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• Arizona experiences the largest monthly decline in construction jobs - Read Article

  Arizona experiences the largest monthly decline in construction jobs

  2026-01-22T10:55:44-07:00

  Construction employment rose in 32 states and the District of Columbia over the past year, while 26 states and D.C. added jobs between October and November, according to an analysis of new…

  
• AZ Big Podcast: Lou Primak of Primak Construction talks trends to watch - Read Article

  AZ Big Podcast: Lou Primak of Primak Construction talks trends to watch

  2026-01-16T11:35:00-07:00

  Recorded at our new home at Star Worldwide Networks in Scottsdale, the newest episode of the AZ Big Podcast with Michael & Amy has officially dropped. Episode 225 features Lou Primak of Primak Construction Group talks…

  
• Here’s how contractors can attract and retain the next generation of tradesmen - Read Article

  Here’s how contractors can attract and retain the next generation of tradesmen

  2026-01-15T14:05:00-07:00

  Arizona’s industrial boom of semiconductor, manufacturing and data center megaprojects is reshaping the desert horizon as well as testing the limits of the workforce that built it.   READ MORE: Here…

  
• Stevens-Leinweber Construction acquires Innovative Building Partners - Read Article

  Stevens-Leinweber Construction acquires Innovative Building Partners

  2026-01-01T09:25:26-07:00

  Leading Phoenix-based general contractor Stevens-Leinweber Construction (SLC) today announced it will acquire local construction firm Innovative Building Partners (Innovative). READ MORE: Here’s why the Arizona economy is poised to accelerate LOCAL NEWS: Want more…

  
• The cost of tariffs: Volatility and unpredictability  - Read Article

  The cost of tariffs: Volatility and unpredictability 

  2025-12-21T07:50:00-07:00

  Today’s economy is global, with countries across the world engaging in commerce. The Grand Canyon State is no exception — the value of Arizona exports in 2024 was $32.2 billion,…

  
• Why Suntec Concrete is investing in its own workforce - Read Article

  Why Suntec Concrete is investing in its own workforce

  2025-12-21T06:15:00-07:00

  Workforce development remains a top priority for the construction industry, with companies struggling to attract new employees as seasoned veterans settle into retirement. Educational institutions such as West-MEC, EVIT and…

  
• Global construction machinery market: Clear recovery path following cyclical adjustment - Read Article

  Global construction machinery market: Clear recovery path following cyclical adjustment

  2025-12-12T07:00:00-07:00

  According to data from professional market research firm Off-Highway Research, the global construction machinery market is currently undergoing a significant phase of cyclical adjustment and structural transformation. After experiencing recent…

  
• How to choose the best scheduling software for your construction projects - Read Article

  How to choose the best scheduling software for your construction projects

  2025-12-11T15:00:00-07:00

  Choosing the right construction scheduling software helps teams stay organized, avoid delays, and deliver projects on time. With so many options available, it can be hard to know which one…

  
• The three-week submittal review trap: Why timing matters more than you think - Read Article

  The three-week submittal review trap: Why timing matters more than you think

  2025-12-10T09:00:00-07:00

  Three weeks doesn’t sound like much time in the context of an 18-month construction schedule. It’s barely a blip on the Gantt chart. But when those three weeks represent the…

  
• Construction begins on Pacific Office Automation HQ in Tempe - Read Article

  Construction begins on Pacific Office Automation HQ in Tempe

  2025-12-02T06:00:00-07:00

  Innovative real estate developer Creation officially broke ground yesterday on a six-acre industrial development in Tempe during a ceremony attended by project partners, city leaders and community stakeholders. The development will deliver…

  
• Desert Financial Arena is getting a $100 million makeover - Read Article

  Desert Financial Arena is getting a $100 million makeover

  2025-11-24T09:00:00-07:00

  Desert Financial Arena is about to get a brand-new look. Arizona State University is embarking on a multiyear, multiphase renovation of the arena — home of the Sun Devils’ men’s and…

  
• How terrazzo contributes to green building development - Read Article

  How terrazzo contributes to green building development

  2025-11-24T08:00:00-07:00

  As the construction industry becomes increasingly sustainability-minded, architects, designers, and contractors are constantly on the lookout for building materials that successfully marry ecological awareness with longevity.  Terrazzo has become a material of…