Bidding Begins Closing: Saturday, March 14th 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

Northern Arizona Roof Services and SRS Building Products Surprise Local Elderly Couple with a Donated Roof In an effort to give back to the community that continues to support them, Northern Arizona Roof Services recently completed a full roof replacement, at no cost, for a deserving elderly couple facing ongoing health challenges while balancing opposite work schedules. When the team learned that the homeowners were navigating medical concerns and the stress of maintaining t

In late February, The Student Government of Indian Bend Elementary School gathered with Paradise Valley Unified School District leadership as well as the PVSchools Governing Board, teachers, parents, past and current principals, Grace Design Studio, and CHASSE Building Team to celebrate the official groundbreaking of their new campus. A campus that has anchored its neighborhood since 1972.   The ceremony marked the beginning of a $31 million-plus rebuilding of the highest rat

Free resource responds to rapid growth as PDB now represents one-third of design-build procurements nationwide The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has released its Progressive Design-Build Done Right®: Progressive Design-Build Best Practices primer, providing specific guidance for Owners and practitioners using Progressive Design-Build (PDB). PDB now represents roughly one-third of all design-build procurements, according to FMI’s 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study.

Sunbelt Investment Holdings, Inc. (SIHI) is proud to announce the development of Sanctuair Deer Valley, an 18-acre, Class A multifamily community located at the northwest corner of 19th Avenue and West Grandview, across from Turf Paradise. Strategically situated just east of the Deer Valley I-17 employment corridor, Sanctuair Deer Valley represents the first development under SIHI’s new Sanctuair residential community initiative, a brand focused on enhanced sustainability, li

Construction input prices increased 0.7% in January compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.6% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 2.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 2.9% higher. Prices increased in 2 of 3 energy categories last mo

Bidding Begins Closing: Tuesday, March 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

Diversified Partners, one of Arizona’s leading real estate brokerage and development firms, has announced plans for a new ±24.5-acre commercial retail development at the southeast corner of 99th Avenue and Indian School Road, just west of Loop 101 in Phoenix. The project will be anchored by EOS Fitness and feature a lineup of nationally recognized brands, including Dutch Bros, HTeaO, Farmer Boys, Bojangles, and additional retail and drive-thru concepts. The development is des

National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.6% in December, 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 $1.24 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 12 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending was down 0.7%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down 0.4% in Decemb

In this issue, we’re focusing on the foundation of the construction industry, namely aggregates, with a focus on Arizona Sand & Rock Co., based in Phoenix. The company became one of Arizona’s most diverse and influential construction firms, and we cover the individuals who contributed to its status, including founder Donald W. Kelly, Al Carter, and the Slawson family. Other aggregate-related coverage includes tabby construction, Antelope Library, and Mystery Castle. For your

Recent advances in self-healing concrete – based on fungi, bacteria, and even sunlight – have attracted widespread attention. However, a proven and available solution for self-healing, more sustainable concrete has enjoyed global success for over 50 years. Recent advances in self-healing concrete – based on fungi, bacteria, and even sunlight – have attracted widespread attention. However, a proven and available solution for self-healing, more sustainable concrete has enjoyed

In one month, more than 200 of the country’s top construction professionals in trades like carpentry, drywall, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and welding will compete at the premier skilled trades contest in Salt Lake City at Associated Builders and Contractors’ 37th annual  National Craft Championships .   NCC highlights lifelong learning in construction, drawing the country’s most talented craft professionals to show the importance of craft education. ABC’s annual  Construction

According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2025 Union Members Summary , 11.1% of U.S. construction industry workers belong to a union, an increase from 10.3% in 2024, versus 88.9% who do not.    The BLS reported that 995,000 construction industry workers were members of a union, while 8 million chose to pursue their careers in merit-based construction in 2025. The construction industry grew to 9 million workers in 202

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has successfully conducted its first Spanish-language certification exams for Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1 and Concrete Strength Testing Technician at the ACI Southern California Resource Center, marking a significant milestone in ACI’s ongoing commitment to workforce development and providing information in multiple languages across the concrete industry.   The exams provided Spanish-speaking professionals the opportunity

Bidding Begins Closing: Tuesday, February 24th 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

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

Annual event welcomes members and non-members for an afternoon of play and networking Arizona Commercial Real Estate Women ( AZCREW ), the metro Phoenix chapter of the global CREW Network, has opened registration for its 2026 Pickleball Tournament and Clinic. The third annual event is open to members and non-members. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.   The tournament will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Picklr, 9190 E. Ta

Canyon State Electric announced Monday that Vince DiGuglielmo will be taking on the role of Vice President of Growth & Development. The move brings CSE’s marketing, recruitment, business development, and estimating teams under one unified department, aligning the company’s growth functions to support a more cohesive strategy and client experience.   DiGuglielmo joined CSE in 2022 as Marketing Manager after working in the digital agency space. He later expanded his responsibil

Class A, 2.4 million s.f. project surpasses Lincoln-owned Park303 LEED designation by one point The 2.4 million-square-foot Luke Field logistics campus, developed by global, full-service commercial real estate firm  Lincoln Property Company  (Lincoln) and Goldman Sachs (Goldman) in Glendale, Arizona, has achieved LEED Gold v4 for a Core & Shell and Warehouse Distribution Center. With the certification, Luke Field becomes Arizona’s highest-scoring LEED industrial building, sur

The construction industry added 33,000 jobs on net in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 44,000 jobs, an increase of 0.5%. Nonresidential construction employment expanded by 27,900 positions, with gains in 2 of the 3 subcategories. Nonresidential specialty trade added 25,100 jobs, while nonresidential building added 3,60