New Mexico

Wed May 10, 2017

PDC Wins AGC's Best Building Award for UNM Renovation

The Association of General Contractors (AGC) of New Mexico announced that The University of New Mexico's Chemistry building renovation, completed last year, was deserving of the best “Construction Management-at-Risk” award for 2017....

Fri April 07, 2017

Machine Recycles Beer Bottles Back Into Sand For Construction Sites

DB Export has announced its mission to help save New Zealand's beaches by producing a man-made sand product. The brewery was motivated by the knowledge that New Zealand beaches are retreating partly due to sand mining which occurs on some of these beaches -- DB Export is turning glass bottles that can't be recycled into a sand substitute suitable for everyday use....

Mon April 03, 2017

'The Pit' Receives Kudos for Going Green

The University of New Mexico's legendary basketball arena, a mid-century fixture that was modernized as part of a multimillion-dollar renovation a few years ago, is being recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council....

AP News - Mon January 23, 2017

New Mexico County to Update Water Infrastructure

The northwestern New Mexico city of Aztec will spend $3 million on water infrastructure projects, including some intended to provide relief to residents who have had to boil their water for months. The Daily Times reports that the San Juan County Commission approved a request from the city of Aztec to use $3 million intended for the Flora Vista wastewater system on other projects....

Mon January 09, 2017

GSA Awards Contract for New Port of Entry in Columbus, N.M.

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) awarded the construction contract for the new Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Columbus, N.M., to Hensel Phelps Construction Co., of Austin, Texas. The new LPOE will provide the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with facilities to help the agency fulfill its mission of keeping America's borders safe and secure....