Ground Broken for National Employee Development Campus

McCarthy Building Companies recently broke ground on the reimagination of a 12-acre learning and training campus that also includes a hotel and conference center in Tempe, Arizona dedicated to employee development and leadership training. Set to open in early 2028, the McCarthy Anchor Campus will serve as a central hub for the firm’s more than 8,000 salaried and craft employees across the U.S., providing a place for professional development, technical training and collaboration opportunities designed to support business growth and strengthen the company’s employee-ownership culture.

The new campus expands McCarthy’s employee development programs by creating a dedicated environment for employees to grow professionally, learn from one another and build connections across the organization. As the construction industry continues to face workforce challenges across both salaried and craft positions, the campus reflects the company’s commitment to investing in its people and creating the engagement, learning and career development opportunities that support long-term retention and business success.

Architectural firm SmithGroup was selected to reimagine the existing campus that will maintain its Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design. The renovated campus will feature flexible classrooms, breakout spaces, onsite lodging accommodations, wellness amenities and adaptable outdoor spaces designed to support learning, collaboration and relationship building.

McCarthy has also partnered with Pyramid Global Hospitality to operate the campus and manage the guest experience under its PyramidWorks division.