Submitted by MMC, Inc This facility at the Clark County Water Reclamation District’s Central Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant, is designed to be completely automated and self-sufficient, running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Photo:Joe Bustos Construction included solids pumping, transmission and dewatering facilities. Features include two huge storage tanks for primary and thickened waste-activated sludge, feed pumps, eight centrifuges capable of producing 575 tons of dewatered cake daily and a cake conveyance system. Most of this is contained inside a very complex, multi-story building with a contemporary architectural fa�ade to blend in with the surrounding area. The fully-automated

Submitted by Kells + Craig Architects, Inc The first phase of a community complex serving the Atrisco neighborhood in Albuquerque, this project is the culmination of 20 years of neighborhood advocacy. It includes an audio/visual room devoted to the collection of the oral and written histories of long-term residents of this 300 year old town. Photo RGB Photography The 18,000-sq-ft interior features a pool, child-care center, gaming and crafting rooms and offices. A senior dining area and a community kitchen support a multi-purpose meeting room, which is strikingly open and spacious. Residents of this traditional farming community can teach agricultural

Submitted by Sletten Construction of Nevada, Inc. This career development campus promotes a sense of community while fostering relationships with industry partners. Totaling 200,000 sq ft, the project’s eight buildings are made up of one- and two-story concrete tilt panels with membrane roofing. The 45-acre site includes a softball field, tennis courts, basketball courts and a campus courtyard. Photo Ryan Sisti/Pugsley Simpson Coulter Architects Photo Ryan Sisti/Pugsley Simpson Coulter Architects The project was completed one month ahead of schedule due in large part to careful planning and execution of the tilt panel erection, which despite a wide assortment of panel

Submitted by Sites Southwest LLC Outdoor learning environments and classrooms are a highlight at this Albuquerque school, focusing on four essential learning objectives including imagination and interaction. The landscape features a wildlife habitat and an archaeological digging area, with a classroom showcasing traditional Native American plants. Terraced playgrounds unify the school’s landscape with the surrounding mountains, while adjacent open land blends into the grounds to promote sustainability. Student interaction is encouraged through climbing areas and music gardens, and learners can choose to navigate challenge circuits or cultivate fruits and vegetables. Photo Sites Southwest, LLC Owner: Albuquerque Public Schools Landscape Architect:

Submitted by Sundt Construction, Inc This LEED gold project resulted through collaboration between citizen groups, the private sector and government. This new facility replaces Tucson’s aging Fire Station #1 and is named for the original 1909 Fire Central, displaying that station’s historic “Five Mile Bell” in its prominent bell tower. Photo:Cooperthwaite Photography The 70,000-sq-ft,, two-story structure includes firefighter living accommodations, six apparatus bays, fire department offices, an emergency operations center and a public museum, all constructed over a below-grade, two-level secure parking garage. Built within the confines of Tucson’s historic barrio, the structure features traditional materials, finishes and forms. An

Submitted by McCarthy Building Cos., Inc. This $5.4-million joint venture serves a dual purpose in providing Las Vegas with a fire station and the college with classroom space for its Fire Science programs. Photo Geoff Godzik, Maccarthy Building COS. The interior features a 15-ft, floor-to-ceiling glass wall inside the lobby, allowing students and visitors an opportunity to observe the dynamic nature of firefighting and emergency services inside the four-bay fire station. Six types of building materials, including stone tile, aluminum composite panels and EIFS, comprise the building’s exterior skin. At night, the interior light shining through translucent panels gives the

Submitted by Q&D Construction, Inc. This project relocates the TSA screening equipment and operations to the back of house, while in the public areas, combining ticketing, baggage check-in and a remodeled lobby featuring modern finishes and a theme that represents the natural landscapes and recreation activities of the Lake Tahoe region. The automated baggage screening system is efficient, and features an ergonomic lift-assist system in baggage inspection, a first in any airport. Photo Q&D CONSTRUCTION, INC. A large temporary structure was installed to allow airline ticketing to proceed without interruption and shortened the construction schedule by two years, saving over

Submitted by White Construction Co. In 2006, the budget was reduced 35% without a reduction in programmed space, meaning the design was drastically over cost. After a re-bid, the new team conducted several design “interventions” to keep unique architectural features, such as the dramatic “canyon” that showcases the asymmetrical towers on each side of the public lobby, but at a reduced cost. The team also saved millions by working around a key fiber optics line and completely redesigning the mechanical system. Photo � Fred Holden This impressive courthouse in Las Cruces includes eight courtrooms, judges’ chambers and court support facilities.

Submitted by The Weitz Co. This 3,000-sq-ft re-roof provides structural enhancements and creates a shaded outdoor space for building tenants. The historic building actually had an existing roof garden, but it was not up to code. Once it was removed, the team used modular and prefabricated materials to erect a steel frame to span the existing concrete deck and transfer loads to structural columns below. Functional space was created by installing new waterproofing, upgraded electrical, an elevated deck, shade canopy and a long bench for visitors. Photo:Liam Frederick Four colors of pickets were attached in a random order to create

Submitted by New Mexico Department of Transportation � District Three This project improves traffic operations in Albuquerque by adding continuous auxiliary lanes between ramps, reconstructing deteriorating pavement and replacing aging bridge structures. Photo Phil Gallegos With traffic forecast to increase and design speeds going from 55 to 70 mph, this project improves traffic operations, corrects physical deficiencies and improves safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists. Two projects led by different design firms were brought together under one bid package and executed under a single contract. The teamwork of all involved made this plan a success and helped reduce costs and