On the latest episode of the Upfront Planning Podcast, AZRE associate editor Kyle Backer sits down with host Jessica Sarkissian, owner of UpFront Planning & Entitlements, to talk about how…
Even in a world where remote and hybrid work is more common than ever, the office remains a place to build teams, meet clients and make business deals happen. Today,…
Since the pandemic, the cost of rent in the Valley has grown and made affordable housing more difficult to attain, even as rents have tapered off from their peak. AZRE…
Buildings are complex systems that require teams of professionals to take a project from plans on paper to a useful structure. The work, however, doesn’t end when a certificate of…
The Arizona Chapter of NAIOP, the state’s chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, plays a pivotal role in shaping the commercial real estate industry. It provides a platform…
Industrial development remains strong in the Valley, with CBRE reporting that 45 buildings totaling 9.1 million square feet were delivered in Q2 2024, with nearly 25% of that space being…
Over the last few years, a new trend has started to build momentum in the Valley’s construction industry. Firms such as CHASSE Building Team, Suntec Concrete and DP Electric have…
At the end of 2023, Kim Davids was appointed the president of the Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) after serving as the organization’s interim president, and on the ABA Board of…
According to Thompson Thrift, during the first quarter of 2024, the Phoenix market had 4.5 million square feet of net absorption, representing a double-digit increase over 2023, which should make…
Industrial development in Greater Phoenix has seen an impressive growth streak in recent years, with an unprecedented amount of investment coming to the Valley. Other sectors, such as retail and…
Since Pinal County was formed in 1875, copper mining has been an integral part of the region’s economy, creating thousands of jobs and generating billions of dollars in tax revenue.…
The Metro Phoenix construction industry has enjoyed an impressive growth streak since the pandemic, with mega-projects underway in the Valley that are changing the economy of the state. AZRE magazine…
