Educator housing is heating up—here’s what you need to know. Recenlty, Kitchell’s Tony Mirenda led a powerful, packed CMAA session on Educator Workforce Housing—so engaging it went 30 minutes over and nearly everyone stayed. Why? Because this topic is critical for California school districts right now. Here’s what you need to know: The need is growing – Demand is spiking across the state and beyond Policy momentum is building – AB 1021 strengthens the path paved by AB Read More

Few people know that Chris Kirch is still working at the same place he worked in college. “I grew up in the Valley and went to school at NAU, and I was in construction management,” says the president of Kitchell Contractors. “Kitchell had a project at Flagstaff Medical Center, so I had the opportunity to intern with Kitchell.” Kirch says that internship was a game-changer for him. “To have that hands-on, boots-on-the-ground experience while I was in school led me Read More

At Kitchell, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a core value deeply embedded in our company culture. To reinforce this commitment and honor the memory of an employee lost to a workplace accident, Kitchell established the Samuel Monge Memorial Safety Award in 2018. Named after Samuel Monge, a laborer who tragically lost his life on the Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) project in 2010, the award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to promote safety and embody Kitchell’s values. This year, Read More