West

The $66-million reconstruction of State Highway 445 near Reno, Nev., promises safer travel, smoother commutes and a path forward in coping with growth.

Thirty up-and-coming AEC industry leaders are finding new ways to innovate, fostering growth for the next generation and ensuring a diverse workforce as they navigate a constantly evolving construction landscape.

Cary Kopczynski’s efforts have transformed the skyline of the Puget Sound region, but his impact on the industry extends much further.

From the field to the C-suite, Glen Kaneshige’s humble approach to leadership has left a lasting mark across the Hawaiian Islands.

Erin McConahey’s dedication to her profession as an engineer is only matched by her determination to advance inclusion and sustainability efforts.

Seattle Monorail’s Seattle Center Station renovations; San Bernardino, Calif. I-5 Express Lanes; Oregon Wildlife Overpass; San Francisco's Southeast Treatment Plant Biogas Utilization Project

Photographs chosen by our editors from submissions to ENR.com/west/photos.

Updates about construction professionals in California, Nevada, Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon and Washington.

Steady as she goes is the watchword for construction in Spokane, Wash. While eastern Washington hasn’t enjoyed the tremendous growth of the Puget Sound region in recent years, it’s also avoided the headaches that can accompany such rapid development.

The wildfires in Los Angeles have complicated the already challenging prospects of the construction industry in the region.