http://southwest.construction.com McGraw-Hill Construction's ENR Southwest offers comprehensive local coverage of construction, engineering and architecture news in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada. en http://construction.com/images/RSSLogos/SW_Construction_RSS_Logo.gif http://southwest.construction.com The McGraw-Hill Companies 2012 scott_blair@mcgraw-hill.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:54:46 GMT Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:54:46 GMT http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2012/0126-new-perch-being-readied-for-mccarrans-air-traffic-controllers.asp Construction of the new $99M air traffic control tower at McCarran Airport in Las Vegas hits its stride. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:38:08 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_news/2012/0126-world-of-concrete-show-draws-50000-attendees-to-vegas.asp The annual World of Concrete show opened its doors in Las Vegas this week. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:55:23 GMT News http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_news/2012/0126-new-1-mw-solar-plant-planned-for-asu-poly-campus.asp ASU's Polytechnic campus will the the home of a new 1-MW power generating plant. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:19:30 GMT News http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_people/2012/0123-updates-about-construction-professionals.asp NAI Horizon and Lawyer Trane name new presidents, while hiring picks up at several Phoenix contractors. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT People http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2012/0123-salty-solution-generates-solar-power-day-or-night.asp While other solar powerplants sit idle during the night, the 110-MW Crescent Dunes project uses unique salt technology to keep power flowing. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_top_lists_construction_firms/2012/0123-enr-southwests-top-20-under-40.asp Through leadership in career, family and community, these 20 outstanding individuals will shape the construction industry for years to come Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT People http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_news/2012/0117-how-ahern-rentals-landed-in-bankruptcy.asp The 58-year-old family-owned equipment rental giant filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Dec. 22. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:19:31 GMT News http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_news/2011/1214-mayo-clinic-begins-construction-on-phoenix-proton-beam-facility.asp Mayo Clinic broke ground for a $182-million cancer therapy facility in Phoenix to house cutting edge proton beam equipment. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:14:05 GMT News http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_news/2011/1214-green-schoolhouses-to-be-built-solely-with-donated-materials-and-volunteers.asp The all-volunteer Green Schoolhouses Series wants to provide $200 million in new, LEED-Platinum buildings for disadvantaged public schools. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 02:10:00 GMT News http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1214-team-selected-to-build-125m-patient-tower-at-chandler-hospital.asp Kitchell and Orcutt | Winslow will begin construction of a new patient tower at Chandler Regional Medical Center this month. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:43:25 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1130-record-breaking-bridge-stars-in-rugged-nevada-route.asp The Galena Creek crossing is at the center of a Nevada freeway job with much at stake: safety, sensitivity and morale Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:23:23 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_people/2011/1114-peoplesouthwest.asp New hires, promotions and other people news from the movers and shakers in the A/E/C community in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT People http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-fromadeeppoolbestprojectsshine.asp Despite a lagging economy, the Southwest saw more entries in its Best Projects competition than any other region. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-abundanceofnaturallighthelpsperformersshine.asp The modern orchestra hall at the V. Sue Cleveland High School Fine Arts Center would be at home within any major city, so it’s even more impressive that it’s part of a public school campus. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-arcadiadrivedrainageimprovementsphoenix.asp The Arcadia Drive Drainage Improvements provided an outfall for a future storm drain and improved flood control and safety for this Phoenix neighborhood. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-truckeeriverprojectensureswatersupply.asp The Glendale Water Supply Improvement Project increased water supply to a Reno, Nev., treatment plant while improving fish habitat and recreational access. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-mccormickstillmanrailroadparkmodelrailroadbuildingscottsdaleariz.asp This unique LEED-Gold building in Scottsdale, Ariz., houses model railroad layouts, meeting rooms and exhibit space. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-sustainablelibraryfitswithindesertlandscape.asp Arizona’s first LEED-Platinum public library emphasized water conservation, energy efficiency, passive solar design and returning the site to its native appearance. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-bonnevilletransitcenterlasvegas.asp This landmark transit facility showcases sustainability while improving access to and from downtown Las Vegas and complements the redevelopment and revitalization of the area. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-arizonacancercenterbecomesbeaconofhope.asp Using a philosophy that empowers patients by demystifying cancer treatment, this new facility features an outpatient center and 76 patient beds on two floors. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-tucsonmedicalcentermotherbabyandpediatricsexpansiontucsonariz.asp This hospital expansion added 26 private patient rooms and added an easily identifiable hospital entrance and living room-like activity centers for families and teens. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-scienceandartsbuildinginspiredbybattyideas.asp Mesa Community College’s new science and arts space is an environment that also provides a home for local bats and other desert creatures. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-centralnewmexicocommunitycollegestudentresourcecenteralbuquerquenm.asp The LEED-Silver resource center serves a student population of more than 27,000 with a library, classrooms, data center and central gathering spaces. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-highendfinishesadornrefinedofficedesign.asp Located in downtown Phoenix, the three-floor build-out of the nearly 60,000-sq-ft Polsinelli Shughart Law Offices was completed in just 17 weeks. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-arizpowerplantfeaturesrapidstartupcapacity.asp This 512-MW, simple-cycle peaking power plant uses 12 natural gas turbine generators to supply electricity to 500,000 homes and can start up in 10 minutes at the push of a button. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-dunnedwardspaintmanufacturingplantphoenix.asp This LEED-Gold project added two separate mezzanines to Dunn-Edwards’ existing building plus an addition for the bulk storage of raw materials. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-prefabmetalbuildingstransformedintotheater.asp This innovative performing arts center in Buckeye, Ariz., utilizes a series of pre-fabricated metal buildings to create a state-of-the-art building that echoes the community’s agricultural roots. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-nexgenacademyalbuquerquepublicschoolsalbuquerquenm.asp This LEED-Silver school-within-a-school espouses collaborative, project-based learning with an emphasis on technology within a modern workplace setting. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-soleribridgeconnectsvisitorstosunandearth.asp Paolo Soleri’s first completed bridge design enhances downtown Scottsdale, Ariz., with a landmark plaza and a bridge that marks solar events and showcases artistic expression. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-southarizonaavenuecorridorimprovementschandlerariz.asp This new streetscape along Arizona Avenue enhances downtown Chandler’s community feeling with ample public art, seating and shade trees. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-sundtbuildssustainablezenofficespace.asp This 47,000-sq-ft, two-story office building offers Sundt’s 100 Tucson employees a holistic and sustainable space. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-limitedplansasbestostackledinlibraryredo.asp With limited plans available for the 50-year-old original building, this renovation at New Mexico Junior College was full of surprises. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-communityfirstbankoflasvegascrockettbuildinglasvegasnm.asp Community First Bank renovated a neglected building and restored the historic character of the interior, including a tin ceiling and grand stairway. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-santafefreightdepothistoricrenovationphoenix.asp Built in 1929 but neglected for decades, the Santa Fe Freight Depot was rejuvenated with added glazing and an open interior. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-diamondchildrensmedicalcentertucsonariz.asp This family-centered facility actively involves the hospitalized child’s parents in all aspects of the child’s care, with 36 neonatal intensive care unit beds that include special “nesting rooms,” where parents can stay with their children long term and simulate their home environment. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-militaryhousingcreatesneighborhoodfamilyvibe.asp The redevelopment of housing at Nellis Air Force Base involved the construction of 1,180 new or remodeled houses and many amenities to create a sense of community for military families. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-harrahsakchinhotelexpansionmaricopaariz.asp Doubling the amount of available rooms, this five-story hotel expansion was inspired by the desert agriculture and art of the Ak-Chin culture. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-phoenixcityscapeprojectcreatesaretailoasis.asp With two retail buildings totaling 120,000 sq ft surrounding an oasis-like plaza, CityScape’s retail block offers visitors and workers downtown a pleasant place to shop, eat or relax. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-solarsystemsinstalledattwodetentioncenters.asp This project added 316 solar heat collectors to provide most of the hot water at two detention facilities in Phoenix. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-cleveradditionreinventstucsonmdaheadquarters.asp A two-story, 15,000-sq-ft addition to an office building redefined the existing building and added enough sustainable elements to achieve LEED Gold status. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-i40trailandgailrybamemorialbridgealbuquerquenm.asp This 1,100-ft-long pedestrian and bicycle bridge over the Rio Grande River fills in a major missing link connecting the city’s east and west sides. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-miniofrenorenonev.asp This 2-story Mini dealership and showroom features a sleek modern interior that echoes the popular style of the car. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-baseballfieldsspringuponnativeamericanland.asp Built under a tight timeline, this massive spring training complex provides clubhouses, fields and a stadium for two Major League Baseball teams and two Native American tribes. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-thepituniversityofnewmexicoarenaalbuquerquenm.asp The University of New Mexico’s legendary arena was revamped and expanded, all while the men’s and women’s basketball seasons were played during construction. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-freewayonvirginlandpresentsrareopportunity.asp This $100 million, 5.35-mile highway over rolling terrain necessitated more than 2.1 million cu yd of excavation through a variety of soils and rock. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-suburbancityhallhasanurbanheart.asp Southwest Project of the Year Chandler City Hall impressed judges with a sustainable and highly engaging design. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-puebloofisletatribalservicescomplexisletanm.asp The multi-level Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Services Complex provides for a host of tribal services and features a distinctive sculptural shade structure. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-windmilllibraryandservicescenterlasvegas.asp This 140,390-sq-ft project includes a library, auditorium, offices and services shop. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-cityscoopflagstaff.asp Flagstaff’s construction starts are expected to nearly double in 2011, according to McGraw-Hill data. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_projects/2011/1114-south-meadows-roadway-bridge-and-utilities-santa-fe-nm-.asp Despite being less than a mile long, this key roadway, bridge and utility project provides a new river crossing and alleviates traffic. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Projects http://southwest.construction.com/southwest_construction_cities/2011/1114-city-scoop-flagstaffcity-grill-.asp Flagstaff’s construction starts are expected to nearly double in 2011, according to McGraw-Hill data. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Cities