Our purpose

We build spaces that endure, projects that inspire, and partnerships that last generations.

Our mission is a dedication to excellence in our product, a sense of value and fairness in our conduct, and an end result of exceeding the expectations of our owner’s satisfaction.

David Pena, Joseph P. Schwan and Geoffrey Schwan of Double AA Builders
David Pena / Joseph P. Schwan / Geoffrey SchwanLeadership legacy

Legacy since 1948

Our company has evolved from a family owned business that began in 1948 in Chicago, IL under the direction of Joseph P. Schwan, to our current level, present generation, concentrating primarily on projects in Arizona, California, Colorado and New Mexico. Since its inception, Double AA has been synonymous with the finest craftsmanship and quality construction expertise, focusing on General Contracting and Construction Management.

The Double AA legacy is widely recognized as a premier general contractor and construction management firm. Our commitment to absolute client satisfaction is the cornerstone of our personal and business philosophy. Structures of masonry, concrete, wood and steel are not the only thing we intend to build; great relationships and true friendships are among our most cherished results.

We are committed to

  • Providing the client with top quality service.
  • Treating the client as we expect to be treated… with integrity and fairness.
  • Being the best commercial builder possible with an emphasis on fair competition, a sense of responsibility and long-lasting relationships.
  • The communities in which we are located and to society as a whole with responsible corporate citizenship.
  • Conducting ourselves in a moral and ethical manner in all aspects of our business.

Construction study

How a big-box store goes up

A live wireframe of a Home Depot prototype assembling the way we build it: slab and site pad, steel columns, tilt-up wall panels, roof joists, storefront glazing, then signage, racking and the garden centre. Drag to look around.

Partners in progress

“Double AA Builders, Ltd. has always performed their work in a most expeditious and professional manner with the utmost effort to maintain quality and schedule. They truly uphold their reputation for dependability and integrity.”
Chris KingProject Manager · Home Depot, USA
Home Depot project by Double AA Builders
“Their work is first rate, and they stand behind it. Any issues were immediately rectified to my satisfaction. They truly understand the meaning of good customer service.”
Michael Dunn, MDPresident & Director · Urgent Care Express
Urgent Care Express project
“Double AA Builders has a reputation for the highest standard of production, customer service and satisfaction. They are the industry standard by which all other general contractors should be measured.”
Dan HarkinsPresident & Owner · Harkins Theatre
Harkins Theatre project
“I have found Double AA Builders to be competent, of high character & integrity, and producers of high quality work. I would highly recommend them.”
Kevin W. KrakProject Manager · Toys “R” Us
Toys R Us project
“You must know that this building represents everything I own and everything I’ve worked for for last 14 years. I just can’t express how happy I am with my finished building.”
Mark SalemOwner · Salem Boys Auto
Salem Boys Auto building
“Geoffrey Schwan has been and continues to be a strong contractor and friend to the Diocese of Phoenix. I have full faith in Geoffrey’s professionalism and personal attention to previous as well as any future projects.”
Joseph P. GalanoThe Roman Catholic Diocese
“The finished building is superb, as Double AA demanded complete quality workmanship from all subcontractors on every detail.”
Charles M. LindbloomPresident · Car-Graph, Inc.
Car-Graph building in Tempe

Where we build

Arizona

California

Colorado

New Mexico

Licensure

  • Arizona · ROC084073
  • California · 733146
  • New Mexico · 83584

Let’s build the next one.

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