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The AEC industry has had a tough time of it in the Emerald City the last couple of years.

The Sacramento AEC sector has quietly emerged as an island of stability as a sea of finanical uncertainty has engulfed the state. A boom year in 2024 that was driven by non-residential building starts may have ebbed only to rebound next year.

Industry news in the west region.

Of 63 submissions to ENR West's Best Projects Excellence in Safety and Excellence in Sustainability competitions, judges selected four Best Projects and seven Awards of Merit.

Hotel developer admitted in another case to the 'nightmare' in its design.

Of 145 submissions to ENR West's annual Best Projects competition from across California, Nevada and Hawaii, an independent panel of judges selected 30 Best Projects and 36 Awards of Merit .

Hensel Phelps is ENR West: Northern California's 2025 Contractor of the Year.

Swinerton is ENR West: Southern California's 2025 Contractor of the Year.

Kiewit is ENR West: Northwest's 2025 Contractor of the Year.

MIT startup Allium Engineering’s stainless-clad rebar aims to triple bridge lifespans, cut carbon emissions and resist corrosion, with Caltrans testing underway after a California pilot.