| Rank | Project Location | Project Cost | Start Date/ End Date | Owner | Project team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intel Fab 42 Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility Chandler, Ariz. | $5 billion | 2Q 2011/ 2013 | Intel Corp. | Design IDC ArchitectsGC Hoffman Construction Co. |
| 2 | Solana Solar Generating Station Plant Gila Bend, Ariz. | $1.6 billion | May 2011/2013 | Abengoa Solar Inc./Arizona Solar One | Design-Build Abener/Teyma Joint Venture |
| 3 | Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project Nye County, Nev. | $900 million | Aug. 2011/Summer 2013 | SolarReserve | Design Pratt & Whitney RocketdyneGC Cobra Thermosolar Plants Inc. |
| 4 | One Nevada Transmission Line (ON Line) Ely, Nev. | $510 million | 1Q 2011/Early 2013 | NV Energy | Design Power Engineers Inc.GC Sturgeon Electric Co. (lines); Wilson Utility Construction |
| 5 | Patua Geothermal Power PlantFernley, Nev. | $300 million | Aug. 2011/Late 2012 | Gradient Resources | Design-Build SAIC Constructors |
| 6 | Spring Valley Wind Farm & Electrical Substation Ely, Nev. | $250 million | Aug. 2011/June 2012 | Pattern Energy Group | GC Mortenson Construction |
| 7 | First Solar Manufacturing Plant Mesa, Ariz. | $200 million | May 2011/3Q 2012 | First Solar Inc. | Design First Solar Inc.GC M+W Group |
| 8 | 32 MGD Water Reclamation CampusTucson, Ariz. | $172.3 million | June 2011/May 2014 | Pima County RWRD | Design-Build-Operate CH2M HILL |
| 9 | I-10/SR 303L Traffic InterchangePhoenix, Ariz. | $133.9 million | Nov. 2011/May 2014 | Ariz. Dept. of Transportation | Design AZTEC EngineeringGC Pulice Construction |
| 10 | 303L, Peoria Ave. to Mountain View Blvd.Surprise, Ariz. | $128.7 million | Aug. 2011/Oct. 2013 | Ariz. Dept. of Transportation | Design Premier Engineering; Ritoch-Powell & AssociatesGC Pulice Construction |
| 11 | Chandler Regional Medical Center Tower ExpansionChandler, Ariz. | $125 million | Dec. 2011/4Q 2014 | Dignity Health | Design Orcutt|WinslowGC Kitchell |
| 12 | Sky Harbor Airport SkyTrain Phase 1APhoenix, Ariz. | $120 million | Aug. 2011/May 2014 | City of Phoenix Aviation Dept. | Design Gannett Fleming Inc.GC McCarthy Bldg. Cos. Inc. & Kiewit Western Co. Joint Venture |
| 13 | Rte. 215 Bruce Woodbury Beltway, Tenaya Way to Decatur Blvd.Las Vegas, Nev. | $116.8 million | Oct. 2011/April 2014 | Clark County Public Works | Design G.C. WallaceGC Las Vegas Paving Corp. |
| 14 | Harmon CornerLas Vegas, Nev. | $100 million | May 2011/Dec. 2011 (shell only) | BPS Partners | Design SH ArchitectureGC PENTA Building Group |
| 15 | McCarran Air Traffic Control TowerLas Vegas, Nev. | $99 million | June 2011/Early 2015 | Federal Aviation Admin. - Western Pacific Region | Design WHPacificGC Archer Western Contractors |
| 16 | Twin Arrows Navajo Resort & CasinoFlagstaff, Ariz. | $92 million | Sept. 2011/Sept. 2012 | Sicon | Design Friedmutter GroupGC Hunt Construction Group |
| 17 | I-10 Widening, Ruthrauff to Prince Rd.Tucson, Ariz. | $76.4 million | Sept. 2011/Late 2013 | Ariz. Dept. of Transportation | Design AECOMGC Pulice Construction |
| 18 | I-80, Robb Dr. Interchange to Vista Blvd. InterchangeReno, Nev. | $72 million | May 2011/Dec. 2012 | Nevada Dept. of Transportation | GC Granite ConstructionDesign Atkins North America |
| 19 | I-17 Cordes JunctionPrescott, Ariz. | $65.2 million | Aug. 2011/ June 2013 | Ariz. Dept. of Transportation | Design HDR Inc.GC Sundt Construction Heavy Civil Division/Vastco (JV) |
| 20 | Northern Edge Navajo Nation Casino - Phase 1 Upper Fruitland, N.M. | $60 million | March 2011/Jan. 2012 | Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise | GC Arviso/Okland Construction JV |
| 21 | University of Arizona North End Zone Stadium UpgradesTucson, Ariz. | $56.9 million | Dec. 2011/July 2013 | University of Arizona | Design Heery Intl.GC Mortenson ConstructionCivil/MEP M3 Engineering |
| 22 | Urban Outfitters West Coast E-Commerce Internet Fulfillment CenterReno, Nev. | $50 million | June 2011/June 2012 | Urban Outfitters | Design United Construction Co.GC United Construction Co.Developer Dermody Properties |
| 23 | Advanced Wastewater Treatment Membrane/Ozonation Facilities Phase 1Las Vegas, Nev. | $49.9 million | Feb. 2011/Feb. 2013 | Clark County Water Reclamation District | Design MWH AmericaGC McCarthy Building Cos. |
| 24 | Hilltop Townhomes & The Suites (NAU Residence Halls)Flagstaff, Ariz. | $42 million | July 2011/Aug. 2012 | American Campus Communities | Design Todd & AssociatesGC hardison/downey construction |
| 25 | Arizona State University McCord Hall at the W. P. Carey School of BusinessTempe, Ariz. | $38.4 million | Oct. 2011/July 2013 | Arizona Board of Regents/ASU | Design Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates; RSP ArchitectsGC DPR Construction Inc. |
ENR Southwests Top Starts of 2011
