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Project Financing

Nonresidential Spending Regains Momentum in January

March 7, 2016

Construction industry confidence remains high despite stock market jitters.

US Economy

US Consumer Confidence Index Declines in February

March 7, 2016

The percentage of consumers expecting business conditions to improve over the next six months declined from 15.9% to 14.6%.

ENR Southwest: Pulse

March 7, 2016

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See updates about construction bids in the southwest.

ENR Southwest: People

March 7, 2016

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See updates about construction professionals in the southwest.

Natrona County High School Renovation Rolls Out in Phases

Historic renovation of community landmark requires extensive coordination and planning to breathe new life into a century-old building

Jennifer Seward

March 1, 2016

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In Casper, Wyo., all eyes are on 92-year-old Natrona County High School.

“With Utah’s focus on ‘cluster’ economic development, the state could see growth in aerospace, IT and software development, the financial services market, outdoor products, life sciences, recreation, energy and natural resource industries,” Chris DeHerrera

Learning To Be Better Writers Makes For Better Engineers and Builders

John Wengler

March 1, 2016

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Working to boost your writing skills improves communication, minimizes mistakes and paves the way to management promotions.

Roundup

Southwest Roundup: Multi-Million Las Vegas School District Lawsuit, Construction Costs on the Rise and More

John Guzzon

February 26, 2016

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Notable news items include the settlement of Clark County School District’s $5-million federal lawsuit, non-residential construction cost projections, updated OSHA scissor lift warnings, and other headlines.

Construction Starts

January Construction Starts Rise 2% Nationwide

Housing advances but nonresidential building retreats slightly

February 24, 2016

Total construction starts in January were reported at $40.6 billion, down 14% from the same month a year ago,

Roundup

Southwest Roundup: Nevada Leads in LEED Green Buildings, New Mexico Finalizes a $74M Settlement with the US Department of Energy and More

John Guzzon

February 23, 2016

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Notable news items include Nevada’s thriving renewable energy industry, New Mexico’s $74M settlement with the US Department of Energy, and the passing of solar and wind tax incentives.