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January February 2026

In this issue, we’ll explore the fascinating twists and turns of the Salt River, the most vital water source for the Valley. The unpredictable Salt River, which has historically ranged from a trickle to a flood, supplies about half of the water used in the Phoenix area. Including its tributary, the Verde River, there are six storage dams along the waterway, with Theodore Roosevelt being the first and largest. Besides covering the construction of the six dams and how the water is diverted and used within the Valley, we’ll highlight a major celebration and a tragic disaster related to Theodore Roosevelt Lake.

For your convenience, copies of the magazine are available on the ACC website, at Books on Seventh Avenue in Phoenix, or at the Ignite Sign Museum in Tucson.

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New Build-for-Rent Community Now Leasing in Apache Junction, Expanding Attainable Housing Options in Greater Phoenix

Leasing is officially underway at Verge, a newly delivered build-for-rent (BTR) community in Apache Junction, as residents begin moving into one of the East Valley’s most anticipated housing offerings – and we’re fully open to the public! Verge is thoughtfully designed to meet the growing demand for attainable, high-quality rental housing in the greater Phoenix metro. The community delivers modern single-family homes, intentional design, and a resident-first experience, witho

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Tariffs Push Construction Materials Prices Higher in November

Construction input prices increased 0.6% in November compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.6% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 3.4% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 3.8% higher. Prices increased in 2 of 3 energy categories la

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Emery Sapp & Sons Acquires the Equipment of the Highway Services Group from Penhall Company, Expanding Pavement Maintenance Capabilities Nationwide

Emery Sapp & Sons (ESS) announced today that it has acquired the equipment of the Highway Services Group from Penhall Company, expanding its pavement maintenance and preservation capabilities nationwide. With this equipment asset purchase, ESS now owns the largest diamond grinding and grooving fleet in the United States, with more than 242 pieces of equipment. Paired with decades of experience and a deep bench of operational horsepower, this equipment expansion positions ESS

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Arizona Placemakers: Lorenzo Perez

By Christina Noble For Lorenzo Perez, every forgotten building is a chance to prove what Phoenix can become. Few developers have shaped Phoenix’s sense of place like Lorenzo, co-founder of Venue Projects, whose adaptive reuse destinations include Windsor, The Orchard, and The Newton. A self-described “stubborn optimist,” he transforms forgotten spaces into neighborhood anchors that celebrate the stories embedded in Arizona’s built fabric. In our conversation, Lorenzo reflects

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Get Wet'n Wild Reading the Jan/Feb 2026 Issue of ACC Magazine

Arizona Contractor & Community Magazine begins its 15th year with its 73rd issue, a 96-page exploration of the Salt River, an unpredictable waterway that has historically ranged from a trickle to a flood, supplying about half of the water used in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The magazine covers the construction of its infrastructure, how the water is diverted and used, and highlights a significant celebration and a tragic disaster related to Theodore Roosevelt Lake. Many th

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Arizona Contractor & Community magazine has become a vital forum for the state’s building industry by providing critical information and exposure to companies in the field. Moreover, the publication has expanded beyond traditional construction, architecture, and real estate topics and has found an audience with those who have fresh ideas on adaptive reuse of historic buildings or making new developments more community-friendly and sustainable.

The magazine also looks frequently in the rearview mirror with articles that honor the many remarkable accomplishments of the building industry in Arizona. It may have been “just a job” back in the day, but these construction pioneers created the spectacular framework that still holds Arizona together. Anyone with an interest in history or engineering will enjoy the incredible legacy of roads, buildings, dams, and other infrastructure projects featured in the magazine.

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Arizona Contractor & Community (ACC) magazine started in 2012 to bring the Arizona construction, engineering, and architecture markets together by providing important and memorable content to its readers. Our publication gives our advertisers a unique and attractive outlet to display their goods and services.

The magazine highlights current construction projects, companies, and employees. To this mix, we add stories about pioneering individuals, structures, and businesses in Arizona's construction industry.

In our 11th year of publication, ACC magazine has evolved over the years from a quarterly to a bimonthly, 96-page publication with a print run of more than 4,000 issues. ACC magazine also manages an online blog and social media circuit. We invite submittals of construction-related materials to showcase to the industry.

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