After a decade of searching for financing, the city of Clovis was able to obtain funds through federal, state, local and community organizations to construct this $7.8-million facility.
Plans to increase commercial vehicle inspection capacity at the land port of entry along the Mexico border in Douglas, Ariz., are moving along as the U.S. General Services Administration awarded a $274.7-million design-build contract to Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for a commercial port near an existing U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility.
The annual awards program recognizes 20 individuals under 40 years of age in each of ENR's 10 regions who have shown exceptional leadership and service throughout their career.
Consisting of 28 miles of 48-in.-dia and 42-in.-dia steel pipe between the communities of Tohatchi and Little Water, N.M., this project brings a much needed water source to the Navajo and Jicarilla Apache reservations.
Despite recession fears and high interest rates as well as supply chain delays and continuing labor shortages, specialty contractors in the Southwest are applauding last year’s productivity levels and anticipating a continued burst of activity through 2023.