PHOENIX, AZ (Sept. 15, 2026) – Thornton Tomasetti, the international engineering, science and design firm, has opened a new office in Phoenix, Arizona. The move strengthens the firm’s presence in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan markets and provides clients with enhanced local support.

The firm has taken 1,712 square feet at 21410 North 19th Street in the Deer Valley area of North Phoenix for a term of five years. The new office will manage Thornton Tomasetti’s growing project portfolio in Arizona, including several industrial and advanced manufacturing facilities. Its initial focus will be on delivering structural engineering and construction engineering services to clients in a wide range of sectors. The local team will draw on Thornton Tomasetti’s multidisciplinary expertise across the organization to provide integrated, full-service solutions.

“Phoenix is one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding markets in the country,” Associate Principal Gregory Litterick, who will be leading the Phoenix office, said. “Establishing a local presence allows us to collaborate more closely with clients, attract top talent and deliver the innovative engineering for which Thornton Tomasetti is known for.”

APACHE  JUNCTION, AZ (Sept. 15, 2026) — ORION Investment Real Estate is pleased to announce the sale of a +/- 1.28-acre industrial storage yard located at Lot 3, Ironwood Drive and Guadalupe Road in Apache Junction, Arizona 85120. The property sold for $825,000, or approximately $14.80 per square foot.

Located in Pinal County within Apache Junction’s East Valley submarket, the site is zoned CI-2 (Heavy Industrial) and features a recently installed security wall and gate. The secure, fenced yard is well suited for contractors, fleet operators, equipment rental companies, or logistics users in need of outside storage or a lay-down yard, with convenient access to US Highway 60.

“I helped the Seller purchased this property almost 2 years ago.  The Seller didn’t need the outside storage any longer and that is why he decided to sell,” Miner said.  “This sale reflects the steady demand we continue to see for secure, well-located outdoor storage sites in the East Valley.  Inventory for heavy industrial land in this corridor remains tight, and well-positioned yards like this one attract strong interest,” Miner continued.

From open to close, this sale was less than 3 weeks.

For more information about this sale or to inquire about other opportunities, please contact Nick Miner, CCIM, at ORION Investment Real Estate.

The Buyer, Remter Investments, LLC, was represented by Brett Ranta, with ORION Investment Real Estate.

The Seller, New Legacy Development, LLC, was represented by Nick Miner, CCIM, with ORION Investment Real Estate.

TUCSON, ARIZONA, (September 14, 2026) — This week’s Tucson commercial lease activity included new industrial and office tenants, a head spa at Silverbell Flex Center and two restaurant announcements. Bisbee Breakfast Club is preparing to enter Vail, while Larsen Baker will redevelop the former Dante’s Fire building on Grant Road for Kukai Japanese Kitchen.

The following leases were reported to Real Estate Daily News September 7-11, 2026.

Retail Lease – 2526 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716 – Central Submarket
Kukai Japanese Kitchen leased the 3,000-square-foot freestanding restaurant building formerly occupied by Dante’s Fire. Larsen Baker will redevelop the building, with construction expected to begin later this month. Isaac Figueroa, CCIM, SIOR, with Larsen Baker represented the landlord and handled the transaction. The opening date was not disclosed.

Industrial Lease – 1991 E. Ajo Way, Suite 161, Tucson, AZ 85713 – South Submarket
Lan Allen, DMD PC leased 2,360 square feet of industrial space at South Gate Business Park from Bobaganoosh, LLC. Andrew Keim, Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

Retail Lease – 2706 N. Silverbell Road, Suite 3130, Tucson, AZ 85745 – West Submarket
Sonoran Head Spa leased 1,200 square feet at Silverbell Flex Center. Isaac Figueroa, CCIM, SIOR, with Larsen Baker represented the landlord. Julian Willets, CCIM, with RE/MAX represented the tenant.

Office Lease – 3390 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 130, Tucson, AZ 85719 – Central Submarket
Damschen Group, LLC leased 1,041 square feet of office space from Caylor Cotlow LLC. Molly Mary Gilbert, CCIM, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the tenant. Chase Cotlow with Cotlow Company represented the landlord.

Office Lease – 1735 E. Fort Lowell Road, Suite 3, Tucson, AZ 85719 – Central Submarket
Kimon Wellness leased 1,040 square feet of office space from FT Lowell-Campbell LLC. Molly Mary Gilbert, CCIM, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

Retail Lease – SWC Mary Ann Cleveland Way and Colossal Cave Road, Vail, AZ 85641 – Southeast Submarket
Bisbee Breakfast Club leased a pad within the Vail Safeway Shopping Center from Vail-SSC, LLC. Construction is expected to begin in September 2026, with the restaurant scheduled to open in spring 2027. Aaron LaPrise, Principal and Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord. The square footage was not disclosed.

Retail Renewal – 10235 E. Old Vail Road, Suite 135, Tucson, AZ 85747 – Southeast Submarket
ONE Nail Lounge renewed its lease with Prince Road Associates, LLC for 1,200 square feet of retail space at Las Plazas at Old Vail, Lot 10. Dave Hammack, Principal and Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord.

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