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04Steve AdamsJoshua CutlerManaging EditorDane VaughnMEET OUR TEAMWhat’s our favorite planet?Sarah Motsingersarahm@constructionreporter.comOwner & Managing Partnersteve@constructionreporter.comsteve@thebuiltenvironment.comOwner & Managing Partnerjcutler@constructionreporter.comjcutler@thebuiltenvironment.comCarrie Bagleycarrie@constructionreporter.comReporterRebecca Taylorrebecca@constructionreporter.comReporterShannon Ryanshannon@constructionreporter.comReporterdvaughn@constructionreporter.comdvaughn@thebuiltenvironment.comCommunications Director &General ManagementGarry BoulardBIO: Garry Boulard is a reporterand author whose work hasappeared in the New York Times,Los Angeles Times, ChristianScience Monitor, Chicago Tribuneand Times-Picayune, among otherpublications. Continue reading >Writer4901 Mcleod NE, STE 200A, Albuquerque, NM 87109www.thebuiltenvironment.com(505) 243-9793news@thebuiltenvironment.comBUILTENVIRONMENT

GOVERNORS TO LAID-OFF FEDERAL WORKERS: WE’LL HIRE YOURobbie Sequiera, Source NMNew Mexico among the states urging fired federal employees to applyAmong the thousands of federal workers who’ve been forced out or taken buyouts inthe past month, surely some would be perfect fits for the many vacancies inPennsylvania’s state government.That, at least, is the thinking of Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, who recently directed hisstate to not only offer aid to laid-off constituents, but also... Continue reading >INDUSTRY BRIEFINGBUILTENVIRONMENT05NEW TEAM MEMBERVigil & Associates Architectural Group, P.C.Vigil & Associates is thrilled towelcome Samuel Mathau to ourteam! Sam is an accomplishedarchitect with extensive experiencein higher education institutions,urban planning, high-rise design,hospitals, laboratories, and researchfacilities. His work has beenfeatured in multiple professionalpublications, showcasing hisexpertise and innovative approach.Beyond his architecturalachievements, Sam is deeplypassionate about placemaking andadvancing the... View post >Copyright: Vigil & Associates Archtectural Group, P.C.LINK-BELT CRANES NAMES PAT COLLINS AS DIRECTOR OFSALESLink-Belt Cranes, ReleasePat Collins has been named director of sales of Link-Belt Cranes, effective July 1, 2025.Link-Belt Senior Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Customer Support Bill Stramermade the announcement at the company's headquarters in Lexington, Ky.With a career spanning nearly five decades in the crane and construction equipmentbusiness, Collins began his career with FMC Link-Belt in... Continue reading >

NEW MEXICO REGULATION AND LICENSINGDEPARTMENT - VIEW CALENDAR9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: New Mexico Real EstateAppraisers Board will Convene a Regular BoardMeeting on Friday March, 21, 2025 to be held at9:00AM in Albuquerque - CLICK HERE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE - VIEW CALENDAR5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: IntergovernmentalLegislative Relations Committee Meeting - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Women in Business Summit - CLICK HERE 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Membership Orientation - CLICK HEREFRIDAY MARCH 21STEVENTCALENDARMARCH - APRIL 2025BUILTENVIRONMENT06CARNM - VIEW CALENDAR8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Business Ethics in RealEstate - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Leadership Session Day - CLICK HERE 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Ambassadors Lunchmeeting - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: March MadnessMembership Orientation - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR5:00 PM: Procedures for Solid WasteManagement Agency Joint Powers BoardMeeting - CLICK HERE6:00 PM: Procedures for Planning CommissionMeeting - CLICK HERE ALBBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR2:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Avanzar Program - CLICK HERE 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: The Hispano ChamberPresents: Pink's Window Services; AlbuquerqueRibbon Cutting Celebration - CLICK HERE 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Health & Wellness ProgramMonthly Meeting - CLICK HERETHURSDAY MARCH 20THCITY OF LAS CRUCES - VIEW CALENDAR10:00 AM: Closed Meeting - CLICK HEREMONDAY MARCH 24THNAIOP - VIEW CALENDAR11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: March 25th – PowerfulProgram on Energy - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: SABE Ribbon Cutting and10 year Anniversary Celebration - CLICK HERE TUESDAY MARCH 25TH

BUILTENVIRONMENT07RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Ribbon Cutting - SandovalAcademy of Bilingual Education - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Ribbon Cutting - RE/MAXUNLIMITED - CLICK HERE CITY OF LAS CRUCES - VIEW CALENDAR6:00 PM: Planning & Zoning - Mar 25 2025 - CLICK HERE CARNM - VIEW CALENDAR10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: NMREC CommissionMeeting Replay- Virtual - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM: Procedures for Historic DistrictsReview Board Meeting - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: The Hispano ChamberPresents: Brookline College ; AlbuquerqueRibbon Cutting Celebration - CLICK HERETUESDAY MARCH 25THCREW NEW MEXICO - VIEW CALENDAR10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: UNM CREW Career Fair - CLICK HERE 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: CNM Film and New MexicoMedia Arts Collective at the Boiler Shop - HardHat Tour - CLICK HERE GREATER LAS CRUCES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: 2025 Chamber University:Maximizing Your Investment - CLICK HERE 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: 2025 Business After Hours -Memorial Medical Center - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: March MadnessMembership Orientation - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Save The Date - CLICK HERE 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Warriors to Work HiringEvent - CLICK HERE 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Ribbon Cutting -BrekkiBrekki - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Save The Date EmployerConnection - CLICK HERE 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Warriors to Work HiringEvent - CLICK HERE 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Biz Gratis at ExpressEmployment Professionals ABQ West - CLICK HEREWEDNESDAY MARCH 26THNAIOP - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM - 7:S0 PM: NAIOP Developing LeaderHappy Hour – Outpost 1706 - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR6:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Independent ContractorMastery - Sponsored Course from Del Norte CU- CLICK HERE 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: NMORCA Meeting (NewMexico Organized Retail Crime Association) - CLICK HERE 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Biz-Connections AfterHours - Hosted by Del Norte Credit Union atDeVargas - CLICK HERETHURSDAY MARCH 27THRIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Ribbon Cutting - GD PsychServices - CLICK HERETUESDAY APRIL 1ST

BUILTENVIRONMENT08SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR6:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Contracted Business withSubs - Sponsored Course from Del Norte CU - CLICK HERETUESDAY APRIL 1STNEW MEXICO REGULATION AND LICENSINGDEPARTMENT - VIEW CALENDAR9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: New Mexico LandscapeArchitects Board will Convene a Regular BoardMeeting on Wednesday April 2, 2025 to be heldat 9:00AM - CLICK HERE CARNM - VIEW CALENDAR8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: CCIM Deal MakingSession- GAAR (1635 University Blvd NE) - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Visionaries NetworkingBreakfast - CLICK HERE 10:30 AM - 11:00 PM: Ribbon Cutting - 2Brothers Auto Detailing & Uplifting - CLICK HERE 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Quarterly MemberLuncheon - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: The Hispano ChamberPresents: Alta Mira; Albuquerque Ribbon CuttingCelebration - CLICK HEREWEDNESDAY APRIL 2NDBERNALILLO COUNTYMARCH 25TH3:00 PM: Special Zoning Meeting - CLICK HERE 5:00 PM: Board of Commissioners AdministrativeMeeting - CLICK HERECIBOLA COUNTYMARCH 27TH5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Regular Commission Meeting - CLICK HERECATRON COUNTYMARCH 20TH9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: COUNTY COMMISSIONMEETING - CLICK HERECOLFAX COUNTYMARCH 25TH9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Commission Meeting - CLICK HEREDONA ANA COUNTYMARCH 22ND8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Community Cleanup - Milagro- CLICK HERE MARCH 28TH8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Spring Blood Drive - CLICK HEREGRANT COUNTYMARCH 27TH9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Regular Meeting - CLICK HERELEA COUNTYMARCH 27TH9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Lea County Board of CountyCommissioners March 27, 2025 Regular Meeting - CLICK HERELINCOLN COUNTYMARCH 25TH10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Regular Lodger's Tax Meetingat 10am - CLICK HERE

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CONSTRUCTIONNATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCERLEAGUE ANNOUNCES PLANSTO BUILD NEW MODERNSTADIUM IN DENVERICONICBUILDINGREDEVELOPMENT OF ICONICDOWNTOWN EL PASOBUILDING MAY GETADDITIONAL ECONOMICSUPPORT >FEATURED PROJECTDEL NORTE POOLIMPROVEMENTS >FREATURED PREBIDWESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITYHOPES TO BUILD GREENHOUSECAPABLE OF PRODUCINGFOOD FOR THE SCHOOL’SSTUDENTS >BUILTENVIRONMENT

AFFILIATESFEATURED COMPANY122140434450FEATURED PROJECTSPRE-BID PROJECTSACTIVE PROJECTSPOST-BID PROJECTSLIENS53NEW MEXICO NEWS22VOTE ON NEW MEXICO LEGISLATIONTO INCREASE BROADBANDINFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING EXPECTEDSHORTLY >22WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITYHOPES TO BUILD GREENHOUSECAPABLE OF PRODUCING FOOD FORTHE SCHOOL’S STUDENTS >23SOUTHWEST NEWS27NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUEANNOUNCES PLANS TO BUILD NEWMODERN STADIUM IN DENVER >27REDEVELOPMENT OF ICONICDOWNTOWN EL PASO BUILDING MAYGET ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC SUPPORT >28SECURITY AND TRAFFIC FACILITYSPACE FOR MASSIVE VAI RESORT INGLENDALE GETS CITY APPROVAL >28NATIONAL NEWS34UP TO $51B IN TRANSPORTATIONGRANT AWARDS AT RISK, ADVOCACYGROUP SAYS >34TRENDS NEWS36CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE SALARIESSEE NEW INCREASE, SAYS NEW SURVEY >36ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONAGENCY RESCINDS DOZENS OFREGULATIONS >37CONSTRUCTION HOMPAGEBUILTENVIRONMENT11MOVE UNDERWAY TO INCREASEAFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN ELPASO >29TUSCON’S GROWING PUEBLO HIGHSCHOOL MAY GET NEW FOOTBALLFIELD >30

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BUILTENVIRONMENT13ASA NEW MEXICOANNUAL SPONSORSRED LEVEL Albuquerque Pipe & Pump Supply Co. American Fire Protection Group, Inc.American National Insulation & Sealants Construction Reporter/ The Built Environment Crane Service, Inc. Enterprise Builders Corporation Equipment Share Fairway, Inc.Ideal Plumbing & Heating, LLC National Roofing Company, Inc. Prime Electric, Inc. United RentalsWestern Partitions, Inc. Wagner Equipment, Co.Western States Fire Protection Yearout Mechanical, Inc.WHITE LEVELBELFOR Property Restoration Bradbury Stamm ConstructionDekker Perich Sabatini Jack’s Mechanical Solutions, Inc.Jaynes Structures Menicucci Insurance Agency, LLCRay’s Flooring Specialists REDW Advisors & CPAs BLUE LEVELBohannan Huston, Inc. G & H Construction Company, Inc.JTC, Inc. Klinger Constructors, LLCRisk Strategies– Burke Insurance Group The Specialists Electrical ContractorStudio Southwest Architects4Rivers Equipment2024 Annual Golf Tournament Title SponsorHUB InternationalThank you for your continued support!DOWNLOAD THE ASA NMNEWSLETTERVIEW THE ASA NMMEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 2023-2024 >SAVE THE DATE: 2025 ASANM EVENTSMarch 26, 2025Beer & Business Cards Happy HourApril 3, 2025Partner Member Dinner (Invitation Only)April 17, 2025Ax Throwing TournamentApril 30, 2025Joint Happy Hour with ASPEMay 1, 2025Construction Safety Coalition MeetingMay 8, 2025Luncheon PresentationMay 21, 2025Beer & Business Cards Happy HourJune 5, 2025Luncheon Presentation

BUILTENVIRONMENT14AGC NEW MEXICOEVENT CALENDARAGC CONSTRUCTION IMPACT MODELAGC has partnered with a leading regional economist, BrianLewandowski of the University of Colorado Boulder, to create AGC'sConstruction Impact Model. The model is a tool that can be used bymembers, chapters, policy makers and researchers to understand theeconomic impact of infrastructure investment by state.VIEW VOLUME 2 ISSUE 41 TO LEARN MORE >WOMEN OF THECONSTRUCTIONINDUSTRY: EVENT RECAP& PHOTOSCelebrating Strength, Innovation, and ProgressThe Seventh Annual Women of the ConstructionIndustry Event was a resounding success! Thisyear, we gathered to celebrate the achievementsof women in construction, foster connections, andinspire the next generation of industry leaders.Event HighlightsKeynote Speaker: Barb Allen, founder of14%ers, shared her powerful journey fromcarpenter to Operations Director, highlightingthe importance of recognizing and overcominggender-specific challenges in the industry.Barb also led an impactful Breaking Barriersworkshop, offering valuable insights onexpanding opportunities for women inconstruction.Recognition & Advocacy: A specialproclamation from Governor Michelle LujanGrisham officially designated March 2nd-8thas Women in Construction Week, reinforcingthe importance of diversity and inclusion in theindustry.Giving Back: Pursonalities Plus ABQ collectedand distributed thousands of filled purses toneedy women, supporting those overcomingdomestic violence, homelessness, and otherchallenges.Event Photos: Relive the moments! Check out theofficial event photo gallery here: Event Photos.CONTINUE READING >MARCH 2025MARCH 26TH8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Construction Elevated InsightsBreakfast Series - CLICK HERE MARCH 27TH8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Scaffolding Safety - CLICK HERE MARCH 31ST9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Project Manager DevelopmentProgram - CLICK HEREAPRIL 2025APRIL 1ST9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Building Information ModelingEducation Program - CLICK HERE APRIL 3RD12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Construction Site SafetyTechnician (CSST) Program - CLICK HERE APRIL 14TH8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Respirable Crystalline SilicaTraining - CLICK HERECopyright:: AGC New Mexico

BUILTENVIRONMENT15ANNUAL FALL SCHOLARSHIPAnnual Fall ScholarshipApplication Available Mid Spring 2025COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGCivil EngineeringCivil Engineering TechnologyGeomatics & Surveying EngineeringUNM APPLICATIONAnnual Spring ScholarshipApplication Available Late Fall 2024SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil Engineering,Construction Engineeringor Construction ManagementCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORESCHOLARSHIPSACNM FEBRUARY2025 NEWSLETTER READ THE NEWSLETTER >A MESSAGE FROM ACNM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JIM GARCIAWelcome to 2025!Can you believe January has already flown by? We're charging into 2025 with energy, excitement, andcritical work ahead for our industry.Legislative Landscape: Navigating Challenges and OpportunitiesThe 60-day legislative session in Santa Fe is in full swing, and we're tackling some pivotal issues. Ourtransportation funding strategy represents a groundbreaking approach to secure the New Mexico...Copyright: ACNM

BUILTENVIRONMENT16THE AMERICANINSTITUTE OFARCHITECTSREACHES 100,000MEMBERS, A FIRST INORGANIZATION’SHISTORYAIA is the largest, most influentialnetwork of architecture professionals,now with over 100,000 members whoshare a passion for design, a desire tochange the world, and a commitment tofollowing the highest standards ofpractice.WASHINGTON – December 11, 2024 – TheAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA) haswelcomed its 100,000th member for thefirst time in the organization’s 167-yearhistory, continuing a trend of increasingmembership at AIA, which has grown bynearly 6,000 new members over the pastthree years. Kayla Pratt, Assoc. AIA, withLittle Diversified ArchitecturalConsulting, is the 100,000th AIA member,as well as a member of AIA SouthCarolina and AIA Charleston.CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva pro

BUILTENVIRONMENT17ABC NEW MEXICO EVENT CALENDAR2025WASHINGTON, March 17—AssociatedBuilders and Contractors today issued thefollowing statement applauding PresidentDonald Trump’s recent executive orderrescinding harmful Biden administrationexecutive actions that needlessly increasedcosts, restricted competition, exacerbatedconstruction’s labor shortage and delayedtaxpayer-funded construction of criticalinfrastructure, manufacturing and cleanenergy projects.“President Trump’s elimination of PresidentJoe Biden’s failed policies is a win forAmerica’s taxpayers and constructionindustry,” said ABC Vice President ofRegulatory, Labor and State Affairs BenBrubeck. “ABC is particularly pleased aboutthe revocation of an outrageous Biden EOpushing project labor agreements and otherunion policy priorities on federally assistedconstruction projects funded by taxpayers.CONTINUE READING >ABC: TRUMP RESCINDSCERTAIN FAILED BIDENPOLICIES ON PLAS,APPRENTICESHIPSWEDNESDAY MARCH 26TH, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - CLICK HEREMARCH MEMBER LUNCHEONFRIDAY APRIL 25TH, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM - CLICK HERECORN HOLE TOURNAMENTWEDNESDAY MAY 21ST, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM - CLICK HERECLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENTFRIDAY JUNE 13TH, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - CLICK HEREAPPRENTICE GRADUATIONFRIDAY JULY 11TH, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM - CLICK HERENIGHT GOLF TOURNAMENTFRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM - CLICK HERESPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENTWEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM - CLICK HERESAFETY AWARDS LUNCHEONSATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - CLICK HERECHILI COOKOFF & CAR SHOWCopyright: Canva proSATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - CLICK HERENEW MEXICO CRAFT COMPETITION

BUILTENVIRONMENT18YOUR 2025 NMUCABOARD OF DIRECTORS &STAFFPRESIDENT, DALE ARMSTRONG, TLCPLUMBING & UTILITY 505 761 9696VICE-PRESIDENT, DAMON WICKETTS,4RIVERS EQUIPMENT 505 884 2900SECRETARY/TREASURER, JENICE GALLEGOS,GROUNDWATER PARTNERSPAST PRESIDENT, CLAY BLAIR, SPEARD 505 761 9696TROY OTERO, GROUNDHOG CONSTRUCTIONSERVICES 505 243 2133DIRECTOR DARRIN HOWELLS, AUI INC. 505 242 4848DIRECTOR JOE MENICUCCI, DOWNEY &COMPANY 881 0300DIRECTOR REINEE PEACHER, DUCROSSCONSTRUCTION 575 636 3023DIRECTOR KELLEY FETTER, E2RC 505 867 4040 DIRECTOR JOHN THEILER, DH UNDERGROUNDTERRI BAKER, CORE AND MAIN 505 344 0223RUSS COLLINS, RMCI IND. 505 345 0008SAM STRIBLING, 814 SOLUTIONS 505 872 0846EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JANE JERNIGAN 505 888 0752FROM THEEXECUTIVEDIRECTOR’SDESKHello Members,Our Zia Partnership with NM OSHA is acceptingapplications. Please reach out to me if you'reinterested in participating or would like moreinformation.Remember, that's not dirt blowing around outthere, that's Enchantment! Spring is close andthat means wind and blowing dirt. If you'reworking in Bernalillo, be sure to familiarizeyourself with Bernalillo County's Fugitive DustControl Ordinance. More info below.The "Meet The Generals" event was a greatsuccess! Thanks to everyone that participated.See link below to view photographs.I am hoping to see you soon!UPCOMINGDATESMarch22nd - Session Ends27th - Membership Meeting27th - Board MeetingApril17th - Membership Meeting25th - Tinnin Clay Shoot

BUILTENVIRONMENT19WICNM NEWSLETTERAUGUST 2024 >Hello Friends,Today is National Women’s Equality Day, this daymarks the adoption of the 19th Amendment in 1920,which granted women the right to vote. Wow, 104years! We are down to a short 70 days before ournext election and voting is one of the most powerfulways, we can express our values and have a directimpact on our community and our country.Every election is a chance for us to have a say in theissues that matter most to us—whether it’seducation, healthcare, the environment, oreconomic policies. I know that we all have our ownunique perspectives and concerns, and this is ouropportunity to make our voices heard.It’s easy to feel like our individual votes might notmake a difference, but history has shown us thatevery vote counts. Elections are often decided by aremarkably small number of votes, and ourcollective participation is what drives meaningfulchange. By voting, we not only influence thedirection of our nation but also stand up for ourcommunities and the issues we care about. Iencourage you to exercise your right to vote andencourage others around you as well. On another note, I want to thank the PlanningCommittee for all their hard work this year inplanning all our events. They are doing an amazingjob! We are down to the last two events of the year:the 3rd Annual Scholarship Bowling Event onSeptember 12th and the Women in Construction NMGala on November 9th. Sign up soon for the bowlingevent, space is limited, and more informationregarding the Gala will be out soon.Stephanie L. Peña - TLC Company, Inc.WICNM President 2024 LOCKER #505 SCHOOL SUPPLY MONETARY DONATIONSSCAN QR CODE BELOW TO MAKEMONETARY DONATIONS TO LOCKER #505UPCOMINGDATESHappy Hour - Networking Event04/23/2025Panel Educational Event06/18/20254th Annual School Supply Drive07/18/20254th Annual Scholarship Bowling Event09/11/2025

BUILTENVIRONMENT20CONTINUE READING >Ronda Gilliland-Lopez currently serves as thePresident of the Governing Board, whichrepresents a cross-section of highly valuableprofessional knowledge (legal, financial,strategic planning, education, and industryrelations).ACE LEADERSHIP HIGH SCHOOLMISSION OF MCA NMThe Mechanical Contractors Association of NewMexico is an industry trade associationdedicated to the advancement of membercontractors through training, advocacy, andpartnership.MISSION OF SMACNA NMAt the Sheet Metal and Air ConditioningContractors’ Association of New Mexico ourmission is to create a competitive advantage forour members through industry education, laborrelations, standards development, industryrepresentation, and business studies. The New Mexico Bid Depository System (NMBDS)strives to build partnerships through bidding. Thepurpose of the Bid Depository is to improve thebidding process by helping ensure the quality andequity of sub-bid scopes, and to provide adequatetime for review of the sub-bids by the generalcontractors so that they may more accuratelycomplete their bids.This system has been developed for the good ofthe contracting industry and the public as a whole.It is not a law - it is purely voluntary. Please feelfree to call this office for any additionalinformation - 505-341-9033NEW MEXICOBID DEPOSITORYCopyright: MCA/SMACNA NMMCA/SMACNA of New Mexico is a strongpartner of ACE Leadership High School. VIEW >INDUSTRY ESSENTIALSIndustry Essentials is an exclusive member-onlymonthly education series designed to providemembers a private venue to learn about anddiscuss important policy issues, industry trends,and other important professional developmenttopics.Programming will include prominent speakers todiscuss business, economic, and policy issuescritical to the construction industry and ourmembers.Topics in 2021 will include conversations withleaders to discuss cannabis safety andregulations, public procurement, tax policychanges, paid time off legislation, cyber security,the construction industries division and more!

BUILTENVIRONMENTA measure designed to increase funding forrural broadband infrastructure in NewMexico is now in committee in the statelegislature as the 2025 session nears itsending.Senate Bill 126, as introduced by DemocratSenator and Majority Whip Michael Padilla,is calling for increasing the revenue used forbuilding and expanding broadband projects VOTE ON NEW MEXICOLEGISLATION TOINCREASE BROADBANDINFRASTRUCTUREFUNDING EXPECTEDSHORTLYBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 03/18/2025Copyright: Canva Procurrent from $30 million to $40 million.If approved, the legislation will require thestate’s Public Regulations Commission toincrease its surcharge rate for use by theState Rural Universal Services Fund tosupport such projects.Padilla has said that his bill is a piece of “ourpromise to take high speed broadbandinternet across the state of New Mexico.”In an analysis of the legislation compiled bythe Legislative Finance Committee it isnoted that the State Rural UniversalServices Fund was created to provide“financial assistance to eligibletelecommunications carriers operating inrural areas to cover the high costs ofinfrastructure development andmaintenance.” Continues >CONSTRUCTION NEWSNEW MEXICO22

Accordingly, the fund reduces the financialburden that otherwise may be passed alongto rural users.The Public Regulations Commission itselfearlier issued a report contending that thecurrent $30 million cap for the services fundhad negatively impacted “urgent broadbandaccess needs” during the months of theCovid 19 pandemic.The measure is now being reviewed beforethe House Commerce & EconomicDevelopment Committee.In a press release issued by the school, KatiePoirer, director of food security andsustainability at WNMU, said that as part ofthe greenhouse effort the school is “workingclosely with community partners and ourcafeteria services to decide what to growbased on student preferences, seasonality,and gaps in local production.”According to a report published in 2023 inthe International Journal of EnvironmentalResearch and Public Health, “students are agroup which is highly impacted by foodinsecurity; prevalence estimates oncampuses range between 19% and 56%,”adding that on some campuses, the foodinsecurity rate was “around four times thenational average.”According to a needs assessment reportpublished by the University of New Mexicojust under 70% of WNMU’s students haveexperienced some level of food insecurity.The New Mexico legislature is scheduled towrap up its business on March 22.BUILTENVIRONMENT23WESTERN NEW MEXICOUNIVERSITY HOPES TOBUILD GREENHOUSECAPABLE OFPRODUCING FOOD FORTHE SCHOOL’SSTUDENTSBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 03/14/2025An effort to design and build a largegreenhouse on the campus of Western NewMexico State University in Silver City mayneed at least $250,000 in state support.That, at least, is how much the school isasking, as a capital outlay, from the NewMexico State Legislature to build thefacility, which will measure around 48 feetby 70 feet.The effort, according to WNMU officials, isdesigned to reduce what is described as“food insecurity” on the school’s campus.As envisioned, the greenhouse will becapable of producing around 75,000 poundsof fresh food on a yearly basis.Copyright: Canva Pro

The Albuquerque City Council rejectedLand Use Hearing Officer Steven Chavez’srecommendation to reverse the approval ofthe Mesa Film Studio’s site plan in its March17 meeting. Chavez submitted a recommendationMarch 2 to City Council to reverse theEnvironmental Planning Commission’s Dec.19 decision to approve the Mesa FilmStudio’s site plan, a 60-acre film studioplanned near Double Eagle II Airport. The City Council voted 8-1 to rejectChavez’s recommendation. District 2 CityCouncilor Joaquín Baca was the onlycouncilor to vote against rejecting Chavez’srecommendation. Since the City Council rejected Chavez’srecommendation, it will...Continue reading >CITY COUNCIL OPPOSESOFFICIAL'SRECOMMENDATION TOREVERSE MESA FILMSTUDIO SITE PLANBy Cooper Metts, Albuquerque Business First03/18/2025Image produced using text to image AIBathtub Row Reconstruction ProjectUpdatesConstruction crews with TLC Plumbing &Utility have resumed work this week as partof the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project,which was on winter suspension. Theproject, a partnership between the CountyPublic Works and the Dept. of PublicUtilities, involves road and utilityimprovements on Bathtub Row fromCentral Ave. to Peach Street, Peach/NectarStreet to 15th St., and utility improvementsalong 15th St. and 19th St. The project isdivided into two phases. With Phase 1completed last year, crews mobilized thisweek to begin work on Phase 2.A full road closure on Bathtub Row fromJuniper Street to Peach/ Nectar Street is inplace to allow for surveying and utilitylocates to be performed..Continue reading >BUILTENVIRONMENT24CONE ZONE FOR WEEKMARCH 17, 2025By Carol A. Clark, Los Alamos Daily Post03/17/2025NEW MEXICO ANGELSSEEKS PARTICIPANTSFOR NEW INVESTORSPROGRAM STARTING INAPRILBy Staff, Santa Fe New Mexican03/17/2025A New Mexico angel investors group islaunching a program next month designedto educate and engage new and seasonedinvestors in the world of evaluating andselecting startups for investment.New Mexico Angels is... Continue reading >

Evan Kinsley has always liked the intimacyof building homes, creating something out ofnothing designed uniquely for one person.Now, as president of Spiegel-KinsleyConstruction, he specializes in buildingcustom, luxury homes in Placitas that hesays are good for the environment andenergy efficient.He got his start in the building industrymaking cabinets for his uncle in Colorado.Since then, he’s gone... Continue reading >EVAN KINSLEY’SJOURNEY TO BUILDINGCUSTOM, NET-ZEROHOMES IN PLACITASBy Megan Gleason, Albuquerque Business First03/16/2025Three homes were destroyed, one woman ishomeless and the entire city of Bayard wasthrust into darkness for several hoursThursday morning, the result of an earlymorning fire which started in a vacant houseon Pearl Street.The firefighting effort brought infirefighters from across the county,including the Bayard Fire Department andvolunteers from the Fort Bayard, SantaClara, Hurley and... Continue reading >BUILTENVIRONMENT25DEMOLITIONUNDERWAY FOR NEWSTATE-OF-THE-ARTENGINEERING FACILITYAT NMSUBy Staff, NMSU Newsroom03/14/2025Demolition is underway for Thomas andBrown Hall, the former home of NewMexico State University’s Klipsch School ofElectrical and Computer Engineering.The development aims to enhanceeducational infrastructure for engineeringstudents and faculty.Built in 1971, the half century old buildinghas seen minor renovations in the past tokeep up with changing technology andphysical condition. The... Continue reading >BAYARD FIRE CUTSPOWERBy Staff, Silver City Daily Press03/14/2025Copyright: Canva Pro

Payton Putman has a unique perspective onthe forthcoming changes at the EddyCounty Fairgrounds in Artesia.Putman, a sophomore at Loving High School,has been involved with the school’s FFA(Future Farmers of America) chapter sinceeighth grade and started participating in 4-H as a fourth grader.And there’s more. Her father, Jon Putman, isa member of the Eddy County Fair Board soshe had an insider’s view as plans unfoldedto transform the aging fairgrounds into a21st century showcase. Continue reading >EDDY COUNTYFAIRGROUNDS READIESFOR NEWCONSTRUCTIONBy Mike Smith, Artesia News03/12/2025Copyright: Canva ProBUILTENVIRONMENT26CONSTRUCTIONCHALLENGES, TEACHERRECOGNITIONS, ANDFFA ACHIEVEMENTS ATGCCSBy Amerika Rougemont, Cibola Citizen03/12/2025Mesa View Elementary School ConstructionUpdateMesa View has been undergoingconstruction for several months and was onset to meet the timeline until an issue wasdiscovered. According to the design staff, the beams areto be built with 14-gauge metal, whichhappened... Continue reading >

BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSSOUTHWESTPlans have now been revealed for theconstruction of a 14,500-seat stadium thatwill go up five miles to the south ofdowntown Denver and will belong to theNational Women's Soccer League.The project will be built in an area of the cityknown as the Santa Fe Yards, near theintersection of Santa Fe Drive andInterstate 25, and will be the thirteenthsuch club site for a professional league thatwas established in 2012.NATIONAL WOMEN'SSOCCER LEAGUEANNOUNCES PLANS TOBUILD NEW MODERNSTADIUM IN DENVERBy Garry Boulard, The Built Environment03/19/2025Image generated using text to image AIThe specific vacant site for the new stadiummeasures around 14 acres and will include apark, pedestrian plazas, and both restaurantand retail spaces.Published reports indicate that the projectmay also include some affordable housing.In a statement, Jessica Berman, NWSLcommissioner, said the Santa Fe Yardsproject will "set a new standard for whatprofessional athletes deserve: a purpose-built stadium and entertainment districtthat reflects the passion of this city and ourcontinued growth."Development plans for the project areexpected to go before the Denver CityCouncil next month. If approved, work onthe new stadium will most likely begin laterthis year, with an anticipated spring 2028completion date. Continues >27

The Santa Fe Yards was formerly the homeof the nearly century-old Gates RubberCompany, which ceased operations in 1995.BUILTENVIRONMENT28REDEVELOPMENT OFICONIC DOWNTOWN ELPASO BUILDING MAYGET ADDITIONALECONOMIC SUPPORTBy Garry Boulard, The Built Environment03/19/2025A project that will see the redevelopment ofthe historic Popular Building in downtownEl Paso may be eligible for county incentiveson top of the ones it has already receivedfrom the city.Located at 301 E. San Antonio Avenue, thePopular Building is regarded as anarchitectural treasure having been designedby famed architect Henry Trost in theChicago School architectural style.Built at a cost of $350,000 in in 1917, thesix-story structure was for decades thehome to the Popular Department Storechain. It was later acquired by the LosAngeles-based Fallas Discount Stores.Copyright: Canva ProThe Fallas company closed the San AntonioAvenue store in 2022, partly due to theCovid 19 economic fallout. Now an effort is underway to transform thehistoric 200,000 square foot building into amixed-use property, with 120 residentialunits on the structure's upper floors, andretail space on the ground floor.It is thought that it will cost at least $35million to repurpose the building. The project has to date received some $7million in incentives via the City of El Paso.But now reports indicate that it may also beeligible for additional incentives through aChapter 381 economic developmentagreement. Project developer is Robert Palacios, whohas served as the director of new businessdevelopment for the prominent Chicago-based urban real estate services companyMcCaffery. The Chapter 381 economic developmenttool is offered through a program set up bythe State of Texas that allows localities tooffer loans and grants to encouragebusinesses and commercial activity.SECURITY AND TRAFFICFACILITY SPACE FORMASSIVE VAI RESORT INGLENDALE GETS CITYAPPROVALBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter03/17/2025Construction plans are now finalized for thebuilding of a mixed-use structure that willgo up at the intersection of 95th Avenueand Montebello Avenue in Glendale,Arizona.

The site will help to serve the parking needsof the massive nearby 60-acre VAI Resort,which will include, among many otheramenities, a theme park, water features, andfour hotels.Members of the Glendale City Council havesigned off on a lease agreement that will seethe site, near a block that will provide up to4,000 parking spaces, used primarily forsecurity purposes as VAI guests enter theresort.The $1.2 billion resort itself, pegged to beone of the largest of its kind in thesouthwest, has been under construction forfour years and is expected to see a phasedopening beginning later this year. Resort is also seeing the building of nearly adozen restaurants, a nightclub venue, and11,000-seat amphitheater.The publication Recommend Magazine lastweek said the VAI Resort will be “Arizona’slargest entertainment resort,” with guestrooms surrounding the development’sperformance space providing a “glimpse intothe future of concert-viewingaccommodations.”BUILTENVIRONMENT29As part of its lease agreement with the VAIResort developers, Glendale city councilmembers required the construction of apedestrian bridge that will cross over 95thAvenue, facilitating resort foot traffic.A 2,000-square-foot section of the mixed-use structure that will go up at the 95thAvenue and Montebello Avenue site willalso be used by the city for police andemergency response purposes.Followed closely by both the regional andnational press, the construction of the VAI Copyright: Canva ProMOVE UNDERWAY TOINCREASE AFFORDABLEHOUSING UNITS IN ELPASOBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter03/17/2025To see the increased construction ofaffordable housing in vast El Paso County,Texas, a new mechanism for funding suchprojects has been set up.Members of the El Paso CountyCommissioners Court have given theirunanimous approval to creating a publicnonprofit body that will be capable ofproviding debt and financial assistance todevelopers as well as would-behomeowners.Called the El Paso County Housing FinanceCorporation, the body will help facilitate thebuilding of affordable residential units viarevenue financed by bonds, not taxpayerdollars.According to Ana Schumacher, assistant ElPaso County Attorney, the corporation willprovide a means to finance the “cost ofresidential ownership and development thatwill provide decent, safe, and sanitaryhousing for residents.” Continues >

The corporation could also make it possiblefor developers to convert properties theyalready own into affordable housing.The formation of the corporation comes asvarious published reports peg the averagerent in El Paso County at just under $1,100,with that average, according to the siteZillow, coming in at just above $1,500 forunits within the city of El Paso.cost at least $2 million to build a newartificial turf field. It’s possible that work onthe field would come out of the nearly $264million of the bond that is designated forgeneral repairs and upgrades to existingdistrict facilities.The new field project would need theapproval of both the bond oversightcommittee as well as the Tucson UnifiedSchool District Governing Board.If the project is approved, work could beginsometime this fall.An upgrade of the field, which including theinstallation of a new sprinkler system, wascompleted in 2011.BUILTENVIRONMENT30TUSCON’S GROWINGPUEBLO HIGH SCHOOLMAY GET NEWFOOTBALL FIELDBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter03/13/2025A bond oversight committee that is a part ofthe Tucson Unified School District may soonreview a proposal to plan, design, and build anew football field that will belong to thedistrict’s Pueblo High School.In November of 2023, voters in the districtoverwhelmingly approved by 59% to 41% a$480 million bond designed to fund repairsand upgrades to existing school buildings,with some $43 million going toimprovements in classrooms and learningspaces.The upgrade aspect of the bond campaignwas seen as particularly important giventhat a majority of the district’s 87 schoolsare more than 50 years old.Now officials with the high school, which islocated at 3500 South 12th Street, wouldlike to see the creation of a new footballfield paid for out of the November 2023bond.Published reports have indicated that it willCopyright: Canva Pro

Contractors in Colorado will now berequired to include accessibility features inthe structures they are building as the resultof a new state law.Passed earlier this year by members of theColorado State Legislature, House Bill 25-1030, otherwise known as the AccessibilityStandards in Building Codes, mandates thatlocal government and school districts mustincorporate international building codesgoverning accessibility measures.In signing the legislation, LieutenantGovernor Dianne Primavera remarked that“every Coloradoan deserves the freedom tolive in spaces they can navigate and enjoy.”Continued Primavera: “By aligning ourbuilding codes with the currentinternational accessibility standards, we’renot just meeting legal requirements, we’rereinforcing Colorado’s commitment to COLORADOLEGISLATION DESIGNEDTO EXPAND BUILDINGACCESSIBILITY SIGNEDINTO LAWBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 03/13/2025Copyright: Canva Proinclusivity and equal opportunity.”The new law will also impact State HousingBoard and Division of Fire Protectionbuilding codes. According to a fiscal analysisof the legislation, the bill will additionallygovern the reviewing of “construction plansfor public schools, district college andcertain health facilities.”An additional feature of the legislation,noted Primavera, is that it eliminatesbarriers to those with disabilities, “includingthose aging into disabilities,” allowing suchresidents to “live in spaces designed foreveryone no matter where in the state theychoose to reside.” The bill is scheduled to gointo effect on January 1 of next year.BUILTENVIRONMENT31GRANITE NABS FIRSTBORDER WALL UNDERTRUMP 2.0By Julie Strupp, ConstructionDive 03/18/2025U.S. Customs and Border Protectionawarded the first border wall contract ofPresident Donald Trump’s second term toGranite Construction, according to a March15 news release.As part of the $70 million job, theWatsonville, California-based firm will buildapproximately 7 miles of new borderbarriers in Hidalgo County, Texas, in the U.S.Border Patrol’s Rio Grande Valley Sector.The project will “close critical openings inthe border wall” and support theDepartment of Homeland Security’s effortsto stop illegal border crossings andsmuggling, according to the release. It isfunded with CBP’s fiscal year 2021 money.The U.S.-Mexico wall has been a signatureissue for Trump, and he...Continue reading >

While the Mayo Clinic's $5 billion Unbounddevelopments in downtown Rochester,Minn., is the famed medical center's largerprogram, it's also spending $1.9 billion toexpand its Phoenix, Ariz., campus, accordingto postbulletin.com.Mayo Clinic will expand its campus inPhoenix and add 1.2 million sq. ft. of spaceby significantly expanding an existingbuilding and constructing a new one.The Phoenix expansion, which wasannounced on March 3, 2025, is part ofMayo Clinic's "Bold. Forward. Unbound."infrastructure projects. Aside from theRochester and Phoenix... Continue reading >MAYO CLINICANNOUNCES $1.9BEXPANSION OFPHOENIX CAMPUSBy Postbulletin.com and Mayo Clinic,ConstructionEquipmentGuide.Com03/17/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT32PHOENIX, ORANGECOUNTY AND INLANDEMPIRE EMERGE ASLEADING U.S.INDUSTRIAL MARKETSBy WPJ Staff, World Property Journal03/18/2025In the final quarter of 2024, industrial realestate remained one of the most stablesegments within commercial real estate,according to CommercialCafe.Development pipelines slowed across mostmarkets, while vacancies continued to riseat a controlled pace. As a result, the markettrend in Q4 2024 focused on absorbing therecord-breaking industrial developments ofrecent years. Continue reading >Copyright: Canva Pro

Space Exploration TechnologiesCorporation, commonly referred to asSpaceX, plans to expand its operations inBastrop, Texas. The more than $280 millionproject is expected to create approximately400 jobs.The investment will include an additionalone million square feet at the company’sexisting semiconductor research anddevelopment and advanced packagingfacility.“Incredible innovation and...Continue reading >SPACE EXPLORATIONTECHNOLOGIESCORPORATIONEXPANDS BASTROP,TEXAS, OPERATIONSBy Staff, Area Development 03/16/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT33ROLLED OVERTRACTOR-TRAILER ONUS 54 NEAR BORDERHIGHWAY CAUSINGTRAFFIC DELAYSBy Aaron Martinez, El Paso Times03/18/2025El Paso police are investigating a crashinvolving a tractor-trailer rolling over onU.S. 54 near the border highway in CentralEl Paso, authorities said.A truck rolled over about 10:45 a.m.Tuesday, March 18, on U.S. 54 on Ramp Nfrom the César Chávez Border Highway, ElPaso Police Department officials said. Continue reading >Image generated using text to image AI

BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSNATIONALDive Brief:Up to $51 billion in federal funds thathave been awarded by the U.S.Department of Transportation but notyet obligated could be defunded,according to a March 14 analysis byTransportation for America, atransportation advocacy organization. Rural and Midwestern states may losethe most funds on a per-person basis,especially for projects related to roadsafety, electric vehicle infrastructureand transportation climate resilience.The organization analyzed a leakedpolicy memo from the DOT’s Office ofthe Assistant Secretary forTransportation Policy directing agencyheads to review all awards lacking grantagreements and partially obligatedgrant agreements. Continue reading >UP TO $51B INTRANSPORTATIONGRANT AWARDS ATRISK, ADVOCACYGROUP SAYSBy Dan Zukowski, Construction Dive03/18/2025The design giant got most of what it soughtfrom its former Denver design-build tollroad teammateA federal judge in Denver has awardedAECOM $14.2 million in legal and expertwitness expenses in its successful breach-of-contract lawsuit against contractorFlatiron. The two companies had beendesign-build teammates adding lanesopened in 2020 to the E-470 toll highway inthat city.The judge, in two separate orders, providedAECOM $8.3 million in attorney costs and$5.9 million for expert witness and otherexpenses. His orders represent one of thefinal chapters in a costly five-year strugglebetween the two companies that involvedentire teams of... Continued reading >34JUDGE ORDERSFLATIRON TO PAYAECOM $14.2M INLAWSUIT COSTSBy Elaine Silver, ENR 03/18/2025Copyright: Canva ProCopyright: Canva Pro

Idaho travelers can expect delays throughInterstate 90 this summer. The IdahoTransportation Department is starting orresuming four construction projectsbeginning this month between Post Fallsand Cataldo, according to several newsreleases and information from project webpages.ITD encourages motorists to use the freeIdaho 511 system available online, by phoneor by downloading the Idaho 511 app to stayupdated on changing conditions and planahead for potential delays.A few more projects are in store for thefreeway in Washington. Continue reading >GETTING THERE: I-90CONSTRUCTIONPROJECTS AHEAD INIDAHO, WASHINGTONBy James Hanlon, The Spokesman-Review03/17/2025Copyright: Canva ProBUILTENVIRONMENT35CALIFORNIA INVESTSNEARLY $1B FORTRANSPORTATIONPROJECTSBy Caltrans, ConstructionEquipmentGuide.com03/17/2025The California Transportation Commission(CTC) on Jan. 31, 2025, allocated nearly $1billion for projects aimed at solving mobilitychallenges and aiding California's continuedeffort to make the highway system moreresilient to climate change."These investments will harden thetransportation system against thedevastating results of extreme weatherevents," Caltrans Director Tony Tavaressaid. "The allocations... Continue reading >

BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSTRENDSThe times remain good for those at the top,according to a recent construction industrysurvey.Number-crunching the responses ofconstruction executives, the company PASIncorporated is reporting that overallsalaries in this sector saw a 5.2% increase inthe final quarter of last year.PAS, which is based in Saline, Michigan andspecializes in construction industry wageand compensation research, says in its mostrecent survey publication that the 2024numbers were slightly lower than what wasseen in 2023 when the increases came in at5.6%.CONSTRUCTIONEXECUTIVE SALARIESSEE NEW INCREASE,SAYS NEW SURVEYBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter03/17/2025Copyright: Canva ProThe PAS Executive Compensation Surveyfor Contractors also noted that the 5.6%increase in 2023 was the highest level ofincrease seen in the industry in the last 23years.A separate report published several monthsago by the National Association of HomeBuilders said that construction industrychief executive officers were on averagemaking more than $150,000 a year, withmore than half of those surveyed pulling inupwards of $172,000 annually.Lawyers working in the constructionindustry were making around $166,000,with the top salaries in this sector seeingmore than $221,000 annually.Another survey published by the sitePayscale pegs the average currentconstruction industry executive salary at$164,000, with the highest salariesaveraging $242,000.36

Announcing that he was “driving a daggerstraight into the heart of the climate changereligion,” Environmental Protection Agencyhead Lee Zeldin has issued a series ofpronouncements rolling back previousagency regulations.Zeldin said the agency would be concernedwith “living up to our promises to unleashAmerican energy, lower costs forAmericans, revitalize the American autoindustry, and work hand-in-hand with ourstate partners to advance our sharedmission.”The roll back applies to emission regulationson coal, oil, and gas production, as well asredirecting the agency’s “core mission torelieve the economy of unnecessarybureaucratic burdens that drive up costs forAmerican consumers.”ENVIRONMENTALPROTECTION AGENCYRESCINDS DOZENS OFREGULATIONSBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 03/13/2025Lee Zeldin, head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Copyright: Photo courtesy of the Environmental Protection AgencyZeldin additionally announced that the EPAis working to review the “Waters of theUnited States” as part of the Clean WaterAct that has defined which waterways in thecountry require permits for constructionand stormwater discharge projects.“The previous Administration’s definition of‘Waters of the United States’ placed unfairburdens on the American people and droveup the cost of doing business,” continuedZeldin.A press release from the EPA particularlyfocusing on the “Waters of the UnitedStates” regulations said that the agency will“move quickly to ensure that a reviseddefinition follows the law, reduces red-tape,cuts overall permitting costs, and lowers thecost of doing business in communitiesacross the country, while protecting thenation’s navigable waters from pollution.”Revising the “Waters of the United States”rules, said the Associated Builders andContractors, will “enable developers andcontractors to efficiently comply with theseimportant environmental regulations whileavoiding unnecessary delays to criticalinfrastructure projects.”Amanda Leland, executive director of theEnvironmental Defense Fund, however,condemned the rollback in a statement,declaring that it will lead to the “greatestincrease in pollution in decades.” Lelandadded that the EPA action will result in“more toxic chemicals, more cancers, moreasthma attacks, and more dangers forpregnant women and their children.”From a different perspective, West VirginiaRepublican Senator Shelly Moore Capitosaid that the EPA is doing “exactly whatneeds to be done to secure American energydominance and restore the communitieswho have been negatively impacted by BUILTENVIRONMENT37

regulations and overreach from the Bidenadministration.”In appraising the historic EPA action, theWashington Post noted that the roll backhas the potential of easing restrictions “onnearly every sector of the economy.” Butthe paper also added that “revisiting manyof the rules could take the agency months oreven years.”The U.S. aerospace and defense industry isgrowing rapidly. Between a heightenedglobal threat environment and ongoinggovernment initiatives to modernizemilitary capabilities, demand for SensitiveCompartmented Information Facilities, alsoknown as SCIFs, is on the rise.At the same time, new requirements andstandards for SCIFs are being issued in2025. Defense contractors and governmentagencies need to... Continue reading >BUILTENVIRONMENT38ATTENTIVE.AIPARTNERS WITHASPHALT KINGDOM ONAI PAVEMENT PUSHBy Attentive, ForConstructionPros.com03/18/2025Attentive.ai has already been a forwardthinking leader of AI-based takeoff softwarein the construction space, and now they arelooking to expand their influence and reachby partnering with Asphalt Kingdom. Thetwo companies are looking to transform theway that contractors and other pavementpros look at new technology like AI (artificialintelligence). Continue reading >DEEPSEEK AI WILL FUELMORE DATA CENTERWORKBy Sebastian Obando, Construction Dive03/18/2025When China-based DeepSeek gainedmainstream attention with its low-costartificial intelligence model earlier this year,some wondered if demand for data centerpower had been overhyped.DeepSeek, which develops large languagemodels similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, claimsthat its highly efficient... Continue reading >NAVIGATING THE NEWERA OF SCIFCONSTRUCTIONBy Staff, Area Development03/18/2025CONSTRUCTIONINDUSTRY FEARSIMMIGRATIONCRACKDOWNBy Staff, Area Development03/17/2025Construction companies are uneasy abouttheir future as the federal crackdown onillegal immigration intensifies.Construction company leaders in NorthCarolina say some workers are staying outof sight and not showing up for work due tothe fear of deportation. The state’spercentage of immigrant constructionindustry workers is... Continue reading >Copyright: Canva Pro

The Missouri House of Representativesvoted in favor of initial approval of a bill thatwould bar cities and towns from havinggreen or sustainable standards in theirbuilding codes if they would increase thecost of a building.Under this measure, any city with greenprovisions in their codes would have todelete them. The potentially bannedprovisions include any features adoptedafter the 2009 International Code Council(ICC) standards that are energy efficient,sustainable, high performance, orenvironmentally responsive.Continue reading >MISSOURI MOVES TOBAR CITIES FROMHAVING GREENBUILDING STANDARDSIN CODESBy Peter Fabris, Building Design + Construction03/13/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT39Tariffs are rising in prominence as a keyvariable and economic tool in the globalmacroeconomic conversation, creating anew era in global trade. At the core of this conversation are ongoingtrade dynamics between the US and China.China’s economic position continues to bedriven by broad-based export growth andglobal dominance in manufacturing,spotlighting US competitiveness in keystrategic sectors. China’s strength inadvanced manufacturing and security-relevant sectors is a large focus for USofficials, and US politicians maintain acautious stance toward the country. Indeed,the tariffs laid out in the first TrumpAdministration were expanded during theBiden administration, reflecting thebipartisan appeal of this economic tool.Continue reading >U.S. TARIFF OUTLOOK:KEY SIGNALS TOWATCH IN 2025By Charlie Smith, Area DevelopmentQ1 2025Copyright: Canva pro

FEATURED TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS$2,250,000CONTRUCTION REPORTER PROJECTSSITE WORK /NON-BUILDINGSITE WORK /NON-BUILDINGVENDOR /PROFESSIONALSERVICESVENDOR /PROFESSIONALSERVICESPRE-BID PROJECTPRE-BID PROJECTLEARN MORE > LEARN MORE > LEARN MORE >BUILTENVIRONMENT40

VIEW >$3,000,000ESTIMATED COSTPROJECT INFOSCOPE:The scope of work for Del Norte Pool Improvementsincludes, but not limited to the following: Item 1: Video-taping of the Del Norte Pool work areaand the identification of existing damages tostructures, equipment, and incidentals, prior tocommencing work. Item 2: Contractor will provide labor, equipment,and material necessary to mechanically removeexisting white plaster and scarify ??he concretesubsurface for plaster. A diamond blade will be usedto cleanly remove plaster were joined to the waterline tiles, black lane tiles, recirculation outlets, and...OWNER:City of Hobbs 200 E Broadway StHobbs NM 88240-8425Bid Date/Time: 04/07/2025 - 02:00pm MSTAddenda Count: 1Memo Count: 0Phase: BiddingStage: ActiveStatus:Addenda ReceivedProject Type: Site Work / Non-BuildingCategory: Parks / RecreationPublic Funding: YesBid Security: Bonds may be required.Site Walk03/26/2025 - 02:00 PM4314 N. Grimes StHobbs NM 88240with Michal Hughes / RecreationDEL NORTEPOOLIMPROVEMENTSDEL NORTEPOOLIMPROVEMENTS(575) 397-9232BUILTENVIRONMENT41

NOT AVAILABLEESTIMATED COSTLANDFILLENGINEERINGSERVICESLANDFILLENGINEERINGSERVICESVIEW PROJECT >OWNER:Sandoval County (505) 867-75001500 Idalia Rd Bldg DBernalillo NM 87004PROJECT INFO:Bid Date/Time: 03/27/2025 - 03:00pm CSTPhase: BiddingStage: ActiveProject Type: Vendor / Professional ServicesCategory: Federal / State / MunicipalPublic Funding: Bonds may be required.SCOPE:The Sandoval County Board of CountyCommissioners is accepting sealedproposals Landfill Engineering Services(NIGP Commodity Codes 92533, 92535,92583). Responses will be accepted in theFinance Department, Attn: Leslie Olivas,Sandoval County Administrative Bldg,1500 Idalia Road, Bldg. D 2nd Floor, P.O.Box 40, Bernalillo, New Mexico up to 3:00p.m. (Mountain Daylight Time) on March27, 2025. Late submissions will not beconsidered. The Sandoval County Board ofCommissioners reserves the right to rejectany and all responses. BUILTENVIRONMENT42

FEATUREDPRE-BID PROJECTAn effort to design and build a largegreenhouse on the campus of WesternNew Mexico State University in SilverCity may need at least $250,000 in statesupport.That, at least, is how much the school isasking, as a capital outlay, from the NewMexico State Legislature to build thefacility, which will measure around 48feet by 70 feet.The effort, according to WNMU officials,is designed to reduce what is described as“food insecurity” on the school’s campus.WESTERN NEW MEXICOUNIVERSITY HOPESTO BUILDGREENHOUSECAPABLE OFPRODUCING FOODFOR THE SCHOOL’SSTUDENTSBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter03/14/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT43As envisioned, the greenhouse will becapable of producing around 75,000pounds of fresh food on a yearly basis.In a press release issued by the school,Katie Poirer, director of food security andsustainability at WNMU, said that as partof the greenhouse effort the school is“working closely with communitypartners and our cafeteria services todecide what to grow based on studentpreferences, seasonality, and gaps in localproduction.”According to a report published in 2023in the International Journal ofEnvironmental Research and PublicHealth, “students are a group which ishighly impacted by food insecurity;prevalence estimates on campuses rangebetween 19% and 56%,” adding that onsome campuses, the food insecurity ratewas “around four times the nationalaverage.”According to a needs assessment reportpublished by the University of NewMexico just under 70% of WNMU’sstudents have experienced some level offood insecurity.The New Mexico legislature is scheduledto wrap up its business on March 22.

NEW MEXICOACTIVE PROJECTS45464749ADDITIONS/ RENOVATIONS / UPGRADEMATERIAL / EQUIP / SERVICE / INSTALLNEW CONSTRUCTIONVENDOR / PROFESSIONALSERVICES48SITE WORK / NON-BUILDINGBUILTENVIRONMENT44

ADDITIONS/RENOVATIONS /UPGRADEREBUILD OF ONE LOW-RENT SINGLE FAMILYUNITVIEW PROJECT >BOOSTER STATIONFACILITYUPGRADESSCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of the Request forProposal (RFP) is to solicitsealed proposals to establish acontract through competitivenegotiations for theprocurement of Booster StationFacility Upgrades for the Villageof Angel Fire.VIEW PROJECT >SANTA FE INDIAN HEALTH CENTER (SFIHC)ROOF REPLACEMENT AND FALLPROTECTIONSCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of this project is to replace the roof and fall protectionfor the for Santa Fe Indian Health Center (SFIHC).LOCATION OFPROJECT: All work shall be performed at the Santa Fe Indian HealthCenter (SFIHC), 1700 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505. VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: The Mescalero Apache Tribe Housing Department(“MATHD”) is requesting proposals from qualifiedgeneral contractors to complete a rebuild of one low-rent single family unit situated on the MescaleroApache Reservation. BUILTENVIRONMENT45

DESIGN / BUILDALL ABILITIESPLAYGROUNDVIEW PROJECT >SPACEPORTTECHNOLOGY ANDRECEPTION CENTERDESIGN BUILDSCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of this Request forProposal (RFP) is to solicitsealed proposals to establish acontract through competitivenegotiations for theprocurement of a Design-BuildProject for the construction ofthe Spaceport Technology andReception Center (STARC)building, all as outlined inSection 1.5.7 of the New MexicoAdministrative Code. VIEW PROJECT >DESIGN BID BUILD FY22 UMMC, WATERINFRASTRUCTURE TO THE PERMANENTEXERCISE COMPLEX (PEC) AND RANGESUPPORT COMPLEX (RSC), MELROSE AIRFORCE RANGE (MAFSCOPE OF WORK: The work includes construction of water infrastructure for thePermanent Exercise Complex (PEC) and the Range Support Complex(RSC) within the Northwest Development Area (NWDA) of Melrose AirForce Range (MAFR). New work includes the abandonment of anexisting well, development of a new potabale drinking water well,construction of new water water lines, a new water storage tank andfiltration building to include filtration/disenfection equipment andincidental related work.VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: The Project shall consist of design and constructionof All-Abilities playground/ state of the art themedplayground that meets the needs of thecommunity,ensuring safety, accessibility, and innovative playfeatures for all ages. BUILTENVIRONMENT46

MATERIAL /EQUIP / SERVICE /INSTALLGRADER BLADES,SNOWPLOW BLADESAND SCARIFIER BITSVIEW PROJECT >MEDIAN MOWINGAND LANDSCAPESERVICESSCOPE OF WORK: Median mowing and LandscapeServices as specifiedthroughout the City of Aurora,ColoradoVIEW PROJECT >ENMU-QTY 23,LINCOLN RANGER260MPXSCOPE OF WORK: Lincoln Ranger® 260MPX™Engine Driven Welder (Kohler®) x23K3458-1Product Weights & DimensionsDimensions (H x W x D) 26 in x20 in x 36 in (660 mm x S08 mmx 914 mm) Net Weight 446 lbs(202 kg)Machines ProcessesStick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW), MIG(GMAW), Flux-Cored Self-Shielded (FCAW-S), Flux-CoredGas-Shielded (FCAW-G)Max Rating 260A / 26V /100%@ 104°F (40°C)VIEW PROJECT >VEHICLE WASHINGSERVICES (LONGTERM)SCOPE OF WORK: The Streets and MaintenanceDepartment is requesting avendor capable of providing carwashing services for light dutyfleet on up to 1,900 vehicles.Thetypes of vehicles included in theStreets and MaintenanceDepartment are cars, pickuptrucks, and SUVs. The vendor’sfacility should be locatedoneach side of the city,respectfully, West, North,Central and East sides andmultiple locations are preferred,but not required. The facilitypreferredare an automateddrive-through system, but...VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: Grader Blades, Snowplow Blades and Scarifier Bits BUILTENVIRONMENT47

NEWCONSTRUCTIONRE-BID HTHAKYKOTSMOVICOMMUNITY CENTERVIEW PROJECT >UNMH SANDIA VISTA PRIMARY CARECLINIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTSCOPE OF WORK: Demolition of existing facilities and utilities. New concretemasonrybuilding with structural steel components, monolithicmembrane roofsystem, EIFS exterior finish, aluminumstorefront/curtainwall windowand entry systems, behavioral healthrated windows at patientrooms, interior floor/wall/ceiling finishes,LED light fixtures, energy efficient mechanical systems with rooftoppenthouses, and exteriorsite access drive, landscaping, utility, andsite lightingimprovements. VIEW PROJECT >SOCORROMUNICIPALAIRPORT -- HANGARBUILDINGSCOPE OF WORK: Hangar within the bounds of theSocorro Municipal Airport. Theworkincludes: Grubbing andClearing, Over Excavation andImport of Fill(as required byGeotechnical report), Cast-In-Place Concrete, PreEngineered...VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: Hopi Tribal Housing Authority, acting as Lead Agenton behalf of Kykotsmovi Village, invites all qualifiedGeneral Contractors to submit bids for theconstruction of the new Kykotsmovi CommunityCenter, located in Kykotsmovi Village, Hopi...BUILTENVIRONMENT48

SITE WORK /NON-BUILDINGELECTRICAL SERVICESFOR SKYLINE DRIVE UGIMPROVEMENT PROJECTWESTVIEW PROJECT >VEGETATIONMANAGEMENT ROWCLEARINGSCOPE OF WORK: The project consists ofvegetation managementservices to enhance gridreliability and safety. Thisproject is aimed at reducingwildfire risk, improving energytransmission reliability, andenhancing the overallenvironmental health of thearea. The selected contractorwill be responsible forvegetation clearance, invasivespecies management, andhabitat restoration, among otherrelated activities. The worklocation is in Moffat County,Colorado, which has...VIEW PROJECT >STARLIGHTPAVEMENTRECONSTRUCTIONSCOPE OF WORK: Navajo County Board ofSupervisors is seeking bids fromqualified contractors proficientin pavement reconstruction for aproject located near StarlightRidge Road within NavajoCounty, AZ. VIEW PROJECT >EPIA WESTPARKING LOTEXPANSIONSCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of the project is toexpand the West Parking Lot atthe El Paso International Airportto meet increasing demand andimprove functionality. Theexpansion will includecomprehensive Civil, Structural,Architectural, Electrical, andLandscape improvements,ensuring a sustainable andefficient design...VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: The City of Farmington Electric Utility System (FEUS)is solicitingproposals to furnish all Labor, Equipmentand Materials to relocateeleven (11) existing...BUILTENVIRONMENT49

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MATERIAL /EQUIP / SERVICE /INSTALLBUILTENVIRONMENT51WAREHOUSE RFQ FEBRUARY 13, 2025VIEW PROJECT >ORIGINAL ESTIMATED COST: NOT AVAILABLECONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | $11,801.002 Low | $11,927.003 Low | $16,245.00*Sign up for Construction Reporter to view award details

SITE WORK /NON-BUILDINGCUCHILLA DITCHIMPROVEMENT PROJECTVIEW PROJECT >GBOM: ROSWELLMARKET PLACEWALK IDENTIFIEDAS ‘CULTURALPLAZA’VIEW PROJECT >UNSER BOULEVARDWIDENING & PASEODEL NORTEWIDENINGVIEW PROJECT >MILL ROAD PHASE IIVIEW PROJECT >CONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | $2,576,577.00*Sign up for Construction Reporterto view award detailsCONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | dollar amount notavailable *Sign up for Construction Reporterto view award details*Sign up for Construction Reporterto view award detailsORIGINAL ESTIMATED COST: $139,965CONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | $175,775.00*Sign up for Construction Reporter to view award detailsCONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | dollar amount notavailable BUILTENVIRONMENT52

COMMERCIAL LIENSBERNALILLO COUNTYDOCUMENTNUMBERLIENRECORDEDDATEGRANTORGRANTEE2025020053Subdivision WESTLAND BUSINESSPARK Tract A 03/17/202504:21:26 PMBERN COUNTY TEMPUR PEDIC NORTHAMERICA LCC YEAROUT MECHANICAL LLC 2025019612Subdivision PARADISE HTS 1 Tract E103/14/202502:55:14 PM SERVICE ELEC CO GORHAM HOUSING PTNR II LLP SERVICE ELEC CO2025019529Subdivision WAGGOMAN DENISONLot 22 Block 2103/14/202501:22:48 PMEI8HT ENTRPS LLC NEW TRADITIONSBUILDERS ELITE DRI WALL INCBUILTENVIRONMENT53

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AFFILIATESFEATURED COMPANY56627172PROPERTIES FOR SALELAND FOR SALEREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS 73NEW MEXICO NEWS63CRIME STOPPERS SEEKS INFOON SUV INVOLVED IN FATALHIT-AND-RUN IN NE ABQ >63ALBUQUERQUE CITYCOUNCILORS PASSLEGISLATION TO PROTECTRENTERS’ RIGHTS >63TODAY’S LODGERS’ TAXADVISORY BOARD MEETINGCANCELED >63SOUTHWEST NEWS66TEN-STORY CESAR E CHAVEZBUILDING IN DENVER MAY SOONBE LISTED FOR SALE >66COLORADO CALL CENTERGIANT MOVES HEADQUARTERSTO TEXAS >67BKM CAPITAL PARTNERSSPENDS BIG ON VALLEYINDUSTRIAL PORTFOLIO >67NATIONAL NEWS68LATEST CENSUS SURVEY SHOWSPOPULATION COMEBACK IN THENATION'S CITIES >68HOW DOWNTOWNS ARE BEINGREDEFINED IN THE POST-PANDEMIC WORLD >69IN NEW EFFORT, TWO FEDERALAGENCIES MOVE TO FREE LANDFOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT >69REAL ESTATE HOMEPAGE66BUILTENVIRONMENT55DEVELOPER HUNTS FOR TENANTTO ANCHOR OFFICE TOWERPLANNED ALONG DART SILVERLINE >67

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BUILTENVIRONMENT57THE RTO EFFECT: ISTHE OFFICE MARKETREVIVAL UPON US?As companies adapt to the complexities ofreturn-to-office (RTO) mandates across bothpublic and private sectors, the office market isundergoing significant shifts. President DonaldTrump’s recent executive order requiringfederal employees to return to in-person workhas only added further momentum to thistrend, reinforcing the push for physical officespaces. While some areas have seen an uptickin leasing activity, the question remains: Is thisa true recovery or just a temporaryadjustment?For deeper insights, we turn to two industryexperts—Justin Cazana, SIOR, of Avison Youngin Knoxville, Tenn., and William O’Brien, SIOR,of M.C. O’Brien Inc. in New York City. These twocities occupy different ends of the RTOspectrum.Knoxville, a fast-growing city in a traditionallyconservative state, saw an early return to in-person work, influenced by cultural andpolitical factors. Meanwhile, New York City—adense, blue-state metropolis—hasexperienced a slower rebound, shaped byprolonged restrictions and a strong presenceof industries like finance, law, and tech, wherehybrid work remains prevalent.CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva Pro

BUILTENVIRONMENT59MULTIFAMILYWATCHES ASCREDIT CARDDEBT ANDDELINQUENCIESRISEAbout a week ago, an economist and housinganalyst noticed some patterns in governmentconsumer debt data that raised concerns formultifamily owners, investors, and operators.Industry expert Greg Willet, chief economist atLeaseLock, posted on LinkedIn that the lateststatistics from the Federal Reserve Bank ofNew York showed U.S. households carrying$1.211 trillion in credit card debt. According tothe New York Fed’s release about the data andthe report itself, that would be an annualincrease of almost 7.3%.“I keep a watch on these debt statistics, viewingshifts in the numbers that might alter the abilityof households to meet their housing paymentobligations,” Willet wrote. “While I wouldn’t putany of the current metrics into red flagterritory, it’s worth noting how quickly somehouseholds are running up credit card debt...CONTINUE READING >

BUILTENVIRONMENT60FROM AMAZONTO GOLDMANSACHS,ORGANIZATIONSAREINCREASINGLYPUSHING FORFIVE-DAYMANDATES. ARETHEY RIGHT?Among shifting cultural dynamics,corporations are increasingly askingemployees to revert to pre-pandemic workmodels. While many companies continue toembrace and evolve a hybrid work model, inSeptember 2023, a trio of the old guard –Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, and JP Morgan –abolished hybrid in favor of an all-inapproach. Their reasoning centered onmentorship, cultural cohesion and theirreplaceable value of in-person deal-making.Throughout 2024, announcements of U.S.corporate giants mandating a return to office(RTO) came in waves. Five-day mandatesarrived from UPS and Boeing, from AT&T andCiti, from IBM and Salesforce. Silicon Valleytook a turn, throwing Meta, Tesla and X intothe melee of corporate enthusiasm. Eachannouncement brought its own rationale:UPS cited operational efficiency; Boeingemphasized engineering collaboration...CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva Pro

BUILTENVIRONMENT61VICE PRESIDENT JDVANCE AND SBAADMINISTRATORKELLY LOEFFLERPROMOTE AMERICAFIRSTMANUFACTURINGAGENDA IN MICHIGANBAY CITY, Mich. — Kelly Loeffler, the 28thAdministrator of the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration (SBA) traveled to Bay City,Michigan, today with Vice President JD Vance andSecond Lady Usha Vance to emphasize the TrumpAdministration’s commitment to supportingAmerican manufacturing. As part of the visit,Administrator Loeffler highlighted SBA’s Made inAmerica Manufacturing Initiative, a new effortwithin the agency designed to empower smallmanufacturers.Administrator Loeffler joined Vice President Vanceat Vantage Plastics, a small business thatmanufactures plastics for the automotive,agriculture and medical industries.Following a tour of the facilities, AdministratorLoeffler delivered remarks about the importanceof restoring American industry to create good-paying jobs, secure supply chains, promote fairtrade, and bring back the blue-collar boom...CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva Pro

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque citycouncilors passed legislation to help rentersknow and protect their rights and holdlandlords more accountable. Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn sponsored abill to enhance enforcement efforts whenlandlords aren’t providing basic needs torenters, like air conditioning, heating anddoor locks.Continue reading >ALBUQUERQUE CITYCOUNCILORS PASSLEGISLATION TOPROTECT RENTERS’RIGHTSBy KOB03/18/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENTREAL ESTATE NEWSNEW MEXICO63Due to a lack of quorum the Lodgers’ TaxAdvisory Board Meeting scheduled fortoday, March 18, 2025, has been canceled.NOTE: we have combined our April and Maymeetings due to scheduling conflicts.Instead of the third Tuesday of the monthfor April or May 2025 meetings, we will bemeeting 12–1:30 p.m. May 6, 2025, inCouncil Chambers at 1000 Central Avenue,Los Alamos, New Mexico.Continue reading >TODAY’S LODGERS’ TAXADVISORY BOARDMEETING CANCELEDBy Carol A. Clark, Los Alamos Daily Post03/18/2025A possible DoorDash employee hit apedestrian then drove off in NortheastAlbuquerque last month.Continue reading >CRIME STOPPERS SEEKSINFO ON SUV INVOLVEDIN FATAL HIT-AND-RUNIN NE ABQBy Gregory R.C. Hasman, Albuquerque Journal03/19/20205

Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT64A fast-moving wildfire near Wagon Moundthat ignited Friday is now under control,according to a State Forestry spokesperson,and investigators also determined that autility line was the cause. Continue reading >UTILITY LINE CAUSED21,000-ACRE MOGOTEHILL FIRE, WHICH ISNOW UNDER CONTROLBy Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico, New Mexico Political Report03/17/2025The new location is set to open this summer.Continue reading >JAMBA TO OPENSECOND ALBUQUERQUELOCATION WITH $400KNEW BUILDBy Brody Foster, Albuquerque Business First03/17/2025RIO COMMUNITIES — A nightmare. Fouryears of living hell.That’s how MaryAnn Jaramillo describedher life on Zamora Court in the city of RioCommunities, living next to an abandonedhome that was a base for criminal activity.Continue reading >RIO COMMUNITIES’OFFICIALS BOARD UPNUISANCE TOWNHOUSEBy Julia M. Dendinger, Valencia County News-Bulletin03/13/2025Stalled plans to store spent nuclear fuel inthe Permian Basin could get new lifedepending on how the U.S. Supreme Courtrules in a case seeking to restore vacatedlicenses for two such facilities.Continue reading >U.S. SUPREME COURTHEARS ARGUMENTS INPERMIAN BASINNUCLEAR WASTE CASEBy Adrian Hedden, Artesia Daily Press03/14/2025Copyright: Canva pro

The Silver City Fire Department hasdeclared a state of fire danger and enactedStage 1 fire restrictions within the town andits 3-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction.Fire Marshal Eloy Vasquez outlined therestrictions at Tuesday night’s meeting ofthe Silver City Town Council, wherecouncilors also heard about the PublicService Company of New Mexico’s plans forfire prevention that could include plannedpower outages for the region under certainconditions.The town’s fire restrictions went into effectWednesday and will remain in effect untilconditions improve or increased restrictionsare needed, Vasquez said. He said he andFire Chief Milo Lambert have beenmonitoring weather and fire conditions. Continue reading >TOWN BANS OPENBURNINGBy Juno Ogle, Silver City Daily Press03/13/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT65Copyright: Canva proIn an area of the city where daily life is astruggle for hundreds who live on the street,the Albuquerque Indian Center (AIC) was aplace to be fed, receive mail and find somerespite. The relief it provided was broughtto a halt Jan. 21 when the center, located at105 Texas St. SE in the InternationalDistrict, closed due to financial issues. Continue reading >ALBUQUERQUE INDIANCENTER CLOSURELEAVES VULNERABLESCRAMBLINGBy Damon Scott, City Desk ABQ03/13/2025Copyright: Canva proIt’s been a year and some change sinceground broke on a new affordable housingproject in Socorro. According to El CaminoReal Housing Authority Executive DirectorMary Ann Chavez-Lopez, the new Vista...Continue reading >HOUSINGAPPLICATIONS OPEN:VISTA DE SOCORROSLATED TO OPEN INMAYBy Ungelbah Davila, El Defensor Chieftain 03/13/2025

BUILTENVIRONMENTREAL ESTATE NEWSSOUTHWESTThe nearly 190,000-square-foot Cesar E.Chavez Memorial Building in downtownDenver is one of a roughly two dozenfederal structures in the Mile High City areathat may soon be put up for auction.Located at 1244 Speer Boulevard, theChavez building was built in 1984 and topsout at ten floors. It was designed by theDenver-based architectural firm of MurataOutland Associates.TEN-STORY CESAR ECHAVEZ BUILDING INDENVER MAY SOON BELISTED FOR SALEBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter03/18/2052Copyright: Google Maps66The structure, which according to theGeneral Services Administration, “serves asa gateway building into Denver’s Civic andJustice Center and the Golden TriangleNeighborhood,” underwent a significantrenovation just over a decade ago, whichresulted in it securing a Gold LEEDcertification.Earlier this month, the GSA published a listof what it deems as “non-core” federalproperties that could be put up for sale inresponse to the ongoing movement spiritedby the Department of GovernmentEfficiency to reduce the federal budget.Continues >

In releasing that list, the GSA said that by disposing of the Chavez building and other areafederal structures, it was eliminating “costly maintenance,” which in turns would allow theagency to “reinvest in high-quality work environments that support agency missions.”Colorado’s just over 1 million square feet of underused building space is far greater thansuch states as Utah, with 830,000 square feet, and New Mexico at 477,000 square feet.Most of the underused federal property is to be found, not surprisingly, in Washington, DC,with just over 17.6 million square feet, and neighboring Maryland, with 11.3 million squarefeet.The Chavez building also houses a fitness center, a handful of conference rooms, and adaycare center. When exactly the building will be listed for sale has not yet been announced.BUILTENVIRONMENT67California-based BKM Capital Partnersjumped at the chance to pick up nearly $200million worth of industrial properties in thePhoenix metro.Continue reading >BKM CAPITALPARTNERS SPENDS BIGON VALLEY INDUSTRIALPORTFOLIOBy Jorge Ramos, Phoenix Business Journal03/19/2025Copyright: Canva proThe business, which employs over 50,000people worldwide, promises Denver-areaemployees would not be impacted by thechange in headquarters.Continue reading >COLORADO CALLCENTER GIANT MOVESHEADQUARTERS TOTEXASBy Jackson Guilfoil, Denver Business Journal03/19/2025Transit-oriented districts will become morecritical as DFW continues to grow andpeople desire walkable, dense communities,experts say. Read on to learn aboutVanTrust Real Estate's search for an...Continue reading >DEVELOPER HUNTS FORTENANT TO ANCHOROFFICE TOWERPLANNED ALONG DARTSILVER LINEBy Noor Adatia, Dallas Business Journal03/18/2025

BUILTENVIRONMENTREAL ESTATE NEWSNATIONALThe almost instant population decline seenin many cities across the country during theCovid 19 pandemic appears to havereversed itself in recent months, accordingto a new survey just released by the U.S.Census Bureau.In fact, urban population trends not onlyshowed continued growth in both 2023 and2024, according to the survey but generallyoutpaced the nation at large.LATEST CENSUS SURVEYSHOWS POPULATIONCOMEBACK IN THENATION'S CITIESBy Garry Boulard, The Built Environment03/19/2025Copyright: Canva proPerhaps just as surprising is where thegrowth is coming from. Kristie Wilder, ademographer in the population division ofthe Census Bureau, said, "Increasingly,population growth is being shaped byinternational migration."In a statement, Wilder added: "While birthscontinue to contribute to overall growth,rising net international migration isoffsetting the ongoing net outmigration wesee in many of these areas."One factor contributing to the newnumbers, says the Wall Street Journal, is thatthe Census Bureau "recently changed itsestimates of the immigrant population,significantly boosting totals for recentyears." Altogether, of the 387 metro areas studiedby the Census Bureau, internationalmigration totaled a historic 2.7 million gain.Those numbers particularly stand out whencompared with the months between 2022and 2023, when the gain stood at 2.2million.Overall, just under 294 million people nowlive in the nation's urban areas, representingan increase of 3.2% since 2022. In looking atthe outsized role that the cities of Americacurrently play in the country's growth, theCensus report notes that the total U.S.population is now just over 340 millionpeople.Continues >68

Of the ten top metro areasexperiencing the most growth, fourwere located to the west of theMississippi River. The Houstonmetro area saw an increase ofaround 198,000 people for a totalpopulation of 7.7 million, followed bymetro Dallas, with an increase of justunder 178,000.The booming metro Phoenix areaboomed some more with an increaseof nearly 85,000 for a totalpopulation of 5.1 million, whilemetro Seattle saw a jump of 66,000people for a total population of justunder 4.1 million. As appealing as rural America is inmovies and books, the smallestcounties in the country withpopulations of less than 10,000residents saw a decrease of 0.2% in2024, compared to a 0.1% decreasein 2022 and 2023.BUILTENVIRONMENT69It’s been five years since Covid-19sent shockwaves through citiesaround the world, and the lastingimpact of the shutdowns, the pivotsto remote work and the economicupheaval that followed are still beingfelt — and that’s especially true inour downtowns.Continue reading >HOW DOWNTOWNSARE BEINGREDEFINED IN THEPOST-PANDEMICWORLDBy Phoenix Business Journal03/18/2025A new federal initiative has just been announcedthat is designed to open federal lands across thecountry for affordable housing construction.The initiative, officially called the Joint Task Forceon Federal Land for Housing, sets as its goalidentifying underutilized property owned by thefederal government, while also establishing what ishoped will be a streamlined process for transferringsuch lands for housing construction.Continues >IN NEW EFFORT, TWOFEDERAL AGENCIES MOVETO FREE LAND FOR HOUSINGDEVELOPMENTBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter03/18/2025Copyright: Canva pro

The initiative has been jointly announcedby Doug Burgum, Department of theInterior Secretary, and Scott Turner, thesecretary of the Department of Housingand Urban Development.In making the announcement, which wasfirst published in an op-ed in the pages ofthe Wall Street Journal, Burgum andTurner remarked: “Working together,our agencies can take inventory ofunderused federal properties, transfer orlease them to states or localities toaddress housing needs, and support theinfrastructure required to makedevelopment viable.”The core of the initiative, theannouncement continued, will be tryingto ensure affordability.Where exactly the lands to betransferred are located, has not yet beenidentified. But it is known that theInterior Department currently overseesmore than 500 acres of federal lands.Notes the publication The Hill: “The twosecretaries also vowed to streamline theregulatory process so that building onfederal lands doesn’t get held up withenvironmental reviews, transferprotocols, and other priorities.”According to a separate article in the WallStreet Journal, the move to use federallands for housing development couldhave a particular impact in “such states asNevada, Utah, California, and Arizona,where federal land is more abundant.”The publication additionally noted thatsome 7.3% of federal lands are in definedmetro areas, meaning that the success ofthe effort “hinges on releasing federalland in the right places.”BUILTENVIRONMENT70Copyright: Canva pro

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(The Hill) — The SpaceX capsule tasked withbringing back two NASA astronauts thathave spent months on the InternationalSpace Station (ISS) after thruster issuesfollowing the launch of Boeing’s Starlinermission last year have returned to Earth.Continue reading >ASTRONAUTS RETURNHOME ABOARD SPACEXCAPSULE AFTER BEINGSTUCK FOR 9 MONTHSBy Filip Timotija, The Hill, KRQE03/18/2025SPACE NEWSBUILTENVIRONMENT76Copyright: Canva proRecent findings from samples collected byChina's Chang'e 6 mission have providedvaluable insights into the history of themoon, particularly its far side.The Chang'e 6 mission launched in earlyMay 2024, landed in the vast South Pole-Aitken (SPA), and returned to Earth with 4pounds and 4.29 ounces (1,935.3 grams) ofthe first-ever samples from the moon's farside in late June.Continue reading >THE FAR SIDE OF THEMOON WAS ONCE AVAST MAGMA OCEAN,CHINESE LUNAR LANDERCONFIRMSBy Andrew Jones, Space.com03/18/2025Copyright: Canva pro

Chinese satellites have conductedcoordinated maneuvers with “synchrony”and “control,” a top Space Force officialrevealed Tuesday, dubbing the moves“dogfighting in space.”Continue reading >CHINA IS PRACTICING‘DOGFIGHTING’ INSPACE, SPACE FORCESAYSBy Audrey Decker, Defense One03/18/20250BUILTENVIRONMENT77New insights from the Atacama CosmologyTelescope offer unprecedented images ofthe universe at 380,000 years old, revealingmovements and polarization of cosmic lightwith exceptional clarity.Continue reading >SCIENTISTS JUSTSNAPPED THE CLEARESTIMAGE OF THEUNIVERSE’S FIRST LIGHTBy Princeton University, SciTechDaily03/18/2025Copyright: Canva proFor Matt Gialich, being scared wasn’t justacceptable. It was a requirement.Continue reading >THE NEW WAVE OFASTEROID MININGVENTURESBy Jeff Foust, The Space Review03/17/2025Copyright: Canva proWASHINGTON — Despite ongoing effortsby the Defense Department to bolster thespace supply chain, government andcommercial satellite programs continue tostruggle with shortfalls in several criticalareas, including on-orbit propulsion, opticalcommunications terminals and hardenedelectronics, according to industry andPentagon officials.Continue reading >SPACE SUPPLY CHAINGAPS: PROPULSION,HARDENEDELECTRONICS ANDLASER LINKSBy Theresa Hitchens, Breaking Defense03/17/2025

BUILTENVIRONMENTNEWSPACEALLIANCEJoin hundreds of organizations in the national NewSpaceAlliance! Build your knowledge and strengthen yournetwork by participating in ongoing opportunities tolearn, share and engage with space professionals acrossindustry, government and academia. Free to join,NewSpace Alliance members can attend monthly techtalks, industry webinars, networking events, industryforums and our nationally-recognized State of the SpaceIndustrial Base conference. Membership is free.Continue reading >NEWSPACEIGNITORGROW FASTER FROM CONCEPT TO PRODUCT TOSALESContinue reading >CO-INNOVATIONWORKSPACESENewSpace Co-Innovation, or collaborative innovation, iswhen newspace stakeholders work together to discovernew partnerships, explore new approaches, solveproblems, and accelerate growth.Continue reading >PATHWAYS TOTHE STARSACCESS TO WORKFORCE WILL BECOMEEASIER WITH A LARGER, MORE DIVERSESPACE-READY TALENT POOL.Coming next year!Pathways to the Stars will grow the spaceindustry talent pipeline with programming,mentoring, experiential learning and careerconnection services spanning K-12 to earlycareer, with industry involvement and specialattention given to reaching minority populations.Multiple educational partners will providelearning and curriculum, and connection serviceswill connect students to jobs and careers. Weinvite you to participate and inspire students tobecome part of the space workforce of thefuture!Continue reading >ABOUT USWHO WE ARE & WHATWE DOFounded October 2019, NewSpace Nexus is a501(c)(3) non-profit accelerating the pace ofspace innovation by uniting and igniting theindustry. Through the NewSpace Launchpad, afirst-of-its-kind co-innovation hub, stakeholdersgain access to workspaces, equipment,programming, rapid prototyping anddemonstration, and resources needed forinnovation and rapid progress. Services includeaccess to space ecosystem knowledge, publicevents, and networking; navigation services thatprovide tailored guidance and direct assistanceto fast-track business growth; and collaborativeinnovation services...Continue reading >79

QUICK NEWS LINKSCONSTRUCTION22Vote on New Mexico Legislation to IncreaseBroadband Infrastructure FundingExpected Shortly >NEW MEXICOWestern New Mexico University Hopes toBuild Greenhouse Capable of ProducingFood for the School’s Students >Cone Zone For Week March 17, 2025 >City Council opposes official'srecommendation to reverse Mesa FilmStudio site plan >New Mexico Angels seeks participants fornew investors program starting in April >Evan Kinsley’s journey to building custom,net-zero homes in Placitas >Demolition underway for new state-of-the-art engineering facility at NMSU >Bayard fire cuts power >Eddy County Fairgrounds readies for newconstruction >Construction Challenges, TeacherRecognitions, and FFA Achievements atGCCS >Colorado Legislation Designed to ExpandBuilding Accessibility Signed into Law >SOUTHWESTGranite nabs first border wall under trump 2.0 >Phoenix, Orange County and Inland EmpireEmerge as Leading U.S. Industrial Markets >Mayo Clinic Announces $1.9B Expansion ofPhoenix Campus >Rolled over tractor-trailer on US 54 near borderhighway causing traffic delays >Space Exploration Technologies CorporationExpands Bastrop, Texas, Operations >BUILTENVIRONMENT80National Women's Soccer LeagueAnnounces Plans To Build New ModernStadium In Denver >SOUTHWESTRedevelopment Of Iconic Downtown ElPaso Building May Get Additional EconomicSupport >Security and Traffic Facility Space forMassive VAI Resort in Glendale Gets CityApproval >Move underway to increase affordablehousing units in El Paso >Tuscon’s growing pueblo high school mayget new football field >Up to $51B in transportation grant awards at risk,advocacy group says >NATIONALJudge Orders Flatiron to Pay AECOM $14.2M inLawsuit Costs >Getting There: I-90 construction projects aheadin Idaho, Washington >California Invests Nearly $1B for TransportationProjects >Construction Executive Salaries See NewIncrease, Says New Survey >TRENDSEnvironmental Protection Agency RescindsDozens of Regulations >Navigating the new era of SCIF construction >Attentive.ai Partners With Asphalt Kingdom On AIPavement Push >DeepSeek AI will fuel more data center work >Construction industry fears immigrationcrackdown >U.S. Tariff Outlook: Key Signals to Watch in 2025 >Missouri moves to bar cities from having greenbuilding standards in codes >

BUILTENVIRONMENT81REAL ESTATE63Crime Stoppers seeks info on SUV involvedin fatal hit-and-run in NE ABQ >NEW MEXICOAlbuquerque city councilors passlegislation to protect renters’ rights >Today’s Lodgers’ Tax Advisory BoardMeeting Canceled >Rio Communities’ officials board upnuisance townhouse >Utility line caused 21,000-acre Mogote HillFire, which is now under control >U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments inPermian Basin nuclear waste case >Town bans open burning >Albuquerque Indian Center closure leavesvulnerable scrambling >Housing applications open: Vista deSocorro slated to open in May >Ten-Story Cesar E Chavez Building inDenver May Soon Be Listed for Sale >SOUTHWESTColorado call center giant movesheadquarters to Texas >BKM Capital Partners spends big on Valleyindustrial portfolio >Developer hunts for tenant to anchor officetower planned along DART Silver Line >Latest Census Survey Shows PopulationComeback In The Nation's Cities >NATIONALHow downtowns are being redefined in thepost-pandemic world >In New Effort, Two Federal Agencies Move toFree Land for Housing Development >SPACE76Astronauts return home aboard SpaceX capsuleafter being stuck for 9 months >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALThe far side of the moon was once a vastmagma ocean, Chinese lunar lander confirms >China is practicing ‘dogfighting’ in space, SpaceForce says >The new wave of asteroid mining ventures >Scientists Just Snapped the Clearest Image ofthe Universe’s First Light >Space supply chain gaps: Propulsion, hardenedelectronics and laser links >WEEDFEED83DeFloria Achieves Ground-Breaking Milestone inBotanical Drug Development >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALIs getting high on hemp about to be illegal inABQ? City councilor pushes ban to close theTHC “loophole” >New York Opens Applications For Grant ProgramTo Help Marijuana Dispensaries Run By PeopleHarmed By Criminalization >LEGISLATION84NM Legislative Recap March 17: What’s shakingout, or not, at the Roundhouse >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALMajor lobbyist transparency bill nears finish line >Fate of Funding Bill Designed to ForestallGovernment Shutdown Now Depends onHandful of Senators >The EPA Answers Your Questions About AsphaltEPDs >House Passes Continuing Resolution With Cuts toConstruction Spending >

BUILTENVIRONMENT82ARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS / DESIGN87Where Urban Meets Garden: Adapting aTraditional Office Park into an 18-HourMixed-Use Destination with Multifamily,Hotel, and Retail >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALAECOM named official venue infrastructurepartner for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics >3M hires Honeywell supply chain exec >High-Performance Vitro Glass ElevatesDesign and Efficiency at North CarolinaCancer Center >CNN’s former headquarters is to berebranded and renovated as a shoppingand dining destination >Project of the Year: Design-Builders Over-Deliver for Underserved Community >VENDORS / SUPPLIERS89Construction planning posts smaller gains >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALFrom Sea to the Site: The Evolution of theShipping Container From the Water to theWorksite >John Deere Introduces New 850 X-TierDozer and P-Tier Model Enhancements >Trump orders intended to boostproduction of domestic lumber >UAPA Hosts Successful Utah AsphaltConference 2025 >ENERGY INDUSTRY91Offshore Wind Projects Hit by New Lawsuits, butConstruction Is Not Halted >ENERGY INDUSTRYPRC commissioners taken surprise by El PasoElectric’s decision to join new market >The Location Economics of Advanced Nuclear >Gensler to help bring nuclear power to Idahowith Oklo’s Aurora Powerhouse >918988

NEW MEXICO WEEDFEEDBUILTENVIRONMENT83Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewisintroduced legislation to ban synthetichemp products from sale in Albuquerque.The legislation would ban theadvertisement, sale, manufacture ordistribution of synthetic cannabinoids withover 0.3% THC. Under the ordinance, storesthat sell non-intoxicating hemp productswould be required to post signs that say“sale of intoxicating hemp products isprohibited under Albuquerque law.”Lewis and supporter Indy White, who ownsSilver Sap and is the general counsel...Continue reading >IS GETTING HIGH ONHEMP ABOUT TO BEILLEGAL IN ABQ? CITYCOUNCILOR PUSHESBAN TO CLOSE THE THC“LOOPHOLE” By Matthew Reichbach, City Desk ABQ03/17/2025Copyright: Canva proLast month, DeFloria Inc.—a joint venturebetween Ajna BioSciences PBC andCharlotte’s Web Holdings Inc.—announceda milestone in its development of an oralmulti-cannabinoid drug for the treatment ofsymptoms of autism spectrum disorder(ASD). In a first for botanical drugdevelopment, not just cannabinoid drugs,DeFloria received FDA Investigational...Continue reading >DEFLORIA ACHIEVESGROUND-BREAKINGMILESTONE INBOTANICAL DRUGDEVELOPMENTBy Jolene Hansen, Cannabis Business Times03/18/2025New York State has formally launched agrant program that will award up to $30,000apiece to retail marijuana businesses to helpcover startup costs.Continue reading >NEW YORK OPENSAPPLICATIONS FORGRANT PROGRAM TOHELP MARIJUANADISPENSARIES RUN BYPEOPLE HARMED BYCRIMINALIZATIONBy Ben Adlin, Marijuana Moment03/18/2025

The Senate voted Monday evening torequire new reports from registeredlobbyists and those that pay them about thelegislation they support or oppose. The House must now agree with changesmade to House Bill 143 by the Senate withfour days to go in this year’s legislativesession. If the House agrees, the legislationwill land on the governor’s desk, markingthe first time the legislation will havecleared the Legislature despite behind-the-scenes opposition from lobbyists over...Continue reading >MAJOR LOBBYISTTRANSPARENCY BILLNEARS FINISH LINEBy Marjorie Childress, New Mexico In Depth, New Mexico Political ReportCopyright: Canva proNEW MEXICOLEGISLATIONBUILTENVIRONMENT84With five days remaining in New Mexico’s2025 legislative session, some bills that wethought would be important at the startingline have become law, while others havemade little to no progress.For example, several high-profile bills likepaid family leave and a tax on alcohol aremost likely not going to move forwardbefore the final gavel at noon Saturday.Continue reading >NM LEGISLATIVE RECAPMARCH 17: WHAT’SSHAKING OUT, OR NOT,AT THE ROUNDHOUSEBy Austin Fisher, Danielle Prokop, Patrick Lohmann,Leah Romero, Source NM03/17/2025Copyright: Canva pro

BUILTENVIRONMENTNATIONALLEGISLATION85Yet one more possible federal governmentshutdown may be averted with reportsindicating the New York Senator andDemocrat Minority Leader Charles Schumeris in favor of a six-month funding bill.Speaking on the Senate floor, Schumer said,“I will vote to keep the government open,and not shut it down.”FATE OF FUNDING BILLDESIGNED TOFORESTALLGOVERNMENTSHUTDOWN NOWDEPENDS ON HANDFULOF SENATORSBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter03/14/2025Copyright: Canva proWhile there may not currently be enoughvotes to pass the bill in the Senate where 60are needed for passage, it is thought thatSchumer’s action will inspire otherDemocrat members to follow his example.“There are a bunch of undecided votes andas members study it and look at it, each willmake his or her own decision,” the Senatorremarked.On Tuesday, the House of Representativesnarrowly passed the six-month funding billon a vote of 217 to 213.The legislation increases defense, veteranscare, and Immigration and CustomsEnforcement spending. It particularly wonvotes in the lower chamber due to anendorsement from the House FreedomCaucus, a group generally opposed to six-month funding bills.Continues >

BUILTENVIRONMENT86The fate of the legislation now appears to bein the hands of a small handful of lawmakers,with South Dakota Republican and MajorityLeader John Thune tasked with working outa time agreement for the final vote on thebill.Arizona Democrat Senators Mark Kelly andRuben Gallego have earlier said that theyare, for now at least, opposed to themeasure. But, according to the publicationPolitico, Kelly is thought to be “undecided onthe procedural vote” to advance thelegislation.Colorado Democrats John Hickenlooperand Michael Bennet have joined in thatopposition.New Mexico Democrats Ben Ray Lujan andMartin Heinrich have also indicated theiropposition to the bill, with Heinrichremarking that President Trump has “put usin a position where, in either direction, lotsof people’s constituents are going to gethurt, and hurt badly. So, people arewrestling with what is the least worstoutcome.”Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz,announcing his support for the legislation,predicted on the Opening Bid podcasthosted by Yahoo Finance, that “at the end ofthe day, after all of the rage, you’re going tosee the Democrats finally say, ‘Ok, were notgoing to shut the government down.’”Analysts think there are around 55 firmvotes for the measure.The lawmakers must pass the fundingmeasure by the end of the day on Friday toavoid a shut down.Over the last few years, the genesis of theenvironmental product declaration (EPD)within the asphalt industry, as well as itscontinued rise in importance for producerand pavers who work on Federal and Stateinfrastructure projects. However, outside ofthe meetups organized by the NationalAsphalt Pavement Association...Continue reading >THE EPA ANSWERSYOUR QUESTIONSABOUT ASPHALT EPDSBy Brandon Noel, For Construction Pros03/17/2025Copyright: Canva proThe House passed legislation March 11 tofund the federal government throughthrough Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year,but it is unclear whether Republicans haveenough votes in the Senate to pass the bill,which includes billions of dollars in cuts toconstruction programs.Continue reading >HOUSE PASSESCONTINUINGRESOLUTION WITHCUTS TOCONSTRUCTIONSPENDINGBy James Leggate, ENR

Last summer, the world watched asdetermined athletes competed for gold inconverted arenas throughout Paris and itssuburbs. We sat at the edge of our seats asbeach volleyball players spiked the ball intothe sand in front of the Eiffel Tower. Wemarveled at horses leaping over obstacleson the sprawling grounds of Versailles. Oureyes were glued to the skateboarders asthey performed gravity defying tricks withthe 3,000-year-old Luxor Obelisk eruptingbehind them in Place de la Concorde.Continue reading >AECOM NAMEDOFFICIAL VENUEINFRASTRUCTUREPARTNER FOR THE 2028LOS ANGELES OLYMPICSBy IIana Amselem, The Architect’s Newspaper03/18/2025Copyright: Canva proNEW MEXICO & NATIONALARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS / DESIGNBUILTENVIRONMENT87When Ballantyne first emerged out offarmland, more than 30 years ago, theoriginal developers of this master-plannedproject already had a concrete vision inmind for its future: evolution. Thedevelopment team intrinsically understoodthat, as Ballantyne—an affluent communitynestled in south Charlotte, North Carolina—would expand beyond its farmland roots,the project would need to adapt to meet theneeds of a more diverse and changingdemographic.Spanning 20 acres (8.1 ha) of the 535-acre(216.5 ha) development, Phase I of The Bowlat Ballantyne directly reflects themetamorphic intent for the property. Thismixed-use community, developed byNorthwood Investors, brings new retail, liveentertainment, dining, hotel, andmultifamily to the site, engaging the naturalenvironment while delivering higher use andmindful density. Upon completion...Continue reading >WHERE URBAN MEETSGARDEN: ADAPTING ATRADITIONAL OFFICEPARK INTO AN 18-HOURMIXED-USEDESTINATION WITHMULTIFAMILY, HOTEL,AND RETAILBy Jim Babinchak, Kevin Kern, Kevin Roberts, Urban Land03/18/2025

3M named Torsten Pilz, SVP and chiefsupply chain officer at Honeywell, to lead itssupply chain, CEO Bill Brown said during aFeb. 26 investor day conference.Continue reading >3M HIRES HONEYWELLSUPPLY CHAIN EXECBy Kelly Stroh, SupplyChainDive03/18/2025BUILTENVIRONMENT88Last December, the developer CP Groupbegan transforming the 1.2-million-sfformer CNN Center in downtown Atlantainto a mixed-use destination that, whencompleted, will focus on retail,entertainment, and office.Continue reading >CNN’S FORMERHEADQUARTERS IS TOBE REBRANDED ANDRENOVATED AS ASHOPPING AND DININGDESTINATIONBy John Caulfield, Building Design + Construction03/14/2025Copyright: Canva proA blend of reconstituted stone, brick, and anexpansive glass curtain wall creates astriking and inviting façade for the newlycompleted 120,000-square-foot FirstHealthCancer Center in Pinehurst, N.C.Designed by CPL, the center featuresVistacool® Azuria® and Vistacool®Pacifica® glass, each enhanced with a third-surface Solarban® 60 low-e coating. Thesehigh-performance glass selections lend avibrant aqua-blue and rich-blue aestheticwhile optimizing daylight control and energyefficiency.Continue reading >HIGH-PERFORMANCEVITRO GLASS ELEVATESDESIGN ANDEFFICIENCY AT NORTHCAROLINA CANCERCENTERBy Design Cost DataBefore construction even began on theCounty of San Diego’s $63.5-millionSoutheastern Live Well Center, it hadalready become apparent to project owner,builder and architect alike that there wasonly one way to successfully deliver thisproject for the socioeconomically...Continue reading >PROJECT OF THE YEAR:DESIGN-BUILDERSOVER-DELIVER FORUNDERSERVEDCOMMUNITYBy Scott Judy, ENR

CHARLESTON, S.C. - March 18, 2025 -PRLog -- Trusted for decades at sea,shipping containers are now making waveson land as sustainable, durable storage andrepurposing solutions. As global tradecontinues to evolve and tariffs dominateheadlines, one thing remains constant: thesteel container at the center of it all. Continue reading >FROM SEA TO THE SITE:THE EVOLUTION OF THESHIPPING CONTAINERFROM THE WATER TOTHE WORKSITEBy Eveon Containers, PRLOG03/18/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENTNEW MEXICO & NATIONALVENDORS / SUPPLIERS89Nonresidential construction planning lostsome momentum in February after severalmonths of stronger growth, according toDodge Construction Network.Continue reading >CONSTRUCTIONPLANNING POSTSSMALLER GAINSBy Sebastian Obando, ConstructionDive03/17/2025John Deere has announced the launch of itsnew 850 X-Tier Dozer, as well as significantupgrades to its 700, 750 and 850 P-TierDozers. These advancements enhancepower, precision and efficiency, helpingoperators maximize productivity whileminimizing downtime.Building on its legacy of E-Drive innovation,the 850 X-Tier Dozer sets impressivestandards in power, efficiency and precisionto dozer applications. The 850 X-Tier...Continue reading >JOHN DEEREINTRODUCES NEW 850X-TIER DOZER AND P-TIER MODELENHANCEMENTSBy John Deere, For Construction Pros

President Donald Trump recently issuednew executive orders to increaseproduction of domestic lumber.One order directs the Secretaries of theInterior and Agriculture to issue newguidance for increased timber productionon federal land administered by the Bureauof Land Management and the NationalForest system. Currently, timber harvestingon federal land requires thoroughenvironmental assessments that could bereduced or eliminated under Trump’sdirective. The action drew sharp criticismfrom environmental organizations.Continue reading >TRUMP ORDERSINTENDED TO BOOSTPRODUCTION OFDOMESTIC LUMBERBy Peter Fabris, Building Design + Construction 03/13/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT90Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, graecis delicatapro eu. Ludus iuvaret philosophia mei et.Utamur appetere inciderint eos ut, ad hasesse tacimates recusabo. Euismodadipiscing pri an, magna simul ei quo, lorempertinax duo at. Ad commodo repudiarecontentiones vix, his laoreet salutatus id.Quo ea mazim solet nominati. Id vix justopericulis iracundia, justo aliquam nominati eihas. Eam an probo mediocremconclusionemque. Inani nulla no vix, mea noeverti vocibus rationibus. An nec hincsingulis constituam, vis ignota suscipitsalutandi no. Mel animal apeirian invenireex, mazim gubergren nam at.UAPA HOSTSSUCCESSFUL UTAHASPHALT CONFERENCE2025By Construction Equipment Guide03/17/2025Copyright: Canva pro

El Paso Electric surprised state regulatorswhen it announced plans in January to jointhe Southwest Power Pool’s Markets+. Thisdecision would place EPE in a separatemarket than the state’s largest utility, thePublic Service Company of New Mexico.Continue reading >PRC COMMISSIONERSTAKEN SURPRISE BY ELPASO ELECTRIC’SDECISION TO JOIN NEWMARKETBy Hannah Grover, New Mexico Political Report03/15/2025Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENTNEW MEXICO & NATIONALENERGY INDUSTRY91Copyright: Canva proFederally permitted offshore wind energyprojects in New Jersey, Massachusetts andVirginia have been hit in recent days by newlegal actions in the wake of new TrumpAdministration energy politics—butVirginia's mammoth 2.6-GW project hasmarked a key construction milestone and ison track for completion at the end of 2026.Continue reading >OFFSHORE WINDPROJECTS HIT BY NEWLAWSUITS, BUTCONSTRUCTION IS NOTHALTEDBy Debra K. Rubin, ENR03/18/2025

BUILTENVIRONMENT92It’s no secret that data centers consumeuntenable amounts of electricity, often tothe detriment of their host areas. Bill Gatesand his ilk are now investing in nuclearpower as an alternative, a phenomenarecently lampooned by Birds Aren’t Realfounder Peter McIndoe and his Enron Egg,the world’s first (fake) at home nuclearreactor.Continue reading >GENSLER TO HELP BRINGNUCLEAR POWER TOIDAHO WITH OKLO’SAURORA POWERHOUSEBy Daniel Jonas Roche, The Architect’s Newspaper03/17/2025Copyright: Canva proAs the U.S. works to alleviate nationalsecurity concerns and prime the country’sfuture with clean, reliable power, utilitiesand influential private industry leaders arecollaborating to develop next-generationnuclear energy. While it is difficult toforecast exactly which reactor technologywill dominate the market in the comingdecades, investors increasingly viewadvanced nuclear technology as a path...Continue reading >THE LOCATIONECONOMICS OFADVANCED NUCLEARBy Courtland Robinson, Area DevelopmentQ1 2025

LOCATIONPROJECTS BIDDINGTOTAL ESTIMATED COSTNORTHERN NEW MEXICO96$98,327,605.00SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO33$139,437,944.00COLORADO21$1,151,000.00OUTSIDE ADJACENT55$9,651,000.00TOTAL205$248,567,549.00CURRENTLY BIDDING PROJECTSPROJECT STATISTICSPROVIDED BY CONSTRUCTION REPORTER PLANROOM >TOP THREE MOST VIEWEDPROJECTS THIS WEEK2025-11B3 Construction of Holy Cross Medical Center >2025-0FF4 Foch St. Great Blocks Mainstreet Improvements >2025-1910 UNMH Sandia Vista Primary Care ClinicConstruction Project >BUILTENVIRONMENT93

Alamogordo, NMAVIATION FIXED BASEOPERATION (FBO)ASKING PRICE: $650,000Business DescriptionEd's Flying Service, Inc. - FAR 135, 145, and 61Ed's Flying Service, Inc. (EFS) is an FBO based in Alamogordo, New Mexico which was founded in1960 (incorporated in 1977) by our Father, Edward J. Pavelka (deceased). EFS a turnkey, C-Corp, hasbeen operated by Ed's son, Robert Pavelka (co-owner), solely since Ed's passing over 10 years ago.Lisa Pavelka Stone, Ed's daughter and co-owner, handles the accounting for the company.FAR licenses and aircraft:• FAR 135 Air Taxi Certificate, issued 1974: Cessna U206G, N732RU.• FAR 145 Repair Station Certificate, issued 1971: Limited Radio & Instrument installation & repair.• FAR 61 Flight School, established 1960.• 1946 Cessna 120 NC76385.Buildings and hangars:o Office & main maintenance, 4500 sq-ft, Built 1966, additions 1979, New roof 2012.o Building “B” closed shed, tug parking only.o Building “C” parts, storage, maintenance, 3000 sq-ft, built 1960, extensive door repair 2019.Shop Equipment and Maintenance:• Shop equipment includes all parts and tooling necessary for most everyday major and minorairframe, engine, and avionics repair and installation.• Current majority of avionics revenue includes installation of ADS-B transponder systems, 64 totalsystems to date.• Current air taxi is near zero, due to Bob Pavelka operating as a one-man shop.BUSINESS FOR SALEVIEW BUSINESS LISTING >BUILTENVIRONMENT94

LAS CRUCES COMMERCIAL PERMITSElectricalPlumbingAlterationMechanicalRe-roofCommercial NewAdditionsPERMIT NUMBER(CLICK TO VIEW)PERMIT LOCATIONISSUE DATEPERMIT OWNERBUILDINGCONTRACTOR25OC65014821701 UNIVERSITY Ave03/12/2025NEW MEXICO STATEUNIVERSITY DIRECTOR OFREAL ESTATE - MSC OREMASTEC NETWORKSOLUTIONS, LLCPROJECT DESCRIPTION:Install and commission (3) SK Signet dual port charge stations with all switchgear and new wiring. Line pavement with (6) EV Parking spaces.25OC65015273471 FOOTHILLS Rd03/14/2025B & B MERRITT REALESTATE LLCSUPERIOR SIGN NEW MEXICOPROJECT DESCRIPTION:Instalment of secondary cabinet on already existing pole sign.BUILTENVIRONMENT9525CB1501479210 IDAHO Ave03/12/2025TIERRA DEL SOL HOUSINGCORPSUPERIOR SOLAR LLCPROJECT DESCRIPTION:Inspection Cabinet installation, 2 partition walls, paint work, replacement of celling tiles, NO ELECTRIAL OR PLUMBING WORD WAS DONE.

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A former surety manager who for two years diverted payments on bond claims to himself isnow starting a 20-month prison sentence.A federal judge in New Haven, Conn., sentenced James Keating, 52, of Paoli, Pa., in lateJanuary to imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for defrauding hisformer employer, Allied World Insurance Co., of more than $1.4 million. Keating had pleadedguilty in July to wire fraud.Continue reading >SURETY MANAGER WHO SENT OUT BOND CLAIMPAYMENTS TO HIMSELF IS SENTENCEDBy Richard Korman, ENRCopyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENT97