More than just an ordinary company retreat, Willmeng Construction’s annual trip to Flagstaff, Ariz. each year with all of its employees and their families is much more of a “Mid-Year Celebration” with an event-filled weekend of relaxation, awards, entertainment, games, good eats, reflection on the company’s culture and lots of laughs.

In the September/October issue of Commercial Executive Magazine (CEM), Patrick Dempsey, managing director at Holliday Fenoglio Fowler (HHF), was recognized as the Broker of the Month, presented by Willmeng Construction. After 22-years with Lee & Associates, Dempsey transitioned to HFF in July 2018. He talks about pessimism surrounding brick-and-mortar retail and

Representing the Valley’s continued industrial resurgence and evolution, Willmeng Construction broke ground on Wentworth West 80, an industrial spec building at 8001 W. Buckley Rd., on August 8. Totaling 379,828 square feet, the building will consist of a cross-dock warehouse and office space. It’s another example of how older, antiquated

The approved expansion of the Loop 202 required Dolphin Casting, a subsidiary of Karsten Manufacturing, to relocate from the manufacturing facility it has occupied for more than 30 years. Dolphin Casting provides metal castings for multiple industries and automated process including shell. Starting in March 2017, Willmeng Construction began a

Altruism is defined as “the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others” and it remains a fundamental aspect of Willmeng Construction’s strategic vision to foster an “altruistic service” of corporate culture by recruiting highly talented individuals with great character. Naturally, to “talk the talk” isn’t

In support of first responders throughout the Fire Department and EMS communities, Willmeng Construction set up an exhibit at the Fire & EMS Leadership Conference & Expo for a second straight year. This year’s conference, hosted by the Arizona Fire Chief’s Association (AFCA) and the Arizona Fire District Association (AFDA)

For more than six years and counting, Willmeng Construction has supported and partnered with the Help Fill the Toy Closet Foundation and Golf Tournament Committee, which raises money to purchase comfort toys and organize fun outings for sick children at Cardon Children’s Medical Center in Mesa. This year, Willmeng President

Willmeng Construction has finished work at the 98,643-square-foot Falcon Field Business Center in Mesa, which began construction on Nov. 28, 2017. Located at 3110 N. Greenfield Road, the industrial space was constructed by Willmeng Construction, designed by Butler Design Group, and is currently owned and managed by EastGroup Properties, Phoenix. “This site is desirable

The 22nd Annual NAIOP Night at the Fights, hosted by the NAIOP Arizona Chapter, is the organization’s largest networking event of the year. With live boxing and music, a variety of games and gambling, fine dining and a full bar, leaders and members of Arizona’s commercial real estate industry gathered

On July 14, Willmeng Construction participated in the First Annual Project Catwalk Showcase, an anti-bullying youth fashion show hosted by non-profits Linking Sports and Communities (LSC) and Tiny Be Mighty (TBM). The purpose of the event was “to showcase to the world the importance of moving from a non-judgmental space

The 4th Annual Bob Didier Baseball Hot Stove — an open discussion and sport memorabilia auction with major leaguers — hit another home run this year, raising $30,000 to benefit the Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa by helping offset housing, food, clothing, education and care expenses. A scholarship was also

Congratulations to Bill Hahn and Trevor Koskovich of NorthMarq Capital for being recognized as the Broker Team of the Month in the July/August issue of Commercial Executive Magazine, presented by Willmeng Construction. Partners since 2007, Hahn and Koskovich moved their entire 10-person team to NorthMarq Capital in early 2018. Check

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