While some subcontractors thrived in 2021, many pandemic effects continue to challenge 2022 performance, clouding the regional outlook.

After weeks of review, an independent panel of judges has selected 20 individuals as ENR Southwest’s 2023 Top Young Professionals.

An independent panel of experts from all corners of the AEC industry reviewed a total of 48 projects and selected 12 Best Projects and 9 Awards of Merit across 13 categories, plus two winners for two special awards, Excellence in Safety and Excellence in Sustainability.

What developers say is the largest renewable energy project in U.S. history would generate 2,000 construction jobs in Arizona and New Mexico.

Southwest contractors anticipate strong markets ahead but are contending with double-digit inflation, rising interest rates and accelerating fuel costs.

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

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

Reports from key industry events across the Southwest region.

The discovery of extensive hard caliche rock at the site complicated structural elements of $65-million facility in rural New Mexico.

The Southwest’s largest project starts in 2021 include historic private investments, data centers and renewable energy projects.