ENR.com is the bible of the construction industry, providing news and features about projects, products and people in construction, architecture and engineering. https://www.enr.com/rss/articles A profile of RS&H will appear in ENR Mountain States & Southwest's June 22 issue, along with our annual Top Design Firms ranking.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:29:40 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/62912-rs-and-h-named-enr-mountain-states-design-firm-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/62912 A profile of Jacobs will appear in ENR Mountain States and Southwest's June 22 issue, along with our annual Top Design Firms ranking.

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:21:59 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/62910-jacobs-named-enr-southwest-design-firm-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/62910 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:20:01 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/62902-last-call-for-submissions-enr-mountain-states-and-southwests-top-design-firms-surveys-and-preview-list http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/62902 Check out the April 27, 2026, issue for the region's top construction starts from last year.

]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:52:53 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/62643-enr-mountain-states-and-southwest-previews-list-of-2025-top-starts http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/62643 NMDOT is being honored for an extensive and innovative program of highway, bridge and rail projects.

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:26:22 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/62637-new-mexico-dot-named-enr-southwest-owner-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/62637 The Business Improvement District plays an important role in setting the stage for developers to invest in Denver's 16-block Cherry Creek North neighborhood.

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:56:15 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/62623-cherry-creek-north-business-improvement-district-named-2026-owner-of-the-year-for-colorado-and-wyoming http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/62623 Health care system is recognized for its development impact in downtown Boise and across Idaho's Treasure Valley.

]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:55:51 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/62621-st-lukes-boise-named-enrs-2026-intermountain-owner-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/62621 ENR's Legacy Awards are presented annually to individuals who have achieved a lifetime legacy of service in design and construction, and who have offered their time and expertise in giving back to the profession and to the communities in which they live.

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:42:35 -0500 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/62230-tom-horsting-ralph-wadsworth-and-mike-hoover-selected-as-2026-enr-mountain-states-and-southwest-legacy-award-winners http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/62230 Each of the Mountain States and Southwest awardees will be featured in the March issue of the magazine, detailing their successes and careers so far.

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/61414-enr-mountain-states-and-southwest-announces-2026-top-young-professionals http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/61414 HACI's ranking on the ENR Mountain States and Southwest region's inaugural Top Specialty Contractors List will be unveiled in the Oct. 27 issue of the magazine.

]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/61314-enr-names-haci-mechanical-southwest-specialty-firm-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/61314 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:29:36 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/61290-judges-reveal-finalists-for-project-of-the-year-in-colorado-wyoming-and-the-intermountain-area http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/61290 ENR's regional editors have chosen Ward Electric as the 2025 Mountain States Specialty Firm of the Year.

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:47:12 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/61289-ward-electric-named-mountain-states-specialty-firm-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/61289 Judges’ selections highlight design and construction innovation

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:58:53 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/61203-enr-mountain-states-announces-2025-best-projects-winners http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/61203 Top picks from among Best Projects winners highlight the pinnacle of design and construction achievement in Arizona and New Mexico. 

]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/61171-judges-reveal-finalists-for-southwests-project-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/61171 Top projects in Arizona and New Mexico were selected by a jury of industry leaders for the annual Best Projects competition

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:47:32 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/61118-southwest-judges-highlight-teamwork-innovation-with-winning-selections http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/61118 Salt Lake City-based Okland Construction is building on its more than 100-year legacy with the construction of several new landmark projects across the region.

]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:50:25 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/61003-okland-construction-named-enr-intermountain-contractor-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/61003 A story on Layton will appear in the August 25 issue of ENR Mountain States and Southwest, which will also feature our annual ranking of the top construction firms from across the region.

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:59:53 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/60979-layton-construction-named-enr-southwest-contractor-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/60979 PCL Construction is celebrating 50 years of business in Colorado. 

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:44:47 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/60970-pcl-construction-named-enrs-colorado-wyoming-contractor-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/60970 Surveys are still being accepted for the August issue of the magazine, which will feature ENR's list of top contractors in the Mountain States and Southwest. 

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:26:35 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/60948-enr-mountain-states-and-southwest-previews-top-contractors-list http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/60948 This year's Top Design Firms list will be published in the June 23 issue of ENR Mountain States & Southwest.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 11:09:40 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/60752-last-call-for-submissions-enr-mountain-states-and-southwests-top-design-firms-surveys-and-preview-list http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/60752 A story on Westwood will appear in the June 23 print issue of ENR Mountain States and Southwest.

]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 08:22:13 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/60718-westwood-professional-services-is-design-firm-of-the-year-in-colorado-wyoming http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/60718 A story on CSHQA will appear in the June 23 print issue of ENR Mountain States and Southwest.

]]> Mon, 05 May 2025 14:37:58 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/60694-cshqa-named-enr-intermountain-design-firm-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/60694 City is recognized for billions of dollars in transportation, infrastructure and development projects currently under construction or breaking ground in the coming year.

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:37:52 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/60446-city-and-county-of-denver-named-mountain-states-owner-of-the-year-for-colorado-and-wyoming http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/60446 Developer is recognized for community development work, including a new entertainment district, baseball stadium and performing arts center near South Jordan, Utah.

]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:41:12 -0500 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/60395-larry-h-miller-real-estate-named-enr-intermountain-owner-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/60395 The Legacy Awards are presented annually to individuals who have achieved a lifetime legacy of service in design and construction.

]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:45:57 -0500 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/60192-jim-johnson-doug-watts-and-steve-chanen-selected-as-2025-enr-mountain-states-and-southwest-legacy-award-winners http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/60192 ENR Mountain States & Southwest’s inaugural class of Top Young Professionals will be profiled in the March 3, 2025 issue.

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:21:50 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/59621-enr-mountain-states-and-southwest-merge-regions-and-announce-list-of-2025-top-young-pros http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/59621 Six projects reach the final round of this year's competition. 

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:27:53 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/59553-mountain-states-names-project-of-the-year-finalists http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/59553 Dumke Arts Plaza & The Corner Plaza Dumke Arts Plaza & The Corner PlazaImage courtesy Richer Images Post District Mixed Use Post District Mixed Use Image courtesy Jared Kenitzer Photography Primary Children's Hospital Primary Children's Hospital, Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Campus in Lehi Image courtesy Jacobsen Construction United States Air Force Academy Visitor Center United States Air Force Academy Visitor CenterImage courtesy Fred Fuhrmeister Chamonix Casino Hotel Chamonix Casino HotelImage courtesy Moss Photography Colorado-School-of-Mines-Labriola-Innovation-Hub-Courtesy-Werk-Creative.jpg Colorado School of Mines, Labriola Innovation HubImage courtesy Werk Creative Seven projects honored with excellence in safety and sustainability awards in the region's 2024 Best Projects competition.

]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:09:28 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/59238-enr-mountain-states-names-excellence-in-safety-and-sustainability-winners http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/59238 Judging panels reviewed more than 100 entries and selected a total of 56 awards across 20 categories.

]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:06:59 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/59163-judges-highlight-innovation-complexity-and-teamwork-in-this-years-selections http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/59163 Colorado mechanical firm will be profiled in the Sept. 30 issue of ENR Mountain States.

]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:27:33 -0400 https://www.enr.com/blogs/9-talk-of-the-rockies-southwest/post/59060-mtech-mechanical-named-mountain-states-specialty-contractor-of-the-year http://www.enr.com/blogs/9/post/59060