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CONTENTS

There were pretty high expectations awaiting the Cromwell when it opened — three years had gone by since any new properties opened on the Strip. The team behind the property was ready to meet — and exceed — those expectations.

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THE CROMWELL

COWABUNGA BAY

THE LINQ

TESLA

This boutique Strip property is almost a second home to Leo A Daly, the architect when the building was the Barbary Coast and later Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall.

Want to know who isn’t going to let a water park fall behind schedule?

Kids. R&O Construction had some tough critics to answer to.

There were plenty of challenges to building the Linq, but now it stands as one of the finest attractions Las Vegas has to offer its millions of visitors.

Tesla Motors had a home in Nevada long before the announced battery factory.

J.A. Tiberti helped them build a service center right in our backyard.

The Cromwell photo by Brad Anderson The Linq photo by Christopher DeVargas Tesla photo by Aaron Mayes

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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he construction industry has gone through hard times for years now. Home sales dropped, foreclosures rose and building came to a screeching halt after 2009, but all of those numbers are improving. New communities are being built and the look of the Strip is changing again. It’s time to show what Southern Nevada is capable of and honor the spirit of creation.

Contractors make up one of the foundations of our local economy.

For several years now, the industry limped along, longing for the days before the recession. We are pleased to bring you a publication that shows that this is no longer the case. The construction industry is roaring back as strong as it ever was, and this magazine is here to show you some of the shining examples of this resurgence. Construction in Las Vegas is alive and well, and there is new growth in almost every type of development.

Construction Las Vegas will be a quarterly magazine devoted to showcasing some of the best recent local projects, profiling many of the contractors that make all of this happen and giving you an update to what all of the contractor associations are doing over the next three months. We’ve turned to some of the

best photographers around to help us create what we hope is a celebration of one of Southern Nevada’s most important industries.

As this is a brand new publication, we may not have been able to visit with all of you to discuss opportunities to be featured. If you would like to talk about highlighting your most recent project in a future issue, or if you would like to get your company in front of the construction industry, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you have ideas on how we can further enhance this magazine, please let us know!

Thanks for reading!

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Photo by Christopher DeVargas

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Las Vegas has never been one to shy away from a little nip and tuck, and if the past few years are any indication, the best is yet to come.

The names behind some of the highest profile projects in recent memory are no stranger to Southern Nevada. Many of them have been here for decades, and whether it’s fathers working with sons or children asking Mom and Dad when the next water park will open, the valley’s construction industry is part of the lifeblood of Southern Nevada.

The businesses shaping the look of the valley know us better than anyone, so let’s never forget, it might be the showgirls who wear the feathers, but it’s the construction cranes that are the real backbone of Las Vegas.

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Leo A Daly The CRomwell

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Photos by Brad Anderson

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Guest rooms by interior designer Tandem provide an entirely new experience using wood floors, ornate patterned wall coverings, vintage luggage motifs and playful artwork.

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This was the third major effort for Leo A Daly at this property acting as designer and executive architect for the original construction of the Barbary Coast, the rebranding to Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and the complete transformation into The Cromwell.

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Past, present and future design team

Leo A Daly Designer Executive Architect Tandem Interior Design (Hotel, Casino, Drai’s) Lochsa Engineering Civil, Structural Engineer Finnegan Erickson Associates (FEA) Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Engineer JEM West Food Service Designer JBA Acoustical Engineer (Drai’s) TERPconsulting Fire Protection Engineer Attanasio Landscape Architecture Landscape Architect

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The property formerly known as Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall has undergone an incredible transformation thanks to a team of local designers led by the property’s original designer and executive architect, Leo A Daly. Preserving the building’s classic history while updating it with hip vintage styling and modern touches, The Cromwell offers the feel of a boutique hotel in the middle of the Vegas action. An exclusive batch of 188 rooms, designed by Tandem, are modeled after a Parisian loft apartment—cozy and chic. The casino floor has been completely redone in high-roller style, with chandeliers retained from the original Leo A Daly design. Gourmet food service is available in several gorgeous bars and restaurants throughout the property thanks to kitchen equipment design by JEM West.

The Cromwell’s most dramatic feature is the unforgettable experience of Drai’s Beach Club and Nightclub. Two iconic rooftop spaces—a luxurious pool area and a glamorous nightclub—are joined via an ingenious air curtain engineered by Finnegan Erickson Associates. By day, poolside guests lounge under great 30’ Canary Palms designed by Attanasio Landscape Architecture. By night, Drai’s brings partygoers into an immersive multisensory world with panoramic rooftop views, a state-of-the-art acoustic environment sculpted by JBA, and show-stopping CO2 effects safety-engineered by TERPconsulting. Supporting Drai’s numerous pools, dance floors, and bars is an impressive three-story vertical and horizontal addition, conceived and designed by Leo A Daly, and engineered by Lochsa Engineering.

With this local team’s work, the Cromwell has reestablished itself as an icon for a new Las Vegas, and set a very high bar for this trend of boutique hotels and nightlife.

Key to the property’s reinvention was the addition of Drai’s Beach Club and Nightclub to the roof. The new structure by Leo A Daly and Lochsa Engineering added three levels and 72,000 square feet to the building.

Indoor designs by Tandem provide a chic decor day and night while an air curtain, designed by FEA, maintains temperature control while allowing guests seamless access to both areas of the venue.

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blue heron design build customizing a vision of excellence

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Founded in 2004 by the father-and-son team of Steve and Tyler Jones, Blue Heron strives for outstanding architectural design, quality craftsmanship and unparalleled service.

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Past, present and future Blue Heron Design Build is a family owned and operated Las Vegas custom-home design build company. Founded in 2004 by the father-and-son team of Steve and Tyler Jones, Blue Heron ardently pursues its passion for outstanding architectural design, quality craftsmanship and unparalleled service through the personal involvement of its founders with every facet of the architecture, interior design and homebuilding process. Along with their highly talented team of designers and building professionals, Steve and Tyler work tirelessly to achieve clients’ goals through original, unique design and construction methods. As Las Vegas natives, they know the landscape and vibe and are here to stay, understanding that honesty, integrity and homeowner satisfaction are cornerstones to long-term success.

Blue Heron understands that “luxury” is defined differently by every customer. Exploring exciting new options and infusing fresh thinking and refined techniques into the design/build process, Blue Heron crafts a uniquely personal luxury experience for each of its clients. With its lean-forward design philosophy, Blue Heron consistently reinvents personal living space, redefines indoor/outdoor perspectives and incorporates sophisticated features that enhance contemporary living.

In addition to producing open and highly integrated floor plans that are comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, Blue Heron strives to increase social interaction and enhance personal satisfaction while producing homes that are efficient and environmentally responsible. Blue Heron takes pride in being environmentally sensitive and ecologically smart, incorporating green-building practices into each of its homes. Recipient of the two highest industry ratings—“Platinum” certification by LEED and “Emerald” certification under the National Green Building Standard—for the New American Home at the 2013 National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Blue Heron is the only firm in the program’s 30year history to be selected for all three categories: architect, interior designer and builder.

Blue Heron’s design build program is available in all custom home neighborhoods throughout the Las Vegas Valley as well as in our exclusive Blue Heron communities in Henderson. Please visit Blue Heron’s award winning show home at 1320 Villa Barolo Ave., Henderson, NV 89052.

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Blue Heron strives to increase social interaction and enhance personal satisfaction while producing homes that are efficient and environmentally responsible.

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By using the latest surveying equipment and techniques, we can provide thorough and accurate results.

Our professionals provide expertise in land surveys and land use consultations.

For homeowners and title companies, we can prepare boundary surveys and site planning. Contractors and developers will appreciate our service in construction site layout, lot surveying and drafting, as well as topographical surveys.

Our firm is made up of highly skilled professional land surveyors with more than 150 years of experience in the public land survey system

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R&O Construction Company cowabunga bay water park

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Photo by Levi Ellyson

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Teamwork gets the job done The Cowabunga Bay Water Park in Henderson opened July 4 after construction crews worked around the clock to make it happen.

Several subcontractors commented that having their children ask them “When will Cowabunga open?” served as motivation to expedite the project.

“I want to personally thank each and every subcontractor who worked on this project,” said R&O Construction Company President Slade Opheikens.

“Their commitment to completing the best water park in the Las Vegas area did not just happen by chance. It was the result of teamwork from a committed group of companies and individuals.”

Cowabunga (meaning “a yell of excitement”) Bay features more than 25 water slides themed to a ’60s beach and surf scene. The Good Vibrations slide is the first of its kind in North America. It starts off simple enough, but along the way riders enter two giant “rebound chambers” that cause inner tubes to climb the walls and rebound from side to side.

The Zuma Zooma blasts riders off in a unique “launch capsule.” Thrillseekers love the drop from three feet into the air into a high-speed horizontal 360-degree loop. A trap door drops out from below, instantly sending the rider on an exciting adventure.

Other features include a Cowabunga Kids Cove, three pools, a wave pool, lazy river and more.

The park employs approximately 425 seasonal employees, including roughly 170 lifeguards. Cowabunga uses 1.5 million gallon of heated water recycled through the park.

R&O Construction used 3-D modeling and BIM to coordinate the layout and design of the columns, slides, 20’ deep caissons and bolt patterns. This ensured that the columns would be correctly oriented to fit the fiberglass slides. R&O also utilized Revit to overlay the drawings for coordination between civil grades, miles of underground pool piping and concrete caissons.

A few more slides are being added to the project, which remains open on the weekends.

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Cowabunga Bay, located at 900 Galleria Drive, is styled after the colorful, Beach Boys-chic ‘60s surf culture. R&O Construction used 3-D modeling and BIM to coordinate the layout and design of the columns, slides, 20’ deep caissons and bolt patterns.

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tutor perini building corp. cosmpolitan, red rock RESORT, paris las vegas & more Tutor Perini Building Corp. established roots in Las Vegas over four decades ago. Our first breakthrough project was Luxor Hotel and Casino. The bold, innovative Luxor set a national trend for themed destinations. It also catapulted our position as the nation’s leading contractor for hospitality and gaming venues. Since then, Tutor Perini has constructed more gaming projects than any other builder in the country, including the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, Green Valley Ranch Resort, Red Rock Casino Resort, the Palms, the Ritz Carlton-Lake Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort, Caesars Palace Tower, the Forum Shops at Caesars, CityCenter, Tropicana, Flamingo Hilton Las Vegas, Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, Trump International Hotel and Tower, and most recently, the Marriott Grand Chateau Phase Three.

While Tutor Perini is known for building fast-track hospitality and gaming projects, other significant niche industries are sports and entertainment and aviation and transportation. In 2012, we constructed Terminal 3 at McCarran International Airport. The state-of-the-art terminal is a model for airports worldwide. We also built Terminal D at McCarran. Other Las Vegas projects include Cashman Field and Convention Center, Sands Convention Center, North Las Vegas Judicial Complex, Clark County Government Center, and Hughes Center.

To give back to the Las Vegas community, Tutor Perini has made a substantial financial and professional commitment to Nevada nonprofits. We are actively engaged in numerous charities throughout the city, including the Shade Tree, a women’s shelter for women, children and their pets, Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas Area Council, and Three Square Food Bank.

Tutor Perini Building Corp. is a part of Tutor Perini Corporation. Visit us at www.tutorperinibuilding.com or call 702-792-9209.

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NU TONE INC. JACQUES CAFÉ, CUSTOM RESIDENTIALS, & MEDICAL OFFICE Nu Tone Inc. is a licensed, full-service general contractor specializing in the remodeling of residential and commercial properties with design build capabilities. Our vision is to be the leading full-service general contractor in our current markets offering exceptional design and outstanding customer service while maintaining our company’s core values, which are creativity, efficiency and integrity. Nu Tone Inc. strives to perform the highest level of quality construction at fair market prices, achieve and sustain customer satisfaction and preserve the highest level of professionalism, honesty and fairness in our relationships with our suppliers, associates, subcontractors and clients. Nu Tone Inc. was founded in 2005 in Las Vegas and to this day, we are family owned and operated and continue to provide services to the local community. Visit our website at www.nutoneconstruction.com for a full portfolio of all our completed projects.

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Jacques Café: The simplistic and earthy design featuring tiled and pallet wood walls, chalkboard paint, rustic wood floors and creative wall art make this café naturally charming.

Custom Residential # 1: This ultra-modern private residential home boasts an array of innovative designs, from laminated glass and graphic designed inlays to agate gemstones sinks. New fashioned materials and cutting-edge methods are showcased throughout this creative masterpiece.

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Medical Office: This medical center features a contemporary vibe completely opposite from most of its kind. By using artwork as inspiration we were able to transform this space into a nontraditional setting promoting stained concrete floors, maple wood paneling and poly plastic translucent panels to allow natural light to flow through, creating a dynamic effect.

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Custom Residential #2

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What We’re Working On Klai Juba Wald Architects has become one of the top casino and hospitality designers in and out of Las Vegas, handling more than 75 projects a year.

One of their most recent high-profile projects has been the Linq, which the firm has been planning out since 2009. Klai Juba Wald worked with Caesars Entertainment, W.A. Richardson Builders and Sellen Sustainability to not only figure out how to sandwich the facility between existing properties but to ensure LEED Status.

Did you know that the Linq got its inspiration from Las Vegas? Part of a collaboration with David M. Schwartz and key personnel from Caesars Entertainment, the architecture draws upon different eras in the city’s development, from its railroad beginning in the 1900s and the boom in the ’30s and ’40s to today’s contemporary look. While visiting the Linq, look for a little bit of industrial, modern and warehouse forms.

Of course, no mention of the Linq is complete without calling attention to the High Roller. With its 28 spherical cabins that accommodate up to 40 guests, it stands nearly 550 feet above the Strip, making it the tallest observation wheel in the world.

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Klai Juba Wald links master planning, conceptual design, and architecture with everything that goes in between.

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Bottom photo by Erik Kabik/Retna/erikkabik.com

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CM Builders Sin City Brewing Company Sin City Brewing Company, located at Miracle Mile on the corner of Harmon and South Las Vegas Boulevard. It is the latest tenant improvement by cmbuilders. This location completes the fourth Sin City that cmbuilders has completed. Since partnering with Sin City on each build, cmbuilders oversaw the initial design-build throughout fast-track development of each concept.

Curt McClincy, president of cmbuilders said, “We enjoy participating in our clients’ success as a team player and pride ourselves on building longterm relationships. Our staff is equipped with decades of experience and a proven track record of success. Our extensive experience allows us to ‘Build your Vision to Reality’ and complete your projects on time and within a cost effective manner. We look forward to meeting and partnering with you to explore projects we can assist you with.”

McClincy has been residing and working in Las Vegas since 1989. He currently celebrates over 12 years in business.

Curt McClincy President - cmbuilders cmbuilders NV#0054968 Unlimited - B 4815 W. Russell Road, Suite 17Q Las Vegas, NV 89118 (702) 367-9952 www.cmbuilderslv.com

cmbuilders Building Your Vision To Reality

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Photos by Christopher DeVargas

LAS VEGAS/HENDERSON

31. PARIS LAS VEGAS

1. BALLY’S LAS VEGAS - Celebration Plaza - Hotel and Casino Renovations

32. POLO TOWERS

2. CAESARS PALACE - Augustus Tower - Palace Tower - The Colosseum - Exterior Facade - North Casino Remodel - Roman Plaza - The Forum Shops at Caesars

34. RENAISSANCE LAS VEGAS HOTEL

33. RED ROCK CASINO • RESORT • SPA

35. SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER - Renovations 36. SHOWBOAT - Renovations

3. CASHMAN CENTER

37. SOUTHERN NEVADA WOMEN’S CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

4. CITYCENTER

38. SOUTHSHORE GOLF CLUBHOUSE

5. CLARK COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER

39. SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION HEADQUARTERS (2 facilities) - Additions and Renovations - Additional Building

6. CLARK PLACE OFFICE BUILDING 7. DONALD W. REYNOLDS HOME OF THE SHADE TREE SHELTER 8. DONALD W. REYNOLDS GIRL SCOUT TRAINING AND SERVICE CENTER

40. STRATOSPHERE - Concrete Structure 41. TARGET (3 facilities)

9. EL RANCHO HOTEL AND CASINO EXPANSION

42. THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS

10. FIESTA CASINO HOTEL EXPANSION

43. THE PALMS CASINO RESORT

11. FIRST WESTERN SAVINGS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

44. THE RITZ-CARLTON, LAKE LAS VEGAS

12. FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS - Hotel and Casino Expansion - Parking Structure

45. THOMAS & MACK CENTER

13. FLY-AWAY FACILITY

46. TROPICANA RESORT AND CASINO - Resort and Casino Renovations - New Tower Addition - Parking Structure

14. FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE

47. TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER

15. GRAND SLAM CANYON - Theme Park and Parking Structure

48. WINCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

16. GREEN VALLEY RANCH 17. GTE LITHIUM BATTERY PLANT 18. HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO 19. HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS - Hotel and Casino Tower Addition - Parking Structure - Venetian Entry 20. HUGHES CENTER OFFICE BUILDINGS - 3753 Tower - 3763 Tower - 3930 Tower and Parking Structure 21. HYATT REGENCY LAKE LAS VEGAS RESORT, SPA AND CASINO

LAKE TAHOE/RENO

49. ATLANTIS CASINO RESORT - Phase IV Expansion 50. CANNON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - Snack Bars and Cocktail Lounge 51. EMBASSY VACATION RESORT 52. HAMPTON INN 53. HARRAH’S HOTEL AND CASINO 54. LOWER GONDOLA STATION 55. MARRIOTT GRAND RESIDENCE CLUB 56. MARRIOTT TIMBER LODGE

22. LAS VEGAS DOWNS DOG TRACK

57. SILVER LEGACY RESORT CASINO

23. LAS VEGAS HILTON - Ballroom Remodel - Pool Renovation

58. SKI RUN MARINA VILLAGE

24. LAS VENTANAS

59. JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET - Tower Addition

25. LUXOR LAS VEGAS 26. McCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - American Airlines Terminal Building/ Road and Site Work - Central Heating and Cooling Plant - Central Terminal and Parking Garage - Charter International Terminal - Host Marriott Services - MGM Grand, Inc. Check-In Counters - Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Check-In Counters - Terminal D - Terminal 3 - Utilidor and Conduit System 27. MERIDIAN APARTMENT COMPLEX 28. MGM GRAND RENOVATION/EXPANSION 29. NORTH LAS VEGAS JUDICIAL COMPLEX 30. ONE QUEENSRIDGE PLACE

SPARKS

CARSON CITY

60. NEVADA STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES BUILDING 61. ORMSBY HOUSE LAUGHLIN

62. FLAMINGO LAUGHLIN - Convention Center Addition 63. HARRAH’S LAUGHLIN 64. LAUGHLIN HIGH SCHOOL 65. RAMADA EXPRESS HOTEL AND CASINO - Renovation and Remodel 66. RIVERSIDE RESORT HOTEL AND CASINO - Bowling Center and Sports Book - Parking Structure - Tower Addition

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J.A. Tiberti construction co.

Tesla Motors company

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Photos by Aaron Mayes

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Past, present and future J.A. Tiberti bought his first work truck in 1951, one year after opening what is now one of the oldest contracting firms in Nevada. After 64 highly successful years of general contracting, a second and third generation of Tiberti family members are making their contribution to our community.

Mark Maffey (one of 21 grandchildren) is contributing to the family business, building with the same ingenuity and integrity that helped J.A. get his small company off to a good start in what was then a small town. The list of successful projects for J.A. Tiberti Construction is lengthy and continues to grow.

Tesla Motors came to Las Vegas to establish a service center for its rapidly growing electric sports car business. A location was selected in a building developed by the Tiberti family, which gave Tesla full service from negotiating the lease through the completion of the build-out and grand opening.

This model of complete service through leasing and project development to completion of construction continues to be a core business for J.A. Tiberti Construction and its sister companies.

Tesla Motors’ attention to detail and aggressive delivery schedule requirements presented a challenge that Mark and the team at J.A. Tiberti construction met with passion and success. This has led to two more phases of expansion as the Tesla identity has been refined.

In 1950, J.A. Tiberti established family traits of integrity, hard work and honesty. Mark and the team at J.A. Tiberti Construction have continued with these traits and are actively building lasting relationships through successful projects.

With a strong team of employees and clients like Tesla Motors, Mark and the Tiberti family are looking forward to stewarding the family business toward 100 years of success.

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Tesla Motors came to Las Vegas to establish a service center and J.A. Tiberti was up to matching the company’s attention to detail and aggressive delivery schedule.

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As the managing director of the Las Vegas office of Gensler, Beth Campbell leads a dedicated team of architects and designers immersed in the planning, design and development of some of the most significant hospitality and workplace projects in Nevada.

Gensler’s award-winning Nevada portfolio spans three decades and this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Gensler Las Vegas office. Campbell is dedicated to creating design solutions, using great design to optimize business performance and the human experience.

Recent projects include Gensler’s collaboration with sbe and Philippe Starck on SLS Las Vegas, the renovation of an existing office campus for budget airline, Allegiant Air’s new headquarters and the unveiling of the new Axis Theater inside Planet Hollywood, home to Britney Spears’ “A Piece of Me” show.

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o paraphrase the saying, it takes a village to raise a city. In this case the village comes supplied with everything from erasers to bull dozers. No one organization is totally responsible for the marvelous buildings that decorate Southern Nevada. It takes cooperation, and that’s where associations come in.

Associations help their member businesses thrive while working to improve the overall climate. More than just a source of information, associations can lobby on your behalf and help you improve the community through philanthropic outreach.

Construction Las Vegas is proud to showcase the associations that exist to serve. Whether small or large, the following pages offer a look at what they’re up to and showcase the diverse scope of people and groups

that are making an indelible mark on Southern Nevada. The diversity is vast — the Building Owners and Managers Association, the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, Commercial Alliance Las Vegas and the National Association of Women in Construction, among others. They might serve different facets of the construction industry, but their ultimate goal is to help their memberships succeed and make a lasting stamp on Nevada.

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NAIOP SOUTHERN NEVADA CHAPTER NAIOP Southern Nevada, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is comprised of more than 350 members serving Southern Nevada. NAIOP is the leading national organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate, with 15,000 members in North America.

NAIOP advances responsible commercial real estate development and advocates for effective public policy.

The organization works to keep its members and supporters up-todate and in-the-know on important and current issues on development and how to keep Southern Nevada economically strong.

NAIOP Southern Nevada members are committed to their organization by volunteering in committees that make a difference in the community. The most notable NAIOP committee is government affairs, which is responsible for monitoring state and local government municipalities through interaction with municipal department heads, staff and elected officials.

This committee also makes recommendations to the NAIOP Board of

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Directors and its Commercial Real Estate Political Action Committee (CREPAC) regarding NAIOP’s position on proposed policies, laws and ordinances on local and state levels.

The Government Affairs Committee places special focus on local planning, building, and public works departments to identify issues of concern to the membership.

The Education Committee is responsible for hosting educational lunches, or “lunch and learn” workshops, featuring professionals from different sectors of the commercial real estate industry. Through these, members have an intimate opportunity to ask questions, learn firsthand, and get a deeper understanding of what’s going on in each sector. This committee also provides networking opportunities and members with a place to connect, which can turn relationships into business.

The Community Service Committee continuously strives to help various charities and nonprofits, such as Street Teens and Toys-for-Tots. The mission is to identify the specific needs of these organizations so that chapter members can offer assistance.

CALENDAR DEALing in Las Vegas The Orleans 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas 1 p.m.

NAIOP Member Breakfast Meeting “Making the Case for Sustainability” The Orleans 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas 7:30 a.m.

NAIOP Holiday Members Only Mixer and Toys For Tots toy drive Morton’s the Steakhouse 400 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas

Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies, UNLV in Cooperation with NAIOP Southern Nevada present: Forecast 2015 The Orleans 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas 7:30 a.m.

Visit www.naiopnv.org.

For more information on NAIOP corporate, visit www.naiop.org or contact: Katrina Bruce at katrina@ naiopnv.org P.O. Box 96694 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-798-7194 Fax: 702-798-8653

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LAS VEGAS GLOBAL ECONOMIC ALLIANCE The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance is dedicated to growing the economy in Southern Nevada through connectivity, community development and strong business recruitment, retention and outreach. Our vision is to help Southern Nevada residents thrive in a global economy by fostering a more prosperous, diverse and connected regional economy.

As a community-supported nonprofit entity, we are able to offer our services for free as a courtesy to businesses: • Ongoing check-ups through our BizCONNECT program to troubleshoot problems, make new connections, realize potential expansion opportunities and provide other assistance for businesses located in Southern Nevada • Advocacy and know-how in crafting applications for state-based

incentives for businesses expanding or locating in Southern Nevada • Assistance in finding a qualified workforce, including applications for accessing workforce grants and other available workforce training funds • Expertise in swiftly navigating relevant state and local business permitting and licensing requirements • Assistance finding options for legal, real estate, accounting, insurance and other professional local business service providers • Custom-tailored community familiarization tours for business executives seeking to see what Southern Nevada offers as a place to buy a home, locate a business, and raise a family.

• Professional staff dedicated to answering any questions that may arise about Southern Nevada as a place to do business

CALENDAR Annual dinner Keynote Speaker: Michael Dixon, IBM To purchase tickets for this event, please visit LVGEA.org Aria’s Pinyon Ballroom 5 p.m.

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The LVGEA is located in the InNEVation Center in Las Vegas.

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A Certified Commercial Investment Member provides real estate clients with the assurance that every decision will be made in the best interest of their investment objectives.

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CREDIBILITY An affiliate of the National Association of Realtors, CCIM Institute has more than 13,000 active members throughout every state, Canada and Mexico, and in more than 30 nations overseas. CCIM is the most prestigious designation commercial real estate professionals can achieve within the industry. By partnering with a CCIM, you effectively use the most reliable performers in the industry: with an average of 19 years of experience, 70 percent of CCIM members hold executivelevel positions and 90 percent of members refer clients to other business services. If you ask around the industry, you’ll learn that companies and other real estate professionals are more likely to seek out experts who possess the CCIM designation, as they know CCIM stands for trust, knowledge, reliability, hardworking and ethical.

INTEGRITY and EDUCATION CCIM designees are bound to the strictest ethical guidelines and standards of practice in the industry today. In addition, each CCIM has successfully completed a graduate level program comprised of 160 hours of education.

CCIM courses are taught by active

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real estate practitioners who apply their own experiences to their teachings, thus providing students with relevant and applicable information to everyday life situations. The majority of CCIM course instructors represent some of top banking and investment institutions, commercial real estate companies and universities in the country including PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Grubb & Ellis Co., CB Richard Ellis, Colliers International and the University of Denver. CCIM’s education offers thorough training in the vernacular of commercial real estate investment community professionals and practical use of learned concepts through case studies and real-world application.

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Holiday luncheon Four Seasons 3960 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89119 11:30 a.m.

MEASUREMENT CCIM’s global network enables members to close thousands of transactions annually, representing more than $200 billion. CCIMs are also found in leasing, asset management, development, lending, financing, property management, site selection and corporate real estate positions. Only 6 percent of all commercial real estate practitioners hold the CCIM designation, which reflects not only the caliber of the program, but why it is respected in the industry.

The No. 1 goal of CCIM courses is simple: To give you the knowledge and tools needed to make successful deals and in turn, increase your own personal income.

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Whether you want to embark on a new career, establish a networking base, be a mentor, make a difference in your community, continue your education or invest in great friendships, NAWIC offers a variety of opportunities — large and small. Savvy NAWIC members, business owners and managers can expect value from their investment in NAWIC. Professional opportunities include: industry speakers, legislative/legal updates, career/job leads, mentoring opportunities, education of youth and support through scholarships, connection with other women in the industry, technical/ product information, community

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outreach projects and liaisons with other industry and professional associations.

Educational opportunities with NAWIC include: leadership development, association magazine subscription, development of management and public speaking skills, speakers and seminars at national and regional events, professional certifications, coaching and mentoring, exposure to new skills and technologies.

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ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS & NEVADA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION In 2011, the Las Vegas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors reached a landmark agreement with the Nevada Contractors Association that created unprecedented industry unification, strength and leadership. While the two associations still maintain their individual identities and branding, they share staff, finances, leadership and resources.

The trade groups also have consolidated political lobbying efforts, including financial contribution and candidate endorsements.

“The combined group creates a business synergy that cuts the cost and eliminates redundancy, while closely aligning the industry,” says Sean Stewart, executive vice president for both groups. “It benefits our members by providing services that are either too costly or time consuming to manage individually.”

The consolidated group represents more than 500 union and nonunion general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and affiliated firms.

“AGC and NCA together represent an elite group of construction industry movers and shakers,” Stewart says. “It’s your single source for everything construction: one industry, one voice.”

The Las Vegas chapter of AGC was chartered in 1988 as a subsidiary of the 96-year-old Associated General Contractors of America, which represents more than 25,000 firms across 94 chapters. AGC was founded in 1918 at the request of President Woodrow Wilson who recognized the industry’s national

importance for infrastructure advancement.

NCA, meanwhile, was created in 1995 with a specific goal of serving the local construction industry.

The 18-year-old trade group works closely with building trades leadership and various government agencies to ensure a level playing field for union contractors. NCA represents many of the state’s biggest, oldest and more prominent firms.

“Together, AGC and NCA provide a national network with local roots,” says Stewart. “We look forward to further strengthening Southern Nevada’s construction industry, thereby ensuring its long-term vitality.

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AGC/NCA Holiday Dinner Dance & Silent Auction Red Rock Resort

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AGC and NCA have a long, rich tradition of local charitable and philanthropic efforts. The Young Constructors Forum last year raised $2,434 for the City Impact Center as part of its “Urban Garden Extension” fundraising campaign. The funds helped build a recreational area for the center’s outdoor area.

The nonprofit charity provides free medical care for children, practical educational classes, and addiction recovery classes and is a partner with numerous other community development organizations such as Angel Food Program, Cavalry Downtown Outreach and many others. The YCF is committed to mentoring the next generation of construction leaders through an exchange of best practices and professional development.

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BOMA NEVADA Our organization promotes the professional growth and success of its members and their customers in the commercial real estate industry by creating and fostering an environment of excellence through partnership, advocacy and education.

Education. Networking. Professional Development. At BOMA Nevada, we provide our members with only the most effective training courses and powerful networking events available in the commercial real estate industry.

BOMA Nevada is a federated member of Building Owners and Managers Association, an international federation with more than 18,000-plus members worldwide for commercial property and facility managers. BOMA Nevada supports its members with local networking partnerships, industry advocacy and educational courses which provide a great return on investment.

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CALENDAR building management, value enhancement, operational efficiencies, vendor services, tenant retention, emergency planning and environmental and community impact • Peer support and information sharing in a professional environment • Unparalleled networking and partnership opportunities with other real estate professionals • Professional designation programs and educational classes (RPA, FMA) • Monitoring of issues on a local, state and federal level • Stay current with relevant and informative programs and topics For 100 years, BOMA International has met the expanding needs of the commercial real estate professional and the industry at large by “enhancing the human, intellectual and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards, and information.”

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Monarch Sky offers a wide variety of accelerated flight training programs in Las Vegas, which includes courses from Private Pilot Certificate to Airline Transport Pilot, in airplanes and helicopters.

Monarch Sky offers individual programs, bundled Career Pilot programs for those interested in a career in aviation as well as overviews for the usual progression of certificates and ratings. Monarch Sky is authorized to train under Part 61 or Part 141 rules, and conducts all training with the same equipment, experienced staff and facilities no matter which program you choose. Whether you are a student or a qualified pilot, joining Monarch Sky’s exclusive Flying Club will save you money and opens access to a huge number of benefits, including lower rates, access to our group fly-ins, little or no minimum hours for overnight trips, 24/7 access to our state of the art facilities and higher scheduling priority.

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GREATER LAS VEGAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors recently reported that the median price of homes sold in Southern Nevada is holding steady at $200,000, while fewer buyers are paying cash for local homes.

The median price of single-family homes sold through GLVAR’s multiple listing service during August was $200,000, up 9.9 percent from one year ago. That matched the price in July, which marked the first time since August of 2008 that GLVAR reported local single-family home prices hitting the $200,000 mark.

Meanwhile, the median price of condominiums and town homes sold in August was $105,000, down 0.9 percent from $106,000 in July, but up 14.8 percent from one year ago.

“After appreciating at a fairly rapid rate for more than two years, local home prices have been leveling off

lately,” said GLVAR President Heidi Kasama, a longtime local Realtor. “It was only a matter of time before we stopped seeing home prices rise by double-digit percentages.”

GLVAR’s median local home price is up from a recent low of $118,000 in January 2012.

GLVAR said 32.1 percent of all existing local homes sold in August were purchased with cash. That’s near a five-year low and well short of the February 2013 peak of 59.5 percent.

Kasama said local home sales so far in 2014 are running about 13 percent behind last year’s pace.

The three-month supply of available properties is about half of what Realtors consider to be a balanced market, she added.

For more of GLVAR’s housing market report, visit http://bit.ly/ LasVegasRealtorNews.

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ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF NEVADA President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.”

This notion, in part, is what drives the Associated Builders and Contractors of Nevada and its members.

ABC Nevada is the state chapter of a national construction trade association dedicated to the preservation of free enterprise and open and fair competition in the construction industry. ABC is a member-driven organization committed to the betterment of the industry in which its members make a living.

ABC is sometimes identified as an organization that represents the 85 percent of the construction industry that works “non-union, also called open or merit shop.” The association is not offended by that designation because it is essentially true.

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tors should be used on construction projects to the exclusion of union companies. Our philosophy holds that both merit contractors and union firms should work side-byside, free of coercion or outside interference to provide on-time, on-budget construction with safety, quality and cost effectiveness as its goal.

Membership services focus on government affairs, education programs, safety programs and member recognition.

ABC Nevada is proud of the productive work its members have accomplished through the years to advance the interests of those who earn their living in construction.

The past few years have easily been the most difficult in the history of the construction industry. However, the resilience and “can do” attitude of ABC members guarantees that in every aspect, the best is yet to come for Nevada’s construction industry and the great men and women who have chosen construction as their career.

ABC Nevada Chapter-South 5070 Arville St., Suite 4 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-227-0536 http://www.abcnevada.org

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NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS The Nevada Association of Realtors represents the more than 13,000 Realtors working throughout the state.

NVAR provides a wide range of services to its members, including operating a legal information hotline for Realtors. The association also holds regular meetings for its board of directors and members and supports events and programs related to real estate, the housing market and related issues.

As part of its mission, NVAR works with state and local government leaders to advocate for the interests of its members, to provide useful information, to help shape public policy and to protect private property rights.

As a recent example, NVAR is part of a statewide coalition of leading businesses, citizens, community and industry organizations working to oppose Question 3 in the Nov. 4 general election in Nevada because the association and its members

believe the so-called margin tax the ballot question would create would be detrimental to Nevada. NVAR is encouraging its members and all Nevadans to vote against this ballot question.

“The Nevada Association of Realtors supports efforts to improve education,” explained NVAR President Kolleen Kelley, a longtime Las Vegas Realtor. “Some of the first questions prospective home buyers ask about our great state are about our education system and school districts. Funding is always a factor in improving education, and so are systemic reforms. NVAR is part of the coalition fighting Question 3, the Education Initiative, because we believe that it’s a flawed and unfair tax that will contribute to job losses in Nevada, and more importantly, adversely and unfairly impact many real estate brokerages in Nevada.

Question 3 is not the answer to this issue.”

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AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION The mission of the American Public Works Association is to improve the quality of life by providing a forum for the development and exchange of ideas, information and technology, which enhances the delivery of public services by promoting the personal and professional growth of its members, and by advancing public works issues on the public agenda. One of the ways we do that is through philanthropy. We’re stuffing stockings for children in need. With your gift or cash donations, APWA volunteers will purchase each child at the MLK Learning Center (Acelero Learning, Clark County Head Start) a new jacket and a special toy. We’ve already started collecting, and we’ll keep collecting until the Dec. 18 holiday luncheon.

Contact Carla Palma atcarla. palma@novageotech.com for more information on how to donate.

Next year is shaping up to be an exciting one — APWA Nevada

is Turning 50! APWA Nevada is planning to make 2015 a year to celebrate the 50 previous years of success and growth of the APWA in Nevada. Chapter officers are preparing and planning events throughout the year to commemorate this great event.

Effective January 2015, keep your eyes open for new branding, enhanced events, member gifts, member competitions, trivia and group outings.

APWA events are set up for the development, networking and appreciation to our APWA members. Most events require a registration and payment for lunch.

We welcome new members to our professional group all of the time, if you are interested in attending any of the following events please feel free to contact us about membership. Please contact Kathy Olge for all membership inquiries or registration for events at kathy. ogle@cityofhenderson.com.

CALENDAR APWA/ASCE Family Picnic Lone Mountain Park Group Area B 4445 N. Jensen Road Famous Dave’s is catering.

Activities include races, face painting, games and kickball.

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Construction Career Day UNLV College of Engineering, Parking Lot O next to SEB Building Join us at this event as we educate students about the role APWA plays in our community and careers in public works.

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Click, Listen & Learn (Member’s Event) City of Las Vegas Development Service Center Building, 333 N. Rancho Drive 5th Floor-Great Basin Meeting Room Topic: Leverage of Public Works with Outreach & Education.

Contact Debi Bohnet to register: debi.bohnet@jacobs.com 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Member Luncheon Palace Station 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Fee for lunch.

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Member Luncheon Palace Station 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Fee for lunch.

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COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE LAS VEGAS CALV organizes and empowers the local commercial real estate industry.

The Commercial Alliance Las Vegas, one of the largest organizations in Southern Nevada for the commercial real estate industry, is devoted to uniting, organizing and empowering the industry, largely through education, information and through shaping public policy.

In addition to holding monthly meetings of the CALV Board of Directors, CALV also presents at least two major industry events each year.

The first is an increasingly popular spring mixer for commercial and other real estate professionals, usually held at Cili restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip.

The second is the annual Commercial Alliance Educational Symposium, which was just held on Sept. 19 at the Gold Coast hotel-casino. Highlighting this year’s CALV Symposium, its ninth such annual event, was a luncheon featuring a

lively panel discussion by local real estate legends Ed Nigro and John Midby.

In addition to educational sessions where real estate professionals can earn continuing education credits to help them maintain their real estate licenses, members of the media and the public are invited to attend the annual symposium luncheon. The theme for the Sept.

19 panel discussion focusing on how the local real estate industry has evolved over the decades was “Las Vegas Real Estate Legends: When Cocktail Napkins Were Contracts.”

In addition to the luncheon, nationally known commercial real estate speakers and instructors Dr. Mark Dotzour, Todd Kuhlmann, CCIM, and Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM and SIOR, conducted courses during the symposium. Real estate professionals can earn up to six hours of continuing education credits by attending morning and afternoon classes.

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To join CALV, call 702-784-5050 or visit www.calv.org.

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Sandra Naseef is responsible for research, development and communications, and Natalie Hufford is an administrative sandra naseef assistant at Colliers. Naseef previously was executive vice president of Coldwell Banker Commercial.

Hufford was a customer liaison at Carina Homes and Lennar Homes and a graduate of College of Southern Nevada.

FirstService Residential, a Nevada community management company, will provide HOA management services for the Presidio Unit-Owners’ Association. The community is in Reno and is projected to consist of 606 single-family homes.

The Modern at 8925 W. Flamingo Road relaunched as Park House. It includes 83 condominiums ranging from 1,200 square feet to 2,500 square feet.

Dalton L. Hooks Jr. is a partner at Alverson, Taylor, Mortensen & Sanders. He will focus on workers’ compensation and OSHA matters. Hooks was formerly the chief administrative officer of the Nevada OSHA Consultation Section and former adjunct professor at UNLV. Hooks earned his juris doctorate from the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law in 2002.

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Incoming officers of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors include: 2015 President Keith Lynam of Windermere Prestige Properties; President-elect Scott Beaudry, of Universal Realty Inc.; Vice President Kathryn Bovard, of Realty One Group; and Treasurer Janet Carpenter, of Signature Real Estate Group. All will take office on Jan. 1. Current GLVAR President Heidi Kasama said that local Realtors elected or re-elected to serve as directors starting in 2015 include: Vandana Chima-Bhalla, of Signature Real Estate Group; Omar Lopez, of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties; Brandon Roberts, of Signature Real Estate Group; Krystal Sherry, of Hudson Real Estate; and Mark Sivek, of Realty One Group. Local Realtors not up for re-election who will continue serving as directors in 2015 are: Tina Africk, iProperties International; Thomas Blanchard, 1st Realty Group; David J. Tina, Urban Nest Re-

alty; and Julie Youngblood, Keller Williams Realty Southwest. Bobbi Miracle, of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services, will serve as 2015 president of GLVAR’s Commercial Alliance Las Vegas and will represent commercial real estate interests. Ronnie Schwartz, of Coldwell Banker Premier, will lead GLVAR’s 2015 MLS Committee and also serve on the GLVAR board.

Fisher Industries relocated to 3920 Leon Ave., Suite 2, Las Vegas. The company deals with heavy civil and heavy highway projects, including large-scale civil engineering ventures. Joseph Miller is the Nevada area manager/project manager.

Joseph Decker is administrator of the real estate division of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry. He assumes the position previously held by Gail Anderson, who was named deputy commissioner of the Division of Insurance. Decker most recently served as deputy commissioner for the Nevada Division of Insurance.

The Hammargren Tribute Hall of Antiquities is being developed at Boulevard Mall.

The project pays tribute to the antiques collected by former Lt. Gov. Lonnie Hammargren. Auctioneer Dudley Sewell will be operations manager for the project.

Jess Lankford is chief administrative officer of Nevada OSHA. He previously served as program coordinator.

The Nevada State Contractors Board has won the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies’ 2014 Innovation in Regulation Award. The award highlights the board’s efforts in 2012 to partner with Home Depot and local building departments to launch a kiosk system in stores, allowing contractors and consumers to purchase building permits from multiple jurisdictions at one time.

Thoran Towler will join the Nevada Association of Realtors as general counsel. He will provide legal counsel to NVAR thoran towler and oversee the legal information line operated by the association. Towler previously served as state

labor commissioner for three years.

Jojo Ruiz is senior job captain at EV&A Architects. He has 34 years of experience.

The Federal Aviation Administration awarded Nevada airports 11 FAA grants totaling $9,104,992, according to a news release from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s office. The grants will provide for necessary construction updates and equipment repairs at the Alamo Landing Field, Boulder City Municipal Airport, Reno/Stead Airport, Austin Airport, Elko Regional Airport, Wells Municipal Airport, Eureka Airport, Mesquite Airport, Hawthorne Industrial Airport and Reno/ Tahoe International Airport. jojo ruiz

Galaxy Outdoor, a barbecue grill retailer and outdoor kitchen manufacturer, built a studio kitchen for Fox 5.

Heidi Newhouse is regional real estate manager for the Las Vegas office of Sunrise Management, a San Diego-based residential real heidi newhouse estate management firm. Newhouse previously was a regional manager for Stout Management, overseeing 13 properties and nearly 2,000 units.

The Las Vegas City Council approved the city manager’s selection of David Bowers as public works director. Bowers has a 27year career as a civil engineer in structural and roadway design, construction management, contracting and team management.

He has worked for the city since 2005 and will oversee the engineering, traffic and environmental divisions.

Aliante Integrated Physical Medicine finished construction on 1,500 square feet of additional treatment space for physical therapy, physiotherapy, functional rehab and performance enhancement at its location at 6592 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 115, North Las Vegas.

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LISTINGS

Category: Architectural firms (Ranked by number of professional staff as of Aug. 30)

Firm

1

CONSTRUCTION LAS VEGAS

Professional staff

Licensed architects

Recent projects

Top executive

Steelman Partners 3330 W. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-873-0221 • steelmanpartners.com

1987

100

9

Resorts World Las Vegas, Resorts World Las Vegas — Convention Center, Silverton remodel

Paul Steelman, CEO

2

Friedmutter Group 4022 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-736-7477 • fglv.com

1992

57

7

Red Rock Resort renovations and additions, Caesars Entertainment Quad components, Palazzo Grand Canal Shoppes connector

Brad Friedmutter, CEO

3

YWS Design and Architecture 5005 W. Patrick Lane, Henderson, NV 89052 702-243-5670 • ywsinternational.com

2001

41

7

Hakkasan, Il Fornaio and Wet Republic

Tom Wucherer, principal

4

Bergman Walls & Associates 2965 S. Jones Blvd., Suite C, Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-940-0000 • bwaltd.com

1945

35

10

Did not disclose

Joel Bergman, chairman

5

Gensler 3883 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 650, Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-893-2800 • gensler.com

2004

33

9

The Axis powered by Monster at Planet Hollywood, SLS Las Vegas, Allegiant Travel Co. headquarters

Beth Campbell, principal, managing director

6

Klai Juba Wald Architects 4444 W. Russell Road, Suite J, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-221-2254 • klaijuba.com

1995

31

11

The Linq, Brooklyn Bowl, UNLV Thomas & Mack modernization

John B. Wald, principal

7

Tate Snyder Kimsey 709 Valle Verde Court, Henderson, NV 89014 702-456-3000 • tska.com

1960

28

10

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Date Street campus, East Sahara DMV service center, CCSD John F. Miller School

Windom Kimsey, president, CEO

8

JMA Architecture Studios 10150 Covington Cross Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89144 702-731-2033 • jmaarch.com

1945

27

7

Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Clark County School District, Spring Valley Skilled Nursing Facility

Sylvia Kim, principal

9

Ed Vance & Associates Architects 900 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Suite 180, Las Vegas, NV 89144 702-946-8195 • edvanceassociates.com

2006

20

2

Lucky Dragon, Montevista Hospital, ENT Ambulatory Surgery Center

SH Architecture 7250 Peak Drive, Suite 216, Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-363-2222 • sh-architecture.com

1985

18

6

Harmon Corner retail center, RTC Bonneville Transit Center, Desert National Wildlife Refuge - Corn Creek Visitor’s Center

10 82

Year established

Windom Kimsey, president, CEO

John Anderson, president, CEO

Source: VEGAS INC research. It is not the intent of this list to endorse the participants or to imply that the listing of a company indicates its quality.

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