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Despite recent forecasts by many economists who predict that 2022 will be a robust year for construction, underlying difficulties persist in the form of labor shortages, supply-chain disruptions and the uncertain effects of ongoing inflation. 

Agreement marks end of several years of legal disputes between Denver Water and Boulder County over the disruptive nature of Gross Reservoir construction.

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/southwest/photos

Updates about construction professionals in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.

Updates on projects and companies in the Southwest region.

Reports from key industry events across the Southwest region.

A total of 84 projects vied for honors in ENR Southwest’s 2021 Best Projects competition across Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico.

The historic Derby Dam diverts water into the Truckee River that would otherwise flow into Pyramid Lake. However, that diversion led to the near extinction of the endangered native Lahontan cutthroat trout in the lake.

A significant upgrade to the original facility, this new plant serves the water reclamation needs of the city of Mesa and the towns of Gilbert and Queen Creek, Ariz.

In constructing the Allegiant Stadium project in Las Vegas, the joint venture contractor led a team of more than 100 firms to complete one of the country’s largest design-build projects under budget and on time despite a demanding 32-month construction schedule in the midst a global pandemic.