Top Design Firms of the Southwest

Our ranking of the top design firms is based on information gathered through hundreds of surveys sent to architects and engineers throughout Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada. Thank you to all of the firms who provided us with their information, allowing us to produce the most detailed ranking of its kind in the Southwest. Full Story >>

2007 Design Firm of the Year: HDR Inc

Southwest Contractor has selected HDR as the 2007 Design Firm of the Year. Specializing in both architectural and engineering, HDR succeeded in increasing revenue sharply in 2006 without sacrificing quality. Full Story >>

Global Technology Campus Revives South Scottsdale

Rising from the long-empty former site of Los Arcos Mall, SkySong will provide south Scottsdale with a vibrant 1.2 million-sq-ft mixed-use development focusing on global technology. Full Story >>

Sundt Builds New Corporate HQ in Tempe

Sundt's newest project is its own office building. The $11.5 million project will be submitted for LEED silver certification. Full Story >>

Behemoth Industrial Building Completed at ProLogis Park North

A massive new industrial building was just completed in North Las Vegas. Known as Building 16 of the ProLogis Park North, the $16.5 million structure is comprised of 128 concrete panels weighing up to 84 tons each. Full Story >>

Rio Rancho’s Remote City Hall Shows Vision

Rio Rancho’s new $13.4 million city hall sits by itself, awaiting the construction of the rest of the  growing city’s new core. The four-story building features many unique architectural details and green features such as a ground-source heat pump.
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Workforce Solutions
New York Universities Renew Engineering Ties
In Bid To Boost Student Numbers and Research

The planned link, set for a vote as early as October by the schools’ respective boards, would create an engineering, technology and research hub in New York. Full Story >>

Top 150 Design Firms Ranking

Top 150 Design Firms Ranking
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