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Building Legacies

Building a Lasting
Legacy in Construction

Multifamily, commercial, retail, and civil construction with expertise spanning over $2B in project value. Leading the industry in AI-integrated construction.

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$2B+
Project Value Expertise
$200M+
Completed Since 2024
1,369+
Units Built & In Progress Since 2024
AI
Integrated Construction

Building a Lasting
Legacy in Construction

Ascent Construction Group brings an extensive background in multifamily, commercial, retail and civil construction with expertise in over $3B in project value. Our goal is to build a lasting legacy in the properties we build, the communities we build in and the team of people that put their trust in us.

Over $200M in commercial and multifamily projects completed since 2024. Ascent is leading the industry in the application of AI integration into the construction process — increasing operational efficiencies while improving both financial performance and execution.

"Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago."— Warren Buffett

Integrity

Treating our partners, subcontractors, and clients with honesty and respect. Our reputation will last longer than any project.

Hands-On Approach

Vertically integrated and directly involved at every phase — from pre-construction through final delivery.

Legacy

Creating a lasting legacy of quality properties and communities that will endure beyond us.

Team First

Building a culture where people are treated well, trusted, and empowered to do their best work.

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Our Approach to
Construction Excellence

A vertically integrated, hands-on construction company built on attention to detail, efficient processes, and an unwavering commitment to integrity.

Vertically Integrated

We control the full construction process from pre-construction and estimating through project delivery — ensuring quality, cost control, and accountability at every stage.

Efficient & Expedited

Our streamlined processes and experienced teams deliver projects on time and on budget. We eliminate inefficiency while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship.

Attention to Detail

From foundation to finish-out, every element is built with precision. We believe the details define the quality of the final product — and we never cut corners.

Team Approach

We believe construction is a team sport. Collaboration between owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners is the foundation of every successful project we deliver.

Integrity First

We do what we say we're going to do. Treating people well — our team, our trade partners, and our clients — is the cornerstone of everything we build.

AI-Powered Construction

Leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence to drive operational efficiencies, improve financial performance, and optimize construction execution from start to finish.

AI-Integrated
Construction

Ascent Construction Group is leading the construction industry in the application of artificial intelligence across every phase of the building process. Our proprietary AI tools and integrations drive smarter decision-making, reduce risk, and accelerate project timelines.

From predictive scheduling and automated cost analysis to real-time project monitoring and resource optimization — AI is embedded throughout our operations, increasing efficiency while improving both financial performance and execution quality.

AI isn't supplemental to our construction process — it's integrated into the fabric of how we build. The result is a faster, smarter, and more cost-effective approach to construction.

Predictive Scheduling

AI-driven scheduling models that anticipate delays, optimize sequencing, and keep projects on track through real-time data analysis.

Hard Cost Pricing

Automated cost modeling and real-time pricing intelligence to deliver precise hard cost estimates, reducing budget uncertainty and improving project feasibility.

Automated Reporting

Real-time project dashboards and automated reporting that give stakeholders instant visibility into progress, budget, and performance metrics.

Market Intelligence

AI-powered analysis of subcontractor availability, material pricing trends, and regional market conditions to optimize procurement and trade partner strategy.

Quality & Safety Analytics

Machine learning algorithms that identify potential quality issues and safety risks before they occur, enabling proactive intervention on the jobsite.

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Building with purpose,
precision, and integrity

Multifamily
Construction

Ascent Construction Group has established itself as a leading multifamily builder in the Phoenix metropolitan area, delivering high-quality residential communities across high-growth submarkets. Our experience spans garden-style apartments, townhome communities, and mixed-use residential developments.

We bring a hands-on, detail-oriented approach to every multifamily project — managing the full scope of construction from site development through unit turn-over. Our team's deep expertise in the multifamily space allows us to deliver projects efficiently while maintaining the quality our clients and future residents expect.

1,369+
Units Built & In Progress
7
Active Communities

Commercial & Retail
Construction

Ascent Construction Group delivers high-quality commercial and retail construction projects throughout the Phoenix metro. From ground-up retail centers and mixed-use commercial developments to tenant improvements and build-to-suit projects, our team brings the same hands-on, detail-driven approach that defines all of our work.

We understand the unique demands of commercial construction — tight timelines, coordination with tenants and landlords, and the importance of delivering spaces that drive business. Our vertically integrated approach ensures cost control, schedule adherence, and a finished product that exceeds expectations.

Retail
Ground-Up & TI
Mixed-Use
Commercial Development

Leadership

Principals
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Brad Richardson

President & Founder

Brad Richardson is the founding principal of Ascent Companies with over 18 years of real estate investment, development, and management experience. His track record includes over $3B of transactions and development across almost all asset classes in 23 states. Brad holds a Finance degree from Baylor University and is a third-generation Arizonan.

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Clint Robison

VP of Development, Partner

Clint Robison brings over 10 years of experience spanning finance, construction management, investments, engineering, and operations. A former Raytheon engineer, Clint built 1,860 units (over $300M) in the Phoenix MSA. At Ascent, Clint oversees development and construction while serving as a licensed KB-1 general contractor.

Management Team
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Eric Evans

Director of Field Operations

Eric brings over 30 years of construction experience with over $2B of commercial and multifamily experience and over 20,000 units across Arizona.

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Wyatt Miller

Construction & Development Manager

Wyatt generated over $400M in acquisition volume and directed management of a $600M+ portfolio across 9 markets. He coordinates pre-construction planning, budgets, risk assessment, and scheduling.

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Sheri LaPlante

Accounting Manager

Sheri brings over 28 years of construction accounting experience with expertise in over $1B of volume across commercial, retail, mixed-use, and multifamily sectors.

Field Leadership
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Andres Quintero

Project Lead Superintendent
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Bubba Nelson

Project Lead Superintendent
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Sonny Perez

Project Superintendent
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Andres Juarez

Project Superintendent

Let's Build
Something Together

Ready to discuss your next construction project? We'd love to hear from you.

8925 E. Pima Princess Parkway, Suite 115, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
info@ascentcos.com