It’s Easy Bein’ Green After All

Sustainable building practices are becoming more and more integrated into the entire design and construction process, regardless of whether owners choose to go for LEED certification.

Solid Gold >>
LEEDing Wall Street >>
Engel Hall Sets Gold Tone >>
Platinum Exhibit >>
LEEDing Forward >>

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Slowdown Among the Pines

Northern Arizona’s once-active volcanoes could serve as models for the economic state of the local construction industry. Solid markets have melted away. Financial backing has dissolved in vapor and ash.

A Library in Disguise Mixes Campsites with Books in Prescott Valley >>

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Reno Still on the Go

Sagging gaming revenues and recessionary economy aside, the Reno-Sparks area in Nevada has got some stuff goin’ on.

Nye County Opens New Elementary School >>

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Old Tucson Becoming New Again

One of the longest anticipated projects in Tucson is beginning to show activity, although no steel has risen yet. Full Story >>

Santa Fe Activity Report

The slogan for Santa Fe is “The City Different,” a moniker usually used to refer to the city’s artist community. But it could also refer to its construction market, which is generally doing well despite tough economic times. Full Story >>

Workforce Solutions

With shortages of skilled workers in pipe trades among the highest anticipated for construction crafts, at least one supplier is reaching into new territory for recruits—Native American reservations. Full Story >>