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04Sustainability goals being pursued by Daikinand soon implemented by theEnvironmental Protection Agency willfurther phase out common refrigerants inair conditioning. Daikin, an international HVAC systembehemoth, announced a new self-containedunit designed to replace units in high-riseand mid-rise buildings considered to beunsustainable in the built environment.In a release Tuesday, Vice President ofProduct and Sustainability Solutions atDaikin, Jim Macosko, said, “the evolution ofour self-contained system underscoresDaikin Applied's leadership in the industry'stransition to more sustainable HVACsolutions.” Daikin said that the new system, called theModel SWP J-Vintage, will be the firstavailable with R-32. R-32 is a refrigerantthat is said to be more environmentallyfriendly than puron or R-410A, according tothe accredited Refrigeration School, Inc. According to Daikin’s press release, the newmodel offers a “seamless transition forexisting users of Daikin Applied’s self-contained systems,” while also, “boastinggreater efficiency and a low charge limit,ensuring safety in case of leakage.”Manufacturers are now pressured when itcomes to transitioning to units thatimplement R-410A, as puron becomes thenew freon in HVAC to meet sustainabilitygoals. Continues >DAIKIN CONTINUES TOEVAPORATE USE OF PURON GASBy Dane Vaughn, The Built Environment08/28/2024BUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: Canva Pro

05This pressure also extends to the consumeras not all refrigerants can be used in everysystem, according to a blog by themultinational HVAC contractor, Aire Serve.For example: a system previously using R-410A may not be compatible with R-32.The EPA is placing restrictions on the gas bythe end of this year by publicly stating: “Themanufacture of R-410A residential and lightcommercial air conditioning products isprohibited starting January 1, 2025.”Daikin also coincided with the push fordecarbonization and energy efficiency whenits North American division was awarded a$39 million grant to develop new heat pumptechnology.“As the HVAC industry continues to developinnovative solutions to meet state andnational carbon emissions reduction goals,this grant will further aid Daikin in its effortsto help facilitate the transition to cleanheating. The grant will also enable Daikin toadvance its mission of cultivating a highly-skilled, clean-technology-focused Americanworkforce,” states the release.Daikin publishes its own sustainabilityreports on an annual basis that support theUnited Nations Global Compact, endorsesthe Task Force on Climate-related FinancialDisclosures and works alongside otherWorld Business Council for SustainableDevelopment members. Scientists have criticized goals set bybusinesses like Daikin to become net zeroby 2050.Published to the Climate Changes Newswebsite, 41 scientists argue that emissionreductions are “needed now” and that“deployment of the technologies needed fornegative emissions at the required scale BUILTENVIRONMENTremains unproven.” Meanwhile, Harvard scientists have beenresearching the deep seeded effort toactively change the climate, not by reducingemissions but via solar geoengineering. Copyright: Canva ProCopyright: Canva ProCopyright: Canva Pro

06Steve AdamsJoshua CutlerManaging EditorDane VaughnMEET OUR TEAMWhat’s our favorite cat breed?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

WOMEN WHO BUILDHB ConstructionSitting down for a conversationand a meal, Jori Smith joined ourWomen Who Build session andanswered questions aboutmentorship, communication, andprofessional development for ourteam. Thank you so much for yourtime, Jori! View post >07INDUSTRY BRIEFINGBUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: HB ConstructionREFORESTATION CENTER SITE VISIT IN NEW MEXICOFormative ArchitectureWe love kicking off new projectswith site visits, especially whenit’s in a beautiful place like theNew Mexico ReforestationCenter in Mora, NM!Architectural design is a teameffort, and we often invite theentire office to participate inthese exciting... View post >Copyright: Formative ArchitectureI-25 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTDuke City Redi MixDOT is committed to minimizingtraffic headaches as much aspossible - please be patientduring this project! View post >Copyright: Duke City Redi Mix

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09BUILTENVIRONMENTEVENTCALENDARAUGUST 22ND - SEPTEMBER 4THALBUQUERQUE BUSINESS FIRST - VIEW CALENDAR3:30 PM - 6:00 PM: 2024 CNM WorkforceEvent - CLICK HERE GREATER LAS CRUCES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR11:15 AM - 1:15 PM: 2024 In the Know Luncheon-Military Update - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Empowerment andPleasure - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: NMORCA Meeting (NewMexico Organized Retail Crime Association) - CLICK HERETHURSDAY AUGUST 29THALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Anshe:Kwe (Zuni) - CLICK HERE FRIDAY AUGUST 30THMONDAY SEPTEMBER 2NDRIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Visionaries NetworkingBreakfast - CLICK HERE 12:00 PM: Ribbon Cutting - Senator CraigBrandt - CLICK HERE SANTA FE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Ribbon Cutting - SantaAna Skin Care Clinic - CLICK HERE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH

10BUILTENVIRONMENTALBUQUERQUE REGIONAL ECONOMIC ALLIANCE - VIEW CALENDAR10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: AREA Webinar Series:“AREA Existing Business Resources” - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR3:00 PM: Mayor's Committee on Disability - CLICK HERE 3:30 PM: Community Development Commission - CLICK HERE CARNM - VIEW CALENDAR8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: CCIM Deal MakingSession - CLICK HEREWEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4THCARNM - VIEW CALENDAR8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: 2024 NMREC CommercialCore Course - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR12:00 PM: Last day to register for Children andYouth Choruses - CLICK HERE 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: CHAMBER MEMBERORIENTATION LUNCHEON - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR6:00 PM: Planning Commission - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: 2024 Hispanic HeritageKick Off Celebration - CLICK HERETHURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5THALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Women in BusinessProgram Monthly Meeting - CLICK HERE 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Science on Tap: Low-CostSolar Cells - CLICK HEREFRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6THCITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR5:00 PM: Finance Committee - Regular Meeting- CLICK HEREMONDAY SEPTEMBER 9THGREATER LAS CRUCES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- VIEW CALENDAR8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: 2024 Chamber University:Maximizing Your Investment - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Business After Hours - 13thJudicial District Attorney - CLICK HERE CITY OF SANTA FE - VIEW CALENDAR5:30 PM: Historic Districts Review Board - CLICK HERE 6:00 PM: Board of Adjustment - CLICK HERETUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10THCREW NEW MEXICO - VIEW CALENDAR4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Bold Blueprints: CREW NM2025 Planning Meeting - CLICK HERE RIO RANCHO REGIONAL CHAMBER - VIEW CALENDAR9:00 AM - 11:00 PM: Employer Connectionhiring Event - CLICK HERE 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Women in LeadershipLuncheon - CLICK HERE ALBUQUERQUE HISPANO CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE - VIEW CALENDAR1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Ambassador ProgramMonthly Meeting - CLICK HEREWEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH

11BUILTENVIRONMENTBERNAILLO COUNTYSEPTEMBER 4TH9:00 AM: County Planning Commission - CLICK HERE SEPTEMBER 10TH3:00 PM: Board of County Commissioners ZoningMeeting - CLICK HERE 5:00 PM: Board of County CommissionersAdministrative Meeting - CLICK HERECURRY COUNTYSEPTEMBER 10TH9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: County Commission Meeting - CLICK HERE DONA ANA COUNTYAUGUST 30TH2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Fire Rescue AcademyGraduation Ceremony - CLICK HEREAUGUST 31ST9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Hatch Chile Festival .- CLICK HEREOTERO COUNTYSEPTEMBER 11TH9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: County Commission RegularMeeting - CLICK HERESANTA FE COUNTYAUGUST 29TH10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: NE/SE Connector RoadsRibbon Cutting Event - CLICK HERE 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Investment Committee Meeting- CLICK HERE SEPTEMBER 5TH4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Water Policy AdvisoryCommittee (WPAC) Meeting - CLICK HERE SEPTEMBER 10TH2:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Board of CountyCommissioners (BCC) Meeting - CLICK HERETORRANCE COUNTYSEPTEMBER 4TH10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Western Estancia WatershedDiscovery Meeting - CLICK HERE SEPTEMBER 10TH6:30 PM: Torrance County Fair Board RegularMeeting - CLICK HERE SEPTEMBER 11TH9:00 AM: Torrance County Board of CountyCommissioners Meeting - CLICK HERE

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19BUILTENVIRONMENTAGC 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 >TWO-DAYMENTAL HEALTHSUMMIT & EXPOWORKFORCERETENTION ANDRECRUITMENTTwo-Day Summit & Expo Workforce Retention and RecruitmentDAY 1 - September 9thMental Health/Suicide Prevention SummitThe Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Summit willtake place on Monday, September 9th, from 8:00a.m. to 12 noon. This important event will be followed by aspecial complimentary QPR (Question, Persuade,Refer) training session from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.(Registration for this training is limited).This summit has compiled a wealth of tools andresources related to mental health, substanceabuse, and suicide prevention.The purpose of this summit is to share valuablesupport resources for all, promoting a healthierand safer work environment.CONTINUE READING >SEPTEMBER 2024SEPTEMBER 9TH 8:30 AM - 12:00 PMMental Health/ Suicide Prevention Summit - CLICK HERE SEPTEMBER 10TH 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMConstruction Career Expo - CLICK HERESEPTEMBER 18TH 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMScaffolding Safety - CLICK HERECopyright: Canva proOCTOBER 2024OCTOBER 4TH 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSTP Unit 1 - Leadership and Motivation - CLICK HERENOVEMBER 2024NOVEMBER 6TH 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMFall Protection - CLICK HERE

20BUILTENVIRONMENTBILL HASSE JR. LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONAnnual Fall ScholarshipApplication Available Late Spring 2024ANY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITYEmployees or Immediate Family Membersof an ACNM Member CompanyUNM APPLICATIONAnnual Spring ScholarshipApplication Available Mid Fall 2024SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGCivil Engineering,Construction Engineeringor Construction ManagementNMSU APPLICATIONAnnual Fall ScholarshipApplication Available Mid-Spring 2024COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGCivil Engineeringor Civil Engineering TechnologyCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORESCHOLARSHIPSACNM AUGUST2024 NEWSLETTER READ THE NEWSLETTER >A MESSAGE FROM ACNM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JIM GARCIACopyright: ACNMIt sure was wonderful to see everyone at the 2024 ACNM State convention in Durango, Colorado. Theconvention added an extra day this year, and I want to thank everyone who attended for making it aspecial event for all. I appreciate the staff and volunteers who made this family-friendly event a treat foreveryone and for creating a variety of activities that will provide long-lasting memories. Big thanks to theBoard of Directors and the many members who donated so many wonderful items for the silent and liveauctions. It looks like we not only raised a record amount of money for the PAC, but also doubled theamount of money for the Bill Hasse Jr. scholarship fund. Wow! As we wrap up the long summer and get the kids back to school, we are also going to begin the fallactivities here at ACNM. Click on the links below to register. We have a great lineup of educational...

21BUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: Canva ProSOFT BUSINESSCONDITIONS PERSISTAT ARCHITECTUREFIRMS, AIA/DELTEKABI FINDSWASHINGTON – August 21, 2024 – Julymarked the eighteenth consecutivemonth of declining billings forarchitecture firms, according to the latestdata from the AIA/Deltek ArchitectureBillings Index (ABI). While the ABI scoreof 48.2 indicates that fewer firmsreported declines in billings compared toJune, over half of the responding firmscontinue to navigate challengingbusiness conditions.CONTINUE READING >AIA ALBUQUERQUEEVENT CALENDARSEPTEMBER 2024SEPTEMBER 11TH 6:30 PM - 9:00 PMA/E/C Annual Baseball Night 2024A/E/C Annual Baseball Night 2024 - CLICK HERE SEPTEMBER 19TH 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM9.19.24 New Mexico Architectural Foundation 1 HSW- CLICK HERE

22BUILTENVIRONMENTABC NEW MEXICO EVENT CALENDARSEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2024WASHINGTON, Aug. 13—Construction inputprices increased 0.4% in July compared to theprevious month, according to an AssociatedBuilders and Contractors analysis of U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer PriceIndex data released today. Nonresidentialconstruction input prices also increased 0.4%for the month.Overall construction input prices are 1.1%higher than a year ago, while nonresidentialconstruction input prices are 0.8% higher.Prices increased in all three energysubcategories last month. Natural gas priceswere up by 13.3%, while unprocessed energymaterials and crude petroleum prices rose6.2% and 5.5%, respectively.CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva ProCONSTRUCTIONMATERIALS PRICESINCREASE IN JULY FORFIRST TIME SINCE APRIL,SAYS ABCTHURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - CLICK HERESEPTEMBER MEMBER LUNCHEONFRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - CLICK HEREFRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM - CLICK HERESPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENTTHURSDAY MAY 23RD, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - CLICK HEREABC NEW MEXICO CRAFTCOMPETITIONEXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTIONAWARDSTHURSDAY DECEMBER 12TH, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - CLICK HEREANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEONSUNDAY OCTOBER 18TH, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - CLICK HERECHILI COOKOFF AND CAR SHOWMONDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM - CLICK HEREMENTAL HEALTH & SUICIDEPREVENTION SUMMITTUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - CLICK HERECONSTRUCTION CAREER EXPO

23BUILTENVIRONMENTYOUR 2024 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, RMCI 505 345 0008TROY 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 0223EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, JANE JERNIGAN 505 888 0752SEPTEMBER 20246TH LAST DITCH OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT UPCOMING DATESNMUCANEWSLETTERAUGUST 2024Hello Members,Join us for our next membership meeting onAugust 22nd at NM811. It's our AssociateShowcase, so come visit with our Associates,have lunch, and even play golf. We have several large events before the end ofthe year which I hope you will attend andenjoy. In the meantime, we are focusing onSafety Issues and also keeping an eye onlegislation being put together for next year'ssession. Need training? We work with Safetydude LLCand Indeed Safety to fulfill your training needs. Jane Jernigan

24BUILTENVIRONMENTWICNM NEWSLETTERAUGUST 2024 >2024 DATESHello 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 SEPTEMBER 12TH - BOWLING SOCIALNOVEMBER 23RD - WIC GALALOCKER #505 SCHOOL SUPPLYMONETARYDONATIONSSCAN QR CODEBELOW TO MAKEMONETARYDONATIONS TOLOCKER #505MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

25BUILTENVIRONMENTCONTINUE 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!

27BUILTENVIRONMENTWork could begin later this year or in early2025 on a project that will see theconstruction of an apartment complex withsome 244 residential units on the northeastside of Las Cruces. What is being called the Peachtree CanyonApartments will be built in two phases andbelongs to the Thomas Development Groupof Sioux Falls, South Dakota.NEW AFFORDABLEHOUSING COMPLEXPROJECT IN LASCRUCES GETTINGSUPPORT FROM UNIQUEFUNDBy Garry Boulard, The Built Environment08/28/2024Copyright: Canva ProThe project is expected to cost around $40million to complete and will featureaffordable housing, with phase one workseeing the building of a combination of 144one, two, and three-bedroom units.The project has secured the support of theCity of Las Cruces, with members of the citycouncil voting to tap into what is known asthe Telshor Facility Fund to draw out $4million as a loan to build the project.That fund was established exactly 20 yearsago by the City and is made up of revenuefrom a lease by the Lifepoint Healthcompany on the city-owned MemorialMedical Center. As legally defined, the fundsupports any number of health-relatedendeavors.In recent years the fund has been used tohelp pay for the expansion of theCONSTRUCTION NEWSNEW MEXICO

Mesilla Valley Community of Hope facilities,and the building of space for the Casa dePeregrinos emergency food program. It is thought that phase one of the PeachtreeCanyon Apartments project will cost around$29 million to complete. The city has alsoagreed to waive a combined nearly$600,000 in permit, park impact, and publicsafety impact fees to spur construction ofthe project.According to renderings, the project will bebuilt in distinct clusters of three-storybuildings, with the larger outer sitebordered by trees.The ground shook west of Kirtland onSaturday as an explosion echoed along thebluffs. The towers of the San JuanGenerating Station that have been aprominent landmark in the area since the1970s and 1980s crumbled and fell. The coal-fired power plant has, in manyways, become a potent symbol of the energytransition in New Mexico. Continue reading >28BUILTENVIRONMENTAMAZON WAREHOUSE– NAMED PROJECTLOBO – IS HEADED TOFARMINGTONBy Debra Mayeux, Tri-City Record08/27/2024An Amazon warehouse is being constructedat 106 S. Browning Parkway in Farmington,but the only mention of Amazon in the 44-page plan is a mock-up of an Amazon sign.The 41,250-square-foot facility is namedProject Lobo, and it sits on more than 16acres. There will be three areas within thebuilding – one dedicated to assembly, one tobusiness and one to storage, according tobuilding designs filed Jan. 24 with the city ofFarmington.“Project Lobo is Amazon,” said MikeSafrany, a planner for the city ofFarmington. “They submitted that monthsand months ago, and they called it ProjectLobo.”The Tri-City Record... continue reading >COAL STACKSDROPPING SIGNALS ATRANSITION TO A NEWERABy Hannah Grover, New Mexico Political Report08/25/2024Copyright: Canva ProFOUR THINGS TO KNOWABOUT AFFORDABLEHOUSING INALBUQUERQUEBy Cathy Cook, Albuquerque Journal08/27/2024Housing is a hot topic in Albuquerque.Local leaders, including Mayor Tim Keller,have touted housing as... Continue reading >

Blake's Lotaburger is bringing a new modelto the Santa Fe area that it says will make itsfast food that much faster.The new design concept will be displayed ata location being built at 2004 St. Michael'sDrive, replacing the walk-up Lotaburgerthat existed there before it was demolishedlast week.The new building will be 2,429 square feetand cost $1.8 million in materials and laborfor the demolition and rebuild, according toa July 2024 building permit report from thecity. Continue reading >ST. MICHAEL'S DRIVELOTABURGER TORNDOWN TO MAKE WAYFOR NEW RESTAURANTDESIGNBy Kylie Garcia, Santa Fe New Mexican08/26/2024Utility crews from the Los AlamosDepartment of Public Utilities (DPU) willclose a lane on Rover Boulevard 8 a.m. to 4p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Crews will bepotholing to locate a water main.The northbound lane and shoulder at RoverBoulevard and N.M. 4 will be closed and theusual left-turn lane will be used for allnorthbound traffic turning left, right andgoing straight. Continue reading >29BUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: Canva ProCREWS TO CONDUCTPOTHOLING ON ROVERWEDNESDAYBy Carol A. Clark, Los Alamos Daily Post08/27/2024RV PARK APPLICATIONRANKLES RESIDENTSBy Emery Veillux, Taos News08/26/2024A special use permit application for arecreational vehicle park along U.S. 68 inLlano Quemado has rankled some arearesidents and members of both the VistaLinda Neighborhood Association and UNM-Taos Klauer Campus, who cited concernsabout traffic, intersection safety, water useand area compatibility at a Taos CountyPlanning Commission meeting Thursday(Aug. 15). Continue reading >Copyright: Canva Pro

Mark your calendars — construction on thelong-awaited U.S. 180 expansion south ofBayard is set to begin Nov. 4.The project had originally been scheduled toget underway this summer, but delays in thebidding process set it back to the fall. Whenthe work was put out to bid in January, onlyone bid was received, at almost $28 millionbelow the New Mexico Department ofTransportation’s estimate. After costs were adjusted, the bid was re-letin late April, and awarded in June toMountain States Constructors ofAlbuquerque for just more than $41 million,according to the NMDOT. Continue reading >U.S. 180 WIDENING TOBEGIN NOV. 4By Juno Ogle, Silver City Daily Press08/27/202430BUILTENVIRONMENTWHITE ROCK SKATEPARK REOPENSFOLLOWINGRENOVATION PROJECTBy Scott Brown, KRQE08/27/2024LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –After renovations over the last month, theWhite Rock Skate Park is now open forskaters to enjoy. The Los Alamos CountyParks says they’ve installed new featuresmade with galvanized steel frames. Continue reading >Copyright: Canva ProPLANS IN MOTION TOREDEVELOP SAN MATEOTOWERSBy Tamara Lopez, KOB08/26/2024ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – There are newplans in the works for the old Bank of theWest building and its sister tower on SanMateo and Central.The main goal for the towers is to createmore affordable housing in the area. Theproject is called Park Central. It’s meant tonot only redevelop the old landmarks, butre-beautify the area that’s sat vacant for awhile. Continue reading > A DEARTH OF PUBLICBATHROOMS IS MORETHAN JUST ANINCONVENIENCE By Damon Scott, City Desk ABQ08/23/2024At Mayor Tim Keller’s State of the Cityaddress, he said there are an estimated5,000 people living on the streets inAlbuquerque. For those thousands — alongwith other city residents — locating a publicrestroom can be a challenge. While there’sno shortage of proposed solutions, cityofficials and advocates alike say none ofthem are easy. Advocates for those... Continue reading >Copyright: Canva Pro

Groundwork Studio, Adaapta, and the NewMexico Environment DepartmentBrownfields Program, presented fourformer BIA property concept diagrams tomembers of the Magdalena community onJuly 19 and at the Alamo Chapter house onAugust 8.The team shared information on existinghousing market conditions and communityfeedback on desired services and amenitiescollected in the months of February throughJune. Each of the concepts wasaccompanied by... Continue reading >MAGDALENA PREFERSCOMMUNITY USEBy Jessica Carranza Pino, El Defensor Chieftain08/23/202431BUILTENVIRONMENTacres of property on Juan Perea Road in LosLunas and has a lease purchase agreementin place with the village of Los Lunas.However, SODA leadership has noted theyhave outgrown their... Continue reading > THE LANDING WITHPIZZA 9 TO ADD NEWDRIVE-THRUBy Aayush Gupta, Albuquerque Business First08/22/2024In response to changing consumer habitssince the Covid-19 pandemic, a local family-owned hospitality group is planning to add adrive-thru to their new restaurant conceptin Southeast Albuquerque.The Landing with Pizza 9 is located at 1409Woodward Road SE. The new drive-thru isbeing constructed by Albuquerque-basedHEI Construction and is anticipated to openthis December, Sean Jariwala, president ofAmbica Hospitality, said. Continue reading >Copyright: Canva ProLOS LUNAS — School of Dreams Academymade some significant strides forwardrecently in its plan to build a new, expandedfacility.The charter school currently occupies 10 LOS LUNASCOUNCILORS APPROVESODA PROPERTYPURCHASEBy Felina Martinez, Valencia County News Bulletin08/22/2024Copyright: Canva Pro

32BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSSOUTHWESTPlans have now been announced for thebuilding of nearly 100 residential unitsroughly 3 miles to the south of downtownScottsdale.The project belongs to the ModusCompanies and will see the redevelopmentof a building on a just under 10-site thatformerly housed a blood bank operated bythe Vitalant Scottsdale Blood DonationCenter. NEW SCOTTSDALERESIDENTIAL COMPLEXTO INCORPORATEPARTS OF BUILDINGDESIGNED BY ONE-TIMEFRANK LLOYD WRIGHTARCHITECTSBy Garry Boulard, The Built Environment 08/27/2024Copyright: Canva proThe structure originally housed offices forthe BSP Insurance Company.That site at 6210 E. Oak Street, near thecity's popular Popago Park, was purchasedby Modus earlier this year for a reported$9.2 million. Modus wants to transform the site intowhat it is calling Papago Village, a projectthat will see the deconstruction andrepurposing of the main 5,600-square-footstructure on the property. That structure,with a modern adobe look, was built in 1972and designed by the firm of TaliesinAssociated Architects. The company will disassemble the structure,recycle, and reuse whatever parts of theexisting building are salvageable.Ultimately, Modus wants to build one-storysingle-family homes that will rent for about$2,400 per month.Additionally, Popago Village features a two-story clubhouse, fitness center, spa, andswimming pool.Documents related to the project havealready been submitted to the City ofScottsdale, with an anticipated constructionlaunch date of early next year.Continues >

If all goes according to plans, work on thePopago Village complex will be completedsometime in 2026.Taliesin Associated Architects was foundedby architects and designers who hadformerly worked with the great architectFrank Lloyd Wright. The firm was foundedin 1959 after Wright's passing, creating anynumber of architectural treasures primarilyin Arizona before disbanding in 2003.That land, according to the sitedatacenterdynamics.com, is currently"designated for moderate to low densityhousing."According to county documents, what isbeing called the SunHill Project will see thedevelopment on currently vacant land of notonly a data center, but also battery energystorage systems, mixed-use residentialhousing, and some recreational space.The idea behind the battery energy storagesystems is to "promote energyinfrastructure reliance," while alsosupporting the data center itself.A staff report for the Supervisors Board saidfurther analysis of the project will begathered via "additional research andcommunity feedback," with the staff makingan outright recommendation on the projectin future meetings.The data center industry has been boomingin recent years in southern Arizona, with alittle over ninety such facilities nowoperating in just metro Phoenix alone.33BUILTENVIRONMENTYet one more new data center appears to bein the making in southern Arizona with plansrevealed for a nearly 100-acre site on thenorthwest side of the city of Florence.A company identified as Judd Ventures LLChas submitted a request to the Pinal CountyBoard of Supervisors to rezone the site inquestion, which is located at theintersection of North Felix Road and JuddRoad.PLANS UNDERWAY INFLORENCE, ARIZONAFOR CONSTRUCTION OFDATA CENTER ANDCAMPUSBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 08/27/2024Copyright: Canva proCopyright: Canva pro

The 11-year-old Colorado Eagles hockey team has just announcedits intention to build a new home arena that will go up on the westside of Greeley. More specifically, the structure would be built atthe intersection of U.S. Route 34 and Colorado State Highway 17.The team, playing in the pacific division of the American HockeyLeague, has had its home in the 7,200-seat Blue Arena, located at5290 Arena Circle in Loveland, which was opened in the fall of2003.But now Eagles officials say they want to play in what will be amixed-use facility with a seating capacity of up to 9,000 for hockey,and some 12,000 seats when used for entertainment events.As planned, the project would also include a separate space for arecreation rink to be used for youth hockey. Renderings of theplanned arena also show a large and spacious lobby area withmarble floors and wall murals.The larger site outside the multi-tiered arena, meanwhile, could seethe construction of a water park and several hotels.Referenced as the “West Side Project,” the overall arena site isbeing officially described as a “mixed-use, transit-oriented,entertainment district development,” that will also include somemixed-income and affordable housing.Developer of the project is Martin Lind, chief executive officer ofthe Water Valley Company.Launched as an expansion franchise in the Central Hockey League,the Eagles became a part of the American Hockey League in 2018.Playing in the Blue Arena, the team has regularly seen attendancerates of just over 5,000.Although an exact construction schedule for the project has not yetbeen announced, a Memorandum of Understanding regarding thedevelopment of the arena has been entered into by the GreeleyCity Council and the Water Valley Company.PLANS REVEALED FORCOLORADO EAGLES' NEWARENA IN GREELEYBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 08/27/2024Copyright: Canva pro34BUILTENVIRONMENT

Public input meetings are expected to takeplace in El Paso early next year, focusing onthe possible updating and modernization ofbusy Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.The Texas Department of Transportation ishoping to launch a full-fledged corridorstudy of the boulevard, otherwise known asFarm-to-Market Route 3255, in order to geta feel for the throughway’s future trafficpatterns.According to a TxDOT website, the goals ofthe study include strategies for“accommodating traffic growth, enhancingmobility, and improving pedestrian andbicycle connectivity in the area.”TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATIONADVANCING MARTINLUTHER KING JRBOULEVARD STUDY INEL PASOBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 08/26/2024Copyright: Canva proRunning parallel to the Franklin MountainsState Park, north to south, the boulevardincludes residential, commercial and ruralareas and, says the TxDOT, “serves as theconnection for thousands of people who liveand work in Northeast El Paso and SouthernNew Mexico, as well as freight trafficdelivering goods in El Paso and beyond.”Data collection and analysis has beenunderway on the project since this pastspring, with TxDOT hoping to issue a finalcorridor study that will identify neededimprovements for the next two decades bynext spring.Routes labeled farm-to-market areparticularly unique to Texas and identify acounty road or highway used by ranchersand farmers to connect an agricultural areato a market town. While the El Paso CityCouncil unanimously approved naming theroad in honor of King in late 1988, it is stillalso referenced by the TxDOT as Farm-to-Market Route 3255.35BUILTENVIRONMENT

A lengthy list of cooling system and facility safetyupgrades may be in store for the big Denver PublicSchools district, depending upon the results of bondelection this coming November.The bond proposal at $975 million is the largest suchproposal ever presented to Denver voters and willsee, if approved, work on all of the district’s morethan two hundred facilities.The largest portion of the bond, at $301 million, is setto target basic critical maintenance work at 154buildings; work that will include electrical,mechanical, and plumbing system upgrades.DENVER VOTERS TO DECIDEON LARGEST BOND INSCHOOL DISTRICT'S HISTORYFOR A VARIETY OF FACILITYWORKBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 08/26/2024Copyright: Canva proA nearly as large $240 millionportion of the bond will go to installair conditioning systems at some29 schools. The work would includethe installation of what are knownas “climate conscious” systems.Such systems typically focus onmeasures designed to lower theambient temperatures in a building.Around $124 million is set for theconstruction of a new elementaryschool and middle school on thenortheast side of the city; while$100 million will go for cafeteria,outdoor classroom, and restroomupgrades district wide.The creation of space specificallydesignated for science, technology,engineering, art, and math learning,otherwise known as STEAM, willaccount for $51 million of thebond; with another $43 million formiddle and high school stage andtheater upgrades.Always an ongoing concern, theDenver Public Schools wants tospend some $28 million buildingsecurity vestibules in seventeenschools. Those vestibules aretypically set to the front of aschool’s entryway and are designedto screen visitors to the facility.Prospects for the bond look good:in 2020 district voters by a 72% to28% margin approved a $795million school facilities bond. Arecent survey completed by theKeating Research companyindicated that just under 70% ofrespondents said they planned tovote for this newest bond.36BUILTENVIRONMENT

A company specializing in semiconductor equipment parts cleaning has announced plans toset up a production facility on a 12.5-acre site in Mesa.The South Korean-based KiMiCo is a subsidiary of the larger MiCo group, which is also theumbrella group for such companies as MiCo Ceramics, MiCo Power, and MiCo Bio Med.Mesa city officials have worked for months to get KiMiCo to move to the southern Arizonacity. At the announcement of the move, Mayor John Giles hailed the company for its “cuttingedge work in precision cleaning and coatings,” remarking that it is precisely this sort ofinnovation that is diving Mesa’s’ growth, and “helping to shape the future of technology.”Founded in 1996, KiMoCo launched its U.S. operations in Austin in 2007, while also runningfacilities in both China and Taiwan.According to the company’s website, its precision cleaning and special coating services havecontributed to both a reduction of costs for its customers as well as "improved yield rates.”Plans call for the new Mesa KiMoCo facility to be set up on the southeast side of the city, inthe Superstition Springs area. The company will repurpose an existing 125,000-square-footfacility, representing a roughly $50 million capital investment.With a growing population of nearly 520,000 people, Mesa has emerged as a tech hot spot,with such companies as Apple, AT&T, and Infineon establishing operations.The city has seen a nearly 40% increase in its gross domestic product in the last six years,owing largely to its tech industry sector.MOVE OFSEMICONDUCTORCLEANINGCOMPANY TOMESA SEEN ASONE MORE HIGH-TECH COUP FORSOUTHERNARIZONA CITYBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 08/23/2024Copyright: Canva pro37BUILTENVIRONMENT

A new battery energy storage facility in Tucsoncould well see construction beginning beforethe end of this year, storing 800 megawatts ofpower for the big Tucson Electric Powercompany.The project, named the Roadrunner Reserve II,will be built to complement the RoadrunnerReserve I project, which is already underconstruction off South Rita Road near theInterstate 10 interchange.TUCSON ELECTRICPOWER ANNOUNCESCONSTRUCTION OFSECOND BIG BATTERYSYSTEMBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 08/22/2024Copyright: Canva proAccording to the company, the newfacility will be capable of providingpower for up to 42,000 homes once it isup and running.The new Roadrunner Reserve II system,said Susan Gray, chief executive officerof Tucson Electric Power, will prove aparticularly valuable resource,"especially during the summer whenusage is highest and customers arecounting on us the most."In a statement, Gray continued: "Weneed additional energy storage as part ofa diverse energy portfolio to supportservice reliability."Both the Roadrunner Reserve I and IIprojects are designed to meet the TucsonElectric Power company's reliance on amix of wind, solar, energy storagesystems, and natural gas generation.When construction of the RoadrunnerReserve I was first announced last fall,the company said the grid-connectedbatteries would be charged in themorning and early afternoon hours,"when solar resources are mostproductive," in order to store the energyfor use later in the day.Tucson Electric Power has been servingthe energy needs for one of the fastest-growing sections of the country for morethan a century, starting out as the TucsonElectric Light and Power Companybefore taking on its current name in1979.It is thought that the company, reflectingsouthern Arizona's population boom, isnow serving around 1.2 million people,up from well under half a million twodecades ago.38BUILTENVIRONMENT

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — For morethan a year now, U.S. Customs and BorderProtection has been constructing a bridgeover the Tijuana River connecting one sideof the channel with the other.Continue reading >BORDER PATROL BRIDGEPROJECT OVERTIJUANA RIVERCRITICIZED AS‘BOONDOGGLE’By Salvador Rivera, KRQE News08/26/202439BUILTENVIRONMENTThe Denver Broncos National FootballLeague franchise is preparing to startconstruction on a $175-million trainingfacility and headquarters, a planned...Continue reading >DENVER BRONCOSNEAR START OF $175MFOOTBALL TRAININGCENTER AND HQBy James Leggate, ENRCopyright: Canva proAmkor Technology Inc.'s plans to build a $2-billion semiconductor advanced packagingmanufacturing plant in Peoria, Ariz., areadvancing with support from the U.S. Dept.of Commerce.Continue reading >AMKOR GETS FEDERALFUNDING BOOST FOR$2B ARIZONASEMICONDUCTORFACILITYBy James Leggate, ENR SouthwestCopyright: Canva proDive Brief:Solar cell manufacturer Meyer Burgerhas shelved construction plans for its$400 million plant in Colorado Springs,Colorado, citing financial infeasibility...Continue reading >SOLAR CELLMANUFACTURER HALTS$400M COLORADOPLANTBy Sebastian Obando, ConstructionDive08/27/2024Copyright: Canva pro

40BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSNATIONALWhat may have been acrippling strike on the part ofthree railroad workers unionsappears to now be forestalledas the result of a tentative 5-year collective bargainingagreement with both theBurlington Northern Santa FeRailway Company and NorfolkSouthern Railway. RAILROADUNIONS ANDCOMPANIESREACHTENTATIVEBARGAININGAGREEMENT;MEMBERSHIPVOTE IMMINENTBy Garry Boulard, The Built Environment 08/28/2024Copyright: Canva proThe agreements will provide an average wage increase ofsome 3.5% over the next five years. Additional vacationtime and expanded health care benefits were alsoincluded.Collective bargaining with the railroad companies wastaken on by representatives of the Brotherhood ofRailway Carmen Division, the International Associationof Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers,and the Transportation Communications Workers.In a statement upon the conclusion of the bargaining,Katie Farmer, chief executive officer of BNSF, said theagreements “prioritize the well-being of our employeesby not making them wait years for a pay raise, while at thesame time ensuring our ability to continue providingindustry-leading service for our customers.”Don Grisson, president of the Brotherhood of RailwayCarmen Division, also remarked in a statement that theongoing labor-management talks were “not withoutchallenges.”But, he added, those talks and the tentative agreements“demonstrate that we can do great things for theemployees by working together.”Talks between the railroad companies and unions beginin earnest earlier this spring, with the tentativeagreement still subject to ratification by the union’smembership.Railroad union and management relations have provenrockier this summer in Canada: Last week the CanadaIndustrial Relations Board imposed binding arbitration ontwo railroad companies, as well as the InternationalTeamsters, after a work stoppage action.

MFM Building Products Corp., based inCoshocton, Ohio, has broken ground on awarehouse expansion project, with plans formore expansion in 2025.Continue reading >MFM WAREHOUSEEXPANSION TOFACILITATE FUTUREPRODUCTIONBy Staff, Metal Construction News08/26/202441BUILTENVIRONMENTOn the cusp of the 70th anniversary of theoriginally named New York Airport’sopening in Queens, N.Y., a blue-ribbon panelin 2017 released a report to the governor...Continue reading >NEW YORK'S NEWGATEWAY: THEOVERHAUL OF JOHN F.KENNEDYINTERNATIONALAIRPORTBy Aileen Cho, ENR New YorkCopyright: Canva proShareholder returns for top homebuildersD.R. Horton and Lennar outpaced the widerS&P 500 between August 2014 and August2024. Analysts downgraded the investmentoutlook of both companies this summer.However, some investors remain optimisticabout the industry’s prospects forperformance.Continue reading >HOW THE 2024ELECTION COULDIMPACT HOMEBUILDERSTOCKSBy Carlos Waters, CNBC08/23/2024Copyright: Canva proThe lawsuit is the latest action broughtagainst the real estate software company,which has seen a wave of class-action suitsfiled against it in relation to its algorithm-based software.Continue reading >JUSTICE DEPARTMENTSUES REALPAGE FOR'ALGORITHMIC PRICINGSCHEME'By Ashley Fahey, Albuquerque Business First 08/23/2024

A new mixed-use expansion in Chicagocould be on the way. The owners ofChicago’s United Center — the home of theNBA’s Chicago Bulls and NHL’s ChicagoBlackhawks — recently unveiled a $7 billiondevelopment designed to reshape the city’sWest Side.Continue reading >$7B PLAN AIMS TORESHAPE CHICAGOSTARTING IN 2025By Matthew Thibault, ConstructionDive08/27/2024Copyright: Canva pro42BUILTENVIRONMENTThe National Park Service (NPS) announced$25.7 million in funding for the cultural...Continue reading >TWENTY EIGHTHISTORIC SITES RECEIVEFUNDING FROM THENATIONAL PARKSERVICE FORRESTORATION ANDRENOVATION WORKBy Soleil Protos, The Architect’s Newspaper08/26/2024Copyright: Canva proDitch Witch celebrated its 1,000 employeesrecently and broke ground on a new paintfactory in Oklahoma. Continue reading >DITCH WITCH BREAKSGROUND ON NEW PAINTFACTORY, CELEBRATESMILESTONEBy Gigi Wood, For Construction Pros08/26/2024AI-infrastructure company Crusoe EnergySystems plans to establish manufacturingoperations in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The $10million project is expected to create 100jobs by the end of the year. Continue reading >CRUSOE ENERGYSYSTEMS PLANS TULSA,OKLAHOMA,MANUFACTURINGOPERATIONSBy Staff, Area Development Desk08/27/2024Affordability issues and buyer hesitationdue to high interest rates and elevatedhome prices led to a drop in buildersentiment in August. According...Continue reading >SUMMER HOUSINGSLOWDOWNCONTINUESBy Staff, National Association of Home Builders, Design Cost Data

43BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION NEWSTRENDSAfter two months of hardly no increases at all,construction input prices saw a 0.4% jump lastmonth, according to a new study conducted bythe Associated Builders and Contractors.The study reveals that overall constructioninput prices have gone up by some 1.1% overwhere things stood in July of 2023, withnonresidential construction input pricesseeing a 0.8% gain.Material price increases were seen across theboard, with natural gas posting the biggestprice gain at 13.3%. Other biggies:unprocessed energy materials, up by 6.2%over last year, and crude petroleum, with a5.5% increase.Much less dramatic price gains were seen withbrick and structural clay, up by only 0.1%,fabricated structural metal products, also upby 0.1%; and gypsum products, with a small0.4% gain.Continues >CONSTRUCTIONMATERIALS PRICESREVEAL UNEVEN MID-SUMMER PRICEINCREASE, SAYS NEWSTUDYBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 08/23/2024Copyright: Canva pro

In a statement, Anirban Basu, chief economist with the Associated Builders and Contractors,remarked that “ongoing input price moderation, along with the prospects of lower interestrates by the end of the third quarter, should bolster contractor sentiment in the comingmonths.”Actual price declines were noted with copper wire and cable products, down by 3.1%; hotrolled steel bars, off by 0.7%; and lumber and wood products, with a price decrease of 0.5%.“The price indexes for the two most important categories of wood products, softwoodlumber and soft plywood products, have been falling lately,” notes the website YieldPro.“Both indexes are down month-over-month and year-over year and are now less than half oftheir all-time highs.”Partly as a result of production shortfalls, the price of lumber per thousand board reached apeak in the spring of 2021 at $1,733. The current price is coming in at nearly $530 perthousand board feet.44BUILTENVIRONMENTOn a sunny May morning, Alcatraz Island inSan Francisco was, as usual, full of touristsexploring the concrete structures...Continue reading >CAREER TRAININGPROGRAM ATALCATRAZ OFFERSBRIDGE BETWEENMILITARY ANDCONSTRUCTIONBy Aileen Cho, ENRCopyright: Canva proThere is growing curiosity about howartificial intelligence and machine learningfit into architecture, engineering, andconstruction. A new survey of A/E firmsfound that more than three-fifths of 652respondents expect AI to improve theiroperational efficiency.Continue reading >ARE AI OPPORTUNITIESOVERWHELMINGDESIGN ANDCONSTRUCTION FIRMS?By John Coulfied, Building Design + Construction08/25/2024Copyright: Canva pro

Construction has a wage theft problem.In fiscal year 2023, the Labor Department’sWage and Hour Division secured over $35.5million in back wages for nearly 18,000construction employees — more funds thanfrom any other U.S. industry.Continue reading >HOW CONTRACTORSCAN GUARD AGAINSTWAGE THEFT ON THEIRJOBSITESBy Zachary Phillips, ConstructionDive08/27/202445BUILTENVIRONMENTNEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocksstruggled on Monday with tech stocks inparticular taking a hit. Nvidia reportsquarterly earnings this week. The stockdropped more than two percent Monday.Continue reading >U.S. STOCKS NERVOUSAHEAD OF NVIDIAEARNINGS REPORTBy Lola Evans, New Mexico State News.Net08/27/2024Copyright: Canva proThe building and construction sector isundergoing a transformation driven by aglobal effort to bring emissions to net zero.As this is rightly a priority and to ensure thatthis becomes a reality, governmentstogether with the United Nations have setglobal targets to reduce emissions by 45percent by 2030 and reach net zero by2050.Continue reading >CARBON NEGATIVEMATERIALS ARE KEY ONJOBSITESBy Loi Mcloughlin, For Construction Pros08/26/2024Copyright: Canva proVERO BEACH, Fla. - Aug. 27, 2024 - PRLog -- Logi Transports, a leading name in thelogistics and transportation industry, isthrilled to announce the inception of itsannual CDL (Commercial Driver's License)...Continue reading >LOGI TRANSPORTSANNOUNCES THELAUNCH OF ITS ANNUAL$1,000 CDLSCHOLARSHIPPROGRAMBy Logi Transports, PRLOG08/27/2024

47FEATURED TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS$54,054,441CONTRUCTION REPORTER PROJECTSNEWCONSTRUCTIONNEWCONSTRUCTIONVENDOR /PROFESSIONALSERVICESVENDOR /PROFESSIONALSERVICESPRE-BIDCONSTRUCTIONPRE-BIDCONSTRUCTIONLEARN MORE > LEARN MORE > LEARN MORE >BUILTENVIRONMENT

48VIEW >$34,054,441ESTIMATED COSTPROJECT INFOSCOPE:A new approximately 45,000 sf school building andLevel 3 renovation to the existing Gymnasium. Thebuilding envelope will be designed to comply withthe current energy requirements for New Mexico.Low maintenance, durable materials and finisheswill be installed throughout the school. The mainentrance will provide a secure lobby for the school.The lobby will provide a controlled access point intothe school. The site will be renovated to improvegrading and drainage, replace damaged concrete,replace existing fencing, comply with ADArequirements and improve parent and bus pick-up /drop-off zones. New canopies will be constructed toprotect students and staff from the elements. A newplayground plaza space will have new play...OWNER:Belen Consolidated School District 520 N Main StBelen NM 87002Bid Date/Time: 09/26/2024 - 03:30pm MSTAddenda Count: 2Memo Count: 0Phase: BiddingStage: ActiveStatus:Addenda ReceivedProject Type: New ConstructionCategory: EducationPublic Funding: YesBid Security: 5% Bid BondMandatory Pre-Proposal08/15/2024 - 01:00 PMPlease contact Huitt Zollars (505) 883-8114 for detailsDENNIS CHAVEZELEMENTARYSCHOOL, NEW SCHOOLDENNIS CHAVEZELEMENTARYSCHOOL, NEW SCHOOL(505) 966-1000BUILTENVIRONMENT

49$20,000,000ESTIMATED COSTARCHITECTURALDESIGN OFDIVERSION/DETENTIONCENTERARCHITECTURALDESIGN OFDIVERSION/DETENTIONCENTERVIEW PROJECT >OWNER:Pueblo County (719) 583-6000215 W. 10th StreetPueblo CO 81003PROJECT INFO:Bid Date/Time: 09/05/2024 - n/aPhase: BiddingStage: ActiveProject Type: Vendor / Professional ServicesCategory: Federal / State / MunicipalPublic Funding: YesSCOPE:Pueblo County, Colorado (County) isseeking a qualified consultant to performarchitectural design and engineeringservices for repurposing of the existingminimum security, directsupervisiondormitory style facility known as “TheDorms” to a behavioral health diversioncenter, and herein calledDiversion/Detention Center. The primaryfunction of the A&E firm is to design theexisting structure to meet the needs ofthe Diversion/Detention Center. Totalproject cost is estimated at $20M.BUILTENVIRONMENT

50FEATUREDPRE-BID PROJECTPlans have been announced for theconstruction of a big solar park within theborders of the mixed-use master plannedcommunity Mesa del Sol, around 10 milesto the southeast of downtownAlbuquerque.The project belongs to the Delaware...CONTINUE READING >EBON SOLARPLANNING TO BUILDLARGEALBUQUERQUEPLANTBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 08/12/2024PROJECT INFORMATION:Stage: Conceptual / No DesignStatus: New Project / First ReportProject Type: New ConstructionCategory: Office SpacePublic Funding: YesVIEW >BUILTENVIRONMENT

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52NEW MEXICOACTIVE PROJECTS53555861ADDITIONS/ RENOVATIONS / UPGRADEMATERIAL / EQUIP / SERVICE / INSTALLNEW CONSTRUCTIONVENDOR / PROFESSIONALSERVICES60SITE WORK / NON-BUILDINGBUILTENVIRONMENT

53ADDITIONS/RENOVATIONS /UPGRADELEA COUNTY EVENTCENTER RENOVATIONVIEW PROJECT >DILKON MICROCAMPUS BUILDINGRENOVATIONSSCOPE OF WORK: The work includes therenovation of an existing single-story building, with relatedarchitectural, civil, mechanical,plumbing, electrical, andsitework.VIEW PROJECT >RENOVATION OFATHLETIC FIELDSSCOPE OF WORK: The Los Alamos CountyCommunity ServicesDepartment has fifteen (15)diamond fields and three (3)rectangle fields. These arenatural grass fields that areused for softball, baseball,soccer, lacrosse, rugby, andother field sports. The fieldshave reached an age where theneed to grade and reconditionthe dirt areas, grade and returfthe turf areas, and adjust theirrigation is required to...VIEW PROJECT >SERVING LINERENOVATION ATCANUTILLO HIGHSCHOOLSCOPE OF WORK: Canutillo ISD Child NutritionDepartment will allow scheduledvisits to the campus to obtainmeasurements and anyadditional information requiredfor estimates. If awarded, thejob must be shipped, delivered,uncrated, and set up for work tobe performed over the 2024Christmas Break beginningDecember 23, 2024 and must becompleted no later than January3, 2025. Electrical specificationswill be obtained at the time ofscheduled visit.VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: The Lea County Board of County Commissionersrequests sealed proposals from qualified vendors toprovide construction services for the renovation andaddition to the existing Lea County Event Center. BUILTENVIRONMENT

54BUILTENVIRONMENTEARLY HEAD STARTPLAYGROUND REMODELINGVIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: Scope of Work. The Contractor shall furnish all the labor, equipment, materials andsupervision necessary for or incidental to the complete and timely performance ofeverything described or reasonably implied from the Contract Documents (the “Work”).The Contractor warrants that it is fully qualified to perform the Work in accordance withthe professional standards of the industry and shall perform the Work in a first-class,workmanlike manner to the satisfaction of the County and in strict accordance with theprovisions of the Contract Documents.

55MATERIAL /EQUIP / SERVICE /INSTALLHYDRANTMAINTENANCE &INSPECTIONVIEW PROJECT >PARKS PERMANENTRESTROOMCLEANINGSCOPE OF WORK: This Scope of Work requires100% performance of thecleaning services to thestandards set, without regard tonumber of janitors/hours neededto perform the delineatedduties. The vendor will performthe required duties withexpertise, knowledge, andcapability with minimalmonitoring by the City. It is thevendor’s responsibility...VIEW PROJECT >BRIO RTSLANDSCAPEMAINTENANCESCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall provideprofessional, commerciallandscape and groundsmaintenance services at SunMetro’s shelters, parking lotsand other properties. Vastmajority of work will be at doneto Sun Metro’s Brio RapidTransit System (SM Brio RTS).Required service is to maintainthe landscape area in proximityto Brio shelters and parking lots.Currently, SM has 4...VIEW PROJECT >ON CALL PLUMBINGSERVICESSCOPE OF WORK: 1. On-Call PlumbingMaintenance Services mayinclude but are not limited to thefollowing examples: a. Toiletand/or faucet repair andreplacement b. Gas and Waterdevice replacement (regulators,pressure gauges, etc.) c.Replace water lines...VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: The City of Las Cruces Fire Department (LCFD)requires maintenance and inspection services incompliance with the American Water WorksAssociation (AWWA) guidelines annually and every...BUILTENVIRONMENT

56HOT/COLD MIXEDBITUMINOUSPAVEMENT(ASPHALT)SCOPE OF WORK: Hot/Cold Mixed BituminousPavement (Asphalt)VIEW PROJECT >GREASE TRAPSMAINTENANCESCOPE OF WORK: The El Paso Independent SchoolDistrict (EPISD) is requestingproposals from qualified firmsand/or individuals to providemaintenance and service forGrease Traps, Sewage HoldingTanks and Lift Stations.VIEW PROJECT >METERREPLACEMENT ANDWATER SERVICELINE ASSESSMENTSCOPE OF WORK: El Paso Water (EPWater) issoliciting proposals toexchange/replaceapproximately 180,000 existingmeters with KamstrupUltrasonic Water Metersthroughout the El Paso WaterService Area. Over time, thesemeters have been worn out andwill be upgraded with the latesttechnology, which will benefitcustomers and EPWatertracking water usage. Part 2 ofthis RFP provides additionalinformation.VIEW PROJECT >AIR AND FLUIDFILTER ELEMENTSSCOPE OF WORK: Air and Fluid Filter ElementsVIEW PROJECT >PUBLIC ARTMAINTENANCE ANDCLEANINGSCOPE OF WORK: Public Art Maintenance andCleaningVIEW PROJECT >SOLID WASTECOLLECTIONSCOPE OF WORK: The Village of Chama hasapproximately 385 residentialcustomers and 55 CommercialAccounts with approximately 30customers having two or morecarts...VIEW PROJECT >BUILTENVIRONMENT

57VINYL DOOR KITINSTALLATIONSCOPE OF WORK: 49 LRS is looking to have vinyldoor strip kits installed atbuilding 311.VIEW PROJECT >JICARILLA SERVICE UNIT MARQUEE SIGNREMOVAL/INSTALLATION SERVICESSCOPE OF WORK: The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS) has arequirement for the following supply/service: Marquee Sign Removaland Installation ServicesVIEW PROJECT >SANTA CLARAPUEBLO 2024SENIOR FURNACEMAINTENANCEPROJECTSCOPE OF WORK: Santa Clara Pueblo (SCP) isherein issuing a Request forProposals (RFP) for natural gasfurnace and heater maintenanceservices.VIEW PROJECT >SANTA CLARAPUEBLO 2024SENIOR CHIMNEYMAINTENANCEPROJECTSCOPE OF WORK: Santa Clara Pueblo (SCP) isherein issuing a Request forProposals (RFP) for chimneycleaning and inspectionmaintenance servicesVIEW PROJECT >SERVER ANDSTORAGESERVICESSCOPE OF WORK: The purpose of the Request forProposal (RFP) is to solicitsealed proposals to establish acontract through competitivenegotiations for theprocurement of Server andStorage ServicesVIEW PROJECT >BUILTENVIRONMENT

58NEWCONSTRUCTIONFORT WHIPPLEQUARTERS HOMESVIEW PROJECT >FORT WHIPPLEAPARTMENTS(SUBBID)SCOPE OF WORK: New Fort Whipple Apartments islocated at 500 N. State Route89, Prescott, AZ 86301. This newconstruction 80-unit apartmentbuilding is going to be locatedon a vacant parcel within the VAFort Whipple Campus. Thebuilding will be a 4-story tall,wood framed structure on a posttensioned concrete foundationwith a total area of 68,011square feet...VIEW PROJECT >TEACHERAGES DESMOINES SCHOOLSSCOPE OF WORK: (3) New 1,200 SF teacher housesand related site improvementsconnected to existing utilitiesVIEW PROJECT >SPRINGHILL SUITES(SUBBID)SCOPE OF WORK: SpringHill Suites242 North Telshor BoulevardLas Cruces, NM 88011VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: Fort Whipple Quarter Homes is located at 500 N.State Route 89, Prescott, AZ 86301. This 23-unitrehabilitation project consists of six (6) existinghistoric homes located on the VA Fort WhippleCampus that are to be converted into separate...BUILTENVIRONMENT

59BUILTENVIRONMENTJAL PUBLIC SCHOOL INDOORATHLETIC FIELDVIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: Indoor Athletics: Addition of new two story indoor athletics facility that includes asecond floor running track. Scope includes site demolition, drainage, grading, concretesidewalks, a concrete slab with concrete block structure, steel supports, elevator,track/field surfacing, roofing, and related MEP.

60SITE WORK /NON-BUILDINGAGUA FRIA WELL #2REPLACEMENTVIEW PROJECT >MEEKER AIRPORTWATERLINEEXPANSIONCONSTRUCTIONBIDSCOPE OF WORK: Meeker Airport WaterlineExpansion Project will addressthe inadequate fire flow at theRio Blanco County MeekerAirport - Coulter Field, byinstalling a new 12-inch High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) water line to enhance fireprotection capabilities. Thisproject will significantly improvethe water supply infrastructure,ensuring sufficient water flowfor firefighting and otheremergency needs...VIEW PROJECT >SEWERREPLACEMENT12TH STREET ANDWELLINGTONAVENUESCOPE OF WORK: The City of Grand Junction issoliciting competitive bids fromqualified and interestedContractors for all labor,equipment, and materialsrequired (except those listed inSection 3.3.12) for the 12 Streetand Wellington Avenue SewerReplacement Project...VIEW PROJECT >WASH CROSSINGIMPROVEMENTS –QUEEN’S BAYSCOPE OF WORK: The project is located on theisland of Lake Havasu City. Theproject consists of constructinga new culvert crossing acrossthe Queen’s Bay cul-de-sac. Theconstruction will include re-profiling the existing roadwayfor the new culvert. The re-profiling will includereconstruction of existingpavement and curb and gutter.VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: The project is located in Angel Fire, NM and includesdrilling, development, testing, equipment anddisinfection of a new production well (700-feet deep),including surface casing, HSLA blank casing, HSLAlouvered well screen, pitless unit, formation...BUILTENVIRONMENT

61VENDOR /PROFESSIONALSERVICESALGODONES SCHOOLDESIGNVIEW PROJECT >GROUNDSMAINTENANCESCOPE OF WORK: EPWater invites bids fromqualified Contractors for theestablishment of a contract todeliver grounds maintenanceand/or weed removal services.This contract will serve EPWaterwith usage subject to variationsbased on EPWater's developingneeds and service demands.Estimated frequencyrequirements include a minimumof three visits per year to eachsite as needed. EPWater retainsthe authority to modifylocations, square footage,services, or visit frequency at itsdiscretion during the contract'sduration. Additionally, otherEPWater departments...VIEW PROJECT >SERVING LINERENOVATION ATCANUTILLO HIGHSCHOOLSCOPE OF WORK: Canutillo ISD Child NutritionDepartment will allow scheduledvisits to the campus to obtainmeasurements and anyadditional information requiredfor estimates. If awarded, thejob must be shipped, delivered,uncrated, and set up for work tobe performed over the 2024Christmas Break beginningDecember 23, 2024 and must becompleted no later than January3, 2025. Electrical specificationswill be obtained at the time ofscheduled visit.VIEW PROJECT >SOIL SAMPLINGSERVICESSCOPE OF WORK: Furnish all labor, equipment,vehicles, and incidentalmaterials as needed to providesoil sampling services at theAlbuquerque Bernalillo CountyWater Utility Authority’s (WaterAuthority’s) Soil AmendmentFacility located at 7400 JimMcDowell Road NW,Albuquerque, NM 87120VIEW PROJECT >SCOPE OF WORK: Algodones Elementary School Planning and designfor renovation/addition or replacement based onprogramming and building systems analysis for 358students, grades Pre-K through 6 and 48,081 grosssquare feet (pursuant to the Adequacy PlanningGuide).BUILTENVIRONMENT

62NEW MEXICOPOST-BID PROJECTSBUILTENVIRONMENT6364DEMOLITION / ABATEMENTMATERIAL / EQUIP / SERVICE /INSTALL65SITE WORK / NON-BUILDING

63DEMOLITION /ABATEMENTBUILTENVIRONMENTBUILDING 7013 DEMOLITIONVIEW PROJECT >CONTRACT AWARDS: Award | $16,468.00*Sign up for Construction Reporter to view award details

64MATERIAL /EQUIP / SERVICE /INSTALLWAREHOUSE RFQ JULY22, 2024VIEW PROJECT >CONCRETE, SAND,AND GRAVELVIEW PROJECT >WAREHOUSE RFQAUGUST 19, 2024VIEW PROJECT >RE-BID GRAFFITIPAINT ANDSUPPLIESVIEW PROJECT >CONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | $249,171.002 Low | $270,781.003 Low |$371,708.00*Sign up for Construction Reporterto view award detailsCONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | $22,212.002 Low | $23,044.003 Low | $56,285.00*Sign up for Construction Reporterto view award details*Sign up for Construction Reporterto view award detailsCONTRACT AWARDS: Award | $2,138.00Award | $8,300.00Award | $16,168.00*Sign up for Construction Reporter to view award detailsCONTRACT AWARDS: Award | dollar amount notavailable BUILTENVIRONMENT

65SITE WORK /NON-BUILDINGSOUTH VALLEYDRINKING WATERPROJECT PHASE 8A AND8B.1VIEW PROJECT >JEMEZ MOUNTAINFIRE PROTECTIONPHASE I PROJECTVIEW PROJECT >CARNUEL SEWAGECOLLECTIONSYSTEMVIEW PROJECT >BRITTANY ESTATES& ESTADOSSERENOS SEWEREXTENSION &WATER LINEREPLACEMENTVIEW PROJECT >CONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | $4,316,384.002 Low | $4,781,248.00*Sign up for Construction Reporterto view award detailsCONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | $4,668,494.00*Sign up for Construction Reporterto view award details*Sign up for Construction Reporterto view award detailsCONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | $6,755,351.00*Sign up for Construction Reporter to view award detailsCONTRACT AWARDS: 1 Low | $2,566,848.002 Low | $2,611,370.003 Low | $2,888,508.00BUILTENVIRONMENT

NEW MEXICOWAGE DETERMINATIONSAUGUST 19TH -23RD 202466BERNALILLO COUNTYCHAVES COUNTY676767686868CURRY COUNTYDONA ANA COUNTYEDDY COUNTYLEA COUNTYSAN JUAN COUNTYSANDOVAL COUNTY6969696970SANTA FE COUNTYSOCORRO COUNTYOTERO COUNTYBUILTENVIRONMENT

67WAGE DETERMINATIONSAUGUST 19TH -23RD 2024Bernalillo CountyChaves CountyCurry CountyDe Baca CountyDona Ana CountyEddy CountyLea County Otero CountySan Juan CountySan Miguel CountySandoval CountySanta Fe CountySocorro CountyTaos CountyCOUNTY LEGENDWAGE DECISION CLICK TO VIEWPROJECT TITLECONTRACTING AGENCYCONTACTREQUESTED DATE BE-24-2794-A Quigley Park- Site Furnishings andSurfacing City of Albuquerque Veronica Blount 8/23/2024 BE-24-2790-A Eubank Fiber between JuanTabo andAcademy City of Albuquerque Muhanned Adeeb 8/23/2024 BE-24-2793-H SJCWTP Polymer Tank No. 2 Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water UtilityAuthority Mairim Lechuga Moreno 8/23/2024 CH-24-2785-A Solar Workstations Eastern New Mexico University / Roswell Scott Davis 8/22/2024 CH-24-2710-A CN 2100741 New Mexico Department ofTransportation Shirlene Garcia 8/19/2024 CH-24-2720-A COURSE OVERLAY, NM2, MP 23.5-16 New Mexico Department ofTransportation IRMA RAMIREZ 8/19/2024 CU-24-2791-A County Road D Site 2 Curry County Troy Hall 8/23/2024 CU-24-2784-B Aquatic Center Roof Repairs - RoofsInc - 20250787 MAF City of Clovis LeighAnn Melancon 8/22/2024 CU-24-2766-A Events Center & Fairgrounds ParkingLot Curry County Troy Hall 8/22/2024 BUILTENVIRONMENT

68WAGE DETERMINATIONSAUGUST 19TH -23RD 2024Bernalillo CountyChaves CountyCurry CountyDe Baca CountyDona Ana CountyEddy CountyLea County Otero CountySan Juan CountySan Miguel CountySandoval CountySanta Fe CountySocorro CountyTaos CountyCOUNTY LEGENDWAGE DECISION CLICK TO VIEWPROJECT TITLECONTRACTING AGENCYCONTACTREQUESTED DATE DA-24-2806-B Upgrade Closed Circuit TV & SecuritySystems NM DEPARTMENT OF MILITARYAFFAIRS Sandra Gonzales 8/22/2024 DA-24-2783-B DAC Fire Admin InteriorImprovements - ESAConstruction - PO25-00001005 MAF Dona Ana County Donald Bullard 8/22/2024 DA-24-2760-B 4743 HSS OR sim Lab New Mexico State University Kimberly Hilburn 8/22/2024 ED-24-2777-A Football Field Athletic Lighting - HellasConstruction - 24-06068 MAF City of Artesia Aubrey Hobson 8/22/2024 ED-24-2767-A Longhorn- Microseal County of Eddy Ashley Lujan 8/22/2024 ED-24-2732-A Center Avenue Street Repairs City of Carlsbad Matt Fletcher 8/20/2024 LE-24-2772-B High School roofing Tatum Municipal Schools Budsarin Miller 8/21/2024 LE-24-2771-B Elementary gym roof restoration Tatum Municipal Schools Budsarin Miller 8/21/2024 LE-24-2770-B Vo-Tech Roof Sec A&B Tatum Municipal Schools Budsarin Miller 8/21/2024 BUILTENVIRONMENT

69WAGE DETERMINATIONSAUGUST 19TH -23RD 2024Bernalillo CountyChaves CountyCurry CountyDe Baca CountyDona Ana CountyEddy CountyLea County Otero CountySan Juan CountySan Miguel CountySandoval CountySanta Fe CountySocorro CountyTaos CountyCOUNTY LEGENDWAGE DECISION CLICK TO VIEWPROJECT TITLECONTRACTING AGENCYCONTACTREQUESTED DATE SJ-24-2778-B BHS Greenhouse Wall and Fence -R&S Construction - 202500712MAF Bloomfield Schools Kimberly Mizell 8/22/2024 SJ-24-2762-B Adult Detention Center RooftopUnit Replacement San Juan County Jaime Jones 8/22/2024 SJ-24-2761-B SJC Purchasing Building LowerSections Re-Roof 2250670 CESJD San Juan County Jaime Jones 8/22/2024 SA-24-2775-B City Hall Atrium Window PigeonRemediation City of Rio Rancho Angie Gallegos 8/22/2024 SA-24-2748-B Replace Fire Alarm System andupgrades 6302500061 PM30-00000-22-00029AI Jemez Valley Public Schoo Randi Cordova 8/21/2024 SA-24-2705-A PD Fencing and Gates City of Rio Rancho Danetta Chavez 8/19/2024 SF-24-2754-B Security Film Revised New Mexico Supreme Court Thomas Gonzales 8/21/2024 SF-24-2738-B Replace RTU over Auditorium Department of Cultural Affairs Vincent Barrera 8/20/2024 SO-24-2745-B Roof MSA Bldg E P0025997 CES KA New Mexico Institute of Mining &Technology Kimela Miller 8/21/2024 BUILTENVIRONMENT

70WAGE DETERMINATIONSAUGUST 19TH -23RD 2024Bernalillo CountyChaves CountyCurry CountyDe Baca CountyDona Ana CountyEddy CountyLea County Otero CountySan Juan CountySan Miguel CountySandoval CountySanta Fe CountySocorro CountyTaos CountyCOUNTY LEGENDWAGE DECISION CLICK TO VIEWPROJECT TITLECONTRACTING AGENCYCONTACTREQUESTED DATE SO-24-2708-A CN 1102041 New Mexico Department ofTransportation Shirlene Garcia 8/19/2024 OT-24-2776-B Chaparral Electives Bldg roof repair2025-0586 Alamogordo Public Schools Justin Burks 8/22/2024 OT-24-2737-B APS Holloman Middle School Alamogordo Public Schools Justin Burks 8/20/2024 OT-24-2714-A CN 2104880 New Mexico Department ofTransportation Shirlene Garcia 8/19/2024 BUILTENVIRONMENT

71COMMERCIAL LIENSBERNALILLO COUNTYDOCUMENTNUMBERLIENRECORDEDDATEGRANTORGRANTEE2024058305n/a08/22/202410:34:17 AMMORENO DOLORESSW RESPIRATORY LLC2024058251Subdivision BROADMOOR Lot 24 Block 1108/21/202404:33:04 PMKATELYNN THERESAABQ CONST PROS LLC2024057957Subdivision BELLEHAVEN Lot 16 Block 13 08/21/202410:15:43 AMMARTINEZ THELMAHUNTER CHASE REALTY INC2024057743Subdivision FINCA DE MESOAM Lot 70 08/20/202404:06:45 PMunkownLAVENDER FIELDS LLC2024057404Subdivision BUENA VENTURA Lot 19 Block 24 Subdivision BUENA VENTURA Lot 20 Block 24 08/19/202403:10:21 PMVALDEZ ROSEMARY TR VALDEZ ROSEMARY STRUST DURBAN DEV GALLOWAY & CO INC2024057313 Subdivision CHAMIZAL Lot 1 Parcel: 1 Subdivision CHAMIZAL Lot 2 Parcel: 1 Subdivision CHAMIZAL Lot 3 Parcel: 1 08/19/202401:55:38 PMPALINDROME CMTY LLC TRAILHEAD AT CHAMIZALLLLP PACIFICAP CONSTUNITED RENTALS INCBUILTENVIRONMENT

REAL ESTATEFED CHAIRMAN POWELLHINTS AT SEPTEMBERINTEREST RATE DECREASESAWMILLPROPERTYMOVE UNDERWAY TO FINDNEW PURPOSE FOR VASTFORMER SAWMILL PROPERTYIN GRAND JUNCTIONPLUGGINGWELLSINTERIOR DEPARTMENTANNOUNCES LATEST ROUNDOF FUNDING IN ONGOINGBATTLE TO PLUG THE NATION'SORPHANED WELLS1913STRUCTURELONGTIME EL PASOINDUSTRIAL STRUCTURE BUILTIN 1913 IS UP FOR SALEBUILTENVIRONMENT

73AFFILIATESFEATURED COMPANY7480919293FEATURED PROPERTIESPROPERTIES FOR SALELAND FOR SALEREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS 94NEW MEXICO NEWS81WHAT WILL $212M BUY IN NEWMEXICO CATTLE COUNTRY? >81UNM ENGINEERING PROFESSORWINS ONE OF SIX INAUGURALNSF TRAILBLAZER AWARDS FORWILDFIRE PROJECT >81IN THIS TINY NEW MEXICOTOWN, THE AIR QUALITY ISWORSE THAN IN DOWNTOWNL.A. >82SOUTHWEST NEWS85MOVE UNDERWAY TO FIND NEWPURPOSE FOR VAST FORMERSAWMILL PROPERTY IN GRANDJUNCTION >85SUB-ZERO UNVEILS NEWLYBUILT WEST VALLEYMANUFACTURING,DISTRIBUTION CENTER >86MORE THAN 1B SQUARE FEET OFUS OFFICE SPACE DEEMEDVIABLE FOR RESIDENTIALCONVERSION >86NATIONAL NEWS87FED CHAIRMAN POWELL HINTSAT SEPTEMBER INTEREST RATEDECREASE >87INTERIOR DEPARTMENTANNOUNCES LATEST ROUND OFFUNDING IN ONGOING BATTLETO PLUG THE NATION'SORPHANED WELLS >88REAL ESTATE HOMEPAGE88BUILTENVIRONMENT

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75BUILTENVIRONMENTINDUSTRIALDEVELOPMENT:WHAT'S WORKING,WHAT'S NOT;EXPLORING THEIMPACT OF ROBOTICSAND AI IN THEINDUSTRIAL SECTORBefore the end of the next 10-year lease termends, the industrial world as we know it will beforever different. The rapid advancement andadoption of robotics and AI is causingeverything we know to be reinvented againand again within that time frame. Now is thetime to prepare for those changes.Industrial sector owners, occupiers,developers, investors, and all the brokerageprofessionals serving those interests, are wiseto understand what these new tech-fueledinstruments are and where they fit into amodern industrial facility environment. Asound starting point is to understand that tothrive in 2030, which is only a few years away,companies must be already ahead of the curveso when customers arrive at the warehouse orfactory, they find professionals and propertiescapable of navigating the future with them. CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva Pro

77BUILTENVIRONMENTNEWMULTIFAMILYDATA POINTSTO ASTABILIZINGMARKETThe multifamily housing market is showingpromising signs of recovery, with recent datafrom CoStar Group revealing a significantincrease in demand and stabilization of vacancyrates.Absorption rates have notably risen from118,000 units in the first quarter to 166,000 inthe second, fostering optimism among industryexperts about a potential shift fromdecelerating fundamentals to a growth phase.“We’re seeing a very good movement indemand upward from the levels that we saw in2023,” CoStar’s national director of multifamilyanalytics, Jay Lybik, told GlobeSt.com. “Thespread between supply and demand has been...CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva Pro

78BUILTENVIRONMENTADAPTIVEREUSEAPARTMENTSON THE RISEAGAINIn 2023, the trend of transforming buildingsinto apartments saw a significant revival,nearing the peak levels of 2019 and 2020, asdevelopers responded swiftly to theincreased demand for housing after a two-year slowdown.This resurgence resulted in the creation of12,713 new apartments, marking a substantial17.6% increase from the previous year. Themomentum for adaptive reuse is expected tocontinue, with an estimated 151,000 rentalapartments currently being converted,including 58,000 from former office spaces.Notably, while office spaces are popular forfuture projects, hotel conversions dominatedlast year’s adaptive reuse landscape: A record4,556 apartments emerged from repurposedhotels in 2023 alone, a 38.8% increase fromthe previous year and nearly double theoutput in 2021. This surge in hotelconversions is the most significant since2016, which saw 3,061 apartments created.CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva ProNAIOP EVENTCALENDARSEPTEMBER 2024THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: RRRT – DIRT TO DOWN PAYMENT - CLICK HERE

79BUILTENVIRONMENTFRIDAY: BIDEN-HARRIS CABINETMEMBER TOTRAVEL TO IOWADES MOINES - On Friday, August 23, AdministratorIsabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. SmallBusiness Administration (SBA) and the voice inPresident Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than34 million small businesses, will travel to Iowa tomeet with disaster survivors and local leadersfollowing devastating tornadoes earlier this yearand assess SBA recovery efforts on the ground.In the morning, Administrator Guzman will visit alocal small business to discuss the impact of SBAresources during recovery. The Administrator willthen visit the SBA’s new Greenfield DisasterRecovery Center (DRC) that opened earlier thismonth to serve impacted residents and businessowners. Afterward, Administrator Guzman willhost a meet and greet with homeowners to hearabout their recovery needs and how the SBA canhelp.In the afternoon, Administrator Guzman willconduct a roundtable meeting with federal, state,and local stakeholders, along with businessowners and non-profits, to discuss tornadodamage recovery efforts. She will then beavailable to speak with members of the media.CONTINUE READING >Copyright: Canva Pro

FROM Time to time, AgProperty Centrallikes to take a look at interesting grazingland assets in other parts of the world, forcomparison with the property market athome. Click here to view an earlier article ona showcase cattle property in Paraguay.In tonight’s episode, we look at a NewMexico (US) grazing aggregation calledGreat Western Ranch, one of the largestsingle landholdings in the country.Continue reading>WHAT WILL $212M BUYIN NEW MEXICO CATTLECOUNTRY?By Staff, Beef Central 08/28/2024Copyright: Canva pro81BUILTENVIRONMENTREAL ESTATE NEWSNEW MEXICOAs a young man, Gabriel López worked forthe U.S. Forest Service making new hikingand riding trails in and around the PecosWilderness. The trail crew would work andcamp for weeks at a time maintaining andblazing new trails in the beautiful andremote mountainous area of Northern NewMexico.Continue reading >UNM ENGINEERINGPROFESSOR WINS ONEOF SIX INAUGURAL NSFTRAILBLAZER AWARDSFOR WILDFIRE PROJECTBy Kim Delker, UNM Newsroom08/27/2024Copyright: Canva pro

A group of air quality scientists withdecades of experience have found some ofthe worst air pollution they’ve encounteredin years in the tiny town of Loving, NewMexico, where the ozone level is oftenworse than it is in downtown Los Angeles. Continue reading >IN THIS TINY NEWMEXICO TOWN, THE AIRQUALITY IS WORSETHAN IN DOWNTOWNL.A.By Jerry Redfern Capital & Main, New Mexico Political Report 08/26/202482BUILTENVIRONMENTBERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Anew recycling initiative called “BreakingButts” kicked off Tuesday in BernalilloCounty, aimed at keeping used cigarettebutts off of public sidewalks and streets. Sofar, three of these recycling receptacleshave been installed across the city.Continue reading >‘BREAKING BUTTS’INITIATIVE DEBUTS INBERNALILLO COUNTYBy Scott Brown, KRQE News08/27/2024Copyright: Canva proCurrently, restaurant inspections in the Cityof Albuquerque are on a temporary pausewhile inspectors undergo training about anew ordinance.Continue reading >RESTAURANTS ANDFOOD TRUCKS COULDSEE INCREASED FEESFOR INSPECTIONSBy Corey Howard, KOAT Action News08/27/2024Copyright: Canva proThe question of how many beds areavailable for people experiencinghomelessness has emerged as a stickingpoint as cities across the country grapplewith how to tackle the issue.Continue reading >DO YOU NEED A PLACETO SLEEP? HERE’S AMAP OF SHELTERS INALBUQUERQUEBy Connor Currier and Elise Kaplan, City Desk ABQ08/27/2024

YES Housing Inc. aims to bring moreaffordable housing to the Duke City and isworking through two projects — one in theconstruction phase and the other inplanning — to do just that.Continue reading >YES HOUSING WORKSTHROUGH TWOAFFORDABLE HOUSINGPROJECTS INALBUQUERQUEBy Matthew Narvaiz, Albuquerque Journal08/24/2024Copyright: Canva pro83BUILTENVIRONMENTI tried to make sidewalk hygiene witty andinteresting. I failed. So, I’m going to try andmake this subject short. What is sidewalkhygiene? Since I just made the term up, I’mgoing to define it as what residents areresponsible for making sidewalks safe andenjoyable for people like me who are low/novision, children running helter-skelter...Continue reading >TALLARICO: WHAT ISSIDEWALK HYGIENE?By Carol A. Clark, Los Alamos Daily Post08/26/2024The Socorro school board approved thedonation of the Zimmerly Elementarybuilding to the City of Socorro on Monday.Continue reading >SCHOOL BOARD WANTSTO DONATE ZIMMERLYTO CITYBy Jessica Carranza Pino, El Defensor Chieftain 08/22/2024LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — It was thesummer of 1945 when the United Statesdropped atomic bombs on Japan, killingthousands of people as waves of destructiveenergy obliterated two cites. It was adecisive move that helped bring about theend of World War II, but survivors and thegenerations that followed were left tograpple with sickness from radiationexposure.Continue reading >‘WE WEREEXPENDABLE':DOWNWINDERS FROMWORLD’S 1ST ATOMICTEST ARE ON A MISSIONTO TELL THEIR STORYBy Susan Montoya Bryan, AP News08/25/2024Copyright: Canva pro

New Mexico state environmental, healthand veterans agencies will host a publicmeeting tonight at 6 p.m. in Clovis ahead offree blood testing for “forever chemicals” toresidents in the next two months.Continue reading >NM AGENCIES HOSTINFORMATIONALMEETING FOR FUTUREPFAS BLOOD TESTING INCLOVISBy Danielle Prokop, Source NM08/27/2024Copyright: Canva pro84BUILTENVIRONMENTAbe's Motel and Fly Shop, first opened in1958, is up for sale near the San Juan River.Continue reading >HISTORICAL FISHINGPROPERTY INNORTHERN NEWMEXICO LISTED FOR$2.9MBy Brody Foster, Albuquerque Business First 08/23/2024Copyright: Canva pro

85BUILTENVIRONMENTREAL ESTATE NEWSSOUTHWESTThe City of Grand Junction has issued aStatement of Qualifications specific to aproject that could see the redevelopment ofa former sawmill site, across the way fromthe Las Colonias Business Park.For decades the Doug Jones Sawmill at1441 Winters Avenue served as one of thelast operating sawmills and lumber yards inthe region. The business closed downaround four years ago after the Citypurchased the site.MOVE UNDERWAYTO FIND NEWPURPOSE FOR VASTFORMER SAWMILLPROPERTY IN GRANDJUNCTIONBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 08/22/2024Copyright: Canva proSince then, city officials have beencontemplating ways of developing andrepurposing a three-parcel site longpopulated by stacks of fresh-cut lumber.According to city documents, the site couldsee the building of a project that mayinclude “mixed-income residential,commercial, office, or mixed-use projects.”One of the ideas behind the project is to“help foster activation of the City’s RiverDistrict area.” And that, in turn, willcontribute to an ongoing revitalization of alower downtown area.The sawmill site, particularly alluring to cityofficials because of its proximity to thebanks of the Colorado River, was earlierconsidered as a possible location for a minorleague soccer team.The official Statement of Qualificationsrequest for the sawmill site project has asubmission deadline of September 4.

86BUILTENVIRONMENTMost of the identified viable conversioncandidates are within central businessdistricts or urban submarkets.Continue reading >MORE THAN 1B SQUAREFEET OF US OFFICESPACE DEEMED VIABLEFOR RESIDENTIALCONVERSIONBy Ashley Fahey, Denver Business Journal 08/28/2024Copyright: Canva proSub-Zero opened its second West Valleyfacility in August a couple years after asearch that spanned hundreds of potentiallocations nationwide. Here's why thecompany chose Arizona.Continue reading >SUB-ZERO UNVEILSNEWLY BUILT WESTVALLEYMANUFACTURING,DISTRIBUTION CENTERBy Audrey Jensen, Phoenix Business Journal 08/28/2024Copyright: Canva pro

87BUILTENVIRONMENTREAL ESTATE NEWSNATIONALThe news that investors, developers,builders, and just about everyone else havelong been waiting for was revealed, justbarely, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming late lastweek.“The time has come for policy to adjust,”Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powellremarked during an annual economicsymposium, adding: “The direction of travelis clear.”FED CHAIRMANPOWELL HINTS ATSEPTEMBERINTEREST RATEDECREASEBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 08/26/2024Copyright: Canva proWhile not offering a specific date for whenthe Federal Reserve might actually make anofficial announcement, Powell let it beknown that the country’s central bankingsystem was on the verge of loweringinterest rates that have stayed in the same5.2% and 5.5% neighborhood for the lastyear.Hints of a coming lower rate announcementcould be found in Power’s openingstatement at the symposium sponsored bythe Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.“The worst of the pandemic-relatedeconomic distortions are fading. Inflationhas declined significantly,” he said. “Thelabor market is no longer overheated, andconditions are now less tight than those thatprevailed before the pandemic.”Continues >

88BUILTENVIRONMENTTo this rosy picture, Powell alsonoted that “supply constraintshave normalized.”As though trying to explain a ratepolicy that since the summer of2023 has left many economistsconfused, Power remarked: “Ourobjective has been to restore pricestability while maintaining a stronglabor market.”That rate policy has also beendesigned, he said, to avoid “thesharp increases in unemploymentthat characterized earlierdisinflationary episodes wheninflation expectations were lesswell anchored.”Somewhat trying to tamp downexpectations, Power made sure toadd: “While the task is notcomplete, we have made a gooddeal of progress toward thatoutcome.”What happens next, and when, isanyone’s guess. Powell’s remarks“came as close as possible toteeing up a cut at the Fed’s nextpolicy meeting in mid-September,”said the Washington Post. “TheFederal Reserve will cut rates onSeptember 18,” boldly predictedthe New York Times.For his part, Powell said calibratingan effective interest rate is not forthe faint of heart. “The limits of ourknowledge, so clearly evidentduring the pandemic, demandhumility and a questioning spiritfocused on learning lessons fromthe past and applying them flexiblyto our current challenges.”In a continuing move to plug orphaned wells acrossthe country, the Department of Interior hasannounced that roughly $775 million in federalsupport is available in a new round of funding.“These investments are good for our climate, for thehealth of our communities, and for Americanworkers,” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland remarkedin announcing the funding opportunity.The latest funding, added the Secretary, “will putmore people to work to clean up these toxic sites,reduce methane emissions, and safeguard ourenvironment.”The funding builds on an initial $565 million madeavailable in the fall of 2022 which targeted anestimated 10,000 wells, including around 1,100 wellsin Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico.Continues >INTERIOR DEPARTMENTANNOUNCES LATEST ROUNDOF FUNDING IN ONGOINGBATTLE TO PLUG THENATION'S ORPHANED WELLSBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 08/22/2024Copyright: Canva pro

89BUILTENVIRONMENTAccording to studies, there were up to 129,000 wells located on both private and publiclands as of 2022. Using census data, an analysis published by the Environmental DefenseFund has claimed that at least 14 million people live within a mile of an orphaned well.Earlier this year the State of New Mexico received some $25 million in funding for continuedwork plugging such wells. That support came on top of an initial $25 million used to plugnearly 140 wells, while also restoring several contaminated sites.Orphaned wells no longer producing oil or gas typically come about when an explorationcompany has gone out of business or filed for bankruptcy, leaving it up to the state to decidewhat to do with them.The wells have been particularly predominant in a geographical arc stretching from upstateNew York to southern Kentucky and Illinois, with large concentrations in northeasternOklahoma, western Texas, southeastern New Mexico, and southern California.A press release from the Interior Department notes that such wells not only polluteresidential backyards in some neighborhoods, as well as community spaces and parks; theyalso pose health risks due to “contaminating surface and groundwater, releasing toxic airpollutants, and leaking methane.”The latest round of orphaned wells Interior Department funding is coming via three grantcategories: initial grants, formula grants, and performance grants.The U.S. Department of Justice announcedFriday that it is suing the real estatecompany RealPage, saying it engaged in aprice-fixing scheme to drive up rents.The attorneys general of eight states —North Carolina, California, Colorado,Connecticut, Minnesota, Oregon,Tennessee, and Washington — have joinedthe Justice Department’s antitrust suit filedin federal court in North Carolina.Continue reading >DOJ ACCUSES REALESTATE SOFTWARECOMPANY OF HELPINGLANDLORDS COLLUDETO RAISE RENTSBy Jennifer Ludden, NPR08/23/2024Copyright: Canva pro

90BUILTENVIRONMENTThe National Retail Federation’s Hot 25Retailers ranks the nation’s fastest-growingretail companies. Rankings are determinedby increases in domestic sales between2022 and 2023; all retail companies withglobal sales in excess of $2 billion, and keyformat leaders were eligible.Continue reading >IN BRIEF: 25 CHAINRETAILERS EXPANDINGACROSS NORTHAMERICABy Brett Widness, Urban Land08/26/2024Copyright: Canva proThe Mortgage Bankers Association's latestQuarterly Survey reports a 3 percentincrease in U.S. commercial and multifamilymortgage loan originations in the secondquarter of 2024 compared to the sameperiod last year, and a significant 27 percentjump from the first quarter of 2024.Continue reading >U.S. COMMERCIALMORTGAGEORIGINATIONS SPIKE 27PERCENT IN Q2 OVER Q1By Michael Gerrity, World Property Journal08/22/2024Copyright: Canva pro

A more than 100-year-old building that haslong been the home of the American Fabricscompany in downtown El Paso is up for salefor $1.2 million.Located at 1630 Texas Avenue, the buildingmeasures just under 14,000 square feet, andis designated as a Class C structure.The rectangular-shaped building, with asteep pitched roof, was for roughly half acentury between the 1920s and 70s, thehome of the Peterson Lumber and PaintCompany.It subsequently served as a productionfacility for the House of Foam and Fabrics.In the last two decades it has housedAmerican Fabrics, a thriving companyknown for its wide variety of upholsteryproducts, vinyl wraps, automotive carpeting,and polyester fabrics, among other items.The two-story building is located in anindustrial neighborhood, surrounded bywarehouses and garages.The property is being listed by the realtyfirm Real Estate Power Houses, which isbased in El Paso.LONGTIME EL PASOINDUSTRIALSTRUCTURE BUILTIN 1913 IS UP FORSALEBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 08/23/202491FEATURED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY BUILTENVIRONMENT0504030201ZONINGPERCENT LEASEDBUILDING SIZELAND ACRESBUILDING FARM1100%13,7 1 7 S F0.55 A C0.57Copyright: 2024 Google Maps

92BUILTENVIRONMENTPROPERTY FOR SALENEW MEXICOUnless otherwise stated, all images on this page are copyrighted to Google Inc.1620 N PRINCE S | CLOVISOFFERED PRICE: $638,650 BUILDING SIZE: 9,530 SFTrue Triple Net (NNN) Lease: Zero landlord responsibilities, ideal for a 1031 Exchange.Prime Location: Situated on Prince Street, Clovis City's main retail corridor, surrounded by major retailers.Long-Term Lease with Increases: Early exercise of a 5-year option ending in 2029, with two additionaloptions and a 10% increase every 5 years.VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE750 N 17TH ST | LAS CRUCESOFFERED PRICE: $1,550,000 BUILDING SIZE: 18,249 SF-Quick access to W. Picacho Ave and I-10-Large office with clear span warehouse, including multiple roll-up doors and truck ramp-Fenced yard with vacant ±.50 Acre of land-Warehouse: Clear span, 17- 20’ ceiling, (1) 8x10’ Roll-up DockVIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE940 W PINON ST | FARMINGTONOFFERED PRICE: $2,175,000 TOTAL LOT SIZE: 9,600 SF6200 sf is leased to San Juan Regional Medical Center. Current lease expires 6-30-2027 with one 2 year option.Vacant 3400 square space is set up for medical use. Reception area, waiting room, 4 exam rooms with sinks, 4Dr. offices, records room,, nurses station.VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE

93BUILTENVIRONMENTSEC PASEO DEL NORTE & WOODMONT AVE | ALBUQUERQUEOFFERED PRICE: $2,174,500 TOTAL LOT SIZE: 5.87 AcresStrategically located between the flourishing Ventana Ranch Community and Volcano Vista High SchoolMajor residential growth corridor with strong existing and future retail/mixed-use demandAdjacent to LaTerra’s Bedrock at the Trails, a 344-unit build-to-rent developmentVIEW DEAL: CLICK HERE1400 N VALLEY DR | LAS CRUCESOFFERED PRICE: $305,000 TOTAL LOT SIZE: 1.4 AcresSubd: W LEWIS SUMMARY SUBDIVISION REPLAT NO 1 (BK 20 PG 758 - 0425992) Lot: 5 S: 12 T: 23S R: 1EVIEW DEAL: CLICK HEREW MAIN ST | FARMINGTONOFFERED PRICE: $668,000 TOTAL LOT SIZE: 12.3 AcresOnly 4 miles from Four Corners Regional Airport for easy travel access.Located at the intersection of U.S Highway 64 and Old Kirkland Highway, ensuring high visibility andaccessibility.VIEW DEAL: CLICK HERELAND FOR SALENEW MEXICOUnless otherwise stated, all images on this page are copyrighted to Google Inc.

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96FEATURED COMPANY99100AFFILIATESSPACE INDUSTRY NEWS97NASA’S EUROPA CLIPPER GETSSET OF SUPER-SIZE SOLARARRAYS >97SPACEX DELAYS POLARIS DAWNASTRONAUT LAUNCH UNTIL ATLEAST AUG. 30 DUE TO BADWEATHER >97‘AI GOLD MINE’: NGA AIMS TOEXPLOIT ARCHIVE OF SATELLITEIMAGES, EXPERT ANALYSIS >98PROJECT KUIPER EXPANDSKENNEDY SPACE CENTER,FLORIDA, OPERATIONS >98SPACE HOMEPAGE989798BUILTENVIRONMENTFALCON 9 BOOSTER LOST INRARE UNSUCCESSFUL LANDING >98

The largest spacecraft NASA has ever builtfor planetary exploration just got its ‘wings’— massive solar arrays to power it on thejourney to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa.Continue reading >NASA’S EUROPACLIPPER GETS SET OFSUPER-SIZE SOLARARRAYSBy Staff, NASA08/27/202497SPACE NEWSBUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: Canva proSpaceX's historic Polaris Dawn astronautmission has been delayed again.Continue reading >SPACEX DELAYSPOLARIS DAWNASTRONAUT LAUNCHUNTIL AT LEAST AUG. 30DUE TO BAD WEATHERBy Mike Wall, Space.com08/27/2024Copyright: Canva pro

WASHINGTON — A Falcon 9 boostertipped over in a fiery landing after an Aug.28 launch, the first unsuccessful boosterlanding in three and a half years by SpaceX.Continue reading >FALCON 9 BOOSTERLOST IN RAREUNSUCCESSFULLANDINGBy Jeff Foust, Space News08/28/2024Copyright: Canva pro98BUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: Canva proWASHINGTON — The director of data anddigital innovation at the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency said the NGA hasstarted training artificial intelligencealgorithms on its unique trove of visual andtextual data.Continue reading >‘AI GOLD MINE’: NGAAIMS TO EXPLOITARCHIVE OF SATELLITEIMAGES, EXPERTANALYSISBy Sydney J. Freedberg Jr., Breaking Defense08/28/2024Project Kuiper, Amazon’s low Earth orbitsatellite broadband network, plans toexpand its operations at the Kennedy SpaceCenter in Merritt Island, Florida.Continue reading >PROJECT KUIPEREXPANDS KENNEDYSPACE CENTER,FLORIDA, OPERATIONSBy Staff, Area Development News Desk08/23/2024

100BUILTENVIRONMENTNEWSPACEALLIANCEJoin 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 >

QUICK NEWS LINKSCONSTRUCTION27New Affordable Housing Complex Project InLas Cruces Getting Support From UniqueFund >NEW MEXICOAmazon warehouse – named Project Lobo– is headed to Farmington >Coal stacks dropping signals a transition toa new era >Four things to know about affordablehousing in Albuquerque >Crews To Conduct Potholing On RoverWednesday >St. Michael's Drive Lotaburger torn down tomake way for new restaurant design >RV park application rankles residents >U.S. 180 widening to begin Nov. 4 >Plans in motion to redevelop San Mateotowers >white rock skate park reopens followingrenovation project >New Scottsdale Residential Complex ToIncorporate Parts Of Building Designed By One-Time Frank Lloyd Wright Architects >SOUTHWESTPlans Underway in Florence, Arizona forConstruction of Data Center and Campus >Plans Revealed for Colorado Eagles' New Arenain Greeley >Texas Department of Transportation AdvancingMartin Luther King Jr Boulevard Study in El Paso >Denver Voters to Decide on Largest Bond inSchool District's History for a Variety of FacilityWork >Move of Semiconductor Cleaning Company toMesa Seen as One More High-Tech Coup forSouthern Arizona City >Tucson Electric Power Announces Constructionof Second Big Battery System >Border Patrol bridge project over Tijuana Rivercriticized as ‘boondoggle’ >Amkor Gets Federal Funding Boost for $2BArizona Semiconductor Facility >Denver Broncos Near Start of $175M FootballTraining Center and HQ >BUILTENVIRONMENTA dearth of public bathrooms is more thanjust an inconvenience >Magdalena prefers community use >The Landing with Pizza 9 to add new drive-thru >Los Lunas councilors approve SODAproperty purchase >27Solar cell manufacturer halts $400M Coloradoplant >37101

BUILTENVIRONMENTCONSTRUCTION40Railroad Unions And Companies ReachTentative Bargaining Agreement;Membership Vote Imminent >NATIONALMFM warehouse expansion to facilitatefuture production >How the 2024 election could impacthomebuilder stocks >New York's New Gateway: The Overhaul ofJohn F. Kennedy International Airport >Justice Department sues RealPage for'algorithmic pricing scheme' >$7B plan aims to reshape Chicago startingin 2025 >Ditch Witch Breaks Ground on New PaintFactory, Celebrates Milestone >Crusoe Energy Systems Plans Tulsa,Oklahoma, Manufacturing Operations >Twenty eight historic sites receive fundingfrom the National Park Service forrestoration and renovation work >Summer Housing Slowdown Continues >Construction Materials Prices RevealUneven Mid-Summer Price Increase, SaysNew Study >TRENDSAre AI opportunities overwhelming designand construction firms? >Career Training Program at Alcatraz OffersBridge Between Military and Construction >How contractors can guard against wagetheft on their jobsites >Carbon Negative Materials are Key onJobsites >U.S. stocks nervous ahead of Nvidiaearnings report >Logi Transports Announces the Launch ofIts Annual $1,000 CDL Scholarship Program >REAL ESTATE81UNM engineering professor wins one of sixinaugural NSF TRAILBLAZER awards for wildfireproject >NEW MEXICOWhat will $212m buy in New Mexico cattlecountry? >In this tiny New Mexico town, the air quality isworse than in downtown L.A. >Restaurants and food trucks could seeincreased fees for inspections >‘Breaking Butts’ initiative debuts in BernalilloCounty >Do you need a place to sleep? Here’s a map ofshelters in Albuquerque >School Board wants to donate Zimmerly to city >YES Housing works through two affordablehousing projects in Albuquerque >‘We were expendable': Downwinders fromworld’s 1st atomic test are on a mission to telltheir story >Tallarico: What Is Sidewalk Hygiene? >NM agencies host informational meeting forfuture PFAS blood testing in Clovis >Historical fishing property in Northern NewMexico listed for $2.9M >Move Underway to Find New Purpose for VastFormer Sawmill Property in Grand Junction >SOUTHWESTSub-Zero unveils newly built West Valleymanufacturing, distribution center >More than 1B square feet of US office spacedeemed viable for residential conversion >81102

BUILTENVIRONMENTREAL ESTATE87Fed Chairman Powell Hints at SeptemberInterest Rate Decrease >NATIONALInterior Department Announces LatestRound of Funding in Ongoing Battle to Plugthe Nation's Orphaned Wells >DOJ accuses real estate softwarecompany of helping landlords collude toraise rents >U.S. Commercial Mortgage OriginationsSpike 27 Percent in Q2 Over Q1 >In Brief: 25 Chain Retailers Expanding AcrossNorth America >SPACE97NASA’s Europa Clipper Gets Set of Super-Size Solar Arrays >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALSpaceX delays Polaris Dawn astronautlaunch until at least Aug. 30 due to badweather >‘AI gold mine’: NGA aims to exploit archiveof satellite images, expert analysis >Project Kuiper Expands Kennedy SpaceCenter, Florida, Operations >Falcon 9 booster lost in rare unsuccessfullanding >LEGISLATION105Heinrich, Bipartisan Lawmakers Press USDA ToUrgently Address Tribal Food Delivery DelaysNationwide >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALSome lawmakers look to protect utilities fromwildfire liability, as PNM lawsuit heads to trial >Dems select Sarah Silva for House District 53 >WEEDFEED104Home Depot Will Stop Testing Workers ForMarijuana And Limit Drug Screening ForMost Employees, Internal Memo Shows > NEW MEXICO & NATIONALCannabis Rescheduling No Longer on FastTrack; Hearing Scheduled For December >What is New York’s Office of CannabisManagement smoking? > How does Biden dropping out impact electionsin New Mexico? >Stansbury answers Manzano High Schoolstudents’ water and climate questions >Forget Party Differences: Both Democrats andRepublicans See Inflation as Number OneFinancial Issue, Says Survey >What Biden’s tariffs on Chinese EV’s and otherproducts mean for U.S. consumers, jobs >Harris Accepts Democratic Bid for President,Notes Only Broad Policy Goals >Harris, Trump lay out plans for the economy >Not gaining community support is key barrier tomore affordable housing projects >ARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS / DESIGN110High Plains PK-8 School >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALAIA CEO Lakisha Woods vindicated of allegationsby law firm hired to conduct independentinvestigation >VENDORS / SUPPLIERS111Portland opens $2 billion mass timber expansionand renovation to its international airport >NEW MEXICO & NATIONALENERGY INDUSTRY113A lithium mine in Serbia could rev up Europe's e-vehicles, but opposition is fierce >NEW MEXICO & NATIONAL103

CANNABISRESCHEDULING NOLONGER ON FASTTRACK; HEARINGSCHEDULED FORDECEMBERBy Tony Lange, Cannabis Business Times08/27/2024Many cannabis industry stakeholders hadhoped the Drug EnforcementAdministration (DEA) would issue a finalrule to reschedule cannabis under theControlled Substances Act (CSA) before theNovember election. But that won’t be thecase.Continue reading >NEW MEXICO WEEDFEED104BUILTENVIRONMENTCopyright: Cana proHOME DEPOT WILL STOPTESTING WORKERS FORMARIJUANA AND LIMITDRUG SCREENING FORMOST EMPLOYEES,INTERNAL MEMO SHOWSBy Ben Adlin, Marijuana Moment08/27/2024Home Depot, one of the largest employersin the United States, is shifting its employeedrug testing policies to remove cannabisfrom screening panels entirely and stop pre-employment drug testing of most of itsworkers, according to a new documentobtained by Marijuana Moment.Continue reading >WHAT IS NEW YORK’SOFFICE OF CANNABISMANAGEMENTSMOKING?By Post Editorial Board, New York Post08/24/2024New York’s legal-pot disaster just keeps ongetting more disastrous: The state’s CannabisControl Board, a chief regulatory overseer inthe sector, is considering relaxing the ban onlegal pot shops being closer to each otherthan 1,000 feet. Continue reading >

105A lawsuit against PNM on behalf ofhundreds of victims from a fire two yearsago in Ruidoso is on its way to trial, andsome state lawmakers are calling for a lawpreventing utilities — and their customers —from being on the hook for wildfires inincreasingly fire-prone forests.Continue reading >SOME LAWMAKERSLOOK TO PROTECTUTILITIES FROMWILDFIRE LIABILITY, ASPNM LAWSUIT HEADSTO TRIALBy Patrick Lohman, Source NM08/26/2024Copyright: Cana proNEW MEXICOLEGISLATIONBUILTENVIRONMENTWASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. MartinHeinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the SenateAppropriations Subcommittee onAgriculture, Rural Development, Food andDrug Administration and Related Agencies,is pressing the U.S. Department ofAgriculture (USDA) to immediately rectifymounting delays with the Food DistributionProgram on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)and address root causes of the situation.Continue reading >HEINRICH, BIPARTISANLAWMAKERS PRESSUSDA TO URGENTLYADDRESS TRIBAL FOODDELIVERY DELAYSNATIONWIDEBy Carol A. Clark, Los Alamos Daily Post08/27/2024Copyright: Cana pro

106The Democratic Party of New Mexicoselected Sarah Silva to replace Jon Hill asthe candidate for House District 53 byunanimous vote Saturday.Continue reading >DEMS SELECT SARAHSILVA FOR HOUSEDISTRICT 53By Danielle Prokop, Source NM, Tri-City Record08/27/2024BUILTENVIRONMENTALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Vice PresidentKamala Harris praised President Biden lessthan 24 hours after the news broke he wasdropping out of the race and endorsing herfor the White House.Continue reading >HOW DOES BIDENDROPPING OUT IMPACTELECTIONS IN NEWMEXICO?By Monica Logrono, KOB 407/23/2024U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury emphasized thepower of youth engagement as she spokeabout climate change and water withManzano High School students on Monday...Continue reading >STANSBURY ANSWERSMANZANO HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS’WATER AND CLIMATEQUESTIONSBy Hannah Grover, New Mexico Political Report 08/27/2024Copyright: Cana pro

107BUILTENVIRONMENTNATIONALLEGISLATIONAlthough the rate of inflation has greatlydecreased in the last year from its dauntinghigh of 9.1% in the summer of 2022 to acurrent 2.9%, the subject remains thenumber one topic of concern for would-bevoters in November.FORGET PARTYDIFFERENCES: BOTHDEMOCRATS ANDREPUBLICANS SEEINFLATION AS NUMBERONE FINANCIAL ISSUE,SAYS SURVEYBy Garry Boulard, Construction Reporter 08/27/2024Copyright: Canva proThat, according to a survey completed bythe website Motley Fool Ascent, means that60% of respondents still regard inflation asthe top issue influencing how they may votein the presidential election.That 60% far outweighs the 5% who pointedto the cost of childcare as their primaryissue, the 10% who pointed to the stockmarket, and the 22% who regarded the costof education as issue number one.On the equally worrying issue of SocialSecurity, an issue always clothed in fearsthat at some point the system will proveinsolvent, members of both partiesexpressed concerns. But the issue, perhapsnot surprisingly, played out differentlydepending upon the age of the respondent.Baby Boomers, or those born between 1946and 1964, indicated a somewhat low 28%confidence level regarding Social Security’sfuture. Only 21% of Generation Zrespondents born between 1997 and 2012,meanwhile, expressed similar sentiments.The Social Security confidence leveldeclined to its lowest among Generation Xmembers born between 1965 and 1980.This generation, now nearing theirretirement years, expressed the lowestconfidence level, at 18%, in Social Security’ssolvent future.Continues >

108At the same time,members of all agegroups, from the BabyBoomers to Generation Zexpressed overwhelmingagreement on one SocialSecurity issue: on average,roughly 80% of eachgroup said they would liketo the system to increaseits benefit offerings.Support for raising thefederal minimum wagealso showed wide cross-generational support,ranging from 58% amongthe Baby Boomers to 78%for both Generation Z andthe Millennials, bornbetween 1981 and 1996.According to a narrativeaccompanying the survey,the prioritization offinancial issues varieddepending upon one’sparty registration, but notby much: “Inflation is ahigher priority for thosewho believe a Republicanpresident will do a betterjob handling their financialpriorities, while SocialSecurity is a higherpriority among thosemore confident in aDemocrat president.”Bottom line: “TheDemocrats’ messaging onSocial Security resonatesmore than Republicans’,while the GOP’s talkingpoints on inflation aremore impactful.”BUILTENVIRONMENTPresident Joe Biden is expected to finalize significant tariffson some Chinese imports this week.Continue reading >WHAT BIDEN’S TARIFFS ONCHINESE EV’S AND OTHERPRODUCTS MEAN FOR U.S.CONSUMERS, JOBSBy Obed Manuel, Michel Martin, NPR08/28/2024Copyright: Canva proIn accepting the Democratic Party's nomination for presidentAug. 22, Vice President Kamala Harris focused her remarks onher middle-class roots and a commitment to equity andintegrity of U.S. democracy, but she did not mentioninfrastructure and commented only briefly on environmentaland energy policy—leaving observers to question how herpositions would change from those of President Joe Biden ifshe succeeded him.Continue reading >HARRIS ACCEPTS DEMOCRATICBID FOR PRESIDENT, NOTES ONLYBROAD POLICY GOALSBy Pam McFarland, Debra K. Rubin, ENR

109In a recent survey, builders and plannerscited difficulty in generating communitysupport as a key challenge to getting moreaffordable housing projects built.Continue reading >NOT GAININGCOMMUNITY SUPPORTIS KEY BARRIER TOMORE AFFORDABLEHOUSING PROJECTSBy Peter Fabris, Building Design + Construction 08/27/2024Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENTWASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Theconventions for both political parties areover, and the two presidential candidatesare sprinting to November 5th.Continue reading >HARRIS, TRUMP LAYOUT PLANS FOR THEECONOMYBy Vinay Simlot, KRQE News08/27/2024Copyright: Canva pro

110A new 63,000-square-foot Pre-K to 8thgrade school complex was opened ineastern Loveland, Colorado, designed toserve 590 students.Continue reading >HIGH PLAINS PK-8SCHOOLBy Staff, Design Cost DataCopyright: Canva proNEW MEXICO & NATIONALARCHITECTS / ENGINEERS / DESIGNBUILTENVIRONMENTLONG AGO, places such as museums weresolely for admiring art, libraries were forreading and borrowing books, and officeswere for work. These days, the boundariesbetween places and their purposes areblurred. Architects, city planners, anddevelopers have taken note and nowintentionally design “third spaces” forunexpected places.Continue reading >REDEFINING THIRDSPACES: MODERNAPPROACHES TOINFORMAL URBANGATHERING PLACESBy Michele Lerner, Urban Land07/24/2024After a heated past few months, Miller &Chevalier—the law firm hired to conduct anindependent investigation into claims madeagainst AIA CEO Lakisha Ann Woods by 22former AIA presidents—has concluded itsreview. The Washington, D.C. law firmfound no evidence of wrongdoing,vindicating Woods of previous corruptionand mismanagement allegations.Continue reading >AIA CEO LAKISHAWOODS VINDICATED OFALLEGATIONS BY LAWFIRM HIRED TOCONDUCTINDEPENDENTINVESTIGATIONBy Daniel Jonas Roche, The Architect’s Newspaper 08/27/2024Apogee Enterprises Inc., based inMinneapolis, is celebrating its 75thanniversary at all of its locations and acrossits brands including Alumicor, EFCO,Harmon, Linetec, Tru Vue, Tubelite, Viracon,and GlassecViracon.Continue reading >FROM WINDSHIELDS TOARCHITECTURE: APOGEECELEBRATES 75 YEARSBy Staff, Metal Construction News08/27/2024

111Cities, metropolitan planning organizations,tribal governments and other agencies thatshepherd transportation projects can nowapply for federal aid in using materials andproducts that help reduce construction'scarbon footprint. Up to $800 million isavailable in the second round of the LowCarbon Transportation Materials Programfrom the U.S. Dept. of Transportation.Continue reading >FEDS MAKE $800MAVAILABLE FOR LOW-CARBON MATERIALS INTRANSPORTATIONPROJECTSBy Aileen Cho, ENR08/27/2024Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENTNEW MEXICO & NATIONALVENDORS / SUPPLIERSThis month, the Portland InternationalAirport (PDX) main terminal expansionopened to passengers. Designed by ZGF forthe Port of Portland, the one-million-sfproject doubles the capacity of PDX andenables the airport to welcome 35 millionpassengers per year by 2045.Continue reading >PORTLAND OPENS $2BILLION MASS TIMBEREXPANSION ANDRENOVATION TO ITSINTERNATIONALAIRPORT By Novid Parsi, Building Design + Construction 08/22/2024Copyright: Canva pro

112Sustainable construction practices have andwill continue to drive design andspecifications throughout the buildingindustry. Because concrete remains one ofthe most used building materials in theworld, it is important for concrete producersas well as engineers and contractors tounderstand the ways this material can bemade and used more sustainably.Continue reading >BEYOND THE GATE:USING LIGHTWEIGHTAGGREGATES INSUSTAINABLECONSTRUCTIONBy William H. Wolfe, For Construction Pros08/28/2024Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENTIn bathrooms and kitchens tiles, are a greatway to introduce color and add texture.Whether ceramic, clay, or glass the materialmakes a bold statement as a backsplash orwall cover.Continue reading >TILE PRODUCTSDESIGNED TO MAKE ASPLASH IN ANY SETTINGBy Kelly Pau, The Architect’s Newspaper 08/27/2024Copyright: Canva pro

113Warren Buffett is at it again, and thefinancial world is buzzing. He's investing$35 billion into a renewable energyinitiative that's still “yet to be proven.”What's surprising is that the famouslycautious investor is doubling down on fossilfuels at the same time.Continue reading >WARREN BUFFETT'SQUIET POWER MOVE:WHY HE'S BETTING $35BILLION ON A 'YET TO BEPROVEN' RENEWABLEENERGY SOLUTIONBy Claire Scefchik, Benzinga, Yahoo! Finance08/28/2024Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENTNEW MEXICO & NATIONALENERGY INDUSTRYJADAR VALLEY, Serbia — VladanJakovljevic’s bees are angry. As he slowlylifts a cover from atop one of dozens ofhives, they swarm, one of them stinging himin the cheek. He calls it a “bee kiss.”Continue reading >A LITHIUM MINE INSERBIA COULD REV UPEUROPE'S E-VEHICLES,BUT OPPOSITION ISFIERCEBy Rob Schmitz, NPR08/23/2024Copyright: Canva pro

114Extreme heat and violent thunderstormstriggered tornado sirens in MichiganTuesday and knocked out power tohundreds of thousands of homes andbusinesses.Continue reading >MICHIGAN POWEROUTAGE MAP: OVER330,000 HOMES,BUSINESSES WITHOUTPOWER ACROSS STATEBy Frank Witsill and Gabe Hauari, USA Today08/28/2024Copyright: Canva proBUILTENVIRONMENTAt the gates of the Mojave Desert, there is avast black ocean consisting of more than 1.9million solar panels. This gigafactory beganoperating at the beginning of this year andhas become one of the most recentadditions to the electricity grid in California,the state that leads the U.S. in the race forclean energy. Operated by Minnesotacompany, Mortenson, the facility has astorage capacity of 3,280 megawatts in120,000 installed batteries. This makes itthe only one in the country with this degreeof autonomy, which is key to the ambitiousgoal that local authorities have set for 2045,when the state will rely on 100% renewableenergy.Continue reading >BATTERIES START TORIVAL GAS ONCALIFORNIA’SELECTRICITY GRIDBy Luis Pablo, El Pais08/25/2024Copyright: Canva pro

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116N E W M E X I C O J O B O P E N I N G S D E C L I N E I N J U N E 2 0 2 4NEW MEXICOSTATISTICSBUILTENVIRONMENTIn June 2024, New Mexico saw a decrease injob openings, according to the latest reportfrom the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics(BLS) released August 22nd, 2024. The southwestern state reported 54,000job openings, down from 57,000 in May. Thejob openings rate for June 2024 was 5.7%,compared to 6.0% in May, while the nationalrate remained stable at 4.9%.OVERVIEWJOSH CUTLER, THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT New Mexico NationalJun-20Sep-20Dec-20Mar-21Jun-21Sep-21Dec-21Mar-22Jun-22Sep-22Dec-22Mar-23Jun-23Sep-23Dec-23Mar-24Jun-240.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%Job separations also declined, with 30,000in June, down from 33,000 in May. Jun-20Sep-20Dec-20Mar-21Jun-21Sep-21Dec-21Mar-22Jun-22Sep-22Dec-22Mar-23Jun-23Sep-23Dec-23Mar-24Jun-240,00010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000The hiring rate in New Mexico remainedsteady at 3.7%, with 33,000 hires in bothMay and June. Over the past year, theturquoise state has averaged 32,000 hiresper month.The ratio of unemployed people per jobopening was 0.7, slightly below the nationalratio of 0.8. Nationally, 36 states and theDistrict of Columbia also had lower ratiosthan the national average.New MexicoArizonaColoradoDistrict of ColumbiaHawaiiIndianaKentuckyMassachusettsMississippiNevadaNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaTennesseeVermontWest Virginia0.00.51.01.52.0Unemployed persons per job opening ratioTotal SeparationsBLS plans to release New Mexico July 2024JOLTS data in September 2024.

LOCATIONPROJECTS BIDDINGTOTAL ESTIMATED COSTNORTHERN NEW MEXICO76$114,609,871.00SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO43$133,629,155.00COLORADO15$20,000,000.00OUTSIDE ADJACENT52$42,417,000.00TOTAL186$310,656,026CURRENTLY BIDDING PROJECTS117PROJECT STATISTICSPROVIDED BY CONSTRUCTION REPORTER PLANROOM >TOP THREE MOST VIEWEDPROJECTS THIS WEEK2024-498F Jal Public School Indoor Athletic Field >2024-5231 Dennis Chavez Elementary School, New School >2024-5021 Regional Senior Center Building Construction >BUILTENVIRONMENT

SUCCESSFUL AND FULLYEQUIPPED MEDICAL SPAASKING PRICE: $2,000,000GROSS REVENUE: $1,800,000CASH FLOW: NOT DISCLOSEDEBITDA: NOT DISCLOSEDINVENTORY: $100,000FF&E: $250,000Business DescriptionSuccessful medical spa in a prime location that has grownconsistently. Procedures include : Advanced dermal fillertechniques, advanced neurotoxin techniques, thread lifts,lasers, IV, PRP, medical weight loss, hormonal therapy, andmembership programs. Business has a strong presence onsocial media and local marketingYear Established: 2014Number of Employees: 8Real Estate: LeasedBuilding Sq. Ft.: 3,000Rent: $3,100 per month118BUSINESS FOR SALEVIEW BUSINESS LISTING >BUILTENVIRONMENT

119PERMITNUMBER(CLICK TO VIEW)PERMIT LOCATIONISSUE &EXPIRATION DATEPERMITOWNERTOTALSQ. FEETBUILDINGCONTRACTORBP-2024-29598420 COAL AV SW08/16/2024 - 08/27/2025Chris C'debaca442UV PLUMBING LLCWORK DESCRIPTION: replace insulation and drywall 100% tape and texture paint Like for likeBP-2024-286783107 SAN MATEO BLVD NE08/22/2024 - 08/22/2025Robert Berget1,503RGBSTORAGE LLCWORK DESCRIPTION: No Building/ construction will be done. This is only to get a cirt of occupancy for the fire marshal.ALBUQUERQUE BUILDING PERMITSAUGUST 19TH - 23RD 2024BUILTENVIRONMENTBP-2024-28600400 MARQUETTE AV NW08/21/2024 - 08/26/2025Carlos Montoya420FACILITYBUILD, INC.WORK DESCRIPTION: Applicant Work Description: In existing office area, adding an additional hallway wall, two doors, adding a reception desk, and moving anoffice wall. No MEP engineering required.BP-2024-279752200 LOUISIANA BLVD NE08/22/2024 - 02/22/2025Mark Kastner4,264MICHIGANCOMMERCIALCONTRACTORS, INCWORK DESCRIPTION: Fasttrax- This racking permit is linked to main building permit (BP-2024-22502). This scope of work covers anchorage of fixed and/ormobile retail back of house shelving units/ racking systems.BP-2024-27814400 MARQUETTE AV NW08/21/2024 - 02/21/2025Mark Motsko- CityCouncil200FACILITYBUILD, INC.WORK DESCRIPTION: Adding a door in the hallway to restrict access and adding another door for City Council.BP-2024-2324710751 CIBOLA LOOP NW08/21/2024 - 02/21/2025City of Albuquerque -Senior Affairs4,450FBT ARCHITECTSWEIL CONSTRUCTION, INC.WORK DESCRIPTION: CITY PROJECT - This entire project encompasses a new, two-story 15,557 SF facility. The Scope of Work for this shell permit is for thesecond level which is for a shell space. Site improvements include new drives, parking lots, and landscaping. An early work permit has been approved for thisproject BP-2024-13623.BP-2024-2164510751 CIBOLA LOOP NW08/21/2024 - 02/21/2025City of Albuquerque -Senior Affairs15,557FBT ARCHITECTSWEIL CONSTRUCTION, INC.WORK DESCRIPTION: THIS PROJECT IS A NEW TWO-STORY 15,557 SF GROUND UP FACILITY FOR THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE. THE FIRST FLOORINCLUDES A LOBBY, ADMINISTRATION, TWO CLASSROOMS AND A MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM. THE SECOND LEVEL WILL BE BUILT AS SHELL SPACE ANDNOT OCCUPIED AS PART OF THIS SCOPE. THE BUILDING IS PLANNED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION UP TO 55,000 TOTAL SF INLCUDING THE BUILDOUT OFTHAT SHELL SPACE. SITE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE NEW NEW DRIVES, PARKING LOTS AND LANDSCAPING.BP-2024-143795645 4TH ST NW08/26/2024 - 08/23/2025JEM PROPERTIES4,548HERNANDEZ BUILDERS LLCWORK DESCRIPTION: Commercial – Change of Use (From M to F1)BP-2023-498885650 UNIVERSITY BLVD SE08/19/2024 - 02/19/2025ABQ Studios Expansion50,000MODULUS ARCHITECTS, INCWILGER ENTERPRISES INCWORK DESCRIPTION: Foundation only fast traxx permit for a new warehouse building

120BUILTENVIRONMENTBP-2023-276121860 GRIEGOS RD NW08/23/2024 - 02/23/2025griegos farms, llc5,415Rembe PropertiesTQM, LLCWORK DESCRIPTION: New cottage development consisting of 7 new single family residences, and associated parking lots and landscaping.BP-2023-159823801 EUBANK BLVD NE08/21/2024 - 02/21/2025Mark Cordova7,376CORDOVACONTRACTING &DEVELOPMENT, LLCWORK DESCRIPTION: Remodel of Dental Office, moving of walls, adding elevator, moving stairsLAS CRUCES COMMERCIAL PERMITSElectricalPlumbingAlterationMechanicalRe-roofCommercial NewAdditionsPERMIT NUMBER(CLICK TO VIEW)PERMIT LOCATIONISSUE DATEPERMIT OWNERBUILDINGCONTRACTOR24OC5504980750 STERN Dr08/20/2024HACIENDA R V-LLCMetro MechanicalIncorporatedPROJECT DESCRIPTION:Plumbing waste & vent systems; domestic water system, plumbing fixtures, gas piping system24CB05050534629 PEACHTREE HILLS Rd08/23/2024SIERRA NORTE LANDHOLDINGS LLCn/aPROJECT DESCRIPTION:NEW STORAGE UNITS PRE FABRICATED STRUCTURAL PLANS THIS ALREADY HAS APPROVED GRADING AND CIVIL PLANS PRE SUBMITAL HAS BEENCOMPLETED24CB05050514202 ENGLER Rd08/23/2024SIERRA NORTE LANDHOLDINGS LLCVENTURE CONSTRUCTIONCOMPANYPROJECT DESCRIPTION:New gas station and convenience store and associated site improvements.24OC60049654202 ENGLER Rd08/19/2024PQ HWY LLCVICTORY CONSTRUCTIONAND REFRIGERATIONPROJECT DESCRIPTION:We are installing a walk in box cooler and a walk in box freezer. We will also be installing the refrigeration 5 roof-top condensing units and the 7 walk in boxevaporator coils.24OC6004981750 STERN Dr08/20/2024HACIENDA R V-LLC Metro Mechanical Inc.PROJECT DESCRIPTION:heating & ventilation systems24OC6504985945 SIXTH St08/20/2024FIESTA PROPERTIESTower EngineeringProfessionalsPROJECT DESCRIPTION:We have been vandalized at this site 3 times now. Copper stolen each time. We are bring in a new 200amp service to the Verizon Wireless site. EPE has a new poleand transformer set.24OC65049773521 NORTHRISE Dr08/20/2024DEL REY ESTATES LLCRT ELECTRIC, INC.PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Temporary Power for Construction site.24OC65050152305 NEVADA Ave08/21/2024FRISTOE-POORE LLCJ BAR K ELECTRIC LLCPROJECT DESCRIPTION:Addition for grow room and dry room

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