Trustworthy, Reliable, Expertise.
These are the core values that we operate by at Forefront Development. When working with us you will always work with honest individuals who are extremely reliable and 100% experts in their craft.
Nearly a decade ago, Forefront Development began with one thing in mind; the client’s vision. We value our clients and we truly enjoy building a relationship with them through their project and making them feel that their vision is heard throughout the process. Forefront is a full service general contracting company, that delivers daily upon its namesake, which is being at the forefront of our client’s vision, communication and delivery at all times.
We offer a range of services including construction management, pre-construction services, new construction, renovations and more. We are family owned and operated in Mesa, Arizona serving communities all across our state. We know how stressful these projects can become, which is why we take charge during all stages of the process. This allows our clients to relax knowing that their building project will be executed exactly as they imagined, with top notch quality.
Forefront Development’s team is experienced and knowledgeable, and all of our team members are highly skilled in managing all the various aspects of your project down to the smallest details.
At Forefront, we specialize in:
- Commercial
- Religious
- Educational
- Hospitality
- Tenant Improvements
- Green and Sustainable
We are a family-owned, full-service general contractor in Mesa, Arizona. Our specialties include commercial, religious, education, hospitality, tenant improvement and green building. We cover all stages of the building process. Our experienced staff handles the daily pressures of your project so that you don’t have to worry about the details.
OUR MISSION
Our mission as your contracting company is that at the end of your project, you walk away feeling as though every vision you had was implemented perfectly with every attention to detail. We want you to be so thrilled with our work and your overall experience that you cannot wait to hire us again or recommend us to others. We strive to build trust and exceed excellence by creating a positive and honest experience with every one of our clients by continuing to be trustworthy, reliable and deliver with expertise.
MEET THE FOUNDERS

Juanice Oldham – Chief Executive Officer
As a second generation Arizonian Juanice Oldham brings more than 20 years of construction industry experience. Juanice is a former boardmember for ASU’s AWIC Program, which aims the recruitment, retention, and ultimately, the job placement of strong, qualified females from the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment’s Del E. Webb School of Construction (DEWSC) or the Construction Engineering Programs at Arizona State University. Juanice is a Valley Leadership Class 38 Alumni, and was featured in Know Phoenix 2018 Publication.
Juanice oversees all functions of the business including construction operations, strategic planning, sales and marketing, human resources, finance and negotiations.
In 2013, Juanice’s ambition to start her business stems from her desire to be at the forefront of turning her client’s visions into a reality.

Arthur Oldham – President
Arthur is an Arizona native, he brings over 35 years of construction background to Forefront. Arthur oversees all facets of operations while maintaining quality relationships and ensuring project success.
Arthur has supervised the completion of more than $3 billion in construction costs over the course of his career. His leadership led to the fruition of the 110 acre park and sports complex for the City of Maricopa’s new Copper Sky Park and Recreation Center.
His extensive resume includes the Family Research Center For Genentech Laboratories, Xavier College Preparatory Founders Hall and Sports Complex with HDA Architects, The South Mountain Community Library with Richard + Bauer Architects as well as the Arizona State University Institute for Computing and Information Sciences.
Several of his projects are the recipient of the Gold, Silver and Copper awards from the U.S. Green Building Council.