Built on Trust – Flagstaff Business News

Loven Contracting has quietly and consistently helped shape Arizona's built environment, delivering civic, healthcare and historic preservation projects rooted in trust, safety and long-term relationships.

Founded by Mike Loven, the company began with a straightforward mission: to provide high-quality construction based on integrity, accountability and strong partnerships.

“What began as a local business has grown into a statewide contractor serving clients from corner to corner in Arizona, guided by the same principles that shaped its early days,” said Carla McCord, Loven Contracting's director of marketing and community relations.

Built to last

In an industry where longevity is never guaranteed, Loven Contracting's greatest achievement may be its endurance.

“We've earned the trust of our partners for more than four decades,” McCord said. “We've stayed in business by doing what we say we're going to do and by building lasting relationships throughout Arizona.”

That trust has translated into hundreds of completed projects, many in rural and underserved communities. From civic spaces to healthcare facilities, McCord said Loven's work is designed to improve everyday life while providing long-term value.

One notable example is Flagstaff's Downtown Connection Center, which earned Engineering News-Record's Best Project in the Southwest Award in 2025.

Core values

Loven's culture is guided by three core values: quality relationships, quality process and quality projects.

Quality relationships focuses on strengthening trust with clients, employees, business partners and the communities where Loven Contracting works. Quality process emphasizes clear communication, thoughtful planning and consistent execution from start to finish. Quality projects center on delivering buildings that meet real user needs and perform over time through attention to detail and construction excellence.

Shifts Impacting Business

Over the years, Loven Contracting has focused its expertise on civil, healthcare and historic preservation projects – work that requires advanced safety standards, technical skills and trust-based collaboration.

“These projects align closely with our values,” McCord said, “and allow us to serve public, utility, healthcare and private clients throughout Arizona in meaningful ways.”

Biggest challenges

As the company expanded across the state, maintaining its culture became one of Loven's biggest challenges.

“We have been intentional in our growth, ensuring that each team member has the training and support necessary to carry Loven's values ​​across the state,” McCord said.

Looking ahead to the next 40 years

Loven's future, McCord said, starts with people.

“By investing in employee development and growth, we can responsibly expand our impact while remaining deeply rooted in Arizona.

The No. 1 Reason for Loven's success

Loven Contracting has been successful for decades because the company never lost sight of the communities it helped grow, McCord said.

“The places where we work are also where our families live. Relationships are our most valued asset. ” FBN

Loven Contracting, 840 N. Industrial Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86001, 928-779-1385
lovencontracting.com

Thanks to photo: The Sunset Health Somerton Clinic exemplifies the quality and integrity of Loven Contracting.