Loven Contracting has helped shape Arizona communities through integrity-driven construction.
Loven Contracting has quietly and consistently helped shape Arizona’s built environment, delivering civic, health care and historic preservation projects rooted in trust, safety and long-term relationships.
Founded by Mike Loven, the company began with a straightforward mission: to deliver high-quality construction grounded in integrity, accountability and strong partnerships.
“What began as a local firm has grown into a statewide contractor serving clients corner to corner across 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 our partners’ trust for more than four decades,” McCord said. “We’ve stayed in business by doing what we say we’ll do and by building lasting relationships across Arizona.”
That trust has translated into hundreds of completed projects, many in rural and underserved communities. From civic spaces to health care facilities, McCord said Loven’s work is designed to improve daily life while delivering long-term value.
One standout 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, trade 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 civic, health care and historic preservation projects – work that demands advanced safety standards, technical skill and trust-based collaboration.
“These projects align closely with our values,” McCord said, “and allow us to serve public, utility, health care and private clients across Arizona in meaningful ways.”
Greatest Challenges
As the company expanded statewide, maintaining its culture became one of Loven’s greatest challenges.
“We’ve been intentional in our growth, ensuring every team member has the training and support needed to carry Loven’s values across the state,” said McCord.
Looking Ahead to the Next 40 Years
Loven’s future, McCord said, begins 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 succeeded for decades because the company never lost sight of the communities that helped it grow, said McCord.
“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
Courtesy Photo: The Sunset Health Somerton Clinic represents an example of Loven Contracting’s quality and integrity.