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Components that constitute the UTAZ Difference, such as great locations for their office condominiums; accessibility; high-visibility signage; quality building shells; concrete flooring; high-quality building materials; thick insulation; no internal pillars; 13.5-foot high ceilings; pre-installed mechanical systems; and high-quality craftsmanship are what tenant improvement architect Marty Fifer of Fifer Design Studios appreciates when designing interiors for medical practitioners and professionals.

With six years experience practicing in Gilbert, Mr. Fifer has designed numerous spaces in the East Valley. He believes the UTAZ Difference provides him with the foundation he needs to create unique and beautiful interiors for his clients.

“We are a very customer oriented, creative-architectural interior design firm with a high focus on medical, dental and corporate service,” Mr. Fifer said. “UTAZ shells are of better quality construction. UTAZ has well thought out plans; provides very functional layouts and completes their projects on schedule.”

He said exceptional UTAZ design components for him are the lack of columns in the interiors and the height of the ceilings.

“The biggest thing is the ceiling heights and the simplicity of the building structure,” he said. “The lack of columns and few undulations provide flexibility for moving windows and doors. The shell contractors they use are very professional. The UTAZ shell construction and craftsmanship is of the highest quality and some of the best I’ve seen.”

Mr. Fifer said buyers realize savings by not having to install air-conditioning and heating units as they need to when using other builders and also save money by not having to lay down concrete floors.

“UTAZ provides savings for its customers,” he said. “The air-conditioning units are already in. The concrete slabs are down. UTAZ shells are finished products that make it easier and cheaper for us to design the interiors.”

Mr. Fifer’s firm specializes in designing dental offices and he found UTAZ to be perfect in meeting specialized design needs for dentists.

“Our experience in designing dental suites for doctors in UTAZ Professional Villages has been exceptional,” he said. UTAZ has paid particular attention to the needs of dental office requirements. The buildings always have enough mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems to adequately accommodate dental needs and few undulations in the exterior envelope and no interior columns allow a great deal of design freedom for our interior architectural designs.”

Time in construction and design means money and Mr. Fifer appreciates the cooperation and service UTAZ provides during the design process.

“There is very much cooperation in getting information we need,” he said. “Everything is well organized. There is not much left to interpretation.”

Mr. Fifer’s firm can be reached at (480) 733-2631.

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Located at the southwest corner of Ranch House Parkway and Pecos Road in Gilbert, the UTAZ Power Ranch Professional Village is a gem of a location for medical practitioners and professionals looking for outstanding visibility, quality new small office space and proximity to an upwardly mobile clientele.

The Power Ranch Master Planned Community, within which the Power Ranch Professional Village is located, has been rated a prime location for homebuyers, ranking ninth in sales in the county in 2006, with a 15-percent increase in closings in the face of a stagnant housing market.

It is no wonder people are flocking to live in or near the Power Ranch Master Planned Community, as it is one of the fastest growing areas in the Valley, located just four miles east of the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and three miles east of Westcor’s SanTan Village, a prime retail outlet center. Average income for families living within a five-mile radius of UTAZ’s Power Ranch Professional Village is $92,000.

The shells for eleven single-story UTAZ office buildings in the Power Ranch Professional Village are complete, awaiting professionals to take advantage of the superior workmanship, location, visibility and quality UTAZ office condominiums are noted for.

If you are presently leasing office space with a lease expiring within 4-6 months, now is the perfect time to consider owning rather than leasing. Check out UTAZ’s Early California style building shells at the Power Ranch Professional Village and consider the possibilities. Office suites range from 2,000 to 8,000 square feet.

Experience the UTAZ difference first hand and make the move that will see your business bloom to its full potential while the value of your property grows with it.

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Terri Tobey at 480-776-3500
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Dr. Taylor Kim, owner of a UTAZ professional office condominium in the Higley Park Professional Village in Gilbert, is proud of his practice and services he delivers.

He believes in providing the best dental care possible to his patients in an environment that calms and soothes, comforts, instills confidence and appreciation — environments UTAZ Development excels at creating!

After a year practicing at the Higley Park Professional Village location, Dr. Kim remains optimistic his choice to purchase professional office space from UTAZ was the right one and his revenues will continue to increase over time.

“I think I made the right choice,” Dr. Kim said. “My revenues are sustaining and considering I am here at this office part-time, my business continues to grow.”

UTAZ’s reputation for constructing quality buildings, providing excellent services and building in prime area locations with high visibility and growth, was not the prime motivator for his purchase in the Higley Park Professional Village.

It was good old-fashioned word of mouth that drew him there.

“I heard it from a friend,” Dr. Kim said. “I had also heard about UTAZ’s reputation so I drove past one of their buildings one day, saw the sign and saw the opportunity.”

Dr. Kim said one factor in bringing in patients is the key location of his practice, which is near major transportation routes and the visibility of his building.

“Specifically, being near a freeway provides access for my patients”, Dr. Kim said. “I have patients who come to me from areas outside Higley and Gilbert. Access, visibility, the architecture, the image of being in a UTAZ Professional Village and the location combine to attract quality patients.”

Dr. Kim noted the advantages of purchasing professional office space rather than leasing.

“I’ve leased offices before,” Dr. Kim said. “The advantages of owning rather than leasing are many. When you own you can incorporate your ideas into the design of the office. You take pride in your ownership knowing you are building equity. My choice was to pay somebody else to lease office space or pay myself.”

Dr. Kim’s dental office was featured in 2006 in the dental industry publication, “Sidekick” and lauded for its design and architecture.

Dr. Kim said his experience with UTAZ has been totally positive and he would consider expanding to a second UTAZ location when business permits.

“For the most part, I am very satisfied with UTAZ,” he said. “If I had the funds I would do it again.”

Dr. Kim can be reached at (480) 279-0079.

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Architect Rajiv Kapadia of SPG Studios Architectural Firm, a commercial tenant improvement architect working with UTAZ Development, takes great pride in his work.

With more than 20 years experience as an architect and four years owning his own commercial architectural company in Chandler, he appreciates professional office building shells that maximize creativity and provide the best bang-for-the-buck for his clients.

For Mr. Kapadia, UTAZ provides a quality foundation to create interior space that more than meets the dreams and expectations of his clients.

“The most important thing for me is to be able to translate how the product looks in the minds of my clients into reality,” he said. “I talk to them to learn exactly what they envision so I can get the materials and provide for them a budget they can meet to achieve their vision. I look for a middle ground between what they want and they could afford.”

The differences between UTAZ building shells, which come with concrete floors, installed air- conditioning units, spacious interiors with no pillars, quality roofing, quality insulation, and other built in improvements, provides Mr. Kapadia opportunities to cut costs and create quality interiors.

“The first thing you note is UTAZ has a nicer looking product,” he said. “They dress up the exterior. They make the place attractive. They have good landscaping. They take time to pick great locations. Clients tell me their businesses are doing well because of the locations, in addition to the great amenities.”

He said a number of other builders don’t put in concrete floors in their shells, something UTAZ maintains as a standard.

“I found a few builders do not put in concrete floors like UTAZ does,” he said. “That can create problems for us architects and add costs to a client’s budget. If the concrete is fresh and a client has to put in a new floor, the flooring material can fail. It may seem like a minor thing but when they see the flooring fail, it causes upset.”

Mr. Kapadia said the higher cost of a UTAZ building shell is more than offset by the savings a potential buyer can realize.

“A lot of building shells do not come with the mechanical units, air-conditioning and heating, installed, like UTAZ buildings do,” he said. “Other buildings cost a little less in the beginning but can cost a lot more in the long run.”

He said one saving his clients realize, is not having to hire an engineer to get a certificate for weight load, when the mechanicals are pre-installed.

“Having to prove adequacy and getting the permits for the units increase the time line and costs,” he said. “With UTAZ buildings, we don’t have to do that. It’s much easier with the units already up there.”

Mr. Kapadia noted the insulation in exterior walls in UTAZ shells and the 13.5-foot ceilings that are standard, as additional plusses.

“A lot of builders don’t provide those,” he said. “High ceilings create more space. Insulation, cuts on costs. You may pay a little more for a UTAZ shell but the location, exteriors and all the other things clients don’t notice make it easier for us to do our job. When we work on a UTAZ shell we don’t even have to send an engineer out to do a site visit. We count on UTAZ maintaining consistent quality.”

Mr. Kapadia can be reached at (480) 629-8091 or (602) 738-6439.

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Town of Gilbert Mayor Steve Berman presides over one of the fastest growing and desirable communities to live in the country.

Known for its family orientation, wholesome lifestyle, great parks, beautiful homes, rural amenities, fabulous shopping outlets and professional services, Gilbert has become a home for UTAZ Professional Villages, boasting 17 UTAZ professional-office complexes, 186 UTAZ office buildings and 1,030,870 square feet of quality office space.

For Mayor Berman, UTAZ represents the kind of business Gilbert is known and respected for and welcomes the medical practitioners and professionals UTAZ office complexes draw to the town.

“UTAZ brings top-quality office complexes to our community,” Mayor Berman said. “Not only do they bring beautiful, aesthetically pleasing construction and quality professional services but also set the standard for bringing the kind of people we look for to our town.”

The mayor, in his role as a town leader and as a commercial broker, has traveled across the country and visited numerous businesses and offices in his work. Of all the professional environments he has been in, for him, UTAZ is tops.

“I have been in the most absolutely spectacular, first rate offices in Arizona,” he said. “The architecture, interiors and design of UTAZ buildings I have been in stand right up there with the best of the best professional environments I have ever been in, including high-rise office buildings in Phoenix. I have never been in facilities like UTAZ’s.”

Mayor Berman considers UTAZ CEO and founder Craig Willett a personal friend and highly respects what Mr. Willett has done for Gilbert.

”Craig Willett is one of my dearest friends.” Mayor Berman said. “There are very few people I respect more than him. He is a gifted business man who has brought spectacular architecture to Gilbert. He is a true perfectionist.”

The mayor believes the UTAZ emphasis on professional office condominium ownership over rental is another plus for his town.

“UTAZ is the American Dream for the small businessman,” he said. “Unlike renters, owners spend more money on improving their offices. That’s why you have granite tops and polished marble on the floors, vaulted ceilings and quality from one end of an office to the other. They know they are going to be there a while. It is an investment for them and the future. Like the people who come to live in Gilbert. They are there for the long run. Mayor Berman remains adamant UTAZ Professional Village office condominiums are the best he has ever seen and continues to support the growth of UTAZ office space in Gilbert.

“I have been in offices all over the world,” Mayor Berman said. “For me, UTAZ is the top of the line and is most welcome in our town.”

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While UTAZ Development prides itself in creating top-quality building shells located in vibrant and viable locations, contractors who design and build custom interiors for professionals and medical practitioners say working with UTAZ allows them to design Arizona office condominiums to the highest professional standards.

“The quality of service provided to the buyer by UTAZ is stellar,” says Mark Hunsaker (pictured above) of Four Peaks Builders, L.L.C., a tenant-improvement contractor, who takes pride in his work and applauds UTAZ for providing him the foundation his company needs to build superior interiors UTAZ office condominium owners are accustomed to and expect.

“I’ve been dealing with UTAZ for many years. They are far and away the best office condominium builders around town. In addition, they have a very client-friendly program for builders and they only use the best materials,” says Mr. Hunsaker. “As a matter of fact, I am in the process of purchasing my own UTAZ office building.”

Mr. Hunsaker noted UTAZ uses the best quality lumber; have the best exteriors; the best roofing; and air conditioning, plumbing and wiring systems already built into their office shells, making his job that much easier and resulting in costs savings for buyers.

He said it is better to start off with a quality product and pay a little more in the beginning, rather than have to incur additional costs later on needed to create a quality professional office space.

“It’s nice to have concrete floors already in place,” Mr. Hunsaker said. “It saves us and the buyer time and money in the end.” Mr. Hunsaker said the use of 2×6″ treated lumber in the framing provides incomparable stability to the structure; and sturdy exterior walls support the roof in a manner that pillars or supporting walls are not needed inside the building.

“UTAZ ceilings are two to three feet higher than most other Arizona office buildings,” Mr. Hunsaker said. “This allows us to do a lot of things with the design of the ceilings and the lobby and make quality improvements to the final product. No pillars or supporting walls in the structure allow us utmost creativity when designing the interior.”

“One of the first things we do with a UTAZ client is create a reliable construction budget for the project,” Mr. Hunsaker said. “During the preliminary process, we go over the scope of the project in detail with the buyer. The key word here is ‘reliable’ and having worked with UTAZ so long, we know we can zero in on a budget even before the final plans are in place. We work hand-in-hand with the buyer to make sure they get the best value for their money.”

If you are a professional or medical practitioner looking for an Arizona office building, a professional office condominium, Gilbert office space, Chandler office space, Queen Creek office space, East Mesa, Pinal County, Casa Grande or Maricopa office space visit UTAZ Development and tour a UTAZ Professional Village or our Shell Exhibit and experience for yourself the UTAZ Difference.

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UTAZ professional office condominium owner Dr. Dale Guthrie of Gilbert Pediatrics and Twilight Pediatrics believes in delivering quality pediatric care to his young patients and setting a foundation for a happy and healthy adult life early on in their treatment.

Having set exacting-professional standards for his practice, Dr. Guthrie also believes in providing the best medical environment possible for his patients to reflect and enhance the quality of his care.

That is why the doctor became a member of the UTAZ family, moving his practice of 19 years from Mesa four years ago to Greenfield Medical Plaza, a UTAZ Professional Village in Gilbert, and is now expanding his practice to a second UTAZ Professional Village at Power Ranch in Gilbert.

For Dr. Guthrie, the UTAZ Difference is not just about the superior quality of the buildings, the creative design opportunities UTAZ structures allow, the dynamic locations, prestigious signage, excellent parking facilities, great accessibility and 13.5-foot high ceilings that create a secure feeling of spaciousness - it’s about the personal touch and integrity of UTAZ itself.

“I probably would not have taken a step toward owning a UTAZ building if I didn’t know UTAZ President Craig Willett personally,” Dr. Guthrie said. “He is a man of integrity; a man who could be trusted. He personally bent over backwards to get us into ownership. He took a lot of time and showed us that he cared. It was his personal touch that made the UTAZ difference.”

On addition to his trust in the company itself, Dr. Guthrie remains pleased with the UTAZ product and qualities which enhanced his practice, increased his patient base and convinced him to expand his business into a second UTAZ Professional Village.
“To me, I like the idea of a structure that has superior roof insulation and an attic,” the doctor said. “It provides for a higher resale value. I like the plan, the design, the use of quality material and the fact that UTAZ stands behind what they do.” Not only does Dr. Guthrie work in Gilbert, but lives in the town as well with his wife and six children, four who are graduates of Gilbert High School. Dr. Guthrie also has one grandchild. His commitment to the town, his community and the children he treats is solid and long-term.

“I don’t know if there is a better place to live and raise a family,” Dr. Guthrie said. “That is why we purchased a second UTAZ office in Gilbert. We believe in this community.”
Dr. Guthrie prides himself in being an owner of a UTAZ Professional Village office building and encourages professionals and medical practitioners seeking office space, to try the UTAZ Difference for themselves.

“We tell our associates and peers to try UTAZ,” Dr. Guthrie said. “We tell it to folks time and time again. We always give them glowing recommendations. We are extremely happy with our UTAZ experience and hope to see others share this as well.”

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UTAZ Development, the pioneer of the Professional Village™, has opened its UTAZ Shell Exhibit located at 2915 E. Baseline Rd. in Gilbert so that prospective buyers can see first hand the differences in quality and options UTAZ provides that make an office in the UTAZ Professional Villages™ the number one choice for professionals and medical practitioners.

UTAZ President and CEO Craig Willett stands by the quality of the UTAZ professional buildings, pointing to UTAZ’s commitment of 2,000 square feet of prime office space to an exhibit that educates potential buyers and aids them in their decision making process.

“UTAZ demonstrates its commitment to educate the market about shell office buildings so that potential buyers understand exactly what they are buying and all of the benefits that are built-in to a UTAZ shell building, qualities that don’t always meet the eye,” Mr. Willett said. “This way, potential buyers can understand the importance of those things that might not be included in other products in the market.”

Mr. Willett said the UTAZ Shell Exhibit demonstrates the company’s long-term commitment as a developer in the professional office condominium market.
“Our shell exhibit hallmarks our concern that potential buyers have all of the facts as they make one of the most important decisions of their career, one they will live with until their retirement,” Mr. Willett said. “We are pleased to ’show off’ our commitment and exacting demands for quality and consistency in each of our 40-plus Professional Villages. When professionals come to see our UTAZ Shell Exhibit, they will know right away what we mean by the ‘UTAZ Difference.’”

The UTAZ Shell Exhibit provides a complete package for professionals seeking office condominium ownership. Where unexpected costs can substantially increase one’s investment, UTAZ Development provides a building shell that maintains its quality and value for decades and eliminates unanticipated costs at the starting gate.

The UTAZ Shell Exhibit reveals the built-in quality of a UTAZ building, qualities that include finished concrete floors that allow for tile, carpeting or wood floor choices; insulated window glazing that cuts down heating and cooling costs; sprinkling systems and fire alarm systems already in place; cleverly designed and hidden heating, ventilation air-conditioning systems; the use of kiln-dried 2×6″ lumber in the framing of the building to maintain the integrity of the structure throughout the years; the use of two layers, one 30-pound and one 90-pound, rather than the typical one layer of 30-pound felt covering under the roof to further insulate and protect the building against the elements. Even the stucco used on the walls is an acrylic blend engineered to maintain its color and not fade over time. It never needs to be repainted.

13.5-foot ceilings are standard, creating spaciousness, openness and a sense of prestige and success. Because of the way the buildings are constructed, there is no need for columns or support walls in the interior as the outer walls fully support the weight of the roof. This means every inch of space in the interior is open to design options.

Tenant improvement architects and contractors sing the praises of the UTAZ shells because they allow them to match the quality of the building itself.
“The UTAZ shell construction and craftsmanship is of the highest quality and some of the best I’ve seen,” said Marty Fifer of Fifer Design Studios Inc. “UTAZ office buildings are designed with few undulations in the exterior envelope and no interior columns which allow for a great deal of freedom for our interior architectural designs. The buildings always have enough mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems to adequately accommodate any professional need.”

Mark Hunsaker of Four Peaks Builders, L.L.C., a tenant-improvement contractor said “UTAZ uses the best quality lumber; have the best exteriors; the best roofing; and air conditioning, plumbing and wiring systems already built into their office shells, making my job much easier and resulting in significant costs savings for buyers.”

Whether one is seeking Arizona office space in Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Pinal County, Casa Grande or Maricopa, professionals should make the UTAZ Shell Exhibit their first stop so they can experience the UTAZ difference.

To schedule an appointment to see the UTAZ Shell Exhibit, please call 480-776-3500.

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UTAZ Development has deepened its bench with the added power of new Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Terri Tobey.

Tobey was recruited for the position after working as a business consultant for the Gilbert-based professional office space developer.

Tobey will oversee sales and marketing for UTAZ Development’s portfolio of 32 Professional Village locations. Her role will also include strategic direction for UTAZ Development’s expansion into new markets Valley wide as well as the implementation of value-added services for clients such as marketing seminars and financial help.

“UTAZ is fortunate to have attracted such a successful and experienced sales and marketing expert to our senior leadership team,” said Craig Willett president of UTAZ Development. “Terri is a wonderful addition to our company and I am certain that each of our buyers will benefit from her commitment to their success in each UTAZ Professional Village.”

Under Mr. Willett, UTAZ Development has been blazing a trail in professional office space in the Valley since 1997. UTAZ Professional Villages enable professionals in the medical, dental, legal and accounting fields to market their practices with superior results, without shifting primary focus away from their core business. The company has helped develop much of the professional office space in the east valley and has recently expanded into Pinal County.

Before joining the UTAZ team full-time, Ms. Tobey worked extensively as a business development consultant in a range of industries from law firms to financial agencies.

Tobey is a resident of Gilbert and has lived in Arizona for 10 years.

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Terri Tobey at 480-776-3500
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The demand for medical office space in Gilbert has been greatly fueled by the opening of CHW Mercy Gilbert Medical Center this past summer. In response to this demand UTAZ Development Corporation announced today 30,000 square foot distinctive and innovative medical office buildings to be developed adjacent to the new hospital.“This development is designed specifically for doctors who need to be within walking distance to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and who desire not only to customize their office to meet the needs of their patients but to be in a medical office building that embodies their reputation and expertise.” said Craig Willett, president and CEO of UTAZ Development. “Our innovative approach, coupled with our ten distinct elements, provides our customers the opportunity to invest directly in the future of their business and supplement their retirement by owning rather than just leasing. They significantly increase their asset base by taking dollars that would have normally been paid to a landlord.”

Dr. Dale Guthrie of Gilbert Pediatrics says “I like the UTAZ Professional Village so much that I actually got out of my lease early. No more landlords. No upfront payments and security deposits – no more hassle factor.” Mercy Point Medical Center will consist of three 10,000 square foot single-story buildings to be located on the southeast corner of Val Vista Drive and Melrose Street just south of CHW Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, which opened this June. Mercy Point Medical Center office suites vary in size from 2,500 to 10,000 square feet and are available for purchase now with groundbreaking 1st Quarter of 2007. To find out more, call UTAZ office specialists at (480) 776-3500.

UTAZ Development Corporation currently has 33 UTAZ Professional Village locations throughout the Southeast Valley totaling almost 2,000,000 square feet of office space. UTAZ is the largest owner-occupied commercial developer in Arizona.

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Terri Tobey at 480-776-3500
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