In federal construction, security is never an afterthought. At Phoenix General Contractors, we know a window isn’t just there to let in the light—it’s there to keep the right things in and the wrong things out. This month, we’re putting the spotlight on ballistic-rated glass and doors and why they’re essential for real-world protection. We’re also sharing a look at our work at FEMA’s Federal Regional Center in Denton, TX, where Level 3 ballistic upgrades weren’t optional if

The Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) isn’t just another acronym buried in procurement paperwork. It’s a living, breathing record of your company’s performance, professionalism, and reliability. And it plays a major role in whether you’re trusted with future government work. At Phoenix General Contractors, we know that what you deliver matters. But in the world of federal procurement, how you deliver it—and how it's documented—can make or break your

Lift stations are working 24/7 to keep things flowing smoothly—and when they don’t, the problems are messy, expensive, and hazardous. At Phoenix General Contractors, we’ve seen first-hand how vital these stations are to the health of sewer systems—and just as importantly, how critical it is to maintain and properly replace key components like stainless steel piping.

In this issue, we’re putting the spotlight on lift stations—a behind-the-scenes powerhouse in municipal infrastructure.

In the simplest terms, a lift station—also known as a pumping station—is a mechanical facility designed to move wastewater or stormwater from a lower elevation to a higher one when gravity can’t do the job alone. In most municipal sewer systems, gravity is used to carry wastewater from homes and businesses to a treatment facility. But in areas with flat terrain, steep elevation changes, or low-lying regions prone to flooding, wastewater needs a boost. That’s where lift stati