• PHOENIX, AZ

Building Dreams, Strengthening Communities: Welcome to Catalyst Southwest

Building Arizona Through Partnership, Experience & a Commitment to Community

Based in Phoenix, Catalyst Southwest provides construction management services across Arizona and the surrounding region. Our hands-on, collaborative approach brings creativity, transparency, and local connection to every project, helping build the spaces and communities shaping Arizona’s future.

Based in Phoenix, Catalyst Southwest provides construction management services across Arizona and the surrounding region. Our hands-on, collaborative approach brings creativity, transparency, and local connection to every project, helping build the spaces and communities shaping Arizona’s future.

Your Trusted Point of Contact

Reach out to Ben or Riley to kickstart your project in Arizona.

Ben Priebe

Ben Priebe

Development Executive – Arizona

Ben is a Development Executive at Catalyst Construction, helping lead business development for our Arizona office with energy, intention, and a people-first mindset. Before joining Catalyst, he served as Director of Mission Advancement at Arizona Lutheran Academy, where he built strong relationships, advanced strategic initiatives, and rallied communities around a shared vision. Ben brings a natural ability to connect, a drive to create opportunity, and a deep commitment to building partnerships that last.

Riley Woodwick

Riley Woodwick

General Manager - Arizona

Riley Woodwick is the General Manager of Catalyst Construction Southwest and brings more than 15 years of experience in the building industry. After leading major projects across Wisconsin, Riley relocated to Phoenix to help launch Catalyst’s Southwest division. He now oversees operations in Arizona, with a strong focus on sustainable building practices and adaptive reuse projects.

Projects we’ve loved.

See how we created beautiful, on-budget, on-time builds.

Expanding educational spaces

Expanding educational spaces

Arizona Lutheran Academy | Phoenix, AZ

Corporate Headquarters & Training Center

Corporate Headquarters & Training Center

MRA - The Management Association | Waukesha, WI

Multi-Unit Residential

Multi-Unit Residential

Creekside Crossing | Oak Creek, WI

Phoenix, AZ

5225 North Central, Suite 110
Phoenix, Arizona 85012

P: 602.613.2008
F: 414.727.6830

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday
8:00AM – 5:00PM

Have questions?

Let’s answer them.

Catalyst provides construction management, preconstruction, owner’s representation and development services for projects throughout the Phoenix area.

We support a range of projects, including commercial, healthcare, faith-based and community-focused developments across the region. Many of these projects require thoughtful planning to stay on schedule and respond to rapid growth in the region.

Choosing the right construction partner in Phoenix starts with finding someone who understands both your project goals and the unique demands of building in Arizona. Look for a partner with experience in your project type, a strong track record of managing budgets and timelines, and the ability to navigate local regulations and permitting processes.

It’s also important to choose a team that prioritizes communication and collaboration. A good partner will involve you early in the planning process, provide clear guidance, and act as an advocate for your best interests from start to finish.

At Catalyst, we take a partnership-driven approach, working alongside owners to plan, manage, and deliver projects with transparency and confidence.

Who We Serve

We partner with clients in Arizona across faith, education, healthcare, housing, and commercial sectors to bring people-first projects to life.

About Catalyst

Just as important as the beautiful and functional structures we build are the relationships we establish and maintain with the great people and great communities for whom we build them. This corporate philosophy in conjunction with our purely managerial business model ensures our clients receive the most competitive bids, fosters a more creative and collaborative culture and work environment, and produces a more enjoyable and fulfilling overall construction experience.

Catalyst team at a home build.

The Catalyst Signature Experience

When you come to us, the first step is to figure out exactly what you need—taking into account your budget, your must-haves, your desires, and your limits. The Phoenix construction services offered by the experienced team at Catalyst include project development, preconstruction services, vision planning, owner’s rep services, construction management, and post-construction services.

A man working at a desk by a wall of windows.

We handle your construction project management while you hold the reins on your vision.

Readiness Assessment

This facilitated tool assesses the readiness of your facility to help support, guide, and advance your vision and mission to launch a successful and impactful construction project. You’ll answer questions that rank your why, your what, and your how.