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

Updates on projects and companies in the Southwest region.

Reports from key industry events across the Southwest region.

New award category emphasizes importance of sustainability in both design and construction.

The historic Derby Dam diverts water into the Truckee River that would otherwise flow into Pyramid Lake. However, that diversion led to the near extinction of the endangered native Lahontan cutthroat trout in the lake.

A significant upgrade to the original facility, this new plant serves the water reclamation needs of the city of Mesa and the towns of Gilbert and Queen Creek, Ariz.

In constructing the Allegiant Stadium project in Las Vegas, the joint venture contractor led a team of more than 100 firms to complete one of the country’s largest design-build projects under budget and on time despite a demanding 32-month construction schedule in the midst a global pandemic.

One installation features psychedelic lights projected onto KHS&S-installed rockwork painted to look like cotton candy. The mix of sound, lighting and art pieces throughout Meow Wolf means each visit will be different.

Circa is the first ground-up casino built in downtown Las Vegas since the 1980s. Completed in October 2020 after 3.9 million worker hours, the project occupies an entire city block and includes a 38-story tower, a two-level casino with restaurants, a six-tier pool amphitheater and a stadium-style, three-story sportsbook.