John Tran has joined the Phoenix office of SmithGroupJJR as design principal and part of the leadership team for the firm's practice in Arizona and the Southwest. Before joining SmithGroupJJR, Tran was vice president and project designer at HKS Architects in Phoenix. Courtesy Smith- GroupJJR John Tran has joined the Phoenix office of Smith- GroupJJR as design principal and part of the leadership team for the firms practice in Arizona and the Southwest. Related Links: Engineering News Record Architectural Record Michael Malloy has been named Southwest regional director of transportation in the Albuquerque office of WHPacific. Malloy was recently president
In April, available construction jobs edged up in Nevada, while construction jobs were off by 2,200 in Arizona and 1,100 in New Mexico. Nevertheless, there seems to be general optimism among construction professionals about the job market among the southwestern states.In April, Nevada’s construction jobs edged up to 62,600, reflecting a 9.4% increase year-over-year on the month. The state’s overall unemployment rate was down to 8% in April, and its civilian labor force was down to 1,376,000 in April. In March, the labor force was up from about 1,373,400 in February to 1,380,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Arizona State University Athletic Director Ray Anderson revealed some new details about renovations to Sun Devil Stadium at the Tempe Historical Museum in mid-April, including that previous renderings had been withdrawn as the university seeks to make the new facility a 365-day a year attraction. By Jason Fifield Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz., under construction in Mid-April. “We believe that a refurbished renewed facility will be a shining light,” Anderson says.Anderson says the university is in the process of selecting a design firm and getting feedback but from all stakeholders to determine exactly what attractions will be added while
The world’s tallest observation wheel took its inaugural spin on March 31 on the Las Vegas Strip. By John Guzzon The Linq observation wheel is now open in Las Vegas. The 550-ft-tall, 28-cabin “Las Vegas High Roller” anchors Caesar Entertainment’s recently opened $550-million, 200,000-sq-ft. Linq entertainment complex. The 520-ft-dia., 1,120-passenger wheel is taller than the London Eye and 9-ft. higher than the former record holder, Singapore Flyer. American Bridge Co., Coraopolis, Penn., was the general contractor, with the San Francisco office of Arup as engineer-of-record.However, an observation wheel planned for the northeast side of Staten Island could soon wrest title
May 15, 2014 Arizona Builders’ Alliance Member MixerSundt Construction, 2620 S. 55th St., Tempe, Ariz.Construction firms from the Phoenix area will gather for networking. Contact: Erica Lange at elange@ azbuilders.org. May 29-30, 2014ASCE Seismic Hazard Evaluation and Mitigation Using Simple Methods Seminar Las VegasHelping designers extend their knowledge of earthquake engineering at the Trump International Hotel, 2000 N. Fashion Show Drive. Contact: asce.org. June 9-12, 2014National Fire Protection Association Conference and Expo Las VegasEducation and product information about codes and standards at the Mandalay Bay Conference Center, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Contact: nfpa.org. July 17-20, 2014American Society of Concrete Contractors’ Executive Forum
Alvin C. Dominguez has joined Wilson and Co., where he will be responsible for developing and sustaining client relationships in southern New Mexico. Dominguez is a Native American with 28 years of engineering leadership experience. He was formerly a technical support engineer for the New Mexico Dept. of Transportation and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Related Links: Engineering News Record Architectural Record Lawrence Pobuda has been hired as senior vice president and general manager of Opus Development Co. in Phoenix. The firm works in such sectors as office, industrial and residential real estate. Pobuda had
The construction job count edged upward in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada during the month of February. In Arizona, there were about 126,000 construction jobs in February up from 125,500 in January, reflecting a 3.6% year-over-year increase on the month. The state’s overall unemployment rate was 7.3% in February, down from 7.5% in January. Arizona’s civilian labor force numbered about 3,006,200, up from 3,004,300 in January.“In Arizona, job growth in particular with regard to construction, statewide we are seeing a bit of a bounceback in the construction industry,” said Robert Carreira of southeast Arizona’s Center for Economic Research at Cochise
From December to January, construction jobs were slightly down in Nevada and Arizona, and slightly up in New Mexico, according to statistics made public this week by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In Nevada, there were about 59,500 jobs in January up from 58,300 jobs in December, and reflecting a 4.4% year-over-year increase on the month. The state’s overall unemployment rate was 8.7% in January, down from 9% December. Nevada’s civilian labor force numbered 1,367,600 in January, up from 1,364,700 in December.In Arizona, there were about 125,000 construction jobs in January, down from 125,300 construction jobs in December, while
Bob Harper, vice president of Gilbane Building Co., has rejoined the firm's business unit in Phoenix as senior business development manager after three years in Houston. He has worked at Gilbane for 44 years.Harper Related Links: Engineering News Record Architectural Record Edward "Ned" McKnight has joined Shepley Bulfinch as a senior member of its health care design practice in Phoenix. McKnight is a member of the American Institute of Architects.Paul Kinne has returned to Panattoni Development Co. as development manager in Reno. He had been vice president of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada and had been at Panattoni
Utility and rail infrastructure for Tucson’s Sun Link is complete and light rail service will begin in July — the first such service since the Old Pueblo Trolley was suspended when Sun Link began construction in 2011. The project, also known as the Tucson Modern Streetcar, overcame challenges including tie-overs for water lines, two large Fourth Avenue street festivals, and the presence of historic civil infrastructure, according to members of the project team.“Normally, our approach is to locate all of the obstructions along a utility route, and then dig like crazy in between them,” said Sun Link Construction Superintendent Stanton