The University of Washington-Tacoma completed renovations on the historic McDonald-Smith Building, Washington’s dogged convention center project faces further delays, MIT study validates Seattle concrete association’s claims, and more.

In our regular collection of news and notes from the construction herd in the Southwest comes.

After deliberations, the independent jury of industry professionals have selected 26 projects as worthy of an award in ENR Southwest’s annual contest.

Arizona-based masonry and concrete firm is selected by regional editors based upon skills, revenues and safety record.