The Four P’s On perfectionism, paralysis, and the six months it took me not to make one phone call. Have you ever found yourself stuck? I know I have. For instance, I have not called my kids’ godparents in months. Not because I do not love them. Because I could not make the call perfect […]
Standing On Her Shoulders Larry Fitzgerald goes into the Hall of Fame this weekend. The best of him was never the catches. It was a promise to his mom. For seventeen years, when number 11 went up to get the ball in the desert, an entire stadium roared the same name. Laaaarry. This weekend, Larry […]
The Kid From Safford, AZ On getting dropped, getting up, and why the toughest man in the building thanks his corner first. A few weeks ago, a kid from Safford, Arizona won a world title. Not really a kid, a grown man who has been fighting his whole life. Justin Gaethje. He grew up in […]
The Humble Warrior On ego, a list I never should have made, and the flaming sword that cuts away what needs it most. “It’s hard to be humble when you’re as great as I am.” Muhammad Ali said that with a grin. Kid Rock put it in work boots: “It ain’t talkin’ sh*t if you […]
GROWTH VS. FIXED Phase 1 was waking up. Now we go in, deeper. Welcome to Phase 2. Why one person stays stuck behind “I can’t,” and another breaks out. It comes down to two words. When I was five, my biological mom left and I went to live with my dad. I showed up at […]
Bisnow’s Phoenix Industrial & Manufacturing Outlook is shaping up to be one of the more significant commercial real estate gatherings in Arizona this fall, and Bjerk Builders is an official event sponsor. The conference will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m. MST, and is expected to attract developers, investors, brokers, owners, […]
Nate Lowrie, CEO of Bjerk Builders sat down with Darius Guinn, General Manager of Shoot 360 in Queen Creek, Arizona. While Bjerk Builders completed the full tenant improvement of this unique, NBA grade space, Darius lets us in on how these training facilities transform the communities they serve and how his personal path led him […]
In a market where sports facility construction, adaptive reuse, and experiential design are reshaping commercial real estate, the renovation of Shoot 360 stands out as a project that blends innovation, community impact, and execution. Delivered by Bjerk Builders, this project reflects a growing demand for high performance athletic environments, youth sports infrastructure, and technology driven […]
NOW OPEN! Serving as Busey’s local banking headquarters, the 15,000 SF office reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to investing in Arizona’s growing economy. This expansion builds on the strong foundation established in the Phoenix metro area by CrossFirst Bank prior to its merger with Busey in June 2025. With the merger, Busey has created a […]
AEC Development Day – May 7th, 2026 Held in Scottsdale, Arizona at Sneaky Big Studios, AEC Development Day brings together professionals from across the architecture, engineering, and construction landscape. Sessions are a focused exchange of ideas, strategies, and real-world experience. The event is designed to elevate how projects are pursued, structured, and delivered, making it a natural […]
