Okland Construction signs 85,241 sq ft lease in Deer Valley for advanced manufacturing growth

Okland Construction Co. Inc., one of Phoenix's largest contractors, has signed an 85,241-square-foot lease at 17 North Corporate Center in Deer Valley to support its growing advanced manufacturing projects. The facility, located at 2525 W. Corporate Center Drive near Interstate 17 and roughly eight miles south of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s site, will serve as a base for teams working on complex projects in healthcare, advanced technology, sports, higher education, and commercial development. Matt Richards, a project executive, confirmed the company will continue to hire substantially as it ramps up its advanced manufacturing operations. Okland's Arizona headquarters will remain in Tempe.

This expansion reflects a broader trend in the US Southwest where construction firms are scaling capacity to serve semiconductor, aerospace, and defense-related manufacturing clients. For the additive manufacturing industry, Okland's move signals growing demand for specialized construction services that can support AM production facilities, clean rooms, and qualification labs. The Deer Valley area's proximity to TSMC and other advanced manufacturing tenants makes it a strategic node for contractors who must deliver facilities that meet the stringent environmental and vibration-control requirements of metal PBF-LB and other precision AM processes. Okland's focus on advanced technology and healthcare projects aligns with the segments where AM adoption is accelerating, particularly in medical-device production and aerospace component qualification.

For AM equipment vendors and service bureaus planning US capacity expansions, this lease underscores the importance of partnering with contractors who understand the specific infrastructure demands of additive manufacturing - from powder handling systems to inert gas distribution and post-processing integration. Okland's ability to scale its workforce and project capacity in a tight labor market will be the practical test of whether this real estate move translates into faster facility delivery for AM end-users.