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      <title>Renowned Colorado Neurorehabilitation Hospital Launches $250M Expansion</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Design and construction teammates reunite at renowned Colorado neuro-rehabilitation hospital for $250-million expansion.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Engineering Feat Provides Seismic Stabilization for Historic Salt Lake Temple </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Modern engineering feat ensures the Salt Lake City Temple respects its rich history while creating a stable future.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/63133</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Water A Big Market for Jacobs in Dry Southwest</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Innovation is the key to success for ENR Southwest’s Design Firm of the Year.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Focus On Safety, Mobility Drives Growth for RS&amp;H</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The ENR Mountain States Design Firm of the Year zeroes in on the growing aviation and transportation sectors.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/63130</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Boise Starts Expected to Fall 6% After Climbing 10% in 2025</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>&ldquo;Whether you&rsquo;re looking to move, work or invest, the Boise area has a lot going for it,&rdquo; says Hobbs. &ldquo;Conditions are strong ... and we&rsquo;re anticipating the market to continue strengthening as we head into 2027.&rdquo;</p>]]>
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      <title>The Conversation That Can Save a Life on Your Jobsite</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The industry&rsquo;s ability to deliver complex projects under pressure is a point of professional pride shared across every trade and every crew.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/63143</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Mountain States &amp; Southwest People News for June/July 2026</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Updates about construction professionals from across the Mountain States & Southwest region.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Colorado Laser Research Facility, $200M Nevada Water Reuse Project and More</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Updates on projects and companies in the Mountain States and Southwest region.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/63141</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Las Vegas Starts Expected to Tumble 16% After Climbing 10% in 2025</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Tuffo expects the Las Vegas market to remain active, particularly in gaming, hospitality and experiential projects.&nbsp;</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/63147</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Population Growth, Climate Demands Drive Mountain States &amp; Southwest Projects in 2026</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Eighty-three Mountain States and Southwest design firms report on their revenue and key sectors.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/63138</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ENR 2026 Regional Top Specialty Contractor Survey Goes Live</title>
      <author>jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>ENR's regional Top Specialty Contractor survey is now live.&nbsp;</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/blogs/13/post/63081</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:17:53 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Clayco Partners With Deep Atomic for DOE Nuclear-Powered Data Center Proposal</title>
      <author>yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Design-build firm is part of a consortium that aims to build a nuclear-powered data center at the Idaho National Laboratory, a federal research site.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/63037</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:51:35 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Utah Nears Completion of 17-Year, 49-Mile Spanish Fork–Santaquin Pipeline</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Crews in southern Utah County are nearing completion on one of the most consequential water infrastructure projects in the Western U.S.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/62983</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:56:27 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Colorado River States Clear Emergency Water Transfer as System Nears Hydropower Floor</title>
      <author>gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Colorado River states approve emergency Flaming Gorge releases as Lake Powell nears hydropower thresholds, signaling deeper infrastructure constraints and looming capital investment decisions across the basin.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/62889</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:05:26 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Demands on Region's Infrastructure Boost Project Starts</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Population growth, climate and the sheer size of the region drive development in the Mountain States and Southwest.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/62841</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>New Mexico DOT Improves Safety on Highways and Rail Crossings</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Fueled by the state’s oil and gas boom and IIJA funds, NMDOT is aiming to build bigger and better to improve safety on its highways and rail crossings.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>St. Luke's Boise Health System Invests in Downtown Campus</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>With deep roots in the Treasure Valley, the health care system is catching up with the area’s recent growth and positioning itself for the future.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/62833</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Denver's Cherry Creek North Woos Developers to Thriving Business Improvement District</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The 16-block pedestrian-focused business improvement district sets the stage for investors with its proven live-work-play recipe for success.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/62832</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Integrated Community Spaces Drive Boise YMCA Design</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The multiuse hub connects to the country’s largest geothermal heating system and keeps the community linked to essential services.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/62831</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>University of Denver Life Sciences Building Aims to Demystify the Research Experience</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The 73,000-sq-ft Integrative Life Sciences Center will feature 
three undergraduate teaching laboratories on the ground floor below four
 stories of flexible research space when it opens in 2027.</p><br>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/62830</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Cautious Optimism in Phoenix Market as Construction Starts Projected to Increase by 8%  </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Abbott is &ldquo;cautiously optimistic&rdquo; about the Phoenix market. &ldquo;At a macro level, I believe technology-supportive manufacturing will continue to be a long-term driver in the region,&rdquo; he says.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/62852</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Denver Construction Market Remains Steady in 2026</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Millers says the Denver market will be relatively steady for the remainder of 2026, with key sectors continuing to show resilience.&nbsp;</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/62851</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Mountain States &amp; Southwest People: April 2026</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Updates about construction professionals in the Mountain States & Southwest region.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/62850</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Denver’s Fox Park Moves Forward with Key Elements, and More Stories</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The 10-year, 41-acre Fox Park Redevelopment project in Denver&rsquo;s Globeville neighborhood is beginning to take shape.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>ENR's 2026 Regional Best Projects Contest Deadline Looms </title>
      <author>jriceenr@gmail.com (Justin Rice)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>ENR launches its annual regional Best projects contest.&nbsp;</p>]]>
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      <title>March 2026 City Scoop: Salt Lake City</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Kieffer says the outlook for Salt Lake City&rsquo;s construction market feels positive, with momentum from essential community-serving work&mdash;specifically health care, municipal projects and transportation improvements.</p>]]>
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      <guid>http://www.enr.com/articles/62547</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Industry News: McCarthy Digs in on ASU Medical School’s HQ Building</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>AGC of Utah members gathered in Salt Lake City Jan. 29- 30 for their 104th annual convention. &ldquo;Work is still moving; members are planning, bidding and staffing projects, but they&rsquo;re being more selective than a few years ago. </p>]]>
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      <title>Extensive Excavations Widen Key Mountain Corridor Along Colorado's I70 </title>
      <author>choa@enr.com (Aileen Cho)</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Interstate 70 Floyd Hill project in Colorado entails rock blasting and wide-ranging stakeholder engagement as crews grapple with granite.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>ENR Mountain States &amp; Southwest 2026 Top Young Professionals</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>ENR celebrates this year’s class of emerging leaders, selected for their contributions to their companies and communities.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Updates about construction professionals from across the Mountain States & Southwest region.</p>]]>
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