Canstruction Metro Phoenix 2026

The American Institute of Architects Phoenix Metro Chapter will host the 19th Annual CANSTRUCTION® Phoenix Metro Design Build Competition, Aug 8-21 on the Lower Level of Arrowhead Towne Center. All proceeds from the event will benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank.

Eleven teams of valley architectural, engineering and construction firms will compete to display their talents while feeding the hungry. In the last 18 years, the CANSTRUCTION® event has been able to donate over 850,000 pounds of canned goods to St. Mary’s Food Bank The event has become one of the largest single-event food donations for the Food Bank.

All of the non-perishable items used during Phoenix CANSTRUCTION® 2026 are donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank to help fill the more than 500,000 Emergency Food Boxes St. Mary’s distributes into the community annually.

These unique works of art will be on display for the public to view, beginning August 8 through August 21 at Arrowhead Towne Center.

The public is encouraged to vote for the People’s Choice. Click the link below to view the individual team structures and vote via donation, or to make a general donation towards the cause.