Tessera Solar and Stirling Energy Systems unveiled the Maricopa Solar Power Plant, the first commercial project for the SunCatcher concentrating technology. The project’s 60 dishes will provide 1.5 MW of renewable energy to SRP customers in Greater Phoenix. Photo: SRP The Maricopa Solar Power Plant is located in Peoria, next to the Agua Fria Generating Station. Related Links: Developers Begin 60-Acre SkyWay 202 Professional Park Phoenix Police Precinct Underway New Learning Center, Medical Building from T.L. Roof Second Phase of Grand Ave. Starts Grand Canyon West Paving Underway The highly-efficient SES SunCatcher is a 25-kilowatt solar power system which uses
In its final report on the collapse of the Dallas Cowboy’s practice facility that injured 12 people, the National Institute of Standards and Technology recommends owners of other fabric-covered, tubular-steel-framed structures have their buildings evaluated. Photo: UNM UNM Indoor Practice Facility. Related Links: ABQ Voters OK $617M School Construction Funding Chavez-Grieves Consulting Engineers, Albuquerque, which completed a report for the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, about its indoor practice facility, found that wind pressure could enter the steel-and-fabric building through openings in the structure and not escape. This would overstress the training facility. In addition, several members and connections do
McCarthy Building Companies broke ground on the $5.5-million College of Southern Nevada Fire Station and Instructional Center. The project, a joint venture between the City of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and the College of Southern Nevada, will serve a dual purpose in providing the city with a much needed working fire station and the college with classroom space for its Fire Science Program students. Related Links: Multiple Vegas Projects Underway Campos Office Building Completed McCarthy is serving as construction manager at risk on the 15,400-sq-ft building, located on the southwest corner of the campus. It will house Las Vegas
CORE Construction—Nevada completed construction of the Campos Office Building and Parking Structure in Las Vegas. The new five-story, 187,467-sq-ft structure for the Nevada State Public Works Board is a modified podium style building with parking on the lower levels and offices above. The first two floors are constructed with precast concrete slabs and columns, and the top three floors are constructed with structural steel. Photo: CORE Construction-Nevada Crews completed the Campos Offi ce Building and Parking Structure in Las Vegas. The 187,467-sq-ft building broke ground in March 2008. Related Links: Multiple Vegas Projects Underway CSN Fire Station/Classroom Starts SH Architecture
T.L. Roof & Associates Construction Co. broke ground on the Emily Meschter Early Learning Center for the Flowing Wells Unified School District #8. Designed by Swaim Associates, Ltd., this project consists... Photo: T.L. Roof & Associates Emily Meschter Early Learning Center broke ground in Tucson. Related Links: Developers Begin 60-Acre SkyWay 202 Professional Park Phoenix Police Precinct Underway Second Phase of Grand Ave. Starts Solar Power Plant Reaches Milestone Grand Canyon West Paving Underway …of a 14,022-sq-ft early childhood learning center with six classrooms, administration and training room, rest rooms and playground area. The project, scheduled to complete in July,
The city of Las Vegas began construction on the new Neon Boneyard Park on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard at McWilliams Avenue, in downtown Las Vegas. Work is scheduled to take approximately 10 months. Related Links: Campos Office Building Completed CSN Fire Station/Classroom Starts The $1.9-million improvement project includes construction of a half-acre public park and areas to display neon signs, in partnership with the Neon Museum, that have been preserved from Las Vegas’ colorful history. The project also includes the relocation of overhead utility lines and construction of passive recreation space and landscaping enhancements. The city’s Neon
The City of Phoenix Public Transit Department hired Kini Knudson P.E. as its new Deputy Director for Facilities. David Wagner Knudson brings over 13 years experience in the public sector, with more than six years as an engineer/ project manager in Phoenix Public Transit�s Facilities Division. Prior to joining the City of Phoenix, Knudson served as a naval officer in the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps. He holds a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Arizona, and a MBA from Arizona State University. Geotechnical & Environmental Services Inc. has hired David Wagner as their Ground Source
A lot has changed since 1938, the year Southwest Contractor magazine commenced publication under a different name. Now in our 72nd year, we enter a new era with the unveiling of our first bimonthly issue. We are living in a rapidly changing world where news is delivered through print and, increasingly, through electronic means. With this in mind, as our print edition becomes a bimonthly publication, we are significantly stepping up our daily coverage of the Southwest�s construction and design industries on our newly re-designed web site, www.southwest.construction.com. In the near future, we will be adding an e-newsletter and Twitter
While modest in budget, the Tempe Library and Historical Museum renovations bring new life to old buildings. The Tempe Historical Museum�s former entryway (below) was demolished and replaced by an aluminum and glass storefront (above) with 72 LED lights that are programmed to wash the facade in four different colors. A 10-ft by 40-ft graphic scrim invites visitors to enter. Photo: Brignall Construction Related Links: No Walk in the Parq Complex Renovation Turns 1920�s Hospital into Boutique Hotel Wiseguys Return to Las Vegas Tight budgets didn�t restrain creativity during the concurrent renovations of the $8-million Tempe Public Library and the
A $50-million museum in downtown Las Vegas will examine America�s cultural fascination with organized crime and it�s impact on the city. Photo: Luetta Callaway The 1933 neoclassical structure is being refurbished to its original condition with help of the original 80-year-old conceptual drawings. Photo: Luetta Callaway As a vital part of the city�s downtown redevelopment efforts, the Las Vegas Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement�s exterior is being restored with terra-cotta brick cladding and limestone base, an original loggia entrance and granite paneling. The windows are being replaced and upgraded as well. Related Links: No Walk in the Parq
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