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Alston Construction Ranks #7 on BD+C’s Top Industrial Construction Firms

We’re proud to share that Alston Construction has been ranked #7 on Building Design+Construction’s list of the Top 110 Industrial Sector Construction Firms for 2024! Each year, BD+C recognizes the nation’s leading contractors in industrial construction, and this year’s ranking reflects the continued strength of Alston’s performance across the country. From advanced logistics parks and [...]

Sip & Socialize at NAIOP I.CON West

Join Us at Our Table #13 – Benefitting Rosenthal Estate Wines We’re excited for everything we have planned at the NAIOP I.CON West Industrial Conference this year! Alston Construction will be outside the Wilshire Grand Ballroom at Table #13 on: 📅 Wednesday, March 27 | 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM 📅 Thursday, March 28 | [...]

Together We Rise: Building the Foundations of the Future

At Alston Construction, we believe the strength of our industry lies in the people who build it—pour by pour, beam by beam, and idea by idea. As we continue to shape the Foundations of the Future, we recognize that progress, connection, and growth are not just about the projects we complete but about the people [...]

Strengthening Foundations: The Path Forward for Construction in 2025

Each year for the past decade or so, we have provided our construction outlook for the new year. It is interesting to review the older versions as it provides insights into the changing market conditions and the key drivers of the macroeconomic trends. Our outlook for the past couple of years has been marked with [...]

Alston Construction’s Safety Excellence Recognized with ABC STEP Diamond Level

Atlanta, GA - Alston Construction has reached the Diamond Level in Associated Builders and Contractors’ STEP Safety Management System. Founded more than three decades ago, STEP is a proven system that provides the framework to measure, strengthen and build industry-leading safety programs that enable top-performing ABC members to achieve incident rates nearly six times safer [...]

Celebrating Our Journey: Interns Turned Full-Time at Alston Construction

At Alston Construction, we believe in fostering growth, providing opportunities, and developing a supportive environment for our employees. July 25 is National Intern Day, which gives us a great opportunity to celebrate the incredible journeys of our former interns who have transitioned into full-time roles within our company. Their stories of growth, dedication, and success [...]

Pinal County Sees Surge in Aviation-related Development

Arizona’s aerospace industry has long been a critical sector for the state, with the Aeronautical Repair Station Association ranking Arizona among the top two for aviation maintenance economic activity. While Greater Phoenix and Tucson are home to many companies in the sector, Pinal County has seen a recent surge of aviation-related development from companies such [...]

Q & A with Alston Construction’s Cold Storage Expert

Evolution of Cold Storage Q & A with Our Industry Expert Q: What factors contribute to the recent demand for cold storage facilities? A: Several factors are contributing to the high demand: 1. Aging Buildings: The average age of cold storage facilities in the U.S. is over 40 years old, leading to a supply-demand imbalance, [...]

Alston Construction VP/GM Mike Bontrager featured on MAC & Bleu Podcast

Join us for an intriguing episode as we introduce Mike Bontrager, the dynamic VP and General Manager of Alston. Jump head first into the journey of Mike’s early days in the construction sector and his remarkable transformation into the renowned “Mall” guy. Discover how he left his mark on some of the largest malls in […]

Phoenix Office Named in “AZ Big 100: 50 real estate companies to watch in 2024” List

While we don’t have a crystal ball to look ahead when it comes to Arizona’s commercial real estate outlook for 2024, several factors historically influence the state’s market — and those companies on the list of the AZ Big 100 for 2024 will be shaping those factors. Arizona’s growing population, a key driver for commercial […]

How Alston Construction’s VDC Department Drives Project Success

Revolutionizing Land Surveying and Development Land development is a complex process which requires precise planning and assessment especially when it involves the initial land survey. Traditional land surveying methods often involve a significant amount of resources. It often is time-consuming, inaccurate, costly, and provides limited data making it challenging to understand the overall construction budget. [...]

Paul D. Little Honored for Georgia 500 in Georgia Trend Magazine

Alston Construction's Paul D. Little has been honored as one of Georgia's 500 Most Influential Leaders in the Engineering/Construction category. Atlanta, Georgia (November 1, 2023) - With more than 40 years of industry knowledge and experience, Paul Little is a well-recognized leader in the construction management field. He assumed leadership of Alston Construction Co. in [...]

Alston Construction Receives ABC 2023 STEP Platinum Level Award

Alston Construction announced it has achieved Platinum Level in Associated Builders and Contractors’ STEP Safety Management System. Founded more than three decades ago, STEP is a proven system that provides the framework to measure, strengthen and build industry-leading safety programs that enable top-performing ABC members to achieve incident rates nearly seven times safer than the [...]

Alston Construction Moves to New Office in Tempe, Arizona

Tempe, AZ (July 10, 2023) – Alston Construction Company, a national general contractor with 23 offices across the country, announces the move to its new office in Arizona. The newest Alston office is located at 8950 S. 52nd Street, Suite 412, Tempe, AZ 85284. The Arizona team of Alston Construction is currently engaged in the [...]

Elliot Mesa Commerce Center Groundbreaking

Mesa, Arizona - MIG Real Estate and Alston Construction are thrilled to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the Elliot Mesa Commerce Center, a new industrial project in Mesa, Arizona. The ceremony took place on April 6, 2023 at 10:30 AM MST at the project site located at the Northeast Corner of Power Road and Elliot [...]

Phelan Pecos Center I Breaks Ground in Mesa, Arizona

Alston Construction and Phelan Development initiated their first collaborative project, Phelan Pecos Center I, by commencing construction at the beginning of March. Located on East Pecos Road in Mesa, Arizona, this project consists of three speculative warehouse facilities totaling 476,898 SF. Building A is 223,389 SF with a 36’ clear height. Building B is 107,555 [...]

Alston Construction Sponsors NAIOP I.CON West 2023

Alston Construction is proud to once again be a premier sponsor of NAIOP I.CON West. For over 35 years, Alston Construction has been a true partner. We have market knowledge throughout the country, which provides clients with the best building methods and materials available. Our goal is provide quality, cost efficient projects that leave a [...]

2022 Year in Review | Alston Construction

2022 Year in Review At Alston Construction, 2022 was a year of change and growth. We view change as an opportunity and how you forge forward and overcome any obstacles can be one of the most impactful times for a business. Our strong foundation and culture enabled us to execute key business objectives that set [...]

Alston Construction Wins 2022 ABC STEP Award for Safety Management/Program

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has awarded Alston Construction the 2022 STEP Award for Safety Management. Alston Construction has been recognized multiple times for their safety program and is honored to add this prestigious award to their accolades. Founded in 1989 as a safety benchmarking and improvement tool, STEP has evolved into a world-class safety [...]

Alston Construction Featured in BD+C Top Trends in Industrial Buildings

Industrial building sector construction, while healthy, might also be flattening Building automation is expanding, and so is employee-friendly ventilation, according to the nation's largest engineering firms. For all the hoopla about the ecommerce boom and “last mile” order fulfillment driving demand for more warehouse and manufacturing space, construction of industrial buildings actually declined over the [...]

Celebrating our Veterans at Alston Construction | 2022

There are over 665,000 U.S. veterans working in the construction industry. Each year, more than 200,000 service members return to civilian life and over 15% of all veterans enter the construction industry. Individuals from the Armed Forces use skills learned from their time in service to their civilian professions. In construction, the entire project team [...]

BLUE @ Eastline Village Project Win for Alston Phoenix Office

Project Information: Project Name: BLUE@ Eastline Village General Contractor: Alston Construction Client: BLUE Eastline, LLC Architect: K & I Homes Location & City: 2058 E. Apache Blvd. Tempe, AZ 85281Size (SF): 203,401Value: $43,000,000Estimated start and completion: Spring 2024 Completion Date Project Description: This Multi-family rental project in Tempe, AZ includes 187 units, 1, 2 and [...]

Alston Construction Ranked #3 in ENR’s Top 25 Warehouse/Distribution Builders

According to Engineering News-Record (ENR)'s recently released Top Contractors Sourcebook lists, Alston Construction has been ranked 3rd out of the Top 25 Distribution and Warehouse Builders and 22nd out of 50 for the Top Contractors in General Building. These rankings are based on revenue reported in the Top Contractors list previously announced. Revenue for the [...]

Alston Construction Wins 2022 Alphonse Engelman Safety Award from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has awarded Alston Construction the 2022 Alphonse Engelman Safety Award for Best Tilt-Up Safety for a General Contractor with 750,000+ man-hours. As an industry-leader in tilt-wall construction, Alston Construction has been recognized multiple times for their safety program and is honored to add this prestigious award to their accolades. The [...]

Alston Construction Moves up 3 Spaces to #31 on BD+C Giants Report

Alston Construction moves up 3 spaces on the BD+C Giants Report in the Top 200 Contractors list. Alston is currently ranked #31. Now 46 years running, Building Design+Construction's 2022 Giants 400 Report rankings the largest architecture, engineering, and construction firms in the U.S. This year a record 519 AEC firms participated in BD+C's Giants 400 [...]

Paul Little Recognized as ABC’s 2022 Most Admired CEO

Alston Construction's Paul Little has guided his firms through challenging markets. He's doing it again. For Alston Construction Co. CEO Paul Little, the industry has rarely been more challenging. As the economy wobbles on the edge of a possible recession, his customers are seeking assurances that aren’t possible under the current market conditions. Little spent [...]

Phoenix office of Alston Construction adds Director of Business Development | Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ (August 9, 2021) – Alston Construction announces the addition of Dean Howard to the Alston team in Phoenix, Arizona. Dean will be growing the Alston brand and expanding our relationships throughout the Arizona market. A native Phoenician, Dean has over 20 years of experience in the Phoenix construction industry. Because of his own [...]

Why Mike Bontrager is perfect leader to grow Alston in Arizona | Phoenix, AZ

Mike Bontrager is a builder, through and through. During his career, he has been part of companies that have completed projects large and small, but where the construction expert distinguishes himself is in his innate ability to build successful teams. “I do a couple things really well,” Bontrager says. “I’m hyper-focused on the culture of [...]

Brooklyn Bedding Ground Breaking | Glendale, AZ

U.S.-based mattress manufacturer and retailer Brooklyn Bedding officially launched plans to expand its footprint in its home state, breaking ground today on a new state-of-the art manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters in Glendale, Arizona. The 648,165-square-foot building will be located on 42.8 acres at the crossroads of West Bethany Home and 52nd Avenue. At present, [...]