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American Cancer Society’s Big Dig in the Desert

Through Associated General Contractors (AGC) Young Constructors Forum (YCF), Sunland partnered with the American Cancer Society for the 2016 Big Dig in the Desert event.  Cancers youngest patients, survivors, their families, and the community came out to Eastmark Great Park in Mesa, Arizona to operate heavy machinery including back-hoes and excavators. Sunland’s Rick Risner and

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Sunland Earns Two Arizona Corporate Excellence (ACE) Awards

Each year, the Phoenix Business Journal recognizes privately held companies throughout the Valley through the Arizona Corporate Excellence (ACE) Awards.  Sunland Asphalt was recognized as the 21st Fastest Growing Company and the 24th Top Privately Held Company in Arizona. The goal of the ACE Awards is to develop an increasing sense of knowledge-sharing and community among

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Sunland Demos Sustainable Pavement Methods at ASU

On Tuesday, November 15th, Sunland participated in the 13th Annual Arizona Pavement/Materials Conference at Arizona State University.  In association with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), the Federal Highway Administration, Arizona Association of General Contractors, Arizona Pavements/Materials Conference and ASU Advanced Pavement Research Group, Sunland demonstrated one sustainable pavement maintenance solution, Ultra-Thin Bonded Wearing Course or NovaChip. 

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Sunland Asphalt in Washington, D.C. with AGC

Doug DeClusin, CEO and Owner of Sunland Asphalt, recently spent time in Washington D.C.  with the Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (AZAGC). Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (AGC) is the longest-standing national trade and construction association in the United States and the Arizona Chapter has been influencing the industry

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Budgeting for Pavement Maintenance

By: Ken Estrada, Division Manager – Phoenix Maintenance, National Accounts Great looking pavement in your community’s streets or business’ parking lot makes for: Conventional wisdom would say “worst first” when talking about caring for your pavement. However, the fact of the matter is that while there will always be trip hazards or other unforeseen circumstances that

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Meet the Expert: Carolyn Deese

As a new Senior Accountant for our Corporate Office in Tempe, AZ, Carolyn is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the accounting function including cash management, fixed assets, audit preparation, and month, quarter and year-end close. We recently sat down with Carolyn and asked her a few questions to get to know her better. Describe your position with Sunland. What

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Sunland Gives Back Through AGC’s Young Constructors Forum

The Arizona Chapter Associated General Contractors (AZAGC) Young Constructors Forum (YCF) participated in a 30-week program where 7th and 8th grade students are given the opportunity to explore a career path of their choice. Sunland’s YCF Members Rick Risner, Alex DeClusin and Mike Thompson participated in the program at Landmark School in Glendale, Arizona to help students

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