Willmeng Construction’s dedication to the community shines through at Fighter Country Partnership’s 9thAnnual Honorary Commanders Golf Classic. Willmeng sponsored the nonprofit’s annual fundraiser with all of the event proceeds helping make long overdue improvements to Luke Air Force Base (AFB). As the primary fundraising event with the goal of supporting

Committed to improving the communities in which we live, work and play, Willmeng Construction’s involvement with Fighter Country Foundation (FCF), a nonprofit organization supporting families and programs no longer receiving funds at Luke Air Force Base, has grown over the years to include various sponsorships and construction projects. Following the

A diverse group of dignitaries, city and government officials as well as top executives attended and shared remarks at the groundbreaking of the 617,000-square-foot campus for Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems that will serve as its Launch Vehicle Division Headquarters, situated within a 47-acre mixed-use development along Chandler’s Price Corridor. The landmark project marks

Louis D. Brandeis said, “Those who won our Independence believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty.” That is why on Independence Day we would like to recognize all military members and veterans who served and sacrificed to preserve our freedom. As we remember

Whether it’s through donations to local charities, sponsoring employees’ H-1B work visas or volunteering with local youth sports leagues, giving back to the community and supporting its employees (including their families) remain important cultural cornerstones at Willmeng Construction. Over the years, Willmeng has sponsored a range of youth sports teams

The importance and impact of a quality education continues to remain top of mind for many today as more emphasis is put on attaining a college degree to have a successful career, but for many others the dream of a college degree seems impossible. Helping turn those dreams into reality for

At Willmeng Construction, Sun Devil pride runs deep, which is evident by the large number of Arizona State University graduates working at the firm, including Willmeng’s President James Murphy who earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Construction in 1998 and Masters of Construction in 2009 from the Ira A. Fulton Schools

For the fifth consecutive year, Willmeng Construction participated as a platinum sponsor at Help Fill the Toy Closet Foundation’s annual golf tournament in which all proceeds benefit the children at the Banner Children’s / Cardon Children’s Medical Center. In addition to playing in the four-person, best shot scramble at Whirlwind

Willmeng Construction was honored to sponsor and participate in the 28th Annual Gary Pykare Bass Tournament held on April 9-12, 2018 at Roosevelt Lake. The three day event includes fishing, camping, dining and fellowship with all of the proceeds benefiting the Pykare Cancer Fund to help firefighters with cancer. Hosted

The 40,062-square-foot tenant improvement project for Bossard Aerospace combined a unique office space and warehouse in the same project at 909 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Suite A104, in Phoenix. Improvements included select demolition to the existing 1,775-square-foot office, adding 8,825 square feet of additional office space as well as insulating and

Each year at Best of NAIOP, the who’s who from throughout Arizona’s commercial real estate industry gather in celebration of the projects, deals, companies and people that are improving our home for residents, visitors and new businesses. This year, Willmeng received the awards for Firm of the Year, Industrial Tenant Improvement

Willmeng recently had the pleasure of supporting the DEL Foundation at Scottsdale’s Top Golf. The DEL Foundation was founded by Jeremy Lear, Principal at Evolution Design, Inc., in an effort to remember his father, Darrell Eugene Lear who battled with cancer and to raise proceeds for cancer-fighting organizations. Willmeng extends

An energetic crowd packed Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort on Thursday as AZRE magazine held its annual Real Estate & Development (RED) Awards. The RED Awards highlight impressive projects completed in the last year, as well as the companies and people that make each project possible. “This year, we received more

After a year of many successful project completions, award recognitions and involvement in the community, Willmeng was delighted to share a joyful evening with family, friends, and coworkers at the 2017 Christmas party. Over 100 employees, spouses and significant others, and children gathered at Odysea Aquarium to celebrate the season

Cambridge West is a 65,000-square-foot Class A office project in Chandler, Ariz. Construction commenced on the two-story, tilt project in August 2017, and is expected to wrap up in May 2018. “This project will provide Cambridge West with the opportunity to rent out a high-end office space in an ever-growing

The Urban Land Institute provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities. ULI Arizona Trends Day is a one-day, deep dive into the most current state of national land use trends. Throughout the day, better ways to cultivate and use lands are determined,

Thank you to our incredible clients and friends for joining us at another fantastic Phoenix Open! As a long-standing Willmeng tradition, we look forward to this event for years to come. Check out photos from the 2017 and 2016 event!

In November, numerous stakeholders from around the state participated in an Arizona Town Hall event to provide recommendations for improving Arizona’s preK-12 education system funding. As the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) Government Affairs Committee Chair, Willmeng’s Keyvan Ghahremen was invited to join the two and half day affair. He participated in one

Willmeng recently participated at the Arizona Fire District Association’s (AFDA) 2018 Winter Conference, a two-day conference and technology expo that better connects and improves Arizona’s fire-fighting districts across the state. This year’s event had the largest turnout that the conference has seen in a decade. Willmeng enjoys involvement with AFDA events

For the fifth annual year, Willmeng provided Christmas gifts to families in need through St. Vincent de Paul in response to a wish-list. “After raising money, we shopped for and wrapped toys, gift cards, clothes, grocery cards, books and more to two families this year,” said Veronica Davis, senior project

Willmeng has completed the full renovation of an existing manufacturing plant in Goodyear for Huhtamaki North America, an industry leader in technologically-advanced and sustainable packaging solutions and disposable tableware. The 650,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility is one of the company’s largest facilities on the West Coast, and one of the

As part of the Arizona Builders Alliance’s holiday angel partnership with Herberger Theater Center and Arizona Broadway Theatre, Willmeng sponsored a magical experience for children in need to see A Christmas Carol: The Musical! Children from Sunshine Acres Children’s Home, Sunshine Residential Homes, Santo Nino Catholic Community and Sequoia Elementary School attended

Willmeng was recently recognized as the 2017 #1 Best Small Place to Work by the Phoenix Business Journal! During the award ceremony, 114 companies in various industries were recognized for being ranked very highly in employee surveys.  Willmeng is an 85+ person firm that puts an emphasis on exemplifying the

For the fourth year, Willmeng attended Rock the Cause for Kids, a charitable event annually hosted by the Chandler Compadres in support of the organization’s many beneficiaries. The Chandler Compadres are a non-profit, charitable group founded in 1980 that has spent nearly four donating time, resources, talents and money to help

In April 2017, Willmeng began a tenant improvement project that transformed Upgrade Inc’s offices at Renaissance Square in downtown Phoenix. The project included a complete build out of floors nine and ten of Building One at 2 N. Central Ave. The 38,780-square-foot project, which was completed in August, resulted in

Just as the weather started cooling down, Willmeng was invited to participate in triARC Architecture & Design’s 4th annual “sloshball” tournament at Madison Park in Phoenix. The event was in benefit of Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, and together, the 12 participating teams raised nearly $5,000. Willmeng defeated The

For the third consecutive year, Willmeng proudly supported the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley (BGCEV) by sponsoring and attending the organization’s Night of Champions Gala and Auction at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. This year, the event raised more than $500,000, and will allow the

Willmeng recently broke ground on Gilbert Fire Station No. 9. The 12,137-square-foot prototypical station, located near Higley and Ocotillo Roads, was designed by HDA Architects. “As Gilbert continues to grow, we are excited to break ground on this new fire station which will enhance service to citizens in this area

Arizona’s fastest-growing companies were recently ranked by 2016 revenue in Phoenix Business Journal’s 2017 Arizona Corporate Excellence Awards. Willmeng made the list, and proudly attended the annual event! “Willmeng Construction is grateful to be recognized as one of the top private companies in Arizona,” said Keyvan Ghahreman, director of client &

The Willmeng team recently joined current and former patients and their families in the Phoenix Children’s Hospital 5K race. More than $42,000 were raised, which will directly support the vital programs, services, talent and cutting-edge technology offered at the hospital. “This Phoenix Children’s 5K was awesome! Seeing everyone out there

In late spring 2017, Eric Slivinski’s plans for a Tropical Sno location in Glendale had hit a milestone. The city had approved the business as a drive-thru operation, and he had been in touch with Cody Phelan, Willmeng principal-in-charge, for advice on working with contractors to “get the ball rolling

Willmeng proudly supported the 7th Annual Feed My Starving Children Golf Tournament at Cottonwood Golf Course hosted by Men’s Ministry at Light Christ Church. Through the tournament, the organization has purchased nearly 400,000 meals to feed over 1,100 children for one year. “It was nice to hear about the experiences

Willmeng’s Keyvan Ghahreman and LaRina Ornelas proudly participated in the Help Fill the Toy Closet Foundation’s annual check presentation to Cardon Children’s Medical Center. With funds raised by an annual golf tournament, the foundation was able to present the hospital with $102,000. The donation will be used to purchase comfort

In 1961, The Mining Camp Restaurant, a family-style steakhouse in Apache Junction, became a favorite to locals and Superstition Mountain tourists alike. In July 2017, the business tragically burned down, and the community quickly pulled together at Hitching Post Saloon to support employees who had lost their jobs overnight. “We

In late September, Willmeng President James Murphy and Principal-in-Charge Cody Phelan attended the 2nd Annual Empower Arizona Fundraising Breakfast hosted by Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona. It’s an event that Willmeng is proud to sponsor given Goodwill’s long-standing and lasting impact on the community. At the breakfast, Goodwill executives spoke about the

As a Willmeng Senior Superintendent, Kevin Rentz is responsible for managing all field operations on projects assigned to him in an effort to accomplish timely and quality delivery. Learn more about his 37-year construction career in this Q&A: How did you get started in your career? Working with my dad

In honor of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, more than 50 Willmeng employees participated in the 2017 St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer at Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix. As of Sept. 16, the date of the race, the Phoenix campaign raised $160,017 of the $250,000 goal. “It

Willmeng Construction would like to recognize office and industrial specialist Glenn Smigiel, Steven Brabant, Marian McFarlane, Rick Abraham and Bob Young of Phoenix’s CBRE team for their ability to find potential for investors in properties where returns are not immediately visible, and for their history of success with Chase Tower,

In May 2017, Willmeng began construction on Phase II of Kyrene 202 Business Park, an EastGroup Properties development. Phase II consists of three concrete-tilt buildings, totaling 166,280-square-feet, which are located at 154, 158 and 170 South Kyrene Road in Chandler. “Future tenants will enjoy this first-generation space, which offers state-of-the-art