About Ware Malcomb

Ware Malcomb is a continuously growing team that also constantly upgrades its processes. The firm’s foundation to success relies on smart, creative ideas that result in innovative, personalized finishes. That level of work requires a dedicated, engaged team to provide its clients with this level of quality. Over the years the firm has adapted to modern techniques involving design technology and methods. Doing so allows the team members to depict the project accurately, as each detail is taken into consideration.

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This intricate approach has led to numerous completed projects. These projects include the industrial, office, institutional, healthcare, and multifamily sectors. One of its industrial projects, the Graham Logistics Center, features a size of 275,000 square feet with tilted concrete walls and a steel roof structure. An emphasis on functionality resulted in an efficient workplace, allowing for smooth workflow and coordination between all employees. The result is a refined building with a straightforward workplace layout.

About Corgan

The Corgan team acknowledges an ever-changing environment. These market shifts include technology, population, environment, climate change, and global reach. In response, the firm has created an accelerated process featuring smart design solutions that generate creative, critical ideas that enhance each project. This process allows the firm to meet its goals more efficiently and uncover new design solutions and strategies that will continue to assist them in the future. Sustainable, balanced, and enduring structures are the result.

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An example of Corgan’s approach is the picture above featuring the three-story, 77,000-square-foot Southwest Transplant Alliance headquarters. This project features various amenities catering to the business needs and medical needs of healthcare professionals and patients. Numerous units, rooms, and support areas comprise the building’s floor plan, and there is well-balanced coordination between each space. Apart from its interior, the facility also includes an outdoor space, offering a change of scenery for occupants. The result of this project is a functional building with workflow coordination between each area: an efficient, practical environment.

About HKS Architects

HKS Architects is a devoted team that explores new ideas and advanced designs through an intricate research process. The firm has a lab area on the seventh floor of their Dallas headquarters; it acts as a meeting place for design teams, clients, industry professionals, and academic partners. This space keeps everyone on the same page as a project progresses, and ends with an accurate rendition of the project.

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The picture above is a result of this approach: AT&T Stadium. The stadium is home to the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, designed to meet specific details of the home team, matching the organization’s image and branding. This process involved the team owners, allowing them to give their insight into the project, resulting in bold ideas that reflected the owner’s vision. The firm structured the stadium to cater to massive events such as the Super Bowl and other high-profile events.

About Deutsch Architecture Group

Deutsch Architects is a group of well-experienced employees who have been with the firm for over two decades. Throughout its four decades of being in the business, the firm has learned to adapt to modern designs, architecture, and structures. It continues to explore new techniques and methods to further improve its quality. This straightforward process has the team implementing the best practices that assist the firm in exceeding expectations while maintaining the budget and schedule.

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Pictured above is the Liberty Sky Harbor Center, featuring a size of 198,000 square feet. The center is a transformation of an old existing standard warehouse, turning it into a cross deck facility. The front part of the structure also received a significant update, transforming the space into a Class A distribution space. The result is an addition of docks from 28 to 67 with a 360-degree truck access point and paved parking for more than 150 trailers.

About Cawley Architects

Cawley Architects have produced over 800 projects in the past 27 years. This has established the firm as a leading company in the area. The firm uses a unique collaborative approach for each project, resulting in the best value and function. Over the years the firm has had the privilege of working with numerous clientele in the Valley including the industrial, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, bioscience, retail, restaurant, entertainment, and office sectors. With this many services, the company has learned to develop a master plan with a suitable selection of materials and resources.

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Pictured above is the Phoenix Pumps, a 41,110-square-foot project. This new flagship facility reinforces its status as a full-service provider of industrial liquid pumps. The facility’s customers include mining, power generation, commercial, chemical, and food and beverage businesses. The two-story office building features a metal panel pylon, a five-ton bridge crane, and a 24-foot clearing allowing for a functional manufacturing operation. It’s worth noting that Cawley Architects partnered with LGE Design Build and Iconic Design Studio.

About RKAA Architects

RKAA Architects is one of the leading companies in Phoenix, having been around since 1976. During that time, the RKAA team has tackled national projects, giving the team the experience to handle large-scale projects. Aside from a functional space, it also aims to please with an attractive appeal. At the same time, it makes a point to meet the standards of other people involved in the project ranging from tenants, building owners, and municipalities. Its scope of projects includes Retail Centers/Mall Renovations and Expansions, as well as Higher Education Master Planning and Facility Design. This variety of projects showcases the firm’s ability to handle numerous projects, resulting in the quality standards the firm holds itself accountable to.

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A great example of the firm’s approach is the feature project above, SAFStor, Inc. storage with a size of 148,520 square feet. It has a unique exterior featuring classic gray walls with a touch of blue towards the corner of the building. Inside, a practical floor plan with efficient spacing culminates in a functional work area that promotes productivity. It’s a straightforward establishment, but it includes the appeal factor the firm is known for.

About Motley Design & Featured Projects

Pictured above is the Arizona Opera Center, a new black box rehearsal hall and performance venue. The establishment is able to cater to outdoor events and performances with the large courtyard situated in the vicinity. The building can serve a diverse range of functions and hosts performance arts indoors and outdoors. Under the leadership of Robert Graham, AIA, the Motley Design group is able to offer creative solutions to a range of challenges a project may have. Graham’s three decades of experience have equipped the company with an extensive background in historic preservation, which applies to many of the firm’s projects. This method results in functional, cost-effective buildings, whether it is new construction or a reworking of an existing building. The method also generates the best concepts to maintain the primary structure of the establishment while improving on other aspects to strengthen the appeal of the project. The firm worked on these projects to best fit the circumstances and requirements of the client, leading to an accurate depiction of the project.

About Adaptive Architects & Featured Projects

Pictured above is the Marc Vocational Training Facility, the most recent development phase of the Marc Community Resources. The facility serves to assist disadvantaged adults, providing programs and activities that will aid in their development. Amenities include new parking areas, a semi-truck loading dock, office areas, vocational training areas, equipment training areas, and a warehouse storage space. The firm is able to produce these kinds of projects by adapting to the unique needs of each project. The firm’s project scope includes industrial facilities, institutions, retail, civic, and municipalities. The company’s non-formulaic approach means it has the flexibility required to adapt to each client, providing a meaningful, impactful finish to each one.

About 180 Degrees Design + Build

180 Degrees Design + Build offers clients a comprehensive design-build approach. The firm has a variety of specialties outside of industrial architecture, including high-end custom residential design and remodels, commercial design and construction, and historic preservation and adaptive reuse work. The firm has been in business since 2001 and has won many awards throughout its 20+ years in business. 180 Degrees Design + Build has also been featured in a variety of publications such as Designboom, ArchDaily, Dezeen, and Green Building & Design. Additionally, AIA Arizona has selected the firm as Contractor of the Year twice.

Among 180 Degrees Design + Build’s award-winning projects is a greenhouse building within a 85,000 square foot horticulture campus in the heart of the Desert Botanical Garden. The greenhouse was selected as an ArchDaily Building of the Year 2022 finalist for the Industrial Architecture category. The Desert Botanical Garden is known for providing world-class facilities furthering the art and science of nurturing the garden’s renowned plant collection. Sustainability features were a driving element in the design and included LEED and Living Building Challenge principles, passive solar design, repurposing of materials and plantings, and water harvesting.

About Jokake Construction

Building since 1983, Jokake serves the office, healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, mission-critical, and industrial markets in Arizona and the Southwest. Today, the firm is led by President and CEO Casey Cartier, who has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry and was hailed as the Best Commercial Real Estate & Construction CEO by the Global CEO Excellence Awards in 2020. Jokake has also been recognized by the NAIOP, the RED Awards, and the Engineering News-Record (ENR) for its work.

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Jokake built out the 400,000-square-foot material storage and distribution area for The Gap’s West Phoenix fulfillment warehouse distribution center. The firm also handled the upgrade of South Mountain Community College’s central plant, which included a 2,500-square-foot addition, an underground utility relocation, replacement of the central plant chiller, and other site work.

About Haydon Building Corp

40-year industry veteran and Arizona State University (ASU) Construction degree-holder Gary Haydon established Haydon Building Corp in 1991. He brings hands-on experience as a laborer, ironworker, superintendent, and project manager to the firm. The firm has constructed large-scale municipal, healthcare, parks & recreation, mission-critical, highway, and infrastructure projects across the Southwest. Haydon has also served as board chairman of the Arizona Chapter of Associated General Contractors of America, where he helped develop policies for transportation and infrastructure development and created the We Build Arizona Coalition.

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A stone’s throw away from Downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor, Park Aldea consists of four tilt-up concrete industrial warehouse buildings totaling 356,000 square feet, with clearance heights ranging from 24 to 32 feet, and truck courts from 130 to 180 feet. Haydon Building Corp also handled additional site work around the colorful and landscaped building façades along the Loop 101 freeway.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a technical builder established in 1990 by “the lettermen”: the late Doug Woods, Peter Nosler, and Ron Davidowski. DPR’s founders have grown the firm into a multi-billion dollar company building in the healthcare, higher education, hospitality, manufacturing, mission-critical, office, and research and development markets. The firm builds throughout the US and internationally, with offices as far as the Netherlands, South Korea, and Singapore. The firm ranked 10th on ENR’s 2021 Top 400 Contractor List.

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Now an internationally-known bioscience research center, the International Genomics Consortium/Translational Genomics Research Institute (IGC/TGEN) Headquarters sits on a 13-acre campus at the heart of downtown Phoenix. The 170,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility houses both administrative and research laboratory spaces across its six stories. Top researchers from across the world collaborate within these glass walls to reach breakthroughs in genomics research towards the goal of developing treatments and cures for cancer, diabetes, and other diseases.

About Layton Construction

Third-generation builder and leader President & CEO David Layton heads Layton Construction, the firm his grandfather founded in 1953. Under his leadership, the firm has grown from a regional contractor into one of the largest contractors across the US, with a 1,200-strong team working out of 12 offices nationwide. Layton has been recognized multiple times by ENR, the NAIOP, and various other local builders groups for its work in the healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, office, and retail industries.

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One of the largest warehouse facilities ever built in Phoenix—the Marshalls Distribution Center—stands at 1,525,000 square feet, with clear heights from 32 to 52 feet, 1,750 tons of structural steel, and over 8,000 joists and girders. Layton used materials low in volatile organic compounds and incorporated other energy-efficient systems: air-conditioning, low-flow water closets and urinals, and skylights to harness natural light.

About McCarthy Building Companies Inc.

Established in 1864 by Irish immigrant Timothy McCarthy, the multibillion-dollar McCarthy Building Companies now has a national presence. It builds across markets including commercial, healthcare, aviation, and renewable energy. Chairman Mike Bolen became the first non-McCarthy leader of the firm when he became CEO. He first joined the company in 1981 as a carpenter superintendent in Phoenix. Today, MSU Construction Engineering degree-holder Ray Sedey serves as CEO after over two decades with the firm. Overseeing operations across the regions is Iowa State University Construction Engineering alumnus President and COO Scott Wittkop. Justin Kelton leads the Southwest Region with a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Vermont Technical College, rising through the ranks since being hired as a project engineer in 2001.

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A driver of both community life and commercial business in the West Valley, the Deer Valley Water Treatment Plant now produces 25% more water on a smaller footprint, using less energy than before. 80% of the 150 workers on the three-year East Basins Reconstruction by McCarthy Building Companies were based right in West Valley. McCarthy made use of Virtual Design and Construction technology in the addition of the new 100 million-gallon-per-day water treatment facility.

About Layton Construction Company, LLC

Layton Construction Company, LLC has been serving clients in Phoenix since 1987, and since its inception has believed in “constructing with integrity”. Since then, it has grown to 11 offices, operating in over 40 states. It received the ENR Southwest “Best of” Awards and AZRE Real Estate & Development (RED) Awards in 2019. As a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified contractor, it specializes in energy-efficient features like low-use lights, solar panels, and more. It makes sustainability a goal in every project, finding ways to incorporate green building techniques wherever possible.

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An experienced commercial general contractor and construction management firm, this firm prioritizes the well-being of tenants and employees. From sourcing and life cycle cost analysis to reporting and measurement, the firm offers a wide range of services to ensure the timely completion of each project. The firm is behind some of the most high-profile developments in the healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors. The firm’s wide-ranging portfolio includes full-service hospitals, mega distribution hubs, and Class A offices with award-winning designs. These projects include the Central Admixture Pharmacy facility and Element Hotel, both located in Arizona. Both are fine examples of the firm’s skill and thoroughness.

About The Weitz Company

The Weitz Company has been in business since 1855. The secret to their longevity is their philosophy: “Build a better way.” This guiding principle has spurred the company to keep refining its construction techniques and processes. President and CEO Kevin McClain has prior experience as a project engineer, field superintendent, and project manager. Under his leadership, the company has been a NAIOP and LEED-certified firm, as well as a member of the Arizona Builders Alliance and Greater Phoenix Economic Council. It works with charity organizations like Bridge House.

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As an industry-leading general contractor, design-builder, and construction management firm, it serves all 50 states out of nine permanent offices across the U.S. It provides access to a nationwide staff with unparalleled construction expertise on commercial, industrial and supply chain projects. This allows them to deliver distinctive and high-quality projects as scheduled. Their complex projects range from airport terminals and distribution hubs to convention centers and recreational facilities.

One of their most notable projects includes the Sky Crossing Recreation Center in Phoenix, a 14,000-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness room, conference room, and several swimming pools. Using various management tools and weekly plans, the team delivered the project on time.

About Tutor Perini Building Corp.

When it comes to large-scale projects, it’s important to work with a builder you can trust. Tutor Perini Building Corp. builds trust through accurate budgeting and strict quality control. The company specializes in commercial pre-construction, construction, and post-construction services. Their portfolio includes high-profile hospitality and industrial projects that require extensive planning. As a U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and LEED-certified general contractor, the company incorporates the latest green building techniques to create water and energy-efficient spaces. For the best results, the company works closely with qualified subcontractors. Their Specialty Contractor Group includes tradespersons specializing in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services.

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Notable developments include 10 Hudson Yards in New York City, a 52-story tower with Class A offices, and high-end retail spaces. The contract was worth around $800 million with Tutor Perini Building Corp. as general contractor and project manager. The project was completed in 2016 and is one of the most distinctive high-rises in the Big Apple today.

Tutor Perini Building Corp. ranked #14 in ENR’s Hotels, Motels, and Convention Centers category (Southwest) and received the 2014 Hospitality RED Award for Outstanding Building of the Year (Real Estate and Development). The company has also been featured in Second Century Magazine.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction takes a results-driven approach to commercial construction and renovations. Because of the high quality of their work, the firm has consistently ranked among the top 50 general contractors in the United States over the past decade. As a general contractor and construction manager, the firm delivers complex but sustainable projects for the healthcare, life sciences, and higher education markets. Owners Doug Woods, Peter Nosler, and Ron Davidowski founded the company in 1990. Under their leadership, the company has ranked #10 in Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 400 Contractors List for 2021. The firm was also named one of the 100 Best Places to Live and Work in 2021 by AZBigMedia.

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An industry leader in green building, DPR Construction, Inc., had more LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) than any other contractor in the U.S. in 2004. Their roster includes 128 LEED-APs and over 300 professionals with significant training in sustainable construction. The firm has also been an active member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) since 1999.

One of their most notable projects, the new Main building at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, is one of five new hospitals to receive a LEED Platinum certification from the USGBC. The project includes an enclosure to help reduce solar heat gain and facilitate low-energy systems.

About Jokake Construction

For Jokake Construction, a commercial building’s value is not just in its function but also in the property itself. Outside of offering full commercial construction services from napkin sketch to full construction documents, the firm also provides services to support the real estate cycle for clients, from due diligence to site analysis to market research. The firm specializes in commercial buildings, helping industrial and healthcare clients and properties across the Southwest reach their full potential.

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Being in the business for nearly 40 years, Jokake has managed to make a name for itself especially for its office, healthcare, and biotech projects. Today, president Casey Cartier carries on the managerial side of the business with two consecutive recognitions as Global CEO for Commercial Real Estate in the Southwest. Whether it’s partnering on a new development, providing construction services for a client’s vision, or lending their corporate expertise to clients, Jokake is committed to an elevated experience, infusing creativity, eliminating roadblocks, and promoting efficiency. It is a firm innovating for the future of commercial real estate and beyond.

About Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty is in the business of delivering dreams. As the leading design-build and construction management firm in the Phoenix area, it focuses on the built environment with the aim of improving the communities it serves. Aside from general contracting, the firm specializes in leasebacks, public-private partnerships (P3), and rail inspection and maintenance. The company is headed by Balfour Beatty and California Division President Brian Cahill, CCM, LEED AP, who oversees operations in Arizona. Cahill was named by the San Diego Daily Transcript as a Top Influential. He is also the author of Humanizing the Education Machine.

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Under their leadership, the firm portfolio has grown to include some of the most distinctive commercial developments in the hospitality and industrial sectors. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Ballroom Expansion Project is a fine example of their work. The firm added over 60, 000 square feet of space with tech bi-folding glass doors, breakout meeting rooms, and a bridge to connect the conference center to the expansion. The project is valued at between $10 to $15 million.

A subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty PLC, the company is the recipient of the 2017 AGC in the Community Award and 2017 W.I.N.T.E.R. Company of the Year. It has also been featured in Construction Equipment Guide, LA Business Journal, and Roads & Bridges Magazine.

About DCK Worldwide

DCK Worldwide is a commercial construction company with regional and project offices around the world. The company assists clients in developing, managing, and building projects that transform landscapes. Their creative building solutions include financing, pre-construction services, and management. With projects in 125 countries across the world, the company has mastered the art of coordinating with local labor departments and contractors. Additionally, it was ranked among ENR’s Top 250 largest international General Contractors in 2019. It was also named the 10th largest hotel contractor in the 2019 Giants 300 Report for Building Design + Construction (BD+C).

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Known for quality workmanship and construction excellence, the company’s extensive portfolio includes leading commercial developments in hospitality and retail. As an industry leader in construction, it has built and renovated over 38,500 hotel rooms to date. One example is the Four Seasons Resort Nevis Renovation Project. The company updated 179 guest rooms, 17 suites, and various resort amenities. Their extensive renovation work raises the bar for luxury accommodations in the West Indies. Some of their award-winning projects include the Mall of San Juan and Walgreens Flagship at Keeaumoku.

About W.E. O’Neil

Communication is the cornerstone of any successful project. W.E. O’Neil takes a proactive approach to communication and project management, working closely with clients to ensure a successful build. As a result, nearly 80% of their business comes from repeat clients, making professional relationships tremendously valuable to the company. As an employee and family-owned firm, it has delivered multiple projects exceeding 1,000,000 square feet in size. Its expertise on special projects and green and sustainable building makes them a nationally ranked contractor. Phoenix and Tucson President Bryan Dunn heads the firm, holding a degree in Construction Management from Colorado State University. He has over 20 years of experience in similar leadership roles.

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W.E. O’Neil provides construction management and design-build services to clients in the pharmaceuticals, higher education, and energy sectors. Notable projects include the Tesla Sales and Service Center in Colorado. The company provided the shell and core construction for the 2.3-acre site. The work involved site development, paving, and landscaping. The firm’s team includes over 80 LEED-accredited professionals who have worked on over four million square feet of LEED projects. This enables the company to build environmentally conscious facilities with sustainable design. It follows LEED best practice to minimize waste, reduce operating costs, and conserve natural resources with each project.

About PWI Construction

For this general contractor, construction is a customer service business. It takes a client-focused approach to commercial construction, fostering a collaborative environment where clients can openly discuss their ideas. No matter the project requirements, the company will bring your blueprint to life while maintaining high standards. Founded by president Jeff Price in 1985, the company has delivered more than 1,800 projects across 23 states. Starting out as a custom home builder, the company transitioned to hospitality, restaurant, retail, and specialty construction under Price’s leadership. To maintain the quality of the firm’s work, the company also invests in ongoing training and education for employees.

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Among their notable projects includes the Viceroy Santa Monica Public Space Renovation, which involved a complete overhaul of the resort’s common areas for a modern poolside experience. The team made extensive renovations to the lobby, restaurant, and outdoor patio. The work included the installation of specialty bomanite flooring and new wooden beams. With projects like these, PWI has become the recipient of the 2021 Marketing Communications (MarCom) Gold and Vegas Chamber Business Excellence awards. The company is also a member of the Retail Contractors Association and National Association of Women in Construction. Their projects have been featured in Conde Nast Traveler and the Andaz Scottsdale/Phoenix Business Journal.

About Willmeng Construction

Willmeng Construction was built on relationships. As one of the most trusted contractors in the Phoenix Metro Area, the firm believes in altruistic service, hiring skilled tradespersons and project managers of great character. The company specializes in ground-up construction, tenant improvements and build to suit services. It also assists clients with prelease transactions and remodels. With over 43 years in business, the firm is behind some of the most distinctive commercial developments in the retail, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Its projects include the Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital, a 4,600-square-foot healthcare facility that required specialty equipment installation. CEO and Principal James Murphy was included in the Phoenix Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, recognizing his altruistic quality as a true leader. He supports charitable organizations such as Andre House and the Arizona Humane Society.

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Willmeng Construction has won National Association for Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP) General Contractor of the Year and NAIOP Redevelopment Project of the Year in 2017. The company has been featured in the Phoenix Business Journal and Arizona Business Magazine.

About LGE Design Build

LGE is a premier construction firm with over 27 years of experience, and it has completed more than 1,200 projects. These include award-winning designs in the retail, medical and industrial sectors. Their work is synonymous with integrity and quality craftsmanship. It has an in-house architecture and interior design firm. The firm also specializes in entitlements and development partnerships for a comprehensive experience in one place. From conceptualization to project delivery, LGE Design Build works closely with clients to maintain excellent coordination.

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One of their most notable industrial projects, The HUB, is a 793,000-square-foot shell with a streamlined aesthetic that’s consistent with the brand personality of its tenant. Projects like these have won the company several industry awards including the 2019 AZRE Red Awards Best Healthcare Project and 2014 LEED Certified Project of the Year for Garmin International by NAIOP. It was also nominated for the NAIOP 2018 Tenant Improvement Contractor of the Year Award. The firm has also been featured in the Phoenix Business Journal, Arizona Republic, and AZ Big Media.

About Sletten Companies

As a full-service regional contractor, Sletten Companies has the labor force and financial strength of a larger construction company without sacrificing personalized service. As a result, 85% of their business comes from repeat customers. Sletten Companies develops strategic partnerships with permitting offices, subcontractors and suppliers. Since its founding in 1928, the company has completed over $1 billion in Construction Management-At-Risk (CMAR) and alternate delivery projects. It also specializes in green building, virtual construction, and MEP coordination. Licensed in 16 states, the company operates out of eight office locations in the Western United States. It has been 100% employee-owned since 2004 with about 215 employee-owners among their ranks.

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Some of their most notable projects include the SSP Commissary at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and various Walmart expansions and remodels. The team has also delivered projects for clients in the healthcare, higher education, and energy sectors. Its vast range of successful projects has earned the company the 2019 National Design-Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) Design-Build Project Team Award and landed a coveted spot in Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 100 Green Contractors List in 2009. The company has also been featured in AZ Big Media.

About MT Builders Companies

Based in Scottsdale, AZ, MT Builders Companies offers top-notch general contracting and construction management services for retail, senior living, and industrial projects. Since its founding in 1995, the firm has completed over $800 million in construction work. During the pre-construction process, providing input on value engineering options and building systems that work well within the client’s budget. They have been working with the same subcontracts for other 20 years, meeting with them weekly to ensure that the timeline is being followed. Additionally, the firm’s project managers take a hands-on approach to construction activities for budget monitoring and strict quality control.

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One of their notable projects, Pebblecreek Reserve, is a senior living facility with 224 elegantly appointed units and upscale recreational facilities. Projects like these have earned MT Builders accreditations such as the ACE Awards on a consistent basis. The firm has also earned its way onto ENR’s Top General Contractors List from 2001 to 2015. Founders and CEOs Michael Tarver and Philip Bell still run the company today.

About Caliente Construction

Caliente Construction is a commercial general contractor recognized for safety, exceptional service, and community participation. Their services include new build construction, tenant improvements, and MEP infrastructure for industrial, hospitality, and mission critical developments. Based in Tempe, AZ, the company delivers projects throughout the Western United States. It delivers general contracting solutions through job order contracts, service agreements, and construction management-at-risk (CMAR) services.

Over 90% of their work comes from repeat business, having built lasting relationships with clients and businesses. The secret to their success is the exceptional quality of their projects and their cost-conscious approach to construction.

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One of their notable projects includes the tenant improvements for Barnone in Gilbert, AZ. For this project, the company helped convert a 1950s building into a multi-use facility. The team made structural repairs and added two metal buildings to create eight modern tenant spaces to house locally-owned restaurants and shops. Projects such as these earned the company accreditations. It was named the #1 General Contractor (51-100 staff) by Ranking Arizona for three consecutive years (2017-2019) and the #1 Tenant Improvement Contractor for two consecutive years (2017-2018). Additionally, this woman-owned business enterprise has been certified through the Women Business Enterprise National Council and California Public Utilities Clearinghouse.

About Sundt Construction

The Canopy by Hilton Tempe is the lifestyle hotel brand’s first location in the Southwest at 136,000 square feet, 200 guest rooms and 14 stories. It features a lobby-level café, a gym, a rooftop pool with a terrace bar, cabanas, a firepit, and over 3,000 square feet of meeting space.

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Sundt Construction completed the $40,000,000 project in 2020. Sundt was founded in 1890, and has since built a broad portfolio of large-scale projects in the southwest U.S. At the head of the company’s strategic operations as president, CEO and chairman of the board is G. Michael Hoover, who has been in the industry for over 40 years. Hoover previously served as the company’s Executive Vice President and COO, during which he led the company’s expansion to the Irvine, Salt Lake City, and Dallas-Fort Worth markets. An experienced hospitality contractor, Sundt also built the 750,000-square-foot, 750-guest room and 32-casita suite, Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, and the 54,000 square foot, 16 guest suite, 26 luxury villa Miraval Resort in Tucson.

About Chanen Construction

At the heart of the Talking Stick Entertainment district stands the 15 story Talking Stick Resort. With a 240,000 square foot gaming floor, 13,000 square foot spa and 100,000 square foot conference center, it’s easy to see why the AAA Four Diamond hotel has become one of the top destinations in Phoenix. There are also eight restaurants, ten lounges, three pools, two multi-level parking garages, and retail shops on the property.

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Chanen Construction completed the $450-million-dollar project in 2010, a portion completed three months ahead of schedule, allowing an advanced opening. Chanen has been building stand-out structures across the US since 1955. Herman Chanen founded the company on a $1,000-microloan, and has grown it into one of the largest privately held general contracting and construction management firms in the US, where he now serves as chairman of the board. Considered one of the drivers of growth in the southwest U.S., Herman has also served on numerous Arizona building and business organizations alongside his son, Steve, who now sits as President and CEO of the company. Some of the firm’s other landmark projects include Sky Harbor Terminals 2 and 4, and the Warner Bros. headquarters in Burbank, California.

About Lloyd Construction

AtThe first hotel to be built in downtown Tucson in over forty years, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Gold Certified-AC Hotel Tucson stands at eight stories tall, with 4,500 square feet of ground floor retail space, and a four level 200-car parking garage. The 130 guest rooms, six suites, AC Lounge, fitness center, rooftop pool and 1,500 square feet of meeting space are all built to a sleek European design, blending classic architecture with modern aesthetics. The hotel won the US Green Building Council (USGBC) Heavy Medal Award for Innovative Design, New Construction in 2019.

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It was built by Lloyd Construction, which was founded by Bill Lloyd, Sr. in 1969 in Pima County. The firm has completed over $1.25 billion worth of projects throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona. Bill’s sons William and Bradley now serve as the second generation leaders of their father’s firm. Bill Jr. first joined the company as a carpenter, eventually managing many of the company’s high profile projects with a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) certification, and currently serves as president. Bradley serves as vice president, with a Masters Training Certification from the American Concrete Institute, as well as a Project Manager Certification from Fred Pryor Seminars. He also served as the Arizona Building Alliance’s (ABA) State Chairman in 2019.

About Caliente Construction, Inc.

Caliente Construction has done over 3990 projects throughout the Western United States, including in Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. This women-owned business was established in 1991 by President and CEO Lorraine Bergman, considered one of the most influential women in the industry by the ABA. Caliente has built projects for the retail, restaurant, medical, hospitality and education markets.

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The firm renovated the Hampton Inn & Suites Flagstaff, a 126-room hotel that stands a mile from Northern Arizona University and Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, and twenty minutes away from the Lowell Observatory and Walnut Canyon National Monument. The property also has 1,395 square feet of total event space, four meeting rooms, and its largest room is at 675 square feet. The team also worked on a combination of office and hangar building at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

About Hardison/Downey Construction

Founded in Phoenix in 1985, Hardison/Downey Construction does all kinds of commercial construction, from retail to hospitality, to education, restaurant and office building. Bob Hardison and Pat Downey envisioned the firm to bring the same level of expertise and attention to all projects big and small. Today, President Justin Newman carries on that vision. Newman’s 20 years of construction experience ranges from alternative energy and public works to criminal justice and high-end residential projects. He has also served on the Executive Board of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters.

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The firm’s hospitality portfolio in Phoenix includes work on the historic 45,600 square foot, 128 guestroom Hotel San Carlos, the 103,000 square foot, 119-key Royal Palms Resort, as well as the 22,292-square-foot, 43 Hacienda-Style room Hermosa Inn in Paradise Valley.

About W.E. O’Neil

W.E. O’Neil has served an impressive array of customers through projects in locations from Connecticut to California since it started in 1925. William O’Neil represents the third generation of leadership in the company his grandfather built, which he first joined in 1967 as a layout engineer, moving on to other field roles before assuming executive positions, most recently as president and CEO, and now finally serves as chairman of the board since 2014. Brian Ramsay followed O’Neil as president and CEO in the same year, bringing his own thirty years of project management experience to the role. Leading the Phoenix & Tucson arm of operations is Bryan Dunn, who himself has over 20 years of successful leadership experience in the construction industry, high credibility and strong relationships with the community.

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W.E. O’Neil built the 96,000 square foot, four-story, 156-key Courtyard Scottsdale Salt River hotel and conference center, Marriott’s first property on U.S. Tribal Land, and also the first in its LEED Volume sustainable building program. The firm also built the 92,684 square foot Hyatt Place Mesa and the 310,000 square foot Ritz Carlton Resort at Dove Mountain.

About Katerra

The Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center in the Roosevelt Row Arts District is seven stories tall, with 127 rooms designed to provide today’s travelers with a worthwhile respite on the road. Within walking distance of the convention center and the countless galleries, shops and restaurants, and just one mile from Talking Stick Resort Arena and Chase Field as well, the hotel offers even more leisure luxuries on the premises, with its rooftop pool and bar, state-of-the-art fitness center, and its own on-site restaurant and barista bar. Each room also features a spa-inspired bathroom.

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The hotel was completed by Katerra in 2019. Katerra has been serving the multinational commercial market since 2015, with projects in the corporate, retail, education, healthcare, hospitality and multifamily sectors in its portfolio. Among its other projects in Arizona are the renovation of the former Chaparral Suites Hotel into the Scottsdale Embassy Suites and the construction of the Graduate Hotel and ōLiv Residences in Tucson.

About Sletten Companies

Definitely not your ordinary overnight stay, FOUND:RE is an art boutique hotel in downtown Phoenix. The 86,645 square foot structure features unique artwork not just in its common spaces, but even inside the loft-like guestrooms through a rotating display schedule that aims to support local artists. The custom millwork and floating bed frames lend to the industrial and raw feel throughout the property. The hotel won the AZRE Red Award for Hospitality in 2017.

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FOUND:RE was actually transformed from the old Lexington Hotel by Sletten Companies. John Sletten, a carpenter from Montana, began the company in 1928. President Erik Sletten has been the third generation leader of the company since 2004. Erik has been in the construction industry since 1997. The Phoenix office was opened in 1972, and is currently led by Arizona Division Manager KC Dougherty, who has been with the company since 2016, and has over 21 years of experience in the industry, ranging from airport, hotel and casino, and educational facility projects. The company’s other projects in Arizona include the Wild Horse Pass Casino in Chandler, as well as work on Sky Harbor, the University of Arizona, Tempe High School and the Parker Unified School District.

About Tofel Dent Construction

Specializing in commercial, hospitality and multi-family housing construction, Tofel Dent Construction has been building since 1984. Based in Tucson, the company has completed a wide range of projects in Arizona, New Mexico, and California. Started by twin brothers Steve and Rich Tofel, Tofel Dent is now led by Rich’s son Jim as Managing Member for Development, alongside Dave Dent, Managing Member for Operations. Both Jim and Dave hold degrees in Engineering and started with the company in the 2000s, working their way up to upper management.

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Tofel Dent’s hospitality portfolio includes the Fairfield Inn & Suites Phoenix West/Tolleson, a 59,307 square foot business hotel completed in August 2019. The hotel has four floors, 90 rooms, 26 suites and 513 square feet of total meeting space, as well as an outdoor pool and modern fitness center. The project cost $10.8 million.

About Balfour Beatty

Standing in the shade of Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Mountain Shadows Resort was built in 1959. The property closed in 2004 after being used for a series of TV show backdrops and being expanded and rebranded several times. However, in 2015, Balfour Beatty began construction to bring the resort back to life, reinterpreting its 183 guest rooms and amenities in the spirit of the original structure. Vogue calls its terraced pool one of the best to cool down in among hotels. Hearth ‘61 and its exhibition kitchen was also named one of the Best New Restaurants of 2017 by PHOENIX Magazine. The resort also features a fitness facility and revamped 18-hole golf course, as well as a ballroom terrace, two event lawns, and a 5,000 square foot open roof deck.

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Building since 1909, Balfour Beatty consistently ranks on Engineering News Record’s (ENR) list of the nation’s largest building contractors. CEO Leon Blondin leads the team, having been with Balfour Beatty since 2001 first as chief estimator, before heading the National/Federal Group and Mid-Atlantic divisions, and then most recently serving as COO. He also previously served as president of the National Capitol Chapter of the Design-Build Institute of America.

About PWI Construction

The JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is a 316-acre AAA 4-Diamond property. PWI Construction did a large-scale renovation of the hotel over a period of 10 years, reimagining all 869 guestrooms, 81 suites, 241,106 square feet of event space, as well as the Twenty6 lounge bar, Stonegrill restaurant, Starbucks, the Griffin Club concierge lounge, pool bar and suites, and a full exterior 1 million square foot stucco re-skin.

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Established in 1985 by President Jeff Price, PWI Construction has worked on over 1,800 projects across 23 states from California to Florida to New York. PWI was also the team behind the complete renovation of the 23-acre Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows. The project covered 203 guest rooms, including two Presidential Suites, three pools, totalling a 55,000-gallon water capacity, nine new buildings, and more than 36,000 square feet of outdoor event and open space, all done on a tight budget during monsoon season. The AAA 4-Diamond resort has earned multiple honors from Conde Nast Traveler.

About dck worldwide

In almost 100 years of building across the globe, dck worldwide has built and renovated over 38,500 hotel rooms. With offices as far as Manila, dck has consistently ranked among ENR’s list of the top 250 largest international general contractors. It has also been listed as the 10th largest contractor in the hotel sector by Building Design + Construction Magazine. Key to this growth and geographic expansion is President and CEO Stephen F. D’Angelo, who has led the company since 2008.

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In Arizona, dck built the modern but welcoming 68,245 square foot Aloft Tempe. Located near Sun Devil Stadium, the Phoenix Zoo, Papago Park, and five miles away from the Sky Harbor, the hotel has 136 guest rooms across five stories, plus a pool, exercise room, bar and lounge, as well as a boardroom and office meeting spaces. dck also worked on the W Hotel Residences 34,500 square foot condominium expansion in Scottsdale.

About Wespac Construction

Headquartered in Phoenix, Wespac Construction has been serving Arizona for three decades. Founded by CEO John Largay in 1991, the firm has a wide portfolio of commercial projects large and small, whether from shell construction, tenant improvement or even master-planned communities. Currently overseeing all operations as president is Garrett Nybo, who, like Largay, brings to Wespac over 20 years of hands-on project management experience.

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Wespac has worked on a host of hospitality projects across Arizona, with clients from Marriott to Four Seasons. For the occupied renovation of the Wyndham Hotel lobby, the firm reconfigured the layout to connect with the restaurant and bar, adding custom millwork to its finish. The firm has been ranked 15th Top Contractor for 2020-2021 by the Phoenix Business Journal.

About The Weitz Company

Situated on Mayo Clinic’s Phoenix campus, the Residence Inn Phoenix Desert View by Marriott offers sanctuary for patients, staff and visitors alike. The hotel is six stories high, with 208 rooms across 130,000 square feet, as well as conference space, a fitness center, outdoor pool and restaurant. It was voted Best Project of the Year by Marriott International, Inc. upon its completion in 2009.

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This hotel is just one of the many projects The Weitz Company has worked on in its over 165-year history. Being the oldest commercial general contractor west of the Mississippi, The Weitz Company serves all 50 states out of ten offices across the US. At the helm is Kevin McClain, who started with the company as a project engineer in 1999, and has served in various operational and executive leadership roles, most recently as COO, before becoming president and CEO in 2017. The Weitz Company also built the 576,000 square foot JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa in Tucson, as well as the 25,154 square foot Sun City Festival Ranch Amenity Center in Buckeye.

About Tutor Perini Building Corp.

At 31 floors and totalling 1,001,000 square feet, The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel is the tallest and largest hotel in Arizona. With a prime location near landmarks such as the Phoenix Convention Center, Talking Stick Resort Arena, Arizona State University, the Mayo Clinic and Arizona Mills Mall, the hotel has 952 rooms, 51 suites, and a total of 111,961 square feet of total meeting space across its 26 meeting rooms. ENR Southwest recognized it as the Best Residential/Hospitality project for 2009.

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The hotel was completed in 2008 by Perini Building Company, now Tutor Perini Building Corp., a contracting firm with over 125 years of building experience across the US. What began in 1894 as a small, family-owned civil works contractor has grown into a large-scale publicly-owned construction organization with operations in Florida, California, Phoenix, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale and Philadelphia. Leading its Western building operations is Executive Vice President Brian Thomas, who brings 37 years of industry experience to Tutor Perini, including 22 years managing billion-dollar projects as Senior Vice President of Operations for Skanska USA. Tutor Perini’s roster of projects also includes the 700,000 square foot Vee Quiva Casino & Hotel in Laveen and the 31,000 square foot Lone Butte Casino expansion in Chandler.