The booming population of greater Las Vegas has spurred a significant increase in roadwork and building projects, says Fountain, co-founder and CEO of KOR Building Group.
The annual awards program recognizes 20 individuals under 40 years of age in each of ENR's 10 regions who have shown exceptional leadership and service throughout their career.
Spanning nearly 1,400 acres, the 275-MW solar farm and 75-MW battery storage system stands as a testament both to renewable energy and respect for the land and people of the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians.
Despite recession fears and high interest rates as well as supply chain delays and continuing labor shortages, specialty contractors in the Southwest are applauding last year’s productivity levels and anticipating a continued burst of activity through 2023.
A familiar scenario is playing out as firms participating in ENR Southwest’s annual Top Contractors survey for Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico are reporting strong performance and backlogs, while at the same time, noting that qualified labor remains a top issue as well as materials availability and prices.