Top Design Firms of the Southwest

Welcome to Southwest Contractor's ranking of the 2005 top design firms. This information was gathered through surveys sent to hundreds of architects and engineers throughout Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada. We thank all of the firms who provided us with their information, allowing us to produce the most detailed ranking of its kind in the Southwest. Full Story >>

SW Contractor's 2006 Design Firm of the Year

Southwest Contractor has selected Stantec Consulting as the 2006 Design Firm of the Year, based upon the company's 2005 revenue in the Southwest region as well as the company's impressive body of work. The firm has thrived in the region with a simple vision as stated in its slogan: One Team. Infinite Solutions.
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Ship Shape

Suncor Development continues a nautical theme with its newest phase at Hayden Ferry Lakeside. A new 12-story office tower joins the existing structures, along with the addition of an eight-level parking structure, retail space and outdoor areas.
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Safety First

Bradbury Stamm and Dekker/Perich/Sabatini are rapidly completing the new four-story office building for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico. The building will provide light and airy office and storage space within the unique, ship-shaped building.
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Green Thumb

Molasky Corporate Center, a $96-million, 284,000-sq.-ft. office tower in downtown Las Vegas, aims to be the area's first LEED-certified commercial office building. The Southern Nevada Water Authority will be a major tenant in the 17-story building.
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River's Edge

The Apollo Riverpoint Center, currently under construction in Phoenix, will provide University of Phoenix Online with a 630,000-sq.-ft. campus including one ten-story and two six-story office buildings. The site also includes two large parking garages and landscaping that echoes the nearby riverbed of the Salt River.
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