McCarthy construction firm breaks ground on its 12-acre Tempe training campus

Construction of a 12-acre learning and training campus has begun in Tempe, a project that McCarthy Building Companies will use to serve as a hub for its more than 8,000 salaried and craft employees.

The McCarthy Anchor Campus, 2100 S. Priest Drive, is set to open in early 2028 and provide a place for professional development, technical training and collaboration opportunities designed to support business growth and strengthen the firm’s “employee-ownership culture,” according to a release from the company.

“The construction industry has always been a people business, but the knowledge and leadership needed to deliver today's projects are evolving faster than ever as owners demand greater certainty,” McCarthy chairman and CEO Ray Sedey said.

 “This campus represents a significant investment in our people, bringing them together to learn, share expertise and build lasting connections.” 

McCarthy selected SmithGroup “to reimagine the existing campus that will maintain its Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design,” the release stated.

The campus will feature flexible classrooms, breakout spaces, on-site lodging accommodations, wellness amenities and adaptable outdoor spaces.

"From the beginning, this project has been driven by a shared vision to create more than a training facility, but rather a place that inspires connection, collaboration and growth,” Dawn Brown, SmithGroup senior project manager, said.

McCarthy has also partnered with Pyramid Global Hospitality to operate the campus.

“We believe the best workplace experiences are built on the same principles that make great hotels memorable: thoughtful service, intentional design and human connection,” Pyramid Global CEO Warren Fields said.

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