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California will be adopting new buiding codes effective January 1, 2017. Adoption includes the 2016 California Building Code, which is largely based on the 2015 International Building Code, as well as the 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, also known as the Title 24 Energy Code or simply “T24”. Among the many changes are the adoption…
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A topping off party was held at the site of the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration building on September 21st. Representatives from UNLV and local dignitaries as well as members of the design and construction teams were on hand to celebrate as the final steel beam was hoisted into place. Construction of the…
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Las Vegas’ Historic Westside School was recently rededicated after completion of a $12.5 million restoration. The building, Las Vegas’ first public school constructed in 1923, was also the first school to welcome African-American students in the 1940s. The school closed in the 1960s and is now listed on the National, Nevada, and Las Vegas Registers…
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As the 77 million baby boomers continue to retire, the need for senior care services continues to grow. The senior population age 65 and older is expected swell to about 20 percent of the total US population. About 1 million Americans now reside in some type of senior care facility, and that number is expected…
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A crowd of hundreds gathered in McFadden Square at Newport Pier for the unveiling of a statue honoring veteran Newport Beach lifeguard Ben Carlson who died on July 6, 2014 while attempting to rescue a swimmer. The nine foot tall stainless steel statue is a tribute to Ben’s heroism, and a symbol of respect to…
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Design is nearing completion for the 13-story Prestige tower located in the south end of the Salt Lake Valley. The multi-family condominium building is the first of a planned four-tower mixed-use complex. Onsite soil conditions required that the steel-framed building be founded on 90 foot deep auger cast piles. Construction is expected to begin mid-summer….
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Twenty years ago last month, Wright Engineers’ CEO Brent Wright, along with Bob Stupak and key members of the design and construction team gathered at the top of the Stratosphere Tower for the inaugural Big Shot ride. The tower was originally envisioned to be just over 1,000 feet tall, but part way through construction, Bob…
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NAIOP Southern Nevada recently named the 2016 Spotlight Award winners at its annual gala at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Winning projects include Cowabunga Bay Water Park by R & 0 Construction, Thatcher Company of Nevada’s headquarters designed by EV&A Architects, Encompass Studio’s Landwell Company Cadence Office Building, and Lindbergh 4…
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Groundbreaking is scheduled for March 30th for the UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. The 93,500 square foot building houses classrooms, offices, and meeting spaces and will help UNLV continue to be ranked as one of the nation’s top hotel and hospitality colleges. Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects retained Wright Engineers to provide…
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