March 28, 2008

After reviewing a large number of Arizona builders, Isagenix International has chosen Simmons to remodel their 62,000+ sq ft headquarters in Chandler. Since 2002, Isagenix has been on the fast track in product manufacturing and health sciences and is currently a $300 million company.

The project is underway starting April 1st, 2008 with Terry Christensen as the Sr. Project Manager and Simmons newcomer, Jeff Mortensen, as the Project Superintendent. Jeff comes to Simmons with a long resume, most recently, from Hardison Downey where he served as their Tenent Improvement Specialist on some of the valley's more notable projects. More information to come on this exciting win for Simmons.

Bridget Zeuner, Marketing-Simmons Construction

January 04, 2008

Happy New Year from Simmons Construction Company!

Year over year we have enjoyed steady growth and strong relationships. We look forward to a prosperous 2008 with our clients and partners.
-Todd Simmons, Principal-Simmons Construction

March 01, 2007

Bell Mar Breaks Ground!
On February 7th, we hosted a ceremony for the groundbreaking of the Bell Mar Neighborhood Shopping Plaza in honor of its owner, Arizona Property Management, LLC, developer, Esterra Development, LLC and leasing brokerage, TAG Commercial. It's truly a pleasure working with this power-packed owner/developer/leasing team. Simmons' Sr. Project Manager, Terry Christensen is heading up the build of Bell Mar with Steve Buchanan as the Project Superintendent.
As for the official ground breaking, we had a great turnout from the City of Surprise representing the offices of Economic Development, Planning, as well as the Mayor's office. This event, without a doubt, fuels the excitement with regard to the development of Surprise. Commercial building is picking up in Surprise, including higher-end retail, and Simmons Construction is happy to be a part of it!

AZ Republic website:

Arizona Republic reporter Erin Zlomek blogs on the economic growth of Surprise, El Mirage and the Sun Cities.

Ground breaks on "upscale casual" shopping plaza 02/07/2007

A ground breaking ceremony will take place today at 11:30 a.m. for the future
Bell Mar Neighborhood Shopping Plaza to go up at 114th avenue and Avenue of the Arts in Surprise.
Marketers are branding the plaza's caliber of stores and restaurants as “upscale casual.”“The developers are trying to attract Scottsdale-like retailers for the residents of Surprise,” said Bridget Zeuner representing Simmons Construction Company. Simmons is building the project.
So far, a golfing pro shop, a jewelry store, a café and bistro, and a specialty women's-clothing store are planned. A Los Padres Bank also will go in the plaza.
Surprise Mayor Joan Shafer and Vice Mayor Doc Sullivan are scheduled to speak at the ceremony.

From the Arizona Republic:

Work begins on upscale development in Surprise
Erin Zlomek The Arizona RepublicFeb. 9, 2007 12:00 AM
A noticeable complex of upscale shopping boutiques interlaced with white-tablecloth restaurants will go up at Surprise's easternmost entry point by next year. Three giant ship masts will adorn the complex, which is likely to be the first landmark people see when they enter the city, said Bridget Zeuner representing Simmons Construction Co. who is building the project. Ground was broken Wednesday on the complex, Bell Mar Neighborhood Shopping Plaza, at Bell Road and Avenue of the Arts. The intersection marks the entrance to the city and sees about 60,000 vehicles per day.
The plaza is expected to open in early 2008. The goal is to bring a higher class of shopping to Surprise, a city that now hosts mostly big box retailers like Wal-Mart, Target and Kohl's, Zeuner said.Marketers are branding the plaza's caliber of stores as "upscale casual.""The developers are trying to attract Scottsdale-like boutiques, for the residents of Surprise, " Zeuner said. A golfing pro shop, jewelry store, a café and bistro and specialty women's clothing store are planned. A Los Padres Bank also will go in the plaza. The complex will occupy about 72,000 square feet in three buildings. About 15,000 square feet will house restaurants along the line of a Houston's or P.F. Chang's, said Gary Arnold, a developer representing TAG Commercial. Professional offices will encompass about 20,000 square feet of the project. The rest of the space will be retail.
The project is in close proximity to the West Valley Art Museum and across the street from a mixed-use condo development. West Valley Art Museum director Connie Stover said the plaza is not likely to affect her museum in any way. Although she is not opposed to the plaza, she said she would rather have seen another cultural center go in that space.

January 04, 2007

What to expect from your construction team...

We're always looking for ways to improve on our service. We pride ourselves on our ability to:

  • Keep client/team communication consistant and effective.
  • Manage deadlines and expectations with great care.
  • Address the client's concerns immediately.

Our clients and partners always have a direct line in with our Principle, Todd Simmons, and work closely with our Senior Project Manager, Terry Christensen.

The team at Simmons lives by the mantra that the "sales cycle" never ends. It is nurtured non-stop. Who can afford not to work with this mindset in an industry in which performance is constantly being scrutinized? We stay with our client throughout the relationship, one that hopefully has no end, right?

I would like to ask the folks in the development industry, "What is your current image of the construction team you currently deal with? What would you change and what do you expect?"

Posts can be anonymous, as it's more important for us at Simmons Construction to hear what people in our industry think. Thanks for blogging with Simmons!
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October 13, 2006

Why a Simmons Construction Blog?

Although blogging is a fairly new concept in the construction and development industry, it is a useful tool for sharing relevant content as it applies to issues in our market, as well as share what's going on with Simmons. Bear with us, as it's new to us over here, too!

Welcome and thanks for "Blogging With Simmons!"
Bridget Zeuner, Marketing-Simmons Construction