Empire Paving & Maintenance moves into new, larger office in Phoenix to support continued growth

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (June 10, 2026) – Empire Paving & Maintenance, a leading Arizona-based construction and maintenance company, is proud to announce the opening of its new office at 1902 E. Washington St.

The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth and reflects its ongoing commitment to collaboration, efficiency, and future expansion.

Previously headquartered in Tempe, near Tempe Marketplace, Empire operated from two adjoining office spaces. However, as the company expanded, the split layout created challenges for team collaboration and operational efficiency.

“Our growth over the past few years made it clear that we needed a space where our team could work together under one roof,” said Alisha Wright, Business Development Manager at Empire Paving & Maintenance. “Bringing everyone into a single, cohesive environment was a priority for us. Not just for productivity, but for maintaining the strong culture we’ve built.”

The new, two-story facility offers just under 3,000 SF of modern office space designed to accommodate the company’s current team while providing flexibility for future expansion. The building includes open workspace areas, private offices, a conference and training space, and collaborative amenities that foster communication and teamwork. It also features shared areas like a reception space and coffee bar, an essential feature for the team, Wright said.

After exploring options, Wright said, Empire Paving & Maintenance management discovered the current property and connected with broker Kurt Kerner of Kidder Mathews during a networking event at the Waste Management Open.

“He quickly showed us the building, and we immediately knew it was the right fit. The space was built by an architecture firm but had never been occupied, making us the first tenants,” Wright said.

The company customized the space to better suit its operational needs, including upgrading flooring to ensure durability and ease of maintenance in a construction-focused environment.

The new office now houses the company’s core administrative and estimating teams, while its yard and equipment operations remain in Chandler. The company is actively exploring opportunities to secure a more centralized yard location to further streamline logistics as growth continues.

“This space is exactly what we needed at the right time,” Wright added. “It not only supports our current operations, but also positions us for the next phase of growth. Over the next five years, we anticipate expanding our team and fully utilizing the flexibility this building provides.”

The move represents more than just a new address; it symbolizes Empire’s continued momentum and commitment to delivering high-quality service across the Valley. The transition has been met with enthusiasm from employees and their families, underscoring the company’s people-first approach and strong community culture.

Insight Homes Buys Oro Valley Land for 30-Lot Residential Project

ORO VALLEY, AZ (June 9, 2026) — Insight Homes, a premier Tucson-based home builder with a legacy of craftsmanship and innovation dating back to 1980, is proud to announce its newest community — North Ridge Estates — a gated enclave of custom homes nestled in the heart of Oro Valley, Arizona.

Insight Investment Company purchased approximately 36.44 acres of vacant residential land at the southwest corner of North La Cañada Drive and West Moore Road in Oro Valley for $3,525,000. The sale equated to approximately $96,734 per acre or $117,500 per lot, based on a preliminary plat for 30 single-family residential lots. The property is located at 12701 N. La Cañada Drive in Oro Valley’s northwest submarket.

Insight HOmes

North Ridge Estates offers discerning buyers the rare opportunity to own a finely appointed custom home on generous homesites, several of which exceed one full acre in size. The gated community reflects Insight Homes’ commitment to delivering a lifestyle that blends privacy, elegance, and quality construction.

Insight Homes has established itself as a trusted name in Tucson real estate by offering unique, energy-efficient new construction homes paired with a level of personal service rarely found in today’s market. The company’s dedication to excellence is evident in its previous work at La Canada Ridge, a community of 30 semi-custom homes situated directly adjacent to North Ridge Estates.

Mike Jones, founder and owner of Insight Homes, has been building homes in Tucson since 1980 and remains deeply committed to the community.

“Insight Homes continues to grow alongside the Tucson community,” said Jones. “North Ridge Estates represents everything we stand for — quality, craftsmanship, and homes built to last.”

The seller was The Estate of Dewanne D. Hopson.

According to the broker, the property was annexed into Oro Valley, master-planned, rezoned, and engineered with a preliminary plat over approximately three and a half years, beginning in September 2022, at the buyer’s cost and expense. The preliminary plat includes 30 lots on the 36-acre site.

The transaction highlights continued builder interest in Oro Valley and the northwest Tucson area for residential land, where entitled and engineered sites remain limited and difficult to assemble. The La Cañada and Moore Road location places the property near established Oro Valley neighborhoods, schools, services, and major northside transportation corridors.

Roger Breckenridge of Long Realty represented the seller. Ben and Adam Becker of CBRE Tucson represented the buyer.

For more information, Breckenridge can be reached at 520.918.5813. Ben Becker can be contacted at 520.323.5149, and Adam Becker at 520.323.5188.

The sale closed on May 28, 2026.

Source: RED Comp #12519

Tucson Commercial Lease Report: JUNE 1-5, 2026

TUCSON, ARIZONA (June 8, 2026) — Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, CBRE, Larsen Baker, Grimm Commercial, and other brokerage firms reported 20 commercial lease transactions totaling 113,780 square feet for the week of June 1-5, 2026.

The activity included 55,064 square feet in new leases and expansions and 58,716 square feet in renewals.

NEW LEASES / EXPANSIONS

INDUSTRIAL – DREXEL COMMERCE CENTER, 2740 E. DREXEL ROAD, UNIT 2110, TUCSON, AZ 85706 – SOUTH SUBMARKET
NEFCO Construction Supply LLC leased 24,221 square feet of industrial space at Drexel Commerce Center, 2740 E. Drexel Road, Unit 2110, in Tucson. Tim Healy, Mike Puzzo, and John McCormick with CBRE represented the tenant. Jesse Blum and Alex Demeroutis with CBRE, along with Rob Glaser of Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

OFFICE – 5151 E. BROADWAY OFFICE TOWER, 5151 E. BROADWAY BLVD., SUITES 550, 600 & 620, TUCSON, AZ 85711 – EAST SUBMARKET
Advanced Financial Company expanded its office lease with KCI Broadway, LLC, Scott Seldin-Broadway, LLC, Belmont Broadway, LLC, and Tucson 5151 Investments, LLC for a total of 13,576 square feet of office space at 5151 E. Broadway Office Tower, 5151 E. Broadway Blvd., Suites 550, 600, and 620, in Tucson. Mark Isenberger with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR represented the landlord.

OFFICE – 275 W. CONTINENTAL ROAD, SUITES 133-141, GREEN VALLEY, AZ 85622 – EXTENDED SOUTH SUBMARKET
Alignment Healthcare USA LLC leased 4,536 square feet of office space at 275 W. Continental Road, Suites 133-141, in Green Valley. David Montijo with CBRE represented the landlord, Sheridan-120 LLC. Thomas Nieman with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR represented the tenant.

INDUSTRIAL – TUCSON TECH PARK, 1665 E. 18TH ST., SUITE 206, TUCSON, AZ 85719 – CENTRAL SUBMARKET
MagMod leased 3,367 square feet of industrial space at Tucson Tech Park, 1665 E. 18th St., Suite 206, in Tucson, from SBC Investors, LLC. Kameron Norwood, Investment Sales & Leasing Specialist, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

RETAIL – MONTESA PLAZA, 50 S. HOUGHTON ROAD, SUITES 130 AND 140, TUCSON, AZ 85748 – EAST SUBMARKET
Rozanna Ramirez Corporation dba Desert Beauty Salon leased 1,733 square feet of retail space at Montesa Plaza, 50 S. Houghton Road, Suites 130 and 140, in Tucson. The space was formerly Glenn Royce Salon and will continue to be used for the same purpose. Isaac Figueroa, CCIM, SIOR, and Michelle Ward with Larsen Baker represented the landlord and handled the transaction.

RETAIL – SPEEDWAY CRAYCROFT PLAZA, 5470 E. SPEEDWAY BLVD., SUITE 109A, TUCSON, AZ 85712 – NORTHEAST SUBMARKET
AZ’s Barbershop, LLC leased the 1,664-square-foot end cap retail suite at Speedway Craycroft Plaza, 5470 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 109A, in Tucson. Isaac Figueroa, CCIM, SIOR, with Larsen Baker represented the landlord and handled the transaction.

OFFICE – NORTH TUCSON BUSINESS CENTER, 3895 N. BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 101, TUCSON, AZ 85705 – CENTRAL SUBMARKET
Lionheart Security International Consulting LLC leased 1,261 square feet of office space at North Tucson Business Center, 3895 N. Business Center Drive, Suite 101, in Tucson, from Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – TUCSON TECH PARK, 1665 E. 18TH ST., SUITE 118, TUCSON, AZ 85719 – CENTRAL SUBMARKET
Manthra Ventures, LLC dba Sonoran Fleet Care leased 1,220 square feet of industrial space at Tucson Tech Park, 1665 E. 18th St., Suite 118, in Tucson, from SBC Investors, LLC. Kameron Norwood, Investment Sales & Leasing Specialist, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

OFFICE – SYNERGY PLAZA, 4646 E. FORT LOWELL ROAD, SUITES 106-107, TUCSON, AZ 85712 – NORTHEAST SUBMARKET
Intentional Psychiatry PLLC leased 1,023 square feet of office space at Synergy Plaza, 4646 E. Fort Lowell Road, Suites 106-107, in Tucson. Jason Shaltiel with CBRE represented the landlord, Synergy Plaza LLC. Scott McGill of MCG Realty LLC represented the tenant.

INDUSTRIAL – CENTRAL POINT BUSINESS PLAZA, 3961 E. SPEEDWAY BLVD., SUITE 316, TUCSON, AZ 85712 – NORTHEAST SUBMARKET
Sam’s Tint LLC leased 940 square feet of industrial space at Central Point Business Plaza, 3961 E. Speedway Blvd., Suite 316, in Tucson, from Central Point Tucson, LLC. Molly Mary Gilbert, CCIM, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord. Michael Coretz with Commercial Real Estate Group of Tucson LLC represented the tenant.

OFFICE – HERDER BUILDING, 2033 E. SPEEDWAY BLVD., TUCSON, AZ 85719 – CENTRAL SUBMARKET
Saul Salinas Insurance Agency, Inc., dba Farmers Insurance, leased 850 square feet of office space at the Herder Building, 2033 E. Speedway Blvd., in Tucson. Juan C. Pantoja of Grimm Commercial, LLC, represented the landlord, Zebas Properties, LLC, in the transaction.

OFFICE – 3444 N. COUNTRY CLUB ROAD, SUITE 202, TUCSON, AZ 85716 – CENTRAL SUBMARKET

Home Town Hero Partners LLC leased 673 square feet of office space at 3444 N. Country Club Road, Suite 202, in Tucson, from 3438/3444 CC, LLC. Molly Mary Gilbert, CCIM, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

RENEWALS
OFFICE – SUNDT CORP. SOUTHERN AZ HQ, 2015 W. RIVER ROAD, SUITE 125, TUCSON, AZ 85704 – NORTHWEST SUBMARKET
Curriculum Associates, LLC renewed its lease with Sundt Companies, Inc. for 20,328 square feet of office space at Sundt Corp. Southern AZ HQ, 2015 W. River Road, Suite 125, in Tucson. Ryan McGregor, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord. Buzz Isaacson with CBRE, Tucson, represented the tenant.

INDUSTRIAL – 2125 E. BEVERLY DRIVE, TUCSON, AZ 85719 – CENTRAL SUBMARKET
United Refrigeration Inc. renewed its lease with GS Eternal, LLC – Series C for 16,520 square feet of industrial space at 2125 E. Beverly Drive in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – CLAIREMONT PLAZA, 1668 S. RESEARCH LOOP, SUITE 360, TUCSON, AZ 85710 – EAST SUBMARKET
Manufacturing Machining Services LLC renewed its lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 11,218 square feet of industrial space at Clairemont Plaza, 1668 S. Research Loop, Suite 360, in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – RUTHRAUFF COMMERCE CENTER, 2450 W. RUTHRAUFF ROAD, SUITE 180, TUCSON, AZ 85705 – CENTRAL SUBMARKET
Southwest Fuel Care, LLC renewed its lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 3,300 square feet of industrial space at Ruthrauff Commerce Center, 2450 W. Ruthrauff Road, Suite 180, in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – TUCSON TECH PARK, 1665 E. 18TH ST., SUITE 115, TUCSON, AZ 85719 – CENTRAL SUBMARKET
Boxing Inc. University renewed its lease with SBC Investors, LLC for 3,030 square feet of industrial space at Tucson Tech Park, 1665 E. 18th St., Suite 115, in Tucson. Kameron Norwood, Investment Sales & Leasing Specialist, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – RUTHRAUFF COMMERCE CENTER, 2480 W. RUTHRAUFF ROAD, SUITE 190, TUCSON, AZ 85705 – CENTRAL SUBMARKET
Coolsys Light Commercial Solutions, LLC renewed its lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 2,400 square feet of industrial space at Ruthrauff Commerce Center, 2480 W. Ruthrauff Road, Suite 190, in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – CLAIREMONT PLAZA, 1684 S. RESEARCH LOOP, SUITE 524, TUCSON, AZ 85710 – EAST SUBMARKET
GR Arizona Design, LLC renewed its lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 1,240 square feet of industrial space at Clairemont Plaza, 1684 S. Research Loop, Suite 524, in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

INDUSTRIAL – RUTHRAUFF COMMERCE CENTER, 2430 W. RUTHRAUFF ROAD, SUITE 128, TUCSON, AZ 85705 – CENTRAL SUBMARKET
Field Distributors LLC renewed its lease with Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC for 680 square feet of industrial space at Ruthrauff Commerce Center, 2430 W. Ruthrauff Road, Suite 128, in Tucson. Paul Hooker, SIOR, Principal, and Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

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