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September 2, 2024

Check out the September 2, 2024 edition of ENR Southwest, featuring the Tempe Town Lake Residences, Top Specialty Firms, Specialty Firm of the Year Suntec, news and more!

Tempe Town Lake Site Brings 'Amazing Views' and Challenges to Residential Towers

Construction of three residential towers is part of a multiphased, $1.8-billion mixed-use development at complex site in Tempe, Ariz.

Scott Blair

August 27, 2024

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Three-building $1.8B project next to lake in Tempe, Ariz. faced issues in foundation work, which penetrates three levels down into the Salt River’s alluvial soil and cobble.

2024 Southwest Specialty Contractor of the Year

‘One-Team’ Mindset Keeps Suntec Concrete Climbing

Scott Judy

August 27, 2024

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The Phoenix-based concrete contractor has achieved big-time success with a culture focused on employees and constant development.

2024 Southwest Top Specialty Contractors

Southwest Specialty Firms Stay Busy, but Uncertainty Clouds the Future

Scott Judy Jack McMackin

August 27, 2024

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The Southwest region has seen significant growth in the past few years, but an overall market slowdown is coming.

Southwest On the Scene: September 2024

August 26, 2024

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Reports from key industry events in the Southwest region.

Labor

Arizona Judge Rules Against Phoenix, Tucson Prevailing Wage Laws

James Leggate

June 24, 2024

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A state law prohibits Arizona cities from enacting prevailing wage requirements, a judge ruled.

Power Transmission

Two Big SW Transmission Lines Push for Federal Approvals to Advance

Doug Puppel

July 22, 2024

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The $2.4B RioSol clean-energy transmission project between New Mexico and Arizona and NV Energy's $4.2B Green Link Nevada are set to carry more wind, solar and geothermal energy to western states.

Transpo Secretary Buttigieg Helps Mark Construction Start of $378M Vegas BRT Project

Derek Lacey

August 21, 2024

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Construction of the 12.5-mile-long parkway corridor is planned for completion by 2026.

Sundt Starts Work on Ocotillo Road Project in Gilbert, Ariz.

Derek Lacey

August 28, 2024

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Sundt has broken ground on the Kimley Horn-designed Ocotillo Bridge and Road Extension project for Gilbert, Ariz.

Southwest Snapshot: September 2024

August 26, 2024

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

September 2024 City Scoop: Phoenix

August 26, 2024

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The Arizona market, and especially the Phoenix area, has become a focal point for Rosendin of late, with the Valley of the Sun serving as the firm’s unofficial Southwestern hub as the electrical contractor takes advantage of tremendous growth in the regional market.

ENR Southwest Construction Professionals

Southwest People: September 2024

August 26, 2024

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Updates about construction professionals in the southwest region.

Enhancing Collaboration and Surpassing Traditional Design-Build Methods with Progressive Design-Build

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU

Progressive Design-Build is reshaping large infrastructure projects by addressing key issues with the traditional Design-Build approach. We'll explore how PDB fosters collaboration between owners, design-builders, and design teams to develop a well-defined scope and budget, plus minimizes cost overruns and reduces liability claims.

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Southwest

September 2, 2024

Cover Story

Tempe Town Lake Site Brings 'Amazing Views' and Challenges to Residential Towers

Features

‘One-Team’ Mindset Keeps Suntec Concrete Climbing

Southwest Specialty Firms Stay Busy, but Uncertainty Clouds the Future

News

Southwest On the Scene: September 2024

Arizona Judge Rules Against Phoenix, Tucson Prevailing Wage Laws

Two Big SW Transmission Lines Push for Federal Approvals to Advance

Transpo Secretary Buttigieg Helps Mark Construction Start of $378M Vegas BRT Project

Sundt Starts Work on Ocotillo Road Project in Gilbert, Ariz.

Southwest Snapshot: September 2024

City Scoop

September 2024 City Scoop: Phoenix

People

Southwest People: September 2024

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