United Construction, a prominent Nevada general contractor, recently shuttered its 21-year-old Las Vegas division in response to the deepening recession. The Reno-based company notified employees of the decision on Feb. 10. United's local offices had been located at 5130 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 100, in Las Vegas. The three remaining division staff members were laid off.
�It was a surprise move, although we had been biting our nails for some time because it's really hard to find new work,� says former division manager John Woods. �The Las Vegas division experienced the most profitable year on record in 2009.�