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Inventive Contractors: Buros Construction Co.
Phenomenal growth occurred in Phoenix after World War II, causing influential residents to seek big city amenities. A modern playhouse...
Jun 22, 20203 min read


Directing Traffic for Almost 60 Years: Star-Lite Barricade & Sign
Dana Woudenberg grinned as he reminisced about growing up with his father, John Woudenberg. “He was a hard worker and always had business...
Jun 15, 20203 min read


Architect’s Perspective: Calvin Chester Straub, FAIA: Humanist
In a time when 'spectacle architecture' looks for media attention, it is essential to recall the post-World War II era and a specific...
Jun 8, 20203 min read


Digging Through the Archives: Chuck Runbeck
A ring at the doorbell more than a decade ago changed my life forever. A neighbor, who knew I enjoyed construction and vintage machines,...
Jun 1, 20203 min read


Joel Canchola Joins Burns & McDonnell in Arizona to Lead and Expand Construction/Design-Build Se
Joel Canchola joins Burns & McDonnell to lead and grow the firm’s construction/design-build services in the Southwest. Within his 15-year...
May 20, 20201 min read


The Desert Just Got Hotter: Why Phoenix Is Among The Most Desirable Real Estate Investment Markets
The Federal Reserve recently cut the benchmark interest rate by a half-point, the largest since 2008. The unexpected rate cut is...
May 13, 20203 min read


May/June Issue of Arizona Contractor & Community Dedicated to Charles "Chuck" Runbeck
Our May/June issue of Arizona Contractor & Community Magazine is dedicated to our dear friend and co-worker, Charles “Chuck” Runbeck, who...
May 12, 20201 min read


Cannon & Wendt Electric announces the promotion of Chuck Celaya to Manager of Construction Servi
Cannon & Wendt Electric Co., one of the leading electrical service firms in the Valley, is pleased to announce the promotion of Chuck...
May 6, 20202 min read


Willmeng Construction hires James Crean as Senior Client Relations Manager
Willmeng Construction, Inc., a Phoenix-based commercial general contractor announced that James Crean has joined the team as their Senior...
Apr 28, 20201 min read


Arizona Builders Alliance hires Tricia Schmidt as Director of Apprenticeship
Arizona Builders Alliance hires Tricia Schmidt as Director of Apprenticeship. In this new role, she will be responsible for program...
Mar 26, 20201 min read


Willmeng Construction Announces New President Mike Mongelli
Willmeng Construction is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Mongelli, COO to President. As a partner and part of the leadership...
Mar 25, 20202 min read


Charles A. “Chuck” Runbeck
Charles A. “Chuck” Runbeck passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, roughly six weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. Born in 1928 in Aberdeen,...
Mar 23, 20202 min read


Rosendin Inspires Local Students to Pursue STEM Careers: High school students get insight to constru
Rosendin, the electrical contracting industry’s largest employee-owned firm, is encouraging students and parents to challenge their...
Mar 13, 20201 min read


Arizona Builders Alliance appoints DP Electric’s Dan Puente as 2020 chairman
On Friday, Feb. 21, the Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) appointed Dan Puente of DP Electric as the organization’s 2020 chairman. In his...
Mar 11, 20202 min read


Matesi Promoted to President / Chief Operating Officer of Buesing Corp
Buesing Corp is pleased to announce Bryon Matesi is now our President / Chief Operating Officer (COO). Matesi has been with Buesing for...
Mar 9, 20201 min read


Haydon Building Corp hires Bryan Bernardo and Mike Norburg to lead mul
Haydon Building Corp, one of the leading general contractors in the Southwest hires Bryan Bernardo as Multi-Family Market Sector Leader...
Mar 5, 20202 min read


Larissa Tavelli Promoted to Marketing Director for McCarthy Building Companies’ Southwest Region
McCarthy Building Companies Inc. is pleased to announce that Larissa Tavelli was promoted to marketing director for the Southwest region....
Mar 4, 20201 min read


NAIOP Arizona Honors Trammell Crow Company Principal Jim Mahoney with 2019 Award of Excellence
Jim Mahoney, an industry veteran who has led Trammell Crow Company’s Phoenix business for 25 years, will be honored with the Award of...
Feb 28, 20202 min read


Withey Morris PLC Welcomes Planner Stephanie Watney
Withey Morris, a prominent Arizona land use law firm for more than 20 years, brought on planner Stephanie Watney from the City of...
Feb 26, 20202 min read


TDIndustries hires Mark Watson to lead its Controls group
TDIndustries has hired Mark Watson as the Vice President of its Controls (building automation) group. Mark will be based in TD’s Phoenix,...
Feb 24, 20201 min read
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