Be an expert in
Construction Industry
2024 event is October 23 & 24, 2024
ACTUAL STUDENT
COUNT PER YEAR
2014-2022
12,614
2023
3,544
Sponsorships Welcome
We are now accepting volunteer application for 2022 Southern Arizona Construction Career Days
Student Registration
We are now accepting volunteer application for 2022 Southern Arizona Construction Career Days
Volunteer Applications
We are now accepting volunteer application for 2022 Southern Arizona Construction Career Days
We are looking for volunteers
How you can Volunteer?
We are looking for volunteers and need you to help us make this event a success. Help set up, take down, be a group leader, or offer an activity for students. Get your company involved in developing our future construction workforce.
Volunteers will be needed on October 23rd and 24th, 2024, to help set up for the event from 6:00 AM until done. If you cannot join us all day, please come when you can – lunch will be on your own.
On October 23rd and 24th the days of the event, general volunteers will help with traffic control, serve lunch, help with registration, or wherever else you may be needed. Help will also be requested on this day to take down and clean up the site after the event.
Be Our Partner
October 23 & 24, 2024
At the Pima county Kino Sports Complex 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM 2500 East Ajo Way.
Title Investment Sponsors:
Southwest Gas
Southwest Gas promotes a culture of giving, employee engagement, and integrity on a daily basis. We are always looking for ways to be involved in the community, whether volunteering at charity events, helping rebuild homes for those less fortunate or providing meals during the holidays.
Workforce Investment Sponsors:
Arizona Registrar of Contractors
The Arizona Legislature established the Registrar of Contractors in 1931. The ROC licenses and regulates residential and commercial contractors. ROC staff investigate and work to resolve complaints against licensed contractors and unlicensed entities.
AWP Safety
AWP Safety, formerly known as Area Wide Protective, is America’s leading traffic safety and traffic control company. We are North America’s leading worksite safety partner, protecting those who build our infrastructure. The company specializes in supplying the manpower to guide traffic safety around work zones.
ACT
The association was started by a handful of people who wanted to work with certified, qualified, honest companies focused on construction trade issues in Southern Arizona.
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is a multimodal transportation agency serving one of the fastest-growing areas of the country.
AZ Pipe Trades
Plumbers – Steamfitters – Pipefitters
Are you an experienced journeyperson looking for a career that pays you the wages you deserve and provides health benefits and comfortable retirement? Join UA Local 469 and build your future while you build Arizona.
AZED
The Arizona Department of Education advances equity and excellence for all students by serving school leaders, educators and staff, collaborating with communities, and leading with data-driven best practices.
Caterpillar
For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Ellison Mills
Ellison-Mills Construction is a family-oriented company specializing in wet utility and roadway infrastructure. We are dedicated to developing and maintaining great relationships with our clients and team members.
Grupo Mexico | ASARCO
Grupo Mexico | ASARCO is a transnational mining company operating in the U.S., Mexico, and Peru. Grupo Mexico | ASARCO (American Smelting and Refining Company), the U.S.-based subsidiary of Grupo Mexico, is an integrated copper mining, smelting, and refining company with approximately 1,700 employees.
Hudbay
At Hudbay, our values guide our actions and decisions, big and small. They are the measuring stick for how we relate to one another, to community partners, stakeholders and the world around us. Our values are who we are.
Lloyd
We are your tucson general contractor, and we are ready to handle your project, large or small. Whether it is Construction Manager at Risk, Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build, our Preconstruction and Construction Services are tailored to the Owner’s specific goals and requirements for each project.
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NECA
Electrical contractors count on NECA to deliver the resources that help them make better business decisions, provide excellent customer service, and take advantage of innovative technology. NECA’s national office and local chapters advance the electrical construction industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development.
NPL
Built on over 50 years of experience, NPL provides natural gas and energy infrastructure construction solutions that endure.
Pima Community College
Pima Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution serving students and employers throughout Pima County in Arizona and beyond. We welcome everyone striving to achieve a better life for themselves, their families and their communities.
PIMA County CWD
The Community and Workforce Development (CWD) department connects individuals, families, neighborhoods, businesses, and community-based organizations to a network of resources support, and services essential for learning, working, living, and thriving in Pima County.
Pima JTED
The Pima JTED Career and Technical Education District offers premier, tuition-free CTE programs to sophomores, juniors and seniors. We serve students from public, private, and charter schools, and students who are home-schooled. Pima JTED also serves students who have not earned a diploma or GED and are under the age of 22.
RDO
Our state-of-the-art facilities come with a team ready to tackle whatever challenge comes your way. We’re committed to your success — at RDO, we’re always ready.
Helping you find the equipment solutions you need. We provide the best brands, supported by the best people.
Southern Arizona Home Builders Association
The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association is the leading organization in Tucson actively working to protect, preserve and promote Southern Arizona home builders, homeowners and individuals working in the construction industry.
Sundt
Sundt is committed to being the most skilled builder in America, owned and led by the industry’s most skilled construction professionals. Our expertise and experience in Transportation, Industrial, and Building, wide range of self-perform capabilities, and unique employee-ownership culture bring exceptional quality to our work and lead to prosperous outcomes for our clients, employee-owners, and communities.
Sunstate Equipment
Sunstate Equipment is more than a rental equipment provider; we are a lasting partner who brings the best rental experience in the industry to your jobsites. With seamless, integrated rental solutions, one quick call or tap on our mobile app connects you to professional, responsive assistance with your Sunstate team.
TEP
Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable power to Tucson residents—and more. We offer customers a wide range of incentivized programs to help them reduce their energy costs and build a better future.
We deliver safe, reliable power to more than 433,000 customers in the Tucson metropolitan area. We’re also a local leader in community service, volunteerism and economic development efforts.
Pima County Department of Transportation
The Pima County Transportation Department uses advanced technologies, data, and the hard work of over 200 employees to manage nearly 2,200 miles of roadways, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, transit services and infrastructure.
Tucson Asphalt Contractors
Tucson Asphalt Contractors serves Tucson and Pima County. We’re proud of our successful heritage of meeting customers’ expectations.
Tucson Asphalt Contractors Journey began in 1996 when, owner Paul Polito, started Tucson Asphalt out of his garage. Using flyers in mailboxes to get business.
The company has grown to 40 full-time employees as of 2022.
Tucson Water
Tucson Water is committed to using all of our water resources wisely. We are addressing climate change and drought impacts through our One Water 2100 master plan. Our commitment is to ensure that our customers receive high quality water and excellent service in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.
United Rentals
United Rentals offers a fleet of top-tier earthmoving machines, such as skid steers to help with construction projects or backhoes that are perfect for roadside work. In addition, our heavy equipment rentals can help in maintenance work on commercial buildings, industrial areas, and other properties where you need to reach high up off the ground.
Wildcat SEO
Wildcat SEO team of experts helps you increase visibility by providing top-quality web design and content for your company. With our digital marketing strategies, we give our customers access to all of their options for reaching out and connecting with new markets in a way they never thought possible before. For your digital marketing needs, contact us today for a free consultation!
Job Site Sponsor:
B&F Contracting
B&F Contracting is leader in the installation, construction, repair, and rehabilitation of underground utilities. Our team has successfully managed and completed thousands of utility projects earning us the reputation as one of Arizona’s most reliable, trusted, and premier contractors.
Borderland
For more than three decades, Borderland has delivered quality workmanship on schedule and on budget for Southern Arizona’s public and private heavy civil construction markets.
Borderland uses its knowledge, experience, and relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to provide exceptional quality and true value for our clients.
Empire Southwest
Empire Southwest is a family-owned business founded in 1950 as Empire Machinery. Throughout our three generations of private ownership, we have increased community involvement, established our corporate values, and formed new technology alliances.
HDS
For 30 years, HDS Truck Driving Institute (HDS) has provided our students with the CDL training needed to become professional truck drivers want. Whether you are looking to obtain a Class A or B commercial driver’s license, we offer several training and testing programs to meet your needs.
Northern Arizona University – Construction Management
NAU Construction Management is dedicated to equipping you with the skills and hands-on experience needed to kickstart a dynamic and rewarding career. Whether aiming to lead major projects or innovate within the industry, a degree in Construction Management from Northern Arizona University can help you achieve your career goals.
Paragon Utility Group
Paragon Utility Group, a resilient and reliable customer service, and community focused organization. We bring a unique culture and perspective to our customers by providing them with “big picture” quality, safety and production solutions.
Vulcan
Our Mission is to provide quality products and services which consistently meet our customers’ expectations; to be responsible stewards with respect to the safety and environmental impact of our operations and products; and to earn superior returns for our shareholders.
Crew Sponsors:
Arizona Mining Association
The Arizona Mining Association is a diversified mining association that is the unified voice of responsible, sustainable and safe mining in Arizona. We support educational programs that demonstrate the importance and benefits of mining to the economy and the quality of life.
AZAGC
Welcome to the Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AZAGC) website. The purpose of this website is to serve as a tool and resource for AZAGC members, public policy decision makers, business leaders and the general public. Please take a moment to check us out.
Calporland
Since 1891, CalPortland has been producing Quality Unsurpassed cement-based products and delivering material on time and uninterrupted with integrity, reliability, and consistency. CalPortland’s commitment to environmental leadership has made the organization stronger and is the primary choice of contractors.
Cemex
We are a company focused on creating sustainable value by providing industry-leading products and solutions to satisfy the construction needs of our customers around the world. We strive to make the future better for our customers, our shareholders, and our communities by becoming the world’s most efficient and innovative building materials company.
Concord Inc
In 1972, brothers Jim and Gary had the idea to establish a construction firm known for its values of integrity and collaborative environment. Their legacy has come to fruition in 2022. With 53 employees working in two offices in Mesa and Tucson, Concord General Contracting has completed hundreds of projects, and spent countless hours volunteering in communities across Arizona.
Del E. Webb School of Construction (ASU)
The construction management program at Arizona State University was established in 1957 and since that time has been nationally recognized as a premiere construction program. Through a gift of the Del E. Webb Foundation, an endowment was established in 1992 that renamed the earlier program to create the Del E. Webb School of Construction (DEWSC), now part of the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment.
Epix Interiors LLC
EPIX Interiors is a brand-new builder design center company serving residential homebuilders in the Arizona market. We specialize in design center services and are also experts in the installation of flooring, countertops, cabinets and window coverings. Our ownership group has a combined experience of over 140 years of experience in providing our services to the homebuilder community.
Gibson
We’re Advisors, Not Just Brokers. We exist to pursue your best interests. And we do it together, sharing what we learn from client to client, moment to moment, and digging deeper to see things others can’t – or don’t bother to. That’s how we get to the proactive side of insurance, where your company gains the edge.
Granite
As a diversified construction and construction materials company and a full-suite provider in the transportation, water infrastructure and mineral exploration markets, Granite delivers Infrastructure Solutions for public and private clients throughout the Americas.
Heath
Since 1933 Heath Consultants Incorporated has led the industry in the safety of natural gas utilities infrastructure through the innovative and conscientious actions of our employees. Our continued field services growth is due in large part to the addition of new field services, such as underground utility line locating, meter and corrosion services to our utility partners outside of our core emissions reduction focus.
Hunter
At Hunter, our primary focus is our responsibility to our community. We have been an integral part of the Southwest’s growth. Hunter continues to work closely with public and private owners developing strategies and solutions that address the construction industry’s ongoing changes.
KB Home
We’re excited to announce that new communities are coming to Tucson. With a variety of floor plans designed to fit your lifestyle and priced to fit your budget, get ready to find a new home in a location you’ll love. Add your name to the interest list, and stay tuned. Great things are coming soon.
M3 Eng
M3 is a merger of 3 disciplines; Architecture, Engineering and Construction Management providing continuous design and construction services from project conception to final testing and integration.
SAECO
SAECO is a multi-service geotechnical and environmental engineering firm serving the southwestern United States. Our clients include municipalities, developers, energy companies, contractors, mining companies, civil engineers, architects, homebuilders, and more.
Transportation Sponsor:
AZGT
AzGT is a Member-owned, not-for-profit electric generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative. Our mission is to provide reliable, affordable power to electric co-ops across the Southwest. Two cooperatives operate under the AzGT banner:
- Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO) and
- Sierra Southwest Cooperative Services (Sierra)
Capstone Copper – Pinto Valley
Capstone Copper is a premier copper producer operating innovatively in the Americas. From exploration to mine development to operations, we are focused on creating growth and generating value for our investors, employees and communities as we meet the surging global copper demand.
Carollo
Is water your passion, too?
If so, consider joining our team. You’ll collaborate with coworkers who are the best and the brightest, challenge yourself on exciting work and help build the best water consulting firm in the U.S.
Miura
Miura Contracting is a Division of Eagle EGC, LLC. We are SBE & DBE Certified, Tucson, Arizona Based, Licensed, Bonded, Insured, Self-Performing, General Contractor & Subcontractor that performs for the Public & Federal Sectors and some Private Entities. We specialize in Commercial Concrete Projects along with some site work and grading.
Sulpher Springs
Voted 5-Star Electric Co-Op for 2019-2020, Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative, is a not for profit, member-owned distribution cooperative providing electricity to more than 60,000 services over some 4,100 miles of energized line. Located in southeastern Arizona, the cooperative’s service territory covers parts of Cochise, Graham, Pima and Santa Cruz Counties and includes the communities of Sierra Vista, Huachuca City, Patagonia, Elfrida, Benson, St. David, Bowie, San Simon, Willcox, Sonoita and Pearce-Sunsites.
Tanks Green Stuff
Tank’s Green Stuff’s line of premium garden and landscape materials are naturally made and contains no chemicals, colors, or additives. Tank’s 100% Organic Compost is OMRI-Listed for use in organic agriculture. Tank’s Green Stuff creates value-added products from materials once considered waste and destined for the landfill.
Wallcon
Wallcon is the contractor of choice for Arizona’s leading homebuilders, providing not only PT foundation slabs, but also construction disposal, rough & final grading, bedding & shading, R&R and pavers. Our team takes great pride in their work and are the backbone of our continued success and reputation for delivering a quality product and customer service for some of the largest homebuilders in Arizona.
TRENCH-ADE
TRENCH-ADE is your trench shoring partner in the work zone. Trench-Ade got its start in the industry by providing customers with steel plates and hydraulic shoring for their trenching needs. Trench-Ade has been investing in equipment, personnel, trucks and, a customer support team that exceeds our customer’s expectations in the trench
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Media Sponsor:
Pima JTED
The Pima JTED Career and Technical Education District offers premier, tuition-free CTE programs to sophomores, juniors and seniors. We serve students from public, private, and charter schools, and students who are home-schooled. Pima JTED also serves students who have not earned a diploma or GED and are under the age of 22.
What will you expect in participating.
Activities
Set up is on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm unless other arrangements made. Feel free to bring your company or organization banner or signage.
Staffing Activity Booth
Register the personnel operating the Activity as Activity Staff — see the Volunteer section of the website for online registration.
Student expectations
Total numbers of students you will see depends upon the number attending and the number of Activities registered.
We are looking for sponsors
Find the perfect
Plan for you
We encourage the construction industry to support this event, which gives students the opportunity to explore careers in construction. Sponsorship is needed to meet our expected budget for Career Day expenses. No amount is too large or too small. Review the SACCD Sponsorship Form for details here. We also can use specific items (pens, hard hats, backpacks, etc.) which a company may sponsor and have their logo on the item.
Please email ramon@tucsonasphalt.com to arrange for a specific sponsorship of a needed item. Sponsorship is also needed to provide an activity for ALL high school students to explore the variety of career opportunities available within the construction industry. Please host ‘hands-on’ experiences, to allow students time to question and receive information from expert contractors in construction.