October 27, 2025

Mountain States

Check out the October 27, 2025 edition of ENR Mountain States & Southwest, featuring the Southwest Project of the Year Downtown Connection Center, Southwest Best Projects, Utah's Deer Valley Ski Resort, news and more!

ENR Mountain States & Southwest is comprised of the former Mountain States and Southwest regions.

2025 Southwest Best Projects

Southwest Project of the Year: Mountain Line Downtown Connection Center Brings Mass Timber to Northern Arizona

Despite overcoming a steep learning curve in using a new material for the region, the project team met a high bar for sustainability and safety

Scott Blair

October 27, 2025

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Providing residents with a welcoming new transit facility, the $25.5-million first phase of the Mountain Line Downtown Connection Center nestles into an extremely tight footprint

ENR Mountain States & Southwest Specialty Firms Grow and Shift in Lockstep with the Market

Subcontractors in the seven-state region stay nimble while managing supplies, labor and other challenges

Jennifer Seward

October 20, 2025

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While the market continues to be somewhat unpredictable, regional subcontracting firms still see expansion across most product types in most of their operating markets.

Southwest Specialty Contractor of the Year: Employee Ownership Plan Helps HACI Mechanical Put Its People First

Jennifer Seward

October 20, 2025

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Founded in 1972, HACI Mechanical has evolved from its early years as a primarily residential air-conditioning contractor to a diverse commercial construction firm with high-profile projects across Arizona.

Mountain States Specialty Contractor of the Year: Ward Electric Plays to Its Strengths

Two brothers carry on the Ward family’s electrical construction legacy as this Mountain States Firm of the Year celebrates 20 years in business

Jennifer Seward

October 20, 2025

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Family-owned Ward Electric Co. specializes in transmission and distribution work for substations, solar and wind projects and storm repair.

Utah's Deer Valley Resort Doubles Skiable Acreage, Fulfilling Longtime Vision

The tony Utah ski resort accelerated work on a long-awaited expansion along its eastern slopes

Brian Fryer

October 20, 2025

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Crews juggle construction of 10 new lifts, snowmaking system and lodge on an estimated $2 billion project to expand east side of resort.

Mountain States & Southwest People News for October

October 20, 2025

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Updates about construction professionals in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

Viewpoint

Civil Engineers Play Key Role in Effective Master Planning

Jason Carr

October 20, 2025

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Effective master planning is never a one-size-fits-all process. While architects and planners focus on program and vision, civil engineers evaluate feasibility through infrastructure.

City Scoop | Billings

Market Forecast for Billings, Mont. Shows Gains in All Three Major Construction Categories in 2026

October 20, 2025

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The outlook for Billings and the surrounding area remains steady and cautiously optimistic, Cook says.

City Scoop | Tucson

After 25% Rise, New Starts in Tucson Projected to Post Minimal Growth Next Year

October 20, 2025

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“Tucson and the surrounding area have a number of projects in varying stages of development, however, broader economic conditions are injecting some uncertainty into the market,” Blubaum says.

Industry News

Construction GIRL Day Introduces 2,000 to Trades

Also: Pulice Wins Gateway Airport Runway Project, INOVA Campus Breaks Ground in Centennial, Colo., HDR Plans Expansion to Colorado’s Western Slope

October 20, 2025

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Updates on projects and companies in the region.

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Mountain States

October 27, 2025

Cover Story

Southwest Project of the Year: Mountain Line Downtown Connection Center Brings Mass Timber to Northern Arizona

Top Lists

ENR Mountain States & Southwest Specialty Firms Grow and Shift in Lockstep with the Market

Features

Southwest Specialty Contractor of the Year: Employee Ownership Plan Helps HACI Mechanical Put Its People First

Mountain States Specialty Contractor of the Year: Ward Electric Plays to Its Strengths

Utah's Deer Valley Resort Doubles Skiable Acreage, Fulfilling Longtime Vision

People and Events

Mountain States & Southwest People News for October

Opinions

Civil Engineers Play Key Role in Effective Master Planning

City Scoop

Market Forecast for Billings, Mont. Shows Gains in All Three Major Construction Categories in 2026

After 25% Rise, New Starts in Tucson Projected to Post Minimal Growth Next Year

Departments

Construction GIRL Day Introduces 2,000 to Trades

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