
Togal.AI Launches Assemblies, Starting With One of Construction’s Most Complex Trades As AI adoption in construction grows, the industry is entering a new era: more specialized AI tools built to solve the unique workflow challenges of individual trades. Miami-based Togal.AI, the AI-powered construction estimating platform, is taking that approach with the launch of Assemblies, a new feature designed to automate one of the most detailed and time-consuming parts of drywall esti
Sep 12 min read


Coffee Properties Draw Investor Interest as National Brands Expand Their Footprints
Diversified Partners has more than $20 million in coffee-related investment sales in its 12- to 18-month pipeline, with four properties currently for sale and more than 10 locations in development As national coffee brands continue to expand, coffee-occupied properties are drawing interest from commercial real estate investors seeking well-located, single-tenant retail assets supported by frequent consumer traffic and established operators. That activity is reflected in Diver
Aug 314 min read


ABC: Merit Shop Apprenticeship Program Enrollment Up 60%, Growing Faster Than Unions
Nonunion apprenticeship programs and participants were responsible for the vast majority of growth in construction registered apprenticeship programs, or RAPs, over the past five years, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Department of Labor data. “The DOL data show that ABC and merit shop contractors are leading the industry in growing both registered apprenticeship programs and innovative new workforce development pipelines,” said Kristen Sw
Aug 272 min read


Willmeng Completes Renovation at Burton Elementary in Utah
Willmeng Construction and the Davis School District officially celebrated the completion of the Burton Elementary School expansion and renovation project with a community ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the start of the school year. The project, which broke ground in January 2026, delivered critical safety enhancements and modern learning environments to the Kaysville campus. The 7,820-square-foot project features a new administrative office suite, a redesigned secure vesti
Aug 262 min read
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