SWAG SOUTHWEST
REGION NEWSLETTER
September 2026
NATIONAL AVIATION WEEK
CRAFT APPRECIATION WEEK
2026 MELVIN AWARD FINALISTS
PROPOSALS
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Proposals submitted during the month of August. Valleywise Health Roosevelt Parking Structure | Valleywise Health | $45M
INTERVIEWS Interviews conducted during the month of August. Valleywise Health Roosevelt Parking Structure | Valleywise Health | $45M
Blue River Primary Site | City of Kansas City, Missouri | $135M
Thank you to every partner throughout the region and company for the countless hours, dedication, and "All In" effort on these incredible wins!
FINANCIAL
SNAPSHOT
2026 SALES & REVENUE SALES GOAL
SALES YTD
REVENUE GOAL
REVENUE PROJECTION
ARIZONA
$122M
$149M
$342M
$334M
EDUCATION
$229M
$251M
$318M
$352.4M
RENEWABLE ENERGY
$940M
$916M
$235M
$831.6M
WATER
$474M
$556M
$800M
$197.8M
MISSION CRITICAL
$435M
$810M
$198M
$271M
SW TOTAL
$2.2B
$2.7B
$1.89B
$1.99B
Updated 8/31/26 sales and revenue for national markets (Renewable Energy, Water and Mission Critical) are shown above based on the Southwest region's split.
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OFFICE MANAGER
UPDATES
SAFETY WALLS Our Safety Walls are a visual reminder that safety goes beyond the jobsite. Submit a photo of your family, loved ones, or those who inspire you to help show the personal reasons behind why we work safe every day. PHOENIX OFFICE ICWC OFFICE PREFAB OFFICE
SAFETY
UPDATES 2026 Southwest Region Safety Update
TRADE PARTNER EXPOSURE HOURS
2,892,832
Safety is our first measure of success. The table to the right highlights our Southwest safety performance to date this year, capturing OSHA recordables, lost-time incidents, and total hours worked across our jobsites. Statistics are inclusive of Arizona, Education, National Renewable Energy, National Water, and National Mission Critical Business Units.
MCCARTHY EXPOSURE HOURS
5,865,553
TOTAL EXPOSURE HOURS
8,758,385
Behind every number is a real partner going home safe because of pre-task planning, MVP observations, and speaking up when something doesn’t look right. Thank you for using your voice, watching out for each other, and living We, Not I; All In; Genuine on every site—keep the near-miss reports and great catches coming so these numbers keep trending in the right direction.
TRADE PARTNER RECORDABLE INJURIES
4
MCCARTHY RECORDABLE INJURIES
8
TOTAL PROJECT RECORDABLE INJURIES
12
TRADE PARTNER LOST TIME INJURIES
1
MCCARTHY LOST TIME INJURIES
0
TOTAL PROJECT LOST TIME INJURIES
1
TRADE PARTNER RECORDABLE INCIDENT RATE
0.28
MCCARTHY RECORDABLE INCIDENT RATE
0.27
TOTAL PROJECT RECORDABLE INCIDENT RATE
0.27
TRADE PARTNER LOST TIME INCIDENT RATE
0.07
MCCARTHY LOST TIME INCIDENT RATE
0.00
TOTAL PROJECT LOST TIME INCIDENT RATE
0.02
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INSIGHT OF THE MONTH Since the rollout of Glean, McCarthy’s enterprise AI tool, partners have been discovering unique and resourceful ways to use Glean for everyday tasks. Learn how some of our Southwest Partners are maximizing this tool!
I hold bi-weekly Work Plan Standardization meetings via Teams with a core group of SMEs. During these meetings, we review work plan drafts together and collaborate on needed changes, including updates to wording, formatting, and visual content such as pictures. I try to make changes in real time during the meetings whenever possible. However, when multiple SMEs are providing feedback and discussing several changes at once, it can be challenging to capture every detail in real time. To help ensure that no feedback is missed, I use the Teams meeting recap transcript after each meeting. I download the transcript after each meeting and use Glean to identify Key Takeaways and Change Suggestions from the discussion.
Michele Ordoñez
QUALITY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
PROMPT Give key takeaway notes for this meeting based on the transcript and provide the changes I need to make as clear bullet points for me to follow”
EXCEPTIONAL
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
LVSWRRF INFLUENT INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT
APS HUBWEST
“The McCarthy team has proven to be great partners on a complex project. The team is engaged and responsive.”
“The team was exceptional at working with the Design and Facilities team in establishing scope, expectations and goals.”
- Andy Muser, Principal Project Manager, Colorado Springs Utilities
- David Ramirez, Section Leader Facilities Planning & Projects Management, Arizona Public Service
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CELEBRATE EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP MONTH October is Employee Ownership Month, a time to celebrate our ESOP and the contributions of every employee-owner! Visit the Employee Ownership Month event page to learn more, explore celebration resources, and get involved.
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CONGRATULATIONS
PROMOTIONS Jane Everhart Executive Vice President Finance
Jared Gilster Preconstruction Senior Engineer
Troy Shears Logistics Equipment Specialist
Jade Hodnett Assistant Manager Field Solutions
Riley Stanga Project Senior Engineer
Trista Snyder Senior Corporate Counsel
Chris Pierce Vice President & Associate General Counsel
Daniel Brown Executive Vice President Operations RE
Matt Lyons COO Renewable Energy
BJ Peterson COO Water
Dhruv Patel President & COO
Jaren Murphy President Water
Carlos Diaz Vice President Education
Nayan Bhakta President Renewable Energy
Jared Storms Senior Vice President Operations RE
Mike Lee Vice President Arizona
Antonya Williams Chief Strategy Officer, MHI
Mamadou Lame Senior Electrical Engineering Manager
Camryn Walker Operations Coordinator
Evin Schmidt Structural Engineering Manager
Katie Hudson Senior Operations Coordinator
Connor Bonnicksen Asst. Estimating Manager
Sydney Franklin Project Senior Engineer
Dan Sullivan Project Senior Engineer
Travis Richardson Vice President Operations
Danny Cervantes Project Assistant Superintendent
Jake McCarver Controls Asst. Manager
Trevor Kinnee Project Senior Engineer
Chance Aker Project Assistant Superintendent
Levi Brown Senior Solar Performance Engineer
Colin Boyle Project Senior Engineer
Simon Barnes SCADA Project Manager
Elijah Enos Geomatics Manager
Alex Jalbert Yard Coordinator
Joseph Rayos Project Superintendent II
Randy Norberto Senior VDC Coordinator
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WELCOME
NEW PARTNERS Tony Alzamora Project MEP Superintendent
Alex Allen Receptionist
Adam Barakat Project Administrator
James Barrett Project Superintendent
Melanie Magallanez Executive Assistant
Sam Robinson Intern
Jetta Hoffner Project Engineer
Lauren Fajkowski Associate General Counsel
Sebastian Henao Arango Preconstruction Assistant Manager
Elizabeth Bjorkstrand Project Engineer
Mallory Hilligoss Project Engineer
Ellisse Gil Soto Project Assistant Manager
Oscar Mayorga Civil Design Engineer
Rochelle Tinagero Human Resources Business Partner
Felipe Gonzalez Fierro Project Superintendent
Michael Munoz Project Superintendent
Laken Nielsen Project Administrator
Katelynn Villanueva Administrative Assistant
Tiffini Johnson Preconstruction Engineer
Cassie Gill Project Engineer
AT OUR
PROJECTS
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INDUSTRY EVENTS
& PARTNERSHIPS WEST-MEC STUDENTS EXPLORE CAREERS AT CHANDLER PREFABRICATION CENTER West-MEC welding students recently visited our prefabrication facility in Chandler, AZ for an inside look at the people, processes and career opportunities that support our projects. The tour gave students an opportunity to learn more about the importance of prefabrication. The junior and senior students, who now use West-MEC’s recently completed facility, explored how work in a prefabrication shop compares with work in the field. The visit also highlighted the importance of welding, technical skills and hands-on learning across the AEC industry. More than a facility tour, the experience encouraged students to picture themselves building careers in construction. By connecting classroom learning with a real-world workplace, the visit showcased the technical, creative and rewarding paths available to them.
NATIONAL AVIATION WEEK Aviation moves us, and the people behind it make all the difference. During National Aviation Week, we celebrated the teams, partners, and community leaders working together to make Arizona's airports exceptional. From project teams and trade partners to airport officials and city representatives, everyone plays a role in shaping the travel experience for every passenger who walks through the terminal. We are proud to partner with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Mesa Gateway Airport, two organizations championing that vision and building something that lasts for Arizona.
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PROJECT EVENTS &
MILESTONE CELEBRATIONS CRAFT APPRECIATION WEEK AT ECHOLS GROVE SOLAR Craft Appreciation Week is about recognizing the people who make every project possible. At the Echols Grove Solar Project in Texas, we celebrated our craft workforce with an on-site coffee truck, sponsored by a vendor and coordinated with support from our 02S Electrical Partners. The gesture offered a meaningful moment to thank craft professionals for showing up every day, working safely, and taking pride in their craft. Small acts of appreciation like this reflect the culture we strive to build, one where craft professionals know their contributions are valued and their work continues to move projects forward.
INVESTING IN THE PEOPLE WHO
Build McCarthy CRAFT APPRECIATION WEEK RECAP Every project we build stands because of the people who show up and do the hard work. Craft Appreciation Week was a chance to pause and honor our Southwest craft professionals. Translating plans into reality, they carry their commitment to safety onto every job site and bring a level of skill and pride to their work that sets McCarthy apart. Recognizing our craft is a reflection of who we are as a company and the culture we have built together. To every craft professional across the company: thank you. Thank you for your craftsmanship, your dedication, and your commitment to going home safely every single day. The work you do moves us forward and has left a mark on the communities we build in.
McCARTHY ANCHOR CAMPUS
ICWC MVP AWARDS
CREIGHTON BPA
MADISON ROSE LANE
MAYO
T3N2
UofA MIB
INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY
CRAFT PROFESSIONALS,
Thank you!
ACROSS THE
REGION
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INTERNAL MEETINGS
& TEAM BUILDINGS SELF PERFORM MECHANICAL AND MEP-FOCUSED PARTNERS GATHERED FOR AN HVAC TRAINING SESSION Our partners recently had the opportunity to take a deep dive into HVAC airflow principles and design criteria, exploring the technical foundations that directly shape the quality of the systems they install every day. The training created a space for our team to sharpen their skills and grow their expertise. Sessions like these show that when our teams understand the "why" behind the work, the results speak for themselves on every project.
CARLA'S RETIREMENT PARTY After years with McCarthy, Carla Scherf recently retired from her role as an executive assistant supporting the Renewable Energy group. Much of an executive assistant's impact happens behind the scenes, but Carla's steady partnership was felt throughout the team. "Carla's partnership and impact have meant more to us than words can capture. Her calm, her care, and her dedication to this team and business unit made a lasting difference every single day. Wishing her every moment of happiness of this well-deserved retirement!" -Britnney Ryan We thank Carla for her years of service, she will be missed!
SHANNON'S 30TH YEAR WORK ANNIVERSARY The contracts team recently celebrated partner Shannon Nelson’s 30-year work anniversary and recognized this incredible milestone with a special team celebration. They honored her long-standing dedication, contributions, and impact during her years of service at McCarthy. Congratulations, Shannon!
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PFW & WELLNESS TEAM UP FOR SELF-DEFENSE Wellness and PFW recently partnered to sponsor a self-defense class at Gracie Barra Ocotillo, bringing together roughly 20 partners from across the Valley. Men and women alike showed up ready to move, learn, and grow. Attendees practiced new techniques with one another, building confidence in how to use their voice and strength to protect themselves.
VANTAGE WISCONSIN TURNER McCARTHY JV ATTENDED REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT WITH PARTNERS Teamwork extends beyond the job site. TMJV partners from Turner and McCarthy came together to field two softball teams for the annual Turner Regional Softball Tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio. The tournament gave team members an opportunity to strengthen relationships, build connections, and enjoy time together as partners. Opportunities to connect like this help to foster the collaborative spirit that brings Turner and McCarthy together, moving us forward as one team.
2026 MELVIN AWARD Finalists
Read about the projects representing the Southwest’s commitment to Operational Excellence, Top Talent, and Client Focus. Join us at this year’s Fall Seminar to find out the winners!
Recognizing Top Performing Projects The Melvin Award represents McCarthy’s highest regional honor for project teams, recognizing outstanding performance and a demonstrated commitment to our Core Purpose and Values, Client Focus, Top Talent and Operational Excellence. Being named a finalist is a significant achievement, representing an honor that reflects the pride, dedication, collaboration and exceptional work invested by each project team. We’re proud to celebrate these projects and the people whose efforts continue to raise the standard for excellence across McCarthy. Melvin Finalists were handpicked by all four Southwest COOs — Sean Slawson, Justin Dent, BJ Peterson, and Matt Lyons — based on safety performance, embodiment of McCarthy’s Core Values and Strategic Anchors, and financial management. This year, the Regional Executive Committee (REC) will select one project from each size category as our two Southwest Melvin Winners. All Regional Melvin Winners will advance to compete for the Roger Burnet Award, given at Spring Shareholders’ as McCarthy’s highest project honor.
Meet Last Year’s Winners: SMALL MELVIN
Central Arizona College Allied Health & Skilled Trades
LARGE MELVIN
Vantage AZ1 Campus
Large MELVIN FINALISTS
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SUN POND SOLAR & BESS
LONGROAD | ARLINGTON, AZ
Sun Pond Solar & BESS is a utility-scale renewable energy facility combining approximately 85 MWac /111 MWdc of solar generation AC-coupled with 340 MWh of battery energy storage. As the final project in Longroad’s Sunstreams energy portfolio, Sun Pond represents the culmination of McCarthy’s trusted relationship with Longroad. Through an integrated plant controller and SCADA system, the project supports multiple solar and BESS operating modes to provide energy shifting, peak management, and grid support services. Self-Perform | Electrical (PV & BESS), Mechanical (BESS), Concrete (BESS) BY THE NUMBERS
$101.7M
PROJECT VALUE
302,313
EXPOSURE HOURS
100
NET PROMOTER SCORE
WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY
“We appreciate the strong partnership and collaboration McCarthy consistently brings. The responsiveness and professionalism of the teams, and overall commitment to shared goals, make McCarthy a valuable partner, and we look forward to continuing to work together.” - Allison Creswell, Longroad Energy
INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BUILDING 12 ASU | MESA, AZ ISTB12 is a 173,000 square-foot, high-performance research facility, serving as a new landmark for innovation on ASU’s Polytechnic Campus. The facility features research labs for advanced technology, manufacturing, clean energy engineering, cybersecurity, and robotics to support local industry demand. ISTB12 is the first building for the 300-acre ASU Research District development. With a focus on sustainability and advanced building systems, ISTB12 is positioned to obtain LEED Gold. Self-Perform | Concrete, Plumbing, Steel, Firestopping, Rough Carpentry, Equipment, Civil BY THE NUMBERS
$157.5M
PROJECT VALUE
611,239
EXPOSURE HOURS
67
NET PROMOTER SCORE
WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY
“The follow-through has been exceptional. ISTB12 has been open and operational for 6 months, and McCarthy is still helping take care of any item that needs attention.” - Chris Ledwith, SmithGroup
Small MELVIN FINALISTS
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51ST AVENUE FORCE MAINS & GRAVITY SEWER
CITY OF PHOENIX | PHOENIX, AZ
As the region’s first direct-to-client civil project, the 51st Avenue Force Mains & Gravity Sewer project installed roughly 14,000 LF of new sewer conveyance in Phoenix to allow for future residential and commercial growth in Northern Phoenix. This was accomplished through connecting two existing 24-inch sanitary sewer force mains at Lift Station 77 and constructing two new HDPE 24inch force mains along the 51st Avenue alignment, through existing 48-inch steel casings beneath Arizona’s Loop 303 highway. Self-Perform | Civil Direct-to-Client WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY BY THE NUMBERS
$15.9M
PROJECT VALUE
50,635
EXPOSURE HOURS
80
NET PROMOTER SCORE
“We couldn’t have asked for a better team when it came to Quality on the project. The team held pre-activity meetings for each major scope of work, and we were able to address a lot of the potential issues that could happen, and the MCF staff addressed those in each of their work plans. When there were items that came up in the field, the team met, came up with corrective measures, and the issues were addressed promptly.” - David Markert, Wilson Engineers
WEST-MEC NORTHEAST WEST-MEC | PHOENIX, AZ CAMPUS ADDITIONS McCarthy served as the general contractor for a 10-month masterplanned expansion to West-MEC’s Northeast campus, featuring two core additions: the new 16,500-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing building and a 2,000-square-foot Electrical Vehicle Bay. The Advanced Manufacturing building serves as home to West-MEC’s newest programs in Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics, designed to provide career training for one of Arizona’s most in-demand and fastest growing industries. In addition to a state-of–the-art welding space, this facility also serves as home to Arizona’s only cleanroom facility in K12. Self-Perform | Concrete, Steel, Interiors, Civil, Mapping, & Equipment
WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY
BY THE NUMBERS
$13.8M
PROJECT VALUE
21,779
EXPOSURE HOURS
93
NET PROMOTER SCORE
Our experience on our Northeast Campus project with the team from McCarthy was a seamless operation. Facing multiple challenges from constructing on an occupied campus to being in the immediate flight path of the busiest municipal airport in the U.S. creates its own set of obstacles. From the perspective of campus operations, the team did an outstanding job insulating our staff and students from activities on the job site. This occurs when the construction team has a great relationship with the campus team. Clear and frequent communication was paramount. Safety was an obvious priority as well. The organization and cleanliness of the job site fosters a safe environment and promotes safe practices. Something we, as a career and technical education district, appreciate as our students are exposed to the activity and observe things being done properly and professionally. Kudos to a job well done Team McCarthy! -Matt Heath | Executive Director Facilities & Construction Department
Small MELVIN FINALISTS CONTINUED
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ONVIDA HEALTH SSG ONVIDA HEALTH | YUMA, AZ The Onvida Health SSG program provided significant value to the Yuma health network, replacing key equipment and mechanical piping to provide reliable infrastructure throughout the hospital. Key upgrades included replacement of the existing cooling towers, installation of 7 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and replacement of key electrical equipment feeding all mechanical systems. In addition to repairs across the Central Utility Plant, the team also installed a full steam system and PRV station through two new hospital wings to feed sterilizers across multiple floors. Self-Perform | General Works, Concrete, Mechanical
BY THE NUMBERS
$7.2M
PROJECT VALUE
19,615
EXPOSURE HOURS
100
NET PROMOTER SCORE
WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY
“McCarthy is very collaborative and always supports the Owner and design team during the construction phase. Challenges that present are properly met with proposed solutions included by the McCarthy team. The McCarthy team is exceptionally sensitive to the Owner’s need to run a hospital. They never push back when the Owner needs to vet and sometimes adjust facility disruptions.” - Alex Laky, ARCHSOL, LLC
INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY DISCOVERY CENTER
$15.2M | IDSDC | FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
The International Dark Sky Discovery Center (IDSDC) is an observatory and community learning facility in the heart of Fountain Hills, as one of the nation’s few identified Dark Sky Communities. The building serves as home to a 27.5-inch PlaneWave telescope, housed within its 20.5-foot domed observatory, along with a state-of-the-art 65-seat planetarium. The center also features a 150-seat multipurpose auditorium as well as a “Night Sky Experience” exhibit hall. McCarthy was recently awarded the final phase of this project. Self-Perform | Concrete, Steel, Rough Carpentry, Mechanical, Electrical, Mapping WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY BY THE NUMBERS
$15.2M
PROJECT VALUE
62,319
EXPOSURE HOURS
100
NET PROMOTER SCORE
“We were amazed by McCarthy’s project management. They projected completion of phase one in one year and met that goal on the exact date they predicted. How often does that happen in construction—very seldom.” - Joe Bill, International Dark Sky Discovery Center
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PARTNER
SPOTLIGHT 02S CONCRETE PREFAB TEAM COMPLETES LARGEST GATES COLUMN FORM EVER The 02S SW Prefab Concrete team recently completed a record-setting milestone: a 27-foot-tall custom column, the largest column form ever built using the Gates column clamp system and the largest Gates has ever seen. The numbers behind the build tell part of the story. Each clamp weighed approximately 300 pounds, and the complete formwork system came in at nearly 12,000 pounds. Despite early concerns about managing loads of that scale, the craft team safely rigged and assembled every section, delivering a quality product to the jobsite team on time and without incident.
VANTAGE AZ1 TORCH AWARD To be the winner of the AZ1 Torch Award means being recognized by the people who stand beside you every single day and experience firsthand what you bring to this team. The award was built on the premise that nobody understands what Smart and Healthy partnership looks like better than the people living it, and so the decision belongs entirely to them. This quarter, they chose Assistant Project Safety Manager, Marisa Flores. The team has spoken, and it is our honor to recognize Marisa as the Q2 winner of the AZ1 Torch Award. Congratulations, Marisa!
WHAT THE TEAM SAYS ABOUT MARISA "Marisa is a truly humble servant leader, creating an environment where people feel supported, informed, and empowered to do their very best work. She consistently puts the needs of the team ahead of her own, and every person on this jobsite feels her impact. Marisa takes the time to genuinely know the craft, investing in the well-being of every trade partner as if it were her own. She leads with integrity, communicates openly and effectively, and follows through every single time. Trade partners and teammates alike have come to trust her because of who she is and how she shows up for the people around her every single day. On this jobsite, Marisa Flores is beloved."
JESUS "CHUY" YANEZ RETIREMENT The concrete finisher team gathered to celebrate Jesus "Chuy" Yanez for his exceptional service at McCarthy over the last 27 years. Congratulations to a true McCarthy partner and best wishes in your retirement!
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MCCARTHY’S IN-HOUSE AGC SUPERVISORY TRAINING PROGRAM CONGRATULATES ITS NEWEST GRADUATING CLASS Passionate and rising Self Perform General Foremen are investing in their growth and development by committing to the company's in-house AGC Supervisory Training Program. The program develops, empowers, and prepares promising General Foremen to step into their next leadership role, earning an industry-accredited leadership certification along the way. Congratulations to our graduates! Arturo Contreras, Brandon Russell, Carlos Chavez Dominguez, Carlos Salcido, Casey Deever, Christian Armenta, Cody Gregor, Cody Hill, Curtis Hallowell, Dominique Jacome, Eduardo Gamez, Erik Macias, Francisco Regalado, Garrett Young, Israel Gaytan, Jared Dunckhorst, Jason Romero, Jesus Vargas Hernandez, Jose Gomez, Kyle Ocheltree, Louis Flores, Michael Hennicke, Michael Maynes, Nash Lybrook, Ryan Kirk, Sam Gray, Sydney Franklin, Sydney Horn, TJ Tohtsoni, Zachary Arters
ABOUT THE SUPERVISORY TRAINING PROGRAM
The Supervisory Training Program is a nationally recognized six course certificate program developed by the Associated General Contractors of America. For more than 130,000 construction supervisors and managers nationwide, this program has been the professional development standard for building strong, effective leaders. The program focuses on the core skills every supervisor needs to manage people, time, equipment, and materials successfully. It is designed for anyone currently in or aspiring to a supervisory role on a construction jobsite. What makes this program stand out is how it is delivered. Each course is highly interactive and activity based, using real jobsite scenarios, group discussions, case histories, and hands on exercises. Participants learn from one another and apply lessons directly to day to day operations. At our company, the experience is further strengthened by instructors who are also McCarthy partners. Superintendents, managers, directors, legal, quality, safety, and field leaders bring real world perspective into the classroom. These shared experiences ensure the content is practical, relevant, and immediately useful in the field. With continued growth across the company, two programs are planned for this year. Support and participation from partners at all levels will help ensure the success of this next phase. Thank you to the following people for launching this program and making the first year a success.
STP COMMITTEE Andrea Ramos Amber Shepard Camryn Walker Joanna Lopez Craig Olson
HELP KEEP STP GROWING
STP SUPPORT & INSTRUCTORS Fabby Perez Karina Perez Elvia Massoud Suzanne Davis Zoe Collings Angi Coleman
We are always looking for instructors and students for future cohorts. Bring your experience, share what you know, and help develop the next generation of McCarthy field leaders. Questions? Want to get involved? Contact Amber Shepard! ashepard@mccarthy.com • (602) 980-1883
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McCarthy Wins Big in ENR Regional Best Projects Each year, Engineering News Record (ENR) honors the best construction projects across 18 specialized categories within its core five regions. Across McCarthy’s Southwest and National Groups, the Tilden Solar, ASU ISTB12, Kurt R. Segler Water Reclamation Facility Improvements, and Stoneridge Solar and BESS projects were recognized as industry-leading projects. Those receiving Regional Best recognition will go on to compete for national recognition this Fall.
Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant Doubles in Size to Support East Valley Growth To support rapid residential and commercial growth in Mesa’s Eastmark Community, the City of Mesa is doubling treatment capacity from 24 million gallons per day (MGD) to 48 MGD. With design from Black & Veatch, McCarthy is more than halfway through Phase 2 of the project, which adds sand-ballasted flocculation, ozone generation and six new filters, with the goal of expanding capacity and creating greater redundancy for the City.
Redefining School Construction: Integration that Reaches Beyond the Project Fence As the Arizona K12 market faces declining enrollment, school district leaders are placing a greater emphasis on updating, modernizing, and expanded existing infrastructure, rather than building entirely new schools. Katie Smith and Natalie Carroll break down ways project teams can embrace active campus construction and better integrate the needs and curiosities of the students, parents, teachers, and surrounding community.
Nayan Bhakta Named President of Renewable Energy National Group McCarthy recently announced the promotion of Nayan Bhakta to President of the Renewable Energy National Group, leading business operations and strategy for solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. In just two years as Chief Operating Officer, Nayan played an instrumental role in quadrupling McCarthy’s national solar and BESS footprint, focusing heavily on the onboarding process for traveling partners.
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2026 NATIONAL MARKET MEETINGS
Thursday, October 1, 2026 3 Ballrooms | 8:00AM - 2:00PM JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn
SEPTEMBER UPDATES
FROM CORPORATE ACTION NEEDED! Check Out the New CEO Podcast!
Leadership Updates
Watch Ray Sedey, CEO of Genuine McCarthy Enterprises, discuss what’s ahead of the organization, the continued roll out MHI’s Vision
Read more about the latest leadership changes on the Partners on the Move Intranet page. Including Eric Hoffman being named MHI Executive Vice
2028 and the opportunities created by our growth. After watching, share your questions about Vision
President of Operations and Domenic Koyama being named Newport Beach Business Unit Leader
2028 imperatives and investments. These questions will help inform Fall Seminar conversations.
for the MBC Southern Pacific Region.
AWARENESS ONLY The McCarthy Anchor Campus Breaks Ground The historic groundbreaking held Aug. 7 in Tempe, Arizona was the culmination of months of careful planning, a company-wide investment in its own people and the reveal of a new name: The McCarthy Anchor Campus. Watch a short video and read more about the exciting update on the Intranet.
2026 Photo Contest Showcase the great work happening across McCarthy by submitting your best project or jobsite photos to the 2026 Photo Contest. Photos taken between Oct. 2, 2025, and Oct. 1, 2026, are eligible, and submissions are due Oct. 1, 2026. The top three photos will receive special recognition, and the winning images may also be entered in Engineering News-Record’s Annual Photography Contest. Read
more about it on the Intranet.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the rich cultures, traditions and lasting contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. This year’s theme, “From the Beats of Our History to the Rhythm of Our Future,” honors the stories, perspectives and craftsmanship that have helped build our communities and continue to shape the future of construction. Keep an eye out for an upcoming Intranet story to learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month and how you can join in the celebration.
AWARENESS ONLY Anaplan Launch Signals Final FinMod Milestone
location has the highest engagement throughout the
Anaplan FP&A is now live for leaders and Finance teams, bringing the enterprise to the final milestone of
week. Visit the CIW Intranet page for competition rules, daily themes, and resources to help your team plan meaningful engagements throughout the week.
FinMod and into a more connected planning process. Learn more on the Intranet.
Go for Gold Challenge 2026
INTERN ADVANTAGE® Program Applications The INTERN ADVANTAGE® program is officially open and accepting applications! Positions are filled on a rolling basis, so employees with qualified intern referrals are encouraged to submit them early for
The clock is ticking on our wellness year, and it’s time to rally your team. From Aug. 17 through Sept. 20, five McCarthy Building Companies regions and a combined MHI Corporate/Genuine/1864 team will compete to push the most partners into Vitality Gold status before the buzzer sounds on Sept. 30. Read
priority consideration. Historically, most internship positions are filled by the fall semester for the following summer. Read more on the Intranet.
more about it on the Intranet.
Construction Inclusion Week Construction Inclusion Week (CIW) returns Oct. 12–16 with the theme, “Continuing a Legacy of Workforce Excellence,” highlighting how mentorship strengthens our workforce and develops future leaders. Our CIW competition is also back to determine which office
New Email Security Features Coming Soon Starting late August, partners will see new email security features to ensure your inbox is better protected from threats. Features include automatic threat removal, AI-phishing reports and more! Read more about these new features on the Intranet.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES ETHICS HELPLINE | Have an ethics question or something you want to discuss? Use this website portal to ask a question, make a report and follow up. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | Visit the Management System on the Intranet for all Policies, Procedures and Supporting Documents. VISION 2028 | Visit the Intranet page for the latest information on Vision 2028 imperatives and investments. PARTNERS ON THE MOVE | Visit the Intranet homepage to see the latest moves across the company, from team updates and promotions to leadership changes and new roles.
BUSINESS UPDATE
Dominating June Bellringers is a confidential $3 billion data center in Missouri, a cross-regional joint venture with DPR that stands as the single largest project win of 2026 and among the biggest in MBC history. Read more on the Intranet.
MBC & MHI SPOTLIGHTS
The Melvin Awards have added a Medium category — joining Small and Large — to spotlight teams doing big things on mid-size jobs. Which projects made the cut? Read more on the Intranet.
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22 CAL ABOUD
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