S.A.B.’s goal on every project is to provide the very best customer service to our clients, our employees, and our subcontractors. We have established a reputation in the local industry for being fair to our project partners, working proactively to resolve issues, creating teams that focus on win-win problem solving, and delivering projects that reflect the spirit of fun, hard work, and success that we have cultivated over the years. The only way to achieve this is by having a core ‘team” whose greatest concern is our clients’ satisfaction.

Our employees continue to advance their knowledge base to keep up with the fast paced Phoenix market and are often called upon to think “outside the box”, while at the same time, being attentive to safety and costs.

We have cultivated a long-standing relationship with our family of subcontractors and can unequivocally count on them to uphold and maintain the high standard of quality that we have become known for in the valley.

Joe Hitzel completed his education at Arizona State University in 1982. His construction career began thirty years ago building custom homes. From his carpentry roots, he has held positions as Field Engineer, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent. Transitioning into the office, Joe has gained twenty-three years of knowledge working at various companies. In 2004, he became Executive Vice President of Southwest Architectural Builders, Inc. and ultimately President of SAB/Southwest Architectural Builders, Inc. in 2005.

Joe is a Board Member and Chairman of the Legislative Committee for the ABA. He is also an instructor for ASU’s Certified Project Management & Leadership Program offered by The Del E. Webb School of Construction.