The construction of this three-story, 68,000-sq-ft temple serves as a prototype for new temples built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and it included an owner challenge to the project team to reduce costs and schedule by 20%.
A $240-million transformation of the 30-year-old center, home to the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, was delivered below budget and completed on time in October 2021 despite a variety of scheduling challenges resulting from COVID-19.
The Legacy Award is given annually by ENR regional editors to individuals who have achieved a lifetime legacy of service, both to the AEC industry and to their communities.