Sun State Builders
Leading Arizona general contractor specializing in commercial and multifamily construction. Sun State Builders looks after your best interests.
We are proud of the buildings, the friendships and the Sun State Team we've built over the past years. Our team offers the knowledge, experience and rigorous honesty to make building your project an enjoyable experience.
06/20/2026
Going vertical: Tilt panels are up at Pasternack 10 — Warehouse 4, a 450,000-square-foot Class A spec warehouse we're building for Pasternack Properties in Phoenix. Situated on prime I-10 frontage and built to perform, this project is targeted for completion Q4 2026.
Thanks to our partners Riggs Companies, The Structures Group Southwest, Pro-Low Joint Venture, Redpoint Contracting and Dupper Landscape, Inc. for your collaboration on this project.
06/19/2026
Sun State Builders ranks No. 36 on the Phoenix Business Journal 2026 list of top general contractors and commercial building firms in the Valley.
This recognition reflects the work of every person on this team, as well as our valued trade partners who show up and deliver for every project.
06/12/2026
Permitting timelines have a major impact on project schedules. Design-build construction is proven to get projects to the finish line faster, in large part because of swift permitting. Here is a real-world comparison of two of our projects:
Design-Build Project
📋 1st Review Submittal: August 11, 2025
✅ Permit Issued: November 24, 2025
⏱️ 105 days
Design-Bid-Build Project
📋 1st Review Submittal: October 2, 2025
✅ Permit Issued: April 13, 2026
⏱️ 193 days
Same city, same submittal timeline, and nearly 90 fewer days to permit for the design-build project. The difference? A team that knows what municipalities are looking for and the relationships to back it up.
Faster permitting means earlier groundbreakings, shorter project timelines and real savings for our clients. That's the design-build difference with Sun State Builders.
Real Projects. Real Numbers. Real Results.
Our Spring 2026 newsletter is out, and it's packed with behind-the-scenes proof of what our design-build approach delivers. Four months cut from a project schedule. More than $450,000 saved through value engineering. A challenging site turned into a viable development.
Read it and subscribe here: https://mailchi.mp/f7381c02a49b/spring-26?e=8ff594e958
06/06/2026
Congratulations to Bill Heller, Pre-Construction Manager at Sun State Builders, for being recognized by AZ BIG Media as one of Arizona's Baby Boomer business leaders innovating in 2026.
With more than 40 years in the construction industry, Bill brings unmatched expertise to his role at Sun State Builders. He oversees pre-construction, leading with a collaborative style that consistently empowers those around him. We are incredibly proud to have Bill on our team and grateful for the passion and leadership he brings every day.
Read more: https://azbigmedia.com/business/generations-of-leadership-meet-baby-boomer-business-leaders/
06/01/2026
Concrete tilt panels are more than just walls. They are a critical part of a building's structural shell.
From precise engineering and layout to reinforcing, forming, pouring, lifting and setting, every panel represents countless hours of coordination and craftsmanship. Getting them right takes experience, planning and attention to detail at every stage.
What looks simple once standing is the result of a massive team effort behind the scenes. Proud of the progress we are making at the site of Boyer Avondale for The Boyer Company.
05/25/2026
Today, we pause to reflect and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom.
05/22/2026
Got together with our friends from ATLAS PHX at their new office last week for a Marty Supreme-inspired ping pong bash. The outfits, the energy and the competition were on point.
At Sun State Builders, every project begins with a single commitment: delivering maximum value through design-build creativity and unwavering service.
Our CEO, Mike Forst, shares more on our mission and how we’ve remained a leader in Arizona’s design-build industry for more than 50 years.
05/16/2026
Sun State Builders is proud to support College Bound AZ and their mission to expand access to higher education for underrepresented students. Recently, we sponsored backpacks stocked with essential school supplies to help students feel organized, prepared, and confident.
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1050 W Washington Street, Ste 214
Tempe, AZ
85281
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| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 12am - 11pm |