Wed December 06, 2017
Hurricane Harvey Updates
Gov. Greg Abbott has extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey. All Texas counties declared disaster areas will continue to be eligible for assistance as they recover and rebuild after Hurricane Harvey....
Cindy Riley - Wed December 06, 2017
$40M Entertainment Hub Rises in Albuquerque
Designed to bring vibrancy to the downtown area, a $40 million entertainment hub is taking shape in Albuquerque, N.M. When complete, the facility will feature approximately 39,000 sq. ft. of mixed-use space, along with 60 residential market-rate apartment units....
Tue December 05, 2017
ADOT Opens Its Transportation Plan for Comment
After two years of research and analysis, the public now has the opportunity to comment on the Arizona Department of Transportation's draft long-range plan, outlining strategies for meeting the state's highway and bridge needs over the next 25 years....
Tue December 05, 2017
Board of Regents OKs Funds for Construction Projects
The following are news briefs from the Arizona Board of Regents November 2017 board meeting. The outcomes follow the board's broad objectives for this meeting, available on the board's agenda. Revised University of Arizona Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Development Plan The board approved the University of Arizona's revised fiscal year 2018 capital development plan (CDP), which includes two new major capital projects and four previously approved projects....
Tue December 05, 2017
UA Hosts Topping-Off Ceremony for Health Sciences Building
The last steel beam in the construction of the new University of Arizona Health Sciences Innovation Building has been hoisted into place. Covered with signatures and bedecked with U.S. and Arizona flags and a small ceremonial tree, the beam rose above the crowd that had gathered for the Nov....
Tue December 05, 2017
AC Hotel by Marriott Coming to Phoenix's Arizona Center
Arizona Center announced plans to add an AC Hotel by Marriott to the property. Las Vegas-based LaPour Partners is currently under contract for an undisclosed amount for a 49,190-sq. ft. parcel on 5th Street between Fillmore Street and Van Buren Street....
Chuck Harvey - Tue December 05, 2017
First Vertical Mixed-Use Project Comes to Tempe Town Lake
First phase construction valued at $126 million and covering 1.9 million sq. ft. will be rising skyward at the site of the Tempe Town Lake Watermark mixed-use development in Arizona. It is Tempe's first vertically integrated mix-use development....
Tue December 05, 2017
HOLT CAT COO, President Announces Jan. 1 Retirement
HOLT CAT, the Caterpillar Equipment and Engine dealer for south, central, north and northeast Texas, has announced that its president, John David (Dave) Harris is retiring, effective Jan. 1. Harris started his 20-year career with HOLT CAT as a regional sales manager of Holt Ohio....
Tue December 05, 2017
Structure Tone Southwest Turns 40, Completes 40 Good Deeds
On Nov. 17, nearly 80 employees from the Dallas office of Structure Tone Southwest walked a cumulative 40 mi. to support Toys for Tots and to cap off a year of giving back to the North Texas community....
Cindy Riley - Tue December 05, 2017
Fort Worth Builds New $540M Venue for Major Events
Construction of a $540 million multi-purpose venue that will include space for major sporting events, rodeos, concerts and graduation ceremonies is under way in Fort Worth, Texas. When it opens in 2019, the 14,000-seat Dickies Arena will glisten as the latest jewel in the city's crown....
