Establishes company among the Valley’s longest-standing, homegrown commercial general contractors Leading Phoenix-based general contractor Stevens-Leinweber Construction (SLC) today announced its 45th anniversary. The milestone makes SLC one of metro Phoenix’s longest-standing, homegrown general contractors and a go-to source for leading local, regional and global clients. Founded in 1981 by Mike Stevens and Mark Leinweber, SLC began as a startup focused on commercial tenan

Bidding Begins Closing: Saturday, October 10th at 8:00 am Live Preview: Wednesday - 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

Patrick Sughrue, senior corporate director of health, safety & environmental at Cianbro Corp., Pittsfield, Maine, testified on behalf of Associated Builders and Contractors before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. In Sughrue’s remarks, he shared lessons contractors nationwide can glean from resources like ABC’s 2026 Health and Safety Performance Report—a guide to health and safety best practices on construction jobsites

Bidding Begins Closing: Tuesday, October 6th 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

Pioneering progress since its founding in 1970, Liebherr’s presence in the United States has continued to grow through intentional business strategies. Liebherr USA takes pride in the success that has been created and has made multiple significant investments that reflect its strong impact and lasting commitment to the North American market. Nation-wide support Over the course of the 55 years that Liebherr has operated in the United States, its footprint has grown to cover th

Bringing a new design to life, the flagship Cartier store in Miami’s Design District went through a full remodel requiring the unloading and placement of multiple handcrafted glass panels to line the modern exterior of the store. Cartier turned to North American Crane & Rigging, LLC. who recently added their fourth Liebherr MK mobile construction crane to their Miami based fleet. The mobile construction crane proved essential in placing the new glass façade. The MK’s adjustab

1977 Yale GLP-030 forklift operating in Woodstock, GA takes top honors as the oldest surviving unit located in our contest. Intella Parts is pleased to announce the official winner of its search contest to find the oldest functioning Yale forklift among our community and customer network. The winning entry belongs to Brian from Woodstock, Georgia, who submitted an operational 1977 Yale GLP-030 forklift (Serial No. P229752). Intella Parts launched the nationwide search to find

By Carly Hanson of Taylor Street Communications Let’s align cross-functionally to optimize engagement and drive scalable impact. If that sentence made your eyes glaze over, congrats. You’re still human. Corporate jargon has taken over workplace communication — and it’s quietly killing employee engagement. You see it in emails, leadership presentations, and those perfectly polished intranet posts that could have been written by a robot (and some of them probably were). When l

Digital access to GFRP-reinforced concrete code enhances usability, collaboration, and technical efficiency for design professionals The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced that ACI CODE-440.11-22: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars—Code and Commentary is now available through the ACI PLUS Platform, providing subscribers with an enhanced digital experience for accessing and applying this import

Renowned for its commitment to reliable customer service, high safety standards, and trusted partnership, the concrete technology product segment continues to expand its presence in the US and make significant investments nationwide. Concrete technology is one of ten product segments operating across the United States. Located at Liebherr’s Newport News campus, the concrete technology team benefits from on-site resources that include a dedicated workshop, a modern training ce

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Role to support clients across the Southwest Terracon, a leading national consulting engineering firm comprised of engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals, announces John E. Casey, P.E., has been named regional technical consultant. In this role, Casey will support technical excellence and client service across the region, drawing on more than 38 years of geotechnical and environmental consulting experience. Throughout his career, Cas

Associated Builders and Contractors today released the findings of its Drone Usage report, a survey ABC conducted of its contractor members in May 2026. Notably, 36.1% of ABC contractor member respondents reported that they fly drones. Other report findings include: Drones are most often used for site progress monitoring (80.8%), marketing and media (77.5%) and inspections and mapping (50%). Investment levels in drones vary widely, but 62% report investing between $1,000 and

National nonresidential construction spending rose 0.1% in June, 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 $1.277 trillion. Spending was up on a monthly basis in 8 of 16 nonresidential subcategories. Both public and private nonresidential spending were up 0.1% in June. Private nonresidential construction spending was down nearly 5% f

The program provides comprehensive guidance on reducing the carbon footprint of concrete through strategic material selection A new certificate program, Low-Carbon Concrete: Fundamentals, Materials, and Innovations, is now available from NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete and ACI University. This program complements NEU’s first certificate, Low-Carbon Concrete: Qualification, Design, and Compliance, and provides comprehensive guidance on reducing the

Annual program awards five scholarships to students pursuing careers in construction, architecture, design and the skilled trades Houzz Inc., the leading AI platform for construction and design, today announced the call for applications for its annual Houzz Scholarship Program. Houzz created the scholarship program as part of its ongoing commitment to helping the next generation of construction and design professionals launch successful careers through financial support, indu

Overall construction and nonresidential input prices both increased 0.1% in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Overall construction input prices are 7.4% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 7.2% higher. Prices decreased in 2 of the 3 energy subcategories last month. Crude petroleum prices decrease

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.0 months in July, according to an ABC member survey conducted July 20 to Aug. 4. The reading is down 0.8 months from both a month and year ago. View ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index for July. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. Every industry, region and company size experienced a de

Bidding Begins Closing: Tuesday, August 18th 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

Mack Real Estate Group and McCourt Partners take aim at TSMC suppliers with construction of 2.5 million square feet of industrial buildings for lease at 2,400-acre ‘City Within a City’ Mack Real Estate Group (MREG) and McCourt Partners announced today plans for the first phase of industrial buildings for lease within the approximately 2,400-acre Halo Vista master plan in North Phoenix, following Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) 's announcement that it will in

Best-selling author Amy Jo Martin to serve as keynote speaker Tickets are on sale now for the third annual Arizona Commercial Real Estate Women (AZCREW) Woman ICON event, honoring a trailblazing woman in commercial real estate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation, paving the way for future generations. The celebration will be held Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix, and will include net

A venture between Formation Interests ("FORMATION") and an affiliate of Crescent Real Estate LLC has broken ground on Phase II of Formation Park 10, a 261,168-square-foot industrial development in Goodyear, Arizona. The three-building expansion follows the successful completion of Phase I and will bring Formation Park 10 to nearly 689,000 square feet of industrial space across five buildings on 44 acres. The Project is located at the intersection of Bullard Avenue and Celebra

Associated Builders and Contractors today released its fifth annual construction technology report, the ABC Field Tech Report, which highlights the tools and innovations shaping project sites, showcasing the possibilities and opportunities when technology transforms construction in the field. “ABC’s fifth annual construction technology report turns the spotlight to the jobsite, where field technology is driving the next stage of progress,” said Matt Abeles, ABC vice president

ACI welcomes attendees to Atlanta following a record-breaking attendance during the Spring 2026 event in Rosemont, Ill. The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has announced that registration is open for the Fall 2026 ACI Concrete Convention in Atlanta, Ga. Known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, the convention will take place October 11 – 14, 2026. The official hotel for the ACI Concrete Convention is the Hilton Atlanta. The Concrete Convention brings t

A new fire station, long in the works, is now underway in Lake Havasu City. City officials, first responders and community members joined Willmeng Construction to break ground on the new Fire Station No. 7 in Lake Havasu City’s fast-growing southeastern neighborhood. Lake Havasu City staff, elected officials and members of the project team throw some dirt during the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Lake Havasu City Fire Station No. 7. Fire Station No. 7, located at McCul

Bidding Begins Closing: Saturday, August 8th 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

Facility is largest speculative industrial project in GO Industrial portfolio Willmeng Construction recently began work on GO|99 North, the newest 1 million square foot speculative industrial building in the Valley. For developer GO Industrial, the 1.1 million square foot, Class A warehouse and distribution facility is the largest single building the company has brought to market. "GO | 99 North answers a genuine shortage of million-square-foot-plus buildings in this market,

CSCE pre-leases 4,830 square feet at new Class A shallow-bay industrial development in Phoenix's West Valley 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 secured the first pre-lease at Bethany Bay, their 136,800-square-foot Class A shallow-bay industrial development currently under construction in Glendale, Arizona. The lease

Bidding Begins Closing: Tuesday, August 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

Major fitness center takes first position in FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA commercial retail area Phoenix-based retail brokerage specialist Western Retail Advisors (WRA) has completed the sale of 4.1 acres within FIVE NORTH at VISTANCIA from Vistancia Development LLC to Mountainside Fitness, bringing a major fitness operator to the award-winning, 7,100-acre Vistancia master-planned community in North Peoria, Arizona. Totaling $3,013,808, the sale represents the first milestone fo

Developing a 23.88-acre mixed-use project featuring a 50,000-square-foot medical building alongside retail, restaurant, build-to-suit, and sales opportunities in the rapidly expanding Ironwood Road corridor. Diversified Partners, a leading Scottsdale-based commercial real estate brokerage and development firm, is advancing a new approximately 23.88-acre mixed-use development at the southeast corner of Ironwood Road and Ranch Road in San Tan Valley, creating opportunities for