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The article deals with the use of tilt-up panels for the mostly indoor water park resort for Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale, Arizona. Topics covered include weight of the heaviest panel placed in the project, features of the indoor water area of the integrated family entertainment center, companies behind the project including architect Gensler, Suntec Concrete and general contractor Mortenson Construction, and date set for the opening of the resort.

The article reports on the survey made by the ENR Southwest on the revenue of construction firms. It cites on the growth of the regional revenue in 2018 due to ongoing push for innovation in streamlining workflow, pitching services to owners and managing relationship. The article also reports on the collaboration of SmithGroup and design firm Corgan for the construction and design of the Sky Harbor Airport's Terminal 4 in Phoenix, Arizona.

The article offers information on the development of the Caesars Forum project in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2019. According to Howard Tribble of Caesars Entertainment, the company sought of establishing the structure apart from competing conference centers to deliver a superior experience and not only for a good selling point. It mentions that designing, installing and creating the trusses required the creativity of the whole construction team.

The article explores the responsiveness of the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), the 2018 ENR Southwest Owner of the Year, in its fair share of highways. Topics mentioned include the maintenance and inspection of highways and byways in the state by the department, the rebuilding of many aspects of the Las Vegas freeway system and creation of roadway options, as well as the partnership of the department with contractors to make projects.

The article focuses on the use of chilled beams in the construction of the Tuscan hospital in Arizona for the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system (HVAC).

The article focuses on the leadership qualities shown by young professionals like Lindsey Feola from Gensler, Project Executive Garren Echols from Sundt Construction and project engineer Dinesh Allam from Sundt Construction.

The article focuses on hospital of health care firm Banner Health which will be implementing beams for patient rooms and mentions that the project adds to medical center associated with University of Arizona. Topics discussed include construction which began in 2016 by construction firm GLHN Architects and Engineers Inc., onsite construction team of subcontractors and essential power electrical rooms.

The article focuses on profile of Top Young Professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction community according to career achievement and involvement in construction industry. Topics discussed include Dinesh Allam of construction firm Sundt Construction who involved preconstruction of concrete element, Garren Echols of Sundt Construction and Lindsey Feola of Gensler who has been licensed architect.

The article focuses on the impact of labor shortage in the construction industry despite increased activity and employment gains. Topics discussed include reports on construction jobs by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, projects include construction of stadium for National Football League (NFL) team Raiders, Nevada Chapter of the Associated General Contractors, and list of specialty firms including Suntec Concrete, Helix Electric, and Wilson Electric.

The article discusses the improvement construction project of Granite Creek Dam in Prescott, Arizona. Topics mention including the installation of a ladder and a platform, design-build project teamed leader and designer, Wood and conducting of a specialized diving operations by the Arizona Commercial Diving Services.

The article discusses the increasing revenue of construction industry in Southwest part of the U.S. according to the data from the periodical "Engineering News-Record" (ENR). Topics mention including the Southwest top contracting firms such as the Austin Commercial, The Korte Co. and Facilities Contracting Inc., automated distribution facilities and construction demographies.

The article offers information on the redesign project of the ISM Raceway motorsport racetrack located in Avondale, Arizona which is being conducted by architectural firms DLR and Rossetti.

The article announces the top architectural and engineering firms in southwest U.S. which have been ranked by the periodical as part of its 2018 annual survey, which include HDR, Carollo Engineers Inc. and EPS Group Inc.

The article announces the recipients of the Engineering News Record Southwest's Top Young Professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry including Josh Ahrens, Emily Allen, and Manrique Umana Brenes.

The article reports that at campus of Arizona State University, McCarthy ConstructionCos. is building Biodesign C, a facility which will house the world's first compact X-ray laser. The construction would involve intricate concrete work and requires slab foundations up to 6 ft thick to reduce vibration and prevent the contamination with low magnetization rebarin the basement.

The article offers information on the economic condition of the construction industry in the Northwest U.S. wherein construction employment in Washington and Oregon shows growth in 2017. It lists the top 26 contracting firms in the region based on their revenue including Hoffman Corp., Skanska USA, and Gly Construction. Also mentioned are top contractors in the Northwest U.S. based on value of work around the world.

The article profiles several young professionals in the construction industry who are included in Northwest Top Young Professionals honorees for 2017 from the periodical "ENR: Engineering News-Record." Among the young construction professionals include Joel Andersen, president of Andersen Construction in Portland, Oregon, Cal Bearman, forensic engineer at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Inc. in Seattle, Washington, and Kyle Coppinger, field engineer at Global Diving & Salvage Inc. in Seattle.

The article focuses on the near completion of the first new interstate highway built by contractors in Southern Nevada which orchestrated an efficient asbestos mitigation plan. It states that planners controlled dust, monitored air levels, and not move any excavated soils from the site after being challenged by the potentially deadly, naturally occurring asbestos found in vast areas of the Southwest. According to Gary Pons of SCS Engineers, what the data shows, their plan works.

The article focuses on the results of an annual contractor survey which shows a ontinually strengthening market, rising revenue and an optimistic outlook. The announcement of Sandia National Laboratory to its $135 million in construction projects is mentioned. According to Ryan Abbott of Sundt Construction, the Southwest construction ecology has grown exponentially since 2015 carrying with it all of the challenges of labor and supply-chain adaptation.

The article discusses project of construction of residence hall at the Arizona State University (ASU)'s Tempe campus as part of public-private partnership with American Campus Communities (ACC). Topics discussed include comments from Chadd Harrison of architectural firm SCB of Chicago, on plans to achieve LEED points for the project, assistance from general contractor Okland Construction for it and its study by students from the Del E. Webb School of Construction.

The article discusses the construction of a data center in northwest Phoenix for Aligned Data Centers by the construction company Skanska. It states that the facility will have an innovative design and construction plan that will allow less usage of power and water. it further states that the plan will use Aligned Energy's modularized infrastructure system, which includes patented eSYNC heat removal systems and power.

The article announce the winners of the "ENR: Engineering News-Record" (ENR) magazine Best Projects program which reflects the diversity of the physical and commercial environment across the U.S. including Allen Institute, Kodiak Airport project, and Eugene Veterans Affairs Health Care Center.

The article features Ryan Cos. selected as 2019 Contractor of the Year for the U.S. Southwest by "Engineering News-Record." Topics covered include rate of increase in revenue posted by the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based company in 2018, achievements of the firm in 2018 such as its completion of the regional headquarters for health care firm McKesson and efforts of Ryan to ensure and maintain the quality of its staff.

The article discusses the construction of the L3PS water pumping station by the Southern Nevada Water Authority as a response to the declining water supply in Nevada. It cites on the joint venture of S.A. Healy Co. and Italy's Impregilo S.p.A. that completed the third intake of the project. The article also discusses the main components of the water station which include well shafts, riser shaft and underground forebay.

The article reports on the business expansion of Burns & McDonnell, a construction and engineering company. The company's specialization in solar and other energy work are the driving force for the Big Bend power station of Tampa Electric Co. The company value the clients through its engaged and talented emloyee-owners.

The article discusses winner of the periodical's award for construction projects. It mentions construction of the University of Arizona Cancer Center by contractor Hensel Phelps and include comments from Blake Christian of Hensel Phelps, the Valley Metro Rail system extension by contractor Sundt/Stacy and Witbeck Joint Venture and the Tropicana Golf Course and Country Club by McCarthy Building Cos.

The article reports that the 2-million-square-feet, five-building Marina Heights complex in Tempe, Arizona contracted by the national builder, developer, designer and real estate manager Ryan Cos. has been logs a nearly perfect safety record. According to Rich Montague, the division manager of Ryan Cos., that safety is paramount for the company.

The article discusses the replacement of Hell Canyon Bridge, a structurally deficient bridge in a remote corner of the north central Arizona, by construction company Ames Construction Inc. Topics include the design of the new bridge, the installation of a pan decking in between the girders, and the performance of the demolition plan after the completion of lead abatement.

The article discusses the construction of crest-gate dams in the Salt River located in Tempe, Arizona managed by senior project manager Stewart Vaghti with the construction company PCL Construction. Topics discussed include the permanent replacement of a rubber bladder, the support given by the hydraulic cylinders to the crest-gate dams, and the fabrication of the gates for cost reduction and avoidance of logistical problems.

The article discusses the architectural design of the T-Mobile Arena, a 16-acre multipurpose arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, designed by architectural firm Populous.

The article focuses on construction project of building laboratory spaces and clean room settings for the University of New Mexico's physics and astronomy building by the contractor Bradbury Stamm. Topics discussed include Physics and Astronomy Interdisciplinary Science (PAIS) building, specifications for control of vibration, electromagnetic radiation and environmental effects, handling of mechanical systems, and LEED Gold certification.

The article reports on the Maricopa County, Arizona's conversion of a former Madison Street Jail in downtown Phoenix into the county attorney's headquarters. Topics discussed include the history of the jail building, factors that influenced the decision of county officials to convert the building instead of renovating it for use as a correction facility and the engineering and architectural design for the project provided by DLR Group.

The article provides an overview of several notable construction and engineering projects in the Southwest Top Starts. Topics discussed include the construction of Intel's semiconductor plant in Chandler, Arizona by Hensel Phelps Construction and general contractors Mortenson and McCarthy Building Cos.' construction of a stadium for the National Football League's Raiders franchise.

The article reports that firm Wilson Electric is in the top 10 on ENR Southwest's annual Top Specialty Contractors survey. The firm recently worked on such high-profile projects in the Phoenix area as Marina Heights. Wes McClure, the firm's CEO, attributes the successover the past two decades to devotion to growth in quality, safety, performance and partnerships.

The article offers information on construction contractor Hoffman Construction based in Oregon. Topics include the history of the company which was founded in 1922, the financial performance of the firm featuring its business revenue, and achievements of the company such as the 2017 Contractor of the Year award from the magazine "ENR Northwest." Also mentioned are the company's services and projects, employees, and partnership.

The article focuses on ownership transition navigated by Bradbury Stamm Construction while maintaining market strength. The many signature projects built by the firm in the Land of Enchantment, including the Albuquerque Rapid Transit project is mentioned. According to chief executive officer Cynthia Schultz, she wants to keep the company strong and not diminish the great vibe they have and a staff that can build anything.

The article discusses the construction of Terminal Three at the Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona that create a new light-filled public space. It mentions that the construction of the Terminal Three is part of the improvement program of the city of Phoenix wherein the project will update the terminal as well as add capacity and consolidate facilities. It notes that building was designed and built by DWL Architects + Planners, SmithGroupJJR and Corgan.

The article announces winners of the 2013 Best of the Best Projects based on design and construction excellence in the U.S. including the Bullitt Center, the Tom Bradley International Terminal and the John W. Turk Jr. Power Plant.

The article announces the engineering industry executives who were selected for the 2016 Northwest's Top Young Professionals award from "Engineering News-Record" (ENR) magazine which include Tyler Kimberley, Ian Cotton, and Lynne Fenley.

The article discusses the technological innovations deployed by construction firm GLY Construction as an approach to improve its financial performance. Topics discussed include the use of innovated technologies in project delivery system, building planning, and documentation. Comments from Fritz Walter, director of construction firm Kemper Development Co., are also included.

The article offers information about the success exhibited by paving contractor Las Vegas Paving Corp. in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics include the regional revenue of the company in 2015, the construction of the first mile of recycled asphalt highway in the world in 1974, and the plan for the firm's largest project in the city which is the Boulder City Bypass.

The article offers information on the construction firm Stantec. It mentions that the firm ranks third among the 2016 ENR Southwest Top Design Firms with $37.17 million of design revenue and is considered as among the largest design firms in the world. It cites the business expansion undertaken by the company.

The article focuses on hospitality company MGM Resorts International and its construction projects in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics discussed include the projects developed by the company in the city which includes an arena, the Entertainment Theater, and the renovation of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, the minority hiring practices of the company, and its use of diversity approaches such as partnerships, job segmentation, and mentorship.

The article offers information related to the efforts of leaders of Corbins Electric, which are driving fundamental change in the construction industry by infusing innovation in training, technology and workflows to make their projects leaner and faster. It mentions that company leverages innovative workflows and training by using the internet of things (IoT) and providing Building Information Modelling (BIM) services.

The article offers information related to the efforts of companies that struggling to find enough workers to meet production demand. It mentions that industry associations and construction companies are investing in apprenticeship programs while continuing to deliver innovative projects. It further presents views of Tom Dunn, president of Arizona Builders Alliance, on impact of workforce shortages on the industry.

The article looks at the construction and development industry of southwestern U.S. based on the Top Contractors survey in the Southwest conducted by "Engineering News-Record." Topics covered include outlook of executives from top contractors in the southwest on activity in the sector amidst changes brought by robotics and other innovations, revenue of the top 10 firms in the southwest for 2018, and benefits of technological innovations for the construction market.

The article offers information on the list of construction projects with more than $5.3 billion total value in the Southwest region of the U.S. in 2018. The top six projects through cost in the region are in Nevada, which include the renovation of Las Vegas Convention Center. It mentions that all but one of the 10 projects in Arizona are in the metropolitan area of Phoenix, the largest of which is the PHX Sky Train.

The article offers the information on the ENR Southwest Best Projects competition that recognizes outstanding construction work in the past year in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. The article also mentions about the Bio design Institute Building C on the Arizona State University campus named as a Project of the Year; and The Carlisle in Albuquerque, a Best Projects winner in the residential/hospitality category.

The article discusses the architectural design of the Biodesign Institute Building C on Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, designed by ZGF Architects, which has won the 2018 ENR Northwest Best Projects competition.

The article announces the 2019 ENR Southwest Best Projects competition awards which include Project of the Year honors for the new student union and Excellence in Safety winner Palace Station Casino and also for other categories Project of the Year finalists and the Excellence in Safety winner.