QuikTrip commits to project at Ironwood and Pima roads, with construction expected to begin in early 2027 Diversified Partners, a Scottsdale-based commercial real estate brokerage and development firm, is preparing to move forward with a new retail development at the northeast corner of Ironwood and Pima roads in San Tan Valley, transforming an existing agricultural property into a commercial destination serving the Southeast Valley's growing residential and employment base.

Success of Kentwood Ventures development underscores depth of Arizona industrial demand The Phoenix Office of JLL today announced it has signed the final lease at KV Casa Grande, bringing the newly constructed Class A Central Arizona industrial development to full occupancy. A project by Kentwood Ventures with Willmeng Construction serving as the general contractor, KV Casa Grande’s leasing pace reflects a rising demand for Class A industrial space in outlying submarkets as m

The construction industry had 251,000 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 48,000 last month but are up by 38,000 from the same time last year. “The August JOLTS data indicate that both the de

Bidding Begins Closing: Tuesday, November 10th 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

LaunchPM, a Scottsdale-based third-party owner's representative and commercial project management firm specializing in ground-up construction, tenant improvements, and workspace strategy promotes longtime employee Mike DeFranco to the newly added position, Director of Project Management. In this new role, DeFranco will oversee the company’s team of project managers and coordinators and support national growth. DeFranco is an Arizona native and Arizona State University gradu

The 15th Annual Tucson Modernism Week opens Tuesday, November 3, and continues through Sunday, November 8, with six days of exhibitions, lectures, films, architectural tours, special events and rare access to some of Tucson’s most significant examples of mid-century modern design. Presented by the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation, Tucson Modernism Week celebrates Southern Arizona’s distinctive legacy of modern architecture, art, craft and design while building public a

By Becca Pearce I coach business owners who built their companies through grit, sacrifice, long hours, and years of pressure most people never see. A common theme emerges in these conversations—one many clients are afraid to admit: at some point, their business starts running them. What began as freedom slowly transforms into constant responsibility: · more employees to manage, · more overhead to worry about, · more payroll to cover, and · more

Expanded team centralizes development operations and strengthens oversight of retail, mixed-use and commercial projects across 10 jurisdictions Diversified Partners, a Scottsdale-based commercial real estate brokerage and development firm, announced the expansion of its development division to oversee 24 active projects across Arizona and Nevada, bringing development leadership, financial analysis, architectural expertise and project execution together under one team. Lance V

JLL releases Q3 2026 Phoenix Industrial Market Overview The Phoenix office of JLL has released its Q3 2026 Phoenix Industrial Market Overview, noting vacancies holding steady, net absorption moderating, asking rents rising and the construction pipeline expanding as the Valley’s industrial sector heads into year-end. Phoenix's industrial market saw absorption moderate in Q3 2026, with total net absorption reaching 3.2 million square feet, roughly half the pace of the recorde

Virtual Online Auction1977 Cessna U206G Airplane (1 Lot Only) Bidding Begins Closing: Tuesday, November 3rd 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

Palmer becomes Earlytrade's preferred CMiC advisory, integration and implementation partner; both companies exhibiting at CMiC CONNECT 2026, Nov. 1–4 in Orlando Earlytrade, the construction fintech company whose marketplace negotiates early payment terms between general contractors and subcontractors, and Palmer Consulting Group, a construction-focused business transformation and technology advisory firm, today announced a strategic integration partnership. Palmer becomes Ear

JE Dunn Construction Vice President and Director of Client Solutions Kirk McClure joins the Greater Phoenix Economic Council as a new Board member. Drawing on experience from his previous seat on the GPEC NEXT Council, Kirk will continue to support the future growth of Phoenix on GPEC's Board of Directors. The GPEC board includes leaders from the private and public sectors who guide their organizations and work collaboratively to shape the long-term sustainability of the r

Approximately 100,000-square-foot waterfront redevelopment moves forward with SUSHISAMBA, V Modern Italian and La La Land Diversified Partners, a leading Scottsdale-based real estate brokerage and development firm, officially broke ground on The Lakefront at Scottsdale, marking the next phase of the approximately 100,000-square-foot mixed-use redevelopment that will transform the landmark waterfront property into a destination for dining, curated retail, Class A office space

White Construction, Inc., a commercial general contractor based in Carlsbad, California, is expanding its operations with the recent opening of an office in Phoenix, Arizona. The employee-owned company founded in 1983 has a portfolio of tenant improvement projects in healthcare, retail and office. The company is strategically introducing its specialized expertise in the healthcare TI sector and construction services to the thriving Greater Phoenix landscape. Nancy Young To

Third building of development spans 463,079 SF, with 40-foot clear heights VanTrust Real Estate announced today the start of construction of Phase II at VT101, located at 6091 N Ballpark Boulevard, adjacent to Glendale's vibrant sports and entertainment district. The third building at VT101 is a state-of-the-art facility to one of the most sought-after business corridors in the Valley. The 463,079 square foot, Class A cross-dock facility is designed by Butler Design Group wi

Top-producing broker and former Gilbert Vice Mayor brings broad expertise to boutique firm Full-service real estate brokerage firm Citywide Commercial today announced the addition of Joan Krueger as Senior Vice President, bringing experience in commercial real estate, municipal leadership and business development to the company’s growing team. Specializing in metro Phoenix’s East Valley, Krueger represents investors, landlords and tenants across all asset classes, but with

Arizona Expansion Strengthens Engineering Firm’s Ability to Serve Southwest Markets Latitude 33 Planning Engineering & Surveying is expanding its footprint in the Southwest with the opening of a new Phoenix, AZ office, positioning the firm to better serve one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing metropolitan areas. Located at 200 East Van Buren, Ste. 401 in downtown Phoenix, the firm’s new office is strategically situated in the heart of the city’s central business dis

By Hector Campos, ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism Arizona Developmental Services has helped adults with disabilities build hands-on learning and life skills to succeed in the world outside. ADS focuses on adults aged 18-35, with 13 members currently enrolled in its program. Open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every weekday, members learn a range of life skills, including math, hygiene, volunteer work, and job requirements, to help them accomplish their goals. ADS's current st

Bidding Begins Closing: Tuesday, October 20th 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