The Dept. of Labor is reopening a public comment period of its proposal to revoke permission for Arizona's state safety plan after officials moved to address OSHA's concerns.

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.

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

Dodge offers data on projected 2022 construction starts in the Phoenix area.

OSHA says Arizona has been delinquent in adopting national safety standards since 2015.

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

Reports from key industry events across the Southwest region.