Kappcon General Contracting is excited to be part of new projects at the Five Points Intersection in Tucson, Arizona.
Read about it here.
Projects
New Playground at Reid Park
Kappcon finished the new playground and lawn at Reid Park, just in time for Labor Day celebrations! Tucson Parks and Rec is making all kinds of improvements to our community spaces.
Other recent Parks and Rec Projects by Kappcon:
Completed Project: Area 751
Area 751 is a residence addition in a private desert oasis, beautifully shot by Bill Timmerman.
Despite bearing a similar name to Area 51, there are no conspiracies, internet trends, or aliens here (that we know of!). Surrounding the sturdy metal work is just its inhabitants and a thriving desert ecosystem, which can be observed from the open-concept interior of the home.
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Completed Project: 18th Street Bungalows
Summer 2019 has been a productive season here at Kappcon, as we close the books on a beautiful completed residential project: the 18th Street Bungalows!
The 18th Street Bungalows are a fresh addition to the downtown neighborhood, adding a pop of color with vibrant door colors and modern, stylish designs.
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Black Mountain Housing Project Coming Along Nicely!
Flowing Wells Library has a Grand Opening!
(Pictured Above: Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson, Pima County Library Advisory Board member, Cheryl Langer, and Kappcon’s Nathan Kappler at the Grand Opening of the Flowing Wells Library)
Grand Opening
We enjoyed being with other local families celebrating the grand re-opening of the Flowing Wells Library on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
To quote one eighth grader present, “This library is LIT!“
The Kappcon Construction Team agrees, this is one magnificent library!
Updates include new study rooms for teens, a children’s area, a large community room and a beautiful outdoor patio space. Kappcon is so proud of this project, several employees now use it as their go-to library! The Flowing Wells community will be well served by this engaging space.
For more information, see the Flowing Wells Library Press Release
Stay tuned for a new post with all the latest images!
Concrete Slab for Rita Road Cultivation Center
Earlier this month, Kappcon and trade partner employees poured the largest concrete slab in our history. Poured in two separate evenings, the almost 900 yards of concrete will be the future home of the Tucson Cannabis Campus. This state of the art medical marijuana facility will be the largest in Arizona once completed.
Check out this incredible drone shot of the finished pad!
Kappcon would like to thank the hardworking employees of Calportland, Brundage-Bone, Luciano Concrete and Penhall for their partnership on this project.
You can read more about the Tucson Cannabis Campus at the Arizona Daily Star.
Completed Project: Himmel Park Playground
In 2018, Kappcon and the City of Tucson Parks & Rec department teamed up to breathe new life into Himmel Park. There are now designated play zones for younger and older children as well as picnic tables, water fountains and shady areas for parents. Parents will also be pleased by the new concrete pathways that allow strollers to easily access different points within the park.
Most importantly, the beloved metal slide community members rallied to protect is still standing. Tucson kids will be able to zoom down the freshly painted retro slide for decades to come!
Thank you to the Tucson community for your support throughout this project. It is one of our favorites of 2018!
See the lovely write up from This is Tucson for more pictures!
The Arizona Builder’s Alliance has career development opportunites
Check out the leadership training opportunities available at the Arizona Builder’s Alliance (www.azbuilders.org).
Great job to these Kappcon teammates:
Anna McFerrin (right) – Administrator, Project Manager Development Forum
Pete Staroska (center) – Superintendent, Leadership Development Forum
Nathan Kappler (left) – President, Senior Executive Program
Around this Christmas tree are the three newly trained, energized, and inspired Kappcon construction professionals at the ABA 2019 Leadership Lunch.
Thank you ABA!
Horseshoe Canyon Remediation
Horseshoe Canyon is a special place on Kitt Peak. Our team was tasked with remediation of a developed telescope site and giving it back to nature. Our team walked through the site after the grading was completed. Next step is to re-plant the site with salvaged native plants, new plants from salvaged seeds, and to add a harvested hydro-seed mix.
Completed Project: Splash Pad at Crossroads Park
This Splash Pad was a Design Build project partnerships between Kappcon General Contracting, McGann and Associates, Aqua Design International, M3 Engineering, and Shade Industries.
We self performed the following Construction scopes:
- Total Station Layout
- All Cast in Place Concrete
- Splash Pad Equipment
- Splash Pad Plumbing
- Splash Pad Electric
- Steel Stud Framing
Flowing Wells Branch Library Team
Library Construction – Snapped this team picture during one of our punch list walks. A great reminder that every project has a Beginning, Middle, and END!!! Good job everybody.
Previously, when the library project was visited by the AZ Daily Star
Splash Pad in Marana’s Crossroads Park
Two things in high demand during the Tucson summer: Water to Splash, and Shade from the Sun!
Kappcon was the proud Design Builder of a new Splash Pad that we hope families will enjoy for many year to come.
News Coverage of the Grand Opening
This is what the project looked like hours before the Grand Opening…ready for all those kiddos!
Grand Opening: Himmel Park Playground
Tucson.com was there – read here
Parks and Rec builders Nate Kappler, Matt Altamirano and Ben White at the Grand Opening of the Himmel Park Playground. Construction is complete. OK kids, now go PLAY!
Splash Pad at Crossroads: June Update
Have Some Concrete with Your Rebar
The new splash pad at the Crossroads at Silverbell District Park is coming right along. The fountain heads are in place and concrete is being poured over an impressive rebar mat (see the photo above!). Then, we will hoist up the shade sails and test ‘er out!
Another fun fact about the splash pad is that on designated nights, it will double as an LED light and water show for park patrons. Speaking of light shows, stop by the Town of Marana’s July 4th Star Spangled Spectacular for some family fun.
Keep an eye out for these banners!
