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 second project to widen U.S. 60 (Grand Avenue), this time between 99th Ave. and Loop 303 in the northwest Valley, started in January. Crews will widen Grand by adding third lanes in each direction, along with intersection improvements to help with traffic flow. The $18-million project, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, is being built by Markham Contracting Co. Inc. of Phoenix and is scheduled for completion in fall 2011. The project was originally estimated to cost $45 million, but competitive bidding lowered the actual cost, freeing funds for use on other highway improvements in

United Construction, a prominent Nevada general contractor, recently shuttered its 21-year-old Las Vegas division in response to the deepening recession. The Reno-based company notified employees of the decision on Feb. 10. United's local offices had been located at 5130 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 100, in Las Vegas. The three remaining division staff members were laid off. Photo: United Construction United won best industrial project in Southwest Contractor�s Best of 2007 awards for this warehouse inside the ProLogis Park North master-planned business complex in North Las Vegas. �It was a surprise move, although we had been biting our nails for

About 55,000 people�a 16% yearly decline and the event�s lowest turnout since its 2007 peak of about 92,000�attended the annual exhibition held on Feb. 2-5. However, the thin crowd�s mood was more upbeat this year, visitors said, and exhibitors were selling more, too�a sign that the economic slump may be near the end. Photo: Tudor Van Hampton Fast-handed masons competed for more than $100,000 in cash and prizes in front of 4,000 spectators on Feb. 3 at the World of Concrete. Photo: Tony Illia Booth spaces shrunk this year, allowing smaller exhibitors to become more visible. Related Links: Stimulus to

Cement consumption will rise by 5.2% this year, aided by federal stimulus spending, according to Portland Cement Association�s chief economist, Ed Sullivan. He gave a 2010-14 forecast on Feb. 2 at the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. Slide Show Photo courtesy of Hanley Wood. Chris Swanson of Rescue, Calif., demonstrates his artistry skills with decorative concrete by using acid etching and staining techniques to depict a unique cross design on a 10-ft by 10-ft slab. Related Links: Moods and Masons Rise At Annual Concrete Show Last year�s administrative delays releasing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will result