Top picks from among Best Projects winners highlight the pinnacle of design and construction achievement in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. 

Three-building $1.8B project next to lake in Tempe, Ariz. faced issues in foundation work, which penetrates three levels down into the Salt River’s alluvial soil and cobble.

The Phoenix-based concrete contractor has achieved big-time success with a culture focused on employees and constant development.

The Southwest region has seen significant growth in the past few years, but an overall market slowdown is coming.

The Arizona market, and especially the Phoenix area, has become a focal point for Rosendin of late, with the Valley of the Sun serving as the firm’s unofficial Southwestern hub as the electrical contractor takes advantage of tremendous growth in the regional market.

Reports from key industry events in the Southwest region.

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

The Southwest region has seen significant growth in the past few years, but an overall market slowdown is coming.

Data centers helped fuel contractor revenue growth in 2023, with Southwest firms collectively reporting a 13% overall gain.

Energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors again boosted Southwest design work, but how long can it continue?