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Workers survey land on Russell Road near the Strip, where a $1.9 billion football stadium is scheduled to be built for the Oakland Raiders and UNLV football. (mick akers/staff)
Industry touchdown At least in the short term, stadium construction promises work for local businesses By Adam Candee | STAFF WRITER
Decades of study and debate over the economic benefits of taxpayer-funded stadiums often show a deep divide between what supporters promise and what balance sheets deliver. ¶ Less often doubted is the short-term boost to a city’s construction and development industries, a jolt for Southern Nevada already underway as hundreds of contractors vie rai de rs , Con ti nued on page 11
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Estimated cost of Vice President Mike Pence’s trip on Air Force Two to fly to an NFL football game, which he promptly left because some players knelt during the playing of the national anthem.
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Expected increase in domestic online sales for Walmart next fiscal year, the company said. The world’s largest retailer is ramping up its digital presence as a response to the growth of rival Amazon.
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EDITORIAL
NOTEWORTHY STORIES
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The founder and CEO of EV&Associates Architects talks about the importance of trusting and respecting employees, the technological evolution of his industry and why he is happy to repeat one particular cliché. THE NOTES People on the Move, P4
MEET BURKE CONSTRUCTION GROUP
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
With a sustained presence in Southern Nevada for more than three decades, Kevin Burke’s firm, founded on “simple Midwestern values,” has developed a long and diverse client list.
A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits.
TALKING POINTS Construction industry does community proud, P7
MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P12 The List: General contractors, P15
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VINTAGE VEGAS: TRASH ERUPTION AS FANS LINE UP FOR CONCERT TICKETS The Aladdin Theater for the Performing Arts opened in July 1976 with five sold-out shows by singer Neil Diamond. Because of its acclaimed acoustic ability and intimate seating for an auditorium of its size, the venue was highly popular for rock bands rolling through town. Pictured above, fans line up outside the Aladdin resort on Aug. 14, 1982, to buy tickets
for Van Halen’s stop in September during the band’s Hide Your Sheep tour. The parking lot was left in disarray, with trash and emptied beer bottles littering the grounds. The venue closed in 1998 when the resort was imploded to make way for a new one. It reopened in 2000 and is now known as Axis at Planet Hollywood. — REBECCA CLIFFORD-CRUZ
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Christopher Dobson, a North Las Vegas-based paramedic employed by MedicWest, accepted the American Ambulance Association’s “Stars of Life” award for not only saving lives but also teaching and mentoring a number of other first responders.
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icies, study actions to remove barriers that prevent workers from entering the workforce, and increase the portability of licenses across state lines.
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Chris Lauger was appointed to the Nevada Commission of Appraisers of Real Estate by Gov. Brian Sandoval. Gawaan Hureskin is a property manager with Colliers International – Las Vegas. Logistical Solutions, owned by Ty and Ginnie Salazar, purchased a building at 2485 Marco St., Las Vegas, to serve as the company’s headquarters. hureskin
Ric Gibbey is the vice president of operations and Darrel Matthews is the director of sales at Sting Alarm. Gianno Buonaguro is a Realtor specializing in residential and commercial properties with HomeSmart Encore. Tara Jacquet, vice president of client services at Branch Benefits Consultants, is president-elect for the Clark County Association of Health Underwriters.
Nevada State Contractors Board Executive Officer Margi Grein was appointed by Gov. Brian Sandoval to join Nevada’s team at the National Occupational Licensing Learning Consortium. Nevada was one of 11 states selected to participate in the consortium, which will analyze licensing pol-
capriotti The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors’ board members were elected for 2018. Christopher Bishop was elected president and Janet Carpenter is 2018 president-elect. Krystal Sherry is 2018 vice president and Tom Blanchard is treasurer. Jillian Batchelor, Amber DeLillo, Shyla Magee, Aldo Martinez and Mark Sivek are directors. Other board members are Shawn Cunningham, Tim Kelly Kiernan, Chantel Tilley, David J. Tina (immediate past president) and Julie Youngblood.
Bob Cunningham is the vice president of business development and marketing at SR Construction. Brandon Singleton is regional coordinator at Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates (JAG Nevada), a statewide high school dropout intervention and work readiness program.
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Leigh Ann Monk is assistant project manager at Grand Canyon Development Partners. Choreographer, producer, director, dancer and actress Anita Mann received the esteemed Hollywood FAME (Film, Art, Music and Entertainment) Award.
Joe Capriotti is the executive vice president and general manager of Americana Holdings, which operates Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Nevada Properties, Arizona Properties and California Properties.
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Sergio Avila is a content producer for FileRight.com, an online software company that assists with the immigration paperwork process. Goettl Air Conditioning acquired Walton’s Heating and Air of Corona, Calif., marking Goettl’s first entry into California.
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Nevada General Construction completed construction for the new Enrollease headquarters. The 5,500-square-foot office is located at the Summerlin One tower of Downtown Summerlin.
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endeavor awards The Perry Foundation recognized some of the state’s health care facilities and health care professionals with the Endeavor Awards. Recipients in Southern Nevada were: n Achievement in Social Work: Steve Hojjat, Marquis Plaza Regency n Extraordinary Therapist: Carrie Walters, Silver Hills Healthcare Center n Activities Program Excellence: The Expressions Community, Prestige Senior Living at Mira Loma n Innovation in Dining: Michael Irwin, The Wentworth of Las Vegas n Distinguished Nurse Educator: Sally Gray, Nevada State Veterans Home n Outstanding Nurse Leader: Corine Watson, Nevada State Veterans Home n Caregiver of the Year: Candy Morrison, Desert Springs Senior Living n Certified Nurse Assistant of the Year: Janice McShane, White Pine Care Center n Administrator of the Year: Julie Mason, Silver Ridge Healthcare Center n Gold Endeavor Award for quality of care in an assisted living community: The Wentworth of Las Vegas n Award of Excellence for superior care in a nursing home: Highland Manor of Mesquite n Silver Endeavor Award for quality of care excellence in a nursing home: Torrey Pines Rehabilitation Hospital n Bronze Endeavor Award for quality of care excellence in a nursing home: CareMeridian 4 kids The Perry Foundation is a nonprofit organization that improves the quality of care residents receive in Nevada’s nursing homes and assisted living communities by providing education to the health care professionals working in these communities.
Hirschi Masonry was presented the Safe Partner Award from the Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section. Burke Construction Group is the general contractor in the development of Phase One for the UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology Park.
Pathfinder Partners completed two models and unveiled six floor plans at Sky Las Vegas. The project architect was Klai Juba Architects. Sales are being handled by Char Luxury Real Estate.
DC Building group finished construction on the American Leadership Academy charter school in North Las Vegas. Carhuff & Cueva Architects served as the architect of record.
EV&Associates Architects were commissioned to design the new Aristocrat Technologies facilities on the corner of West Flamingo Road and Hualapai Way.
Nevada General Construction is the general contractor for the buildout of the new Bassett Furniture at Downtown Summerlin.
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Q&A with Ed Vance
Treat employees like family, not commodities By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz | STAFF WRITER
Ed Vance is founder and CEO of EV&Associates Architects, a specialty design firm that serves the hospitality, commercial and health care industries. In the firm’s portfolio are designs for the Lucky Dragon resort, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Republic Services and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Do you have any recent news you’d like to share? In short, we’re busy again and it’s good. The economy appears to have recovered, we are writing more proposals and receiving more commissions every day, and we’re growing — so much so that we’re moving to larger quarters this year. Once we’ve settled in, we’ll announce a celebratory event marking our 12th year in business. Describe the culture at EV&A. If you ask anyone who works here, you’ll usually hear that we’re pretty much a family. Our culture is based fundamentally on trust and respect. To earn that trust, the firm gives employees tremendous freedom on the hours they work. While we say we have a 40-hour workweek, I don’t know anybody who really works 40 hours. The reality is if you trust people, and ask them to do something while treating them like a human being as opposed to a commodity, they’re going to work all sorts of hours. But they’re going to enjoy those hours as opposed to feeling enEd Vance founded EV&A Architects 12 years ago in Las Vegas, and says the firm is “writing more proposals and receiving slaved in the office. more commissions every day as the economy improves. (mikayla whitmore/staff) We trust that our staff will get the If you could live anywhere else would it be? culture of commitment. Good things job done, and we have a strong belief in the world, where would it be? I don’t know if I would change happen to good people. Be nice. in having an equal work/life balance. I’ve always loved Jackson, Wyo., anything as much as like to see us We believe our employees are more although Denver is also a great city. continue to improve our efforts to What has been your most relaxed and happier knowing they St. Lucia (an island nation in the Caribdiversify our economy, our educaexciting or extensive project? are allowed to be good parents while bean) is awfully nice too, with its pertional systems and health care inThe World Market Center project understanding that the expectation is fect weather and crystal-blue water. stitutions. We’ve made great strides in downtown Las Vegas would have to that their deadlines will be met. The over the past 20 years, but we have be at the top of that list. result is a culture of confidence, reWhom do you admire? more work to do. spect and a low turnover rate. The list could go on forever, but the inHow have you seen the herent qualities people possess that I adWhat’s your favorite place to architectural profession evolve What is the best business advice mire are humility, integrity, work ethic have fun in Las Vegas? over the past decade? you’ve received? and, most of all, honesty. A little talent in TPC Summerlin. After 24 years of Even though the process and methHave you heard the cliché “Do our business doesn’t hurt, though. membership, I still can’t wait to get odology have remained unchanged, something you love and you will never away and play. The design of the facilthe advent of building information work a day in your life?” Well, clichés What is something that people ity and the course, along with the insystems (BIM) and their software has frequently become clichés because might not know about you? credible staff and management, make forever transformed the way we prothey are true. By doing something you While living in Dallas, I joined a it our home away from home. duce our deliverables. The result has love, you’ll quickly zero in on your rock band, playing keyboards. We been a more comprehensive and coorpath to success. So, if you are seeking played in the finest dive locations Where do you see yourself in dinated set of construction document the secret formula for success? Here throughout the Deep Ellum enter10 years? deliverables, providing fewer conflicts it is in two words: Be nice. tainment district in Dallas for two I see the company successfully in the field and fewer change orders, I have worked with people who lead years. We eventually made a music continuing without me. And I hope saving our clients time and money. with aggression and forced complivideo and submitted it to MTV’s comI’ve done a good job setting it up for ance through fear. They ultimately petition show, Basement Tapes. They that success, but in 10 years I’ll be If you could change one thing failed. Leading with respect and ennever returned our calls. long retired. about Southern Nevada, what couragement builds loyalty and a
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‘Never been more proud to call Las Vegas my home’ By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz
What is your business philosophy?
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Based on simple, Midwestern values that never become outdated, our philosophy is to exceed our customer’s expectations and do more than our community expects of us.
Burke Construction Group, a general contracting firm with headquarters in Las Vegas, has a long and diverse list of clients. “Our longevity and local presence in Southern Nevada lends itself to established relationships with clients, trade partners, local utilities and governmental agencies,” says Kevin Burke, the firm’s president and CEO. “Our ability to demonstrate history and stability in a perceived transient environment creates a sense of confidence for our partners.” Among Burke’s clients have been the Clark County School District, Cashman Equipment Co., Barclaycard, Solar City, Walmart, MGM Resorts Kevin Burke, president and CEO of Burke Construction Group, was appointed to International, Caesars Entertainment the Kansas State University board of trustees and College of Engineering advisory and Marnell Properties. council this year. A passionate supporter of higher education, Burke also works with UNLV’s recruitment program. (mikayla whitmore/staff)
What’s the most complex project you’re working on or you’ve completed in recent years?
The Credit One corporate headquarters and campus — a 153,000-square-foot building sitting on 24 acres just south of Interstate 215 between Durango Drive and Buffalo Drive, is the only four-story office building in Las Vegas constructed with tilt walls. The tilt process included concrete set in the area around the building, lifted by a 330-ton crawler crane, and put in place. The panels stand at 64 feet tall, and the elevation at the top of the building is approximately 90 feet above I-215. The panels averaged 100 tons, and an estimated 753 tons of steel was used in the construction of the building, along with 1,200-plus cubic yards of concrete. Fifty crew
Burke Construction Group Inc. Address: 385 Pilot Road, Las Vegas Phone: 702-367-1040 Email: info@burkecgi.com Website: burkecgi.com Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday Owned/operated by: Kevin Burke In business since: 1984
and staff members were used to install the 22 panels over two days just ahead of 70 mph wind gusts March 30. The complexities of a tilt-up project of this magnitude, combined with an aggressive schedule, contributed to the challenges we faced. Have lending changes in recent years affected your business?
Absolutely. Today, lenders have learned from the experience of the great financial crisis of 2008. The underwriting criteria that our developers face is much more detailed and candidly laborious … which ultimately elongates the development timeline. What obstacles is your business facing, and what has it already overcome?
As we continue to focus on our current and future regrowth, the shortage of skill and trades, manpower and professional staff has been a challenge. We are thrilled to have recently brought on several new passionate, talented team members who embrace our entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.
Describe your company culture.
Who we are at the core is a company with a spirit of collaboration and accountability. Our company’s purpose statement is to build client visions in the Burke tradition — shared passion and enduring relationships, a relentless pursuit of results and challenging the status quo. What’s the best business advice you’ve received?
My favorite quote by Maya Angelou — “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” — transcends business through all aspects of life. Anything else you want to share?
As a Las Vegas resident for more than 27 years, I have always believed in the pioneering spirit and the sense of community in this city. Despite the rate of growth experienced, we have always managed to maintain a smalltown feel and attitude. However, in light of the recent horrific events of Oct. 1, I have never been more proud to call Las Vegas my home. The light of Vegas shined in the face of horror as we rallied in a way our city had not witnessed before. We continue to pray for and support all of the victims, their families, and all who were directly and indirectly affected that day.
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On Adam Candee’s story “The one phone call that set the Golden Knights’ emotional tribute in motion”: The stature of major league sports will give our city the gravitas worthy of a town as diverse in its economy as it is in its people. People will learn that we are a community with schools, hospitals and places of worship. And when tragedy strikes, we come together. — Stuart Wyman-Cahall On Adam Candee’s story “Howard Hughes Corp. to build Summerlin ballpark for 51s”: So they are going to take my taxes to give to a rich corporation and move my team far away, while charging me more money to go to games? — #1baseballfan Rather than spending $4.5 million-plus every year managing the decades-old Cashman Field, the LVCVA gets to save money while having a state-of-the-art ballpark carry the Las Vegas Brand for decades to come. — CC Crimcops On April Corbin’s story “Does Mother Nature have a right to life?”: Suppose this goes a bit further. An old tree might be given “person” status, preventing the owner of the land from chopping it down and charging him or her with murder. — Walter Rises
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guest column: career option in today’s youth is vital to am always inspired by the resilience, margi grein the longevity and success of the construcinnovation and dedication of Nevada’s tion workforce. This past year, the board construction workforce. It is through partnered with the industry and technical their ingenuity and investment that trade schools to promote this message and businesses and families can call Nevada demonstrate how those in construction give back to their home. It is by way of their efforts and skill that we may live and communities in powerful, meaningful ways. work comfortably and safely. Our convenience is heightened Students at the Northwest Career and Technical Acadwith the paving of new roads and freeways, building of major emy were acknowledged for building “buddy benches” and resorts and stadiums, and the establishment of new schools, donating them to 11 elementary schools to combat bullying. hospitals, grocery stores, shopping centers and parks. The benches are a visual way for students who feel isolated Whether one is a general contractor overseeing multior lonely to receive invitations from others on the schoolmillion-dollar projects or a sole proprietor responsible for yard to play. Students from Academy for Career Education making repairs to household appliances, every working hand in Reno were on site to unveil the nearly finished one-story, contributes to the greatness of Nevada’s economy, providing single-family home they built from the ground up. Exposed a service only a handful in society are able to perform. electrical, plumbing and framing components allowed the The Nevada State Contractors Board understands the students to proudly describe to onlookers the efforts that importance of increasing Nevada’s construction workforce went into their craft and the skills they learned. to meet the demands of a growing society. In 2001, it estabThere is no better way to demonstrate the value of being a lished the Commission on Construction Education, which member of the construction workforce than to see and hear awards grants to entities looking to raise awareness and the excitement in those performing the work, which is why the promote careers in construction. Contractors Board has made it a strategic priority to evaluate These grants have aided statewide technical trade acadopportunities to enhance and streamline its licensing processes. emies in expanding construction trade programs; provided Our industry is best served when all parties involved are educational opportunities for students to become engaged working together, discussing issues, identifying solutions with construction-related projects; supported UNLV’s Solar and being open to change. Decathlon team; and allowed industry groups to expand the Margi Grein is executive officer on the Nevada State size and scope of trade-specific training to contractors. Contractors Board. Instilling the importance of skilled labor as a viable
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by the numbers
8 percent
Share of U.S. household spending dedicated to health care in 2014, up from 4.8 percent in 1984, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The share of spending on housing increased from 30.4 percent to 33.3 percent, while spending on transportation and food dropped by 2.6 and 2.4 percentage points, respectively, to 17 and 12.6 percent.
$7 billion
Amount in tax incentives that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wants to offer Amazon to build the company’s second headquarters in Newark. More than 50 cities, including Las Vegas, are courting Amazon.
$600 million
Drop in President Donald Trump’s personal wealth, according to Forbes’ 2017 ranking of the 400 richest people in the world. Trump checked in at No. 248, with an estimated net worth of $3.1 billion. Microsoft founder Bill Gates ranked No. 1 with a net worth of $89 billion.
3 percent
The United Kingdom’s Consumer Prices Index inflation rate — the key measure of inflation — in September, up from 2.9 percent in the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics. It’s the first time in five years that inflation has reached 3 percent.
$18 billion
Amount of money that investor George Soros reportedly transferred to his Open Society Foundations, making it the second largest philanthropic grant-making group in the nation, behind only the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (about $40 billion).
68 percent
Share of white households that owned their homes in 2016, according to the Urban Institute. That compares with 46 percent of Latino households and 42 percent of black households.
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Governors bullish on solar power battery storage By yvonne gonzalez Staff Writer
Batteries could play a major role in renewable energy in the future, according to a governors panel moderated by Gov. Brian Sandoval that closed out the recent National Clean Energy Summit. The summit brought hundreds of environmentalists and members of the renewable energy industry to the Bellagio to hear how green technology could be integrated with transportation, buildings and electric grids. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, a Republican, and Hawaii Gov. David Ige, a Democrat, spoke with Sandoval about what their states are doing to reduce their impact on the environment. Both said batteries that store unused energy generated from solar panels could still be improved and could give more residents access to solar power. Tesla, which is building its battery factory in Northern Nevada, has been part of a project in Hawaii to couple solar panel systems with energy storage. “To me, we’re the cradle of battery storage,” Sandoval told reporters after the summit. “They’re making them right here, so absolutely I think that’s a big part of this. You see all the solar generation that we have here, and when you put that together with the storage, that’s going to be fabulous for Las Vegas.” Sandoval signed legislation this year giving the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada until October 2018 to determine whether battery systems would improve the electric grid and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“To me, we’re the cradle of battery storage. ... You see all the solar generation that we have here, and when you put that together with the storage, that’s going to be fabulous for Las Vegas.” — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission has approved traditional rooftop solar systems and systems equipped with battery storage systems for customers. “The economics of solar, plus battery, is really driving down the cost of clean renewable energy because we charge the batteries during the day and then deliver the energy at night when the peak demand occurs,” Ige said. “I do see that that’s going to be economically viable sooner rather than later.” Baker launched an initiative in his state to work with some of the research organizations in Massachusetts and put about $10 million into finding ways to encourage energy storage development, he said. “Part of that’s because of the intermittent nature of wind and solar in the first place, but … it’s also because the storage technology is getting to the point where you could start to see it becoming a standard component of rooftop solar in residential settings,” Baker said. Ige said Hawaii also has community solar programs to benefit those whose residences do not give them access to
a rooftop where they could install solar panels. Sandoval vetoed a similar measure after this legislative session. He said after the event that he had no regrets over that veto and that his concerns still stood. “I liked the bill; the whole issue was the timing of energy choice,” Sandoval said, referring to the state’s Energy Choice Initiative, which comes up for a second vote next year and seeks to open the electricity market to competition. “When you juxtapose the two of those next to one another, there are some unanswered questions, and I think we need to wait until the voters make that decision in the next election. He said it’s likely that the initiative will pass “overwhelmingly,” and that’s why he appointed a committee to research the policy implications of implementing the measure. Sandoval said he voted for Question 3 the first time around, and he plans to do so again next year. “Now the next session of the Legislature will be informed,” he said. “They will know whether the choice question has passed, which it likely will, and then they’ll have an entire session and have the benefit of all that research.” Sandoval’s term ends in January 2019 before the next legislative session starts. Until then, the term-limited governor said finishing the electric charging stations on the Nevada Electric Highway, along U.S. 95 from Las Vegas to Reno, is one of his renewable energy goals. He said he’d also like to see charging stations on U.S. Route 50, known as the loneliest road in America.
Supreme Court to hear sports-betting arguments in December By thomas moore Staff Writer
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case that could legalize sports betting across the country on Dec. 4, according to a calendar published by the court. The Supreme Court decided to hear the case, Christie v. NCAA, in June. “Christie” refers to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and the case is an attempt by that state to overturn a lower court’s ruling that blocked an attempt to legalize sports betting in the Garden State. The case involves the Profession-
al and Amateur Sports Protection Act, passed in 1992, which prohibits sports betting nationwide except for four states: Nevada, Montana, Delaware and New Jersey. However, the law mandated that sports betting be offered within a year of the law’s passage, something New Jersey failed to do. The state has since changed its mind. The case has caught the attention of numerous parties across the country and the world, including the American Gaming Association. The legalization of sports betting has been a major legislative initiative of
the lobbying group. Approximately 13 individuals or groups — including the AGA — have filed amicus curiae briefs in the case. An amicus curiae brief is information that may be of help in the case but has not been provided by the parties directly involved. The Supreme Court does not provide a specific time or date for when it will release opinions on cases it hears. However, according the court’s website, “all cases argued during a Term of Court are decided before the summer recess begins, usually by the end of June.”
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‘Small local businesses’ must be contracted for a piece of the $1.9 billion Raiders stadium and practice facility projects. Estimates run for the Southern Nevada Tourism and Infrastructure Committee — the board set up in 2015 by Gov. Brian Sandoval to study the viability of the stadium effort — show anticipated one-time impacts of 10,829 jobs and $612 million in wages directly related to the project during construction. Senate Bill 1, the law passed in an October 2016 special session of the Nevada Legislature authorizing $750 million in new tax money for the stadium, outlines two initiatives designed to maximize local involvement in building and operating the 65,000-seat facility. Legislators amended the bill during the session to include requirements that at least 15 percent of stadium construction be subcontracted to “small local businesses” and that a community benefits plan be developed. The bill explicitly lays out the qualifications for such a small local business: the company must be financially and operationally independent from any other business; have operated for at least four years within the state before entering into any stadium contract or agreement; have its principal place of business as a fixed location within Nevada; and meet a set of annual revenue limits based on the type of projects it has completed. Those gross-revenue limits are: n $20 million for public works projects n $10 million for any other construction projects n $10 million for any goods, materials, equipment and general service contracts n $3.5 million for trucking n $2.5 million for professional services, including architectural and engineering General contractors Mortenson and McCarthy emphasized these requirements at a June introductory session with potential contractors at Green Valley Ranch that drew more than 1,000 attendees, as well as the first bid package meeting in July. Mortenson, an experienced stadium builder based in Minnesota, employs Lynn Littlejohn, a community benefits manager entrusted with tracking both the 15 percent requirement
The Raiders stadium site is seen looking southbound from Hacienda Avenue. (steve marcus/staff)
and the benefits plan as it relates to construction. McCarthy boasts local roots dating back to 1973 and represents the local general contractor on the project. A database maintained by the general contractors shows 857 registered vendors as of Oct. 13. Of those, 659 (77 percent) list Nevada addresses and 370 (43 percent) identify themselves as small local businesses meeting the law’s requirements. These small businesses range in expertise from the expected in concrete and HVAC to the less traditional, such as the “Dude Where’s My Hotdog” food truck. Even those versed in the project’s details often conflate the 15 percent requirement with the community benefits plan laid out in a different section of the law. The Legislature separately required the Raiders and any partner to develop a community benefits plan “to ensure the greatest possible participation by all segments of the local community in the economic opportunities available in connection with the design, construction and operation of the National Football League stadium project.” Inserted at a time when casino magnate Sheldon Adelson was expected to contribute $650 million toward the stadium and act as the events company partner, the community benefits plan lingered in operational purgatory after Adelson withdrew from the project. Its nebulously defined concept spurred contention with some community groups in recent months. “The community has not been shy about telling us what they think should be included,” said Jeremy Aguero, principal of Applied Analysis and the lead staff member for the au-
thority. “Those have been heard and they have been understood relative to what those expectations are.” The plan appears fleshed out by the Raiders and close to endorsement by the Las Vegas Stadium Authority board at its next scheduled meeting in November. Plan initiator state Sen. Aaron Ford, D-Las Vegas, and fellow legislators relayed concerns from various community interests while the Raiders and Stadium Authority board also conferred to produce an outline introduced in September. “Between where we were in advance of the (board) meeting in October and where we are now, there’s no doubt that progress has been made,” Aguero said. Littlejohn sought to assure community groups and businesses concerned about the availability of stadium construction jobs during the August and September authority board meetings that no plan yet had been agreed upon or enacted. “People are thinking they’re behind the eight-ball, that they and their company have been left out; I just want to assure the board and everybody here that’s not the case,” Littlejohn said. “There have been no workforce opportunities that have been missed.” She added that bidders had been informed of the available pool of contractors who meet the requirement as a qualified small business. The next bid package, including earthwork, site utilities, deep foundations, structural excavation, backfill and subdrainage, hydrotherapy equipment, and systems and miscellaneous metals, is due by Oct. 31. Aguero added that his “marching orders” from Las Vegas Stadium Authority Chairman Steve Hill are to
have the plan ready for potential signoff at the board’s November meeting. The board technically does not have the power to approve the plan, but it will maintain some oversight of its execution over the construction and operation of the stadium. “The Raiders are getting input from the stadium authority board because they want to make sure they’re doing the right thing,” Aguero said. According to the September outline, the Raiders will manage a portfolio of efforts to involve minorities, women, veterans, unions, faith-based groups and the LGBT community in workforce development and job opportunities. This could include apprenticeship programs and even needs as basic as providing work clothes, boots and tools for disadvantaged people seeking employment. The team will develop an accelerated payment process for small businesses to ease cash flow issues. Partners could include the Latin Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Minority Contractors, Women Business Enterprise Council, Nevada Contractors Association, Western Region Minority Supplier Development Council, Urban Chamber, Asian Chamber of Commerce, and the Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada. The Raiders also will “encourage and support community programs for veterans and military families, disadvantaged and at-risk youth, and low-income residents, including … discounted ticket opportunities for these groups.” Internships could be available to high school and college students as part of the plan as well. “Some of the qualitative benefits are hard to define,” Aguero said. “How do you measure the benefit of an internship for disadvantaged youth?” An appointed seven-member oversight panel will watch over these efforts, including receiving monthly reports on local small-business hiring and quarterly reports on all hiring targets. Official groundbreaking on the 62acre Russell Road site southwest of the Strip is expected to take place in early December, but site preparation work began weeks ago. The 31-month construction schedule should make the stadium available to the Raiders for the 2020 season.
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Calendar of events MONDAY, OCT. 23 Kirsten Seckler speaks at Lee Business School Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Greenspun Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Contact Lisa Davis at 702-895-1367 or lisa.davis@unlv.edu The Special Olympics chief marketing officer will speak to students about professional sports and the payoff for Las Vegas.
TUESDAY, OCT. 24 BOMA Nevada monthly luncheon meeting Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers with advanced registration; $45 without advanced registration Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-938-2662 or visit bomanevada.org Network and hear from mayors John Lee of North Las Vegas, Carolyn Goodman of Las Vegas and Debra March of Henderson. Business Start Up 101 Time: 6-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Nevada Women’s Business Center, 4530 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 9, Las Vegas Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555 Learn about starting a business, what responsibilities business owners have, how to do market research and more. Las Vegas Investment Club meeting Time: 7-11 p.m. Cost: Free for members; $25 for nonmembers Location: Suncoast Hotel, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit http://lvinvestmentclub.com Keith Smith, president of Boyd Gaming will discuss his outlook for the Nevada economy. Nevada Restaurant Association Mix & Mingle Time: 4-6 p.m. Cost: $25 for members and restaurateurs; $35 for nonmembers Location: Suncoast Hotel, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas; email sayache@nvrestuarants.com
Information: Pinot’s Palette at Town Square, 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 175, Las Vegas Paint, drink and network.
This is the first of a four-part entrepreneurial training series for business plan development specifically for veterans.
Tech training: Maximize Google techniques Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $25 for members and restaurateurs; $35 for nonmembers Location: Urban Chamber of Commerce, 1951 Stella Lake St., Las Vegas Information: Call 775-784-6879 or visit nsbdc.org This hands-on workshop will change the way owners do business, saving time and money. Topics will include websites, how customers can find your business, introduction to mobile marketing systems, search engine optimization, Google analytics and search engine marketing.
THURSDAY, OCT. 26
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25 “Made In Henderson” Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free for one representative of a Henderson Development Agency member’s business; $25 for guests of HDA members; $25 for Henderson Chamber of Commerce members who are not members of the HDA; $45 for non-HCC members (registration required) Location: El Cielo Room at Green Valley Ranch, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson Information: Contact Donna Israelson of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce at 702-5658951 or disraelson@hendersonchamber.com Discussion will focus on manufacturing, and local manufacturers will field questions on product lines, logistics and workforce. Business Blend Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Enclave, 5810 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3843 or email rpayne@lvchamber.com Mix and mingle with fellow Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce and Vegas Young Professionals members. Part 1: Veterans Business Plan Training Time: 4-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Urban League, 3575 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 101, North Las Vegas Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555
A New Era for American Health Care Time: 5-7 p.m. Cost: $50 Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Email info@econclublv.org or visit econclublv.org Mayo Clinic Arizona CEO Dr. Wyatt Decker; Don Giancursio, CEO of United Healthcare Nevada; and Dr. David Orentlicher of the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law will discuss the future of American health care. “Un-Stripped” Las Vegas Hospitality Association mixer Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $45 for members and $55 for nonmembers before Oct. 23; $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers after Oct. 23 Location: Plaza Hotel, 1 Main St., Las Vegas Information: Email events@mylvha.org Explore remodeled spaces at the new Plaza. Focus Las Vegas: Changing the World Through Philanthropy Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: Free (reservation required) Location: Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas Information: Contact Kimberly Bagdasarian at 702-586-3825 or kimberly@leadership.vegas Learn innovative ways philanthropic and nonprofit leaders are improving the community.
SATURDAY, OCT. 28 Breakfast of Champions Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $35 Location: Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas Information: Call 702-460-8280 or email liaisonbusinessservices@gmail.com This event will honor those who have nourished the mind, body and spirit of children, seniors, individuals and families with life-sustaining food.
Conventions
expected Location Dates attendance Show
Diversified Business Communications — Commercial UAV Expo and Conference
Westgate
Oct. 22-27
500
Global Crowdfunding Convention
Planet Hollywood
Oct. 23-24
1,000
California Society of Health-System Pharmacists Annual Fall Seminar
Bally’s
Oct. 25-29
1,000
Trucking Industry Defense Association Seminar
Caesars Palace
Oct. 25-27
650
American Association of Integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems Fall Managed Care Forum
Mandalay Bay
Oct. 26-27
405
Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association International Big R Show
Bally’s
Oct. 28-29
1,200
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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES CHAPTER 7 Creative Media Productions 2590 Terrytown Ave. Henderson, NV 89052 Attorney: Janet Trost at janettrostesq@aol.com
Bid Opportunities Oct. 26 2:15 p.m. Flamingo Wash at Eastern Avenue Clark County, 604340 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Cora Coleman Senior Center expansion Clark County, 604606 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov
Oct. 30 2:15 p.m. Eastern Avenue and Maryland Parkway rehabilitation Clark County, 604561 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions Sales $1,800,000 for 28 units, multifamily residential 800 N. Major Ave., Las Vegas 89015 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Moana LLC Buyer agent: Robin Willett, Devin Lee, Jerad Roberts and Jason Dittenber of Northcap Multifamily $1,500,000 for 7,200 square feet, office 7842 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Ryan McCullough and Tina Taylor ofn Marcus & Millichap Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose $900,000 for 10,000 square feet, industrial 2907 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas 89115 Seller: Chris Deralas Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Greg Gaglio and Debbie Gaglio Buyer agent: Dan Doherty, Paul Sweetland Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International $440,000 for 5,213 square feet, industrial 4304 Alexander Road, Las Vegas 89115
Seller: Daniel and Judith Braun, Gary and Melissa Braun, and the Shannon Family Trust Seller agent: Brian Riffel, Chris Connell and Grant Traub of Colliers International Buyer: The Jeffrey Sylvester and Kimberlee Sylvester Revocable Living Trust Buyer agent: Mike DeLew and Greg Pancirov of Colliers International
BUSINESS LICENSES B Davis License type: Contractor Address: 1441-A Terminal Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Bud Davis Baja Fresh Mexican Grill License type: Restaurant Address: 8780 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Fresh Eateries Baladie Cafe License type: Restaurant Address: 4872 W. Lone Mountain Road, Las Vegas Owner: Zahra Inc. Banning Locomotive Works License type: Manufacturing Address: 2750 W. Brooks Ave., Suite 107, North Las Vegas Owner: Banning Locomotive Works Bella’s Place Snack Bar License type: Convenience store Address: 2525 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 170, Henderson Owner: Rosa Aguilar Bio-One Henderson License type: Trucking Address: 388 Via Sonador, Henderson Owner: Crime Scene and Hoarding Clean-Up of Southern Nevada
License types: Professional services; medical marijuana support Address: 4421 Laguna Garden Ave., Las Vegas Owner: William Whitfield and Kenneth Huebner Butta Baby’s Farmers Market License type: Farmers market promoter Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite J33D, Las Vegas Owner: Ada Tate Cafe 525 & Catering License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 1044 S. Sixth St., Las Vegas Owner: Garry Hart
Cory Hentzen License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Cory Hentzen Crespo’s Produce License type: Wholesale Address: 2710 Losee Road, North Las Vegas Owner: Fernando Crespo Crystal Heart Life Center License type: Instruction services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Crystal Heart Life Center
Calling All Paws License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 232 N. Jones Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Lamar Jackson
Curves of Summerlin License type: Membership club Address: 9691 Trailwood Drive, Suite 108, Las Vegas Owner: Carmen Serna
CarMax License type: Automotive sales with minor repair Address: 4900 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Carmax Auto Superstores West Coast
CVS/Pharmacy #10861 License types: Drug store; professional services; beer/wine cooler off-sale Address: 8491 Farm Road, Las Vegas Owner: Nevada CVS Pharmacy
Cesar Lawn Maintenance License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Cesar Lawn Maintenance
DB Services License type: Business support Address: 1500 E. Sahara Ave., Suite E, Las Vegas Owner: Dolores Cruz
Christina Gonzalez License type: Real estate sales Address: 8290 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Christina Gonzalez
Delicious License type: Restaurant Address: Did not disclose Owner: Julena Wynn
Cima Medical Centers License types: Clinic or laboratory; professional services — medical Address: 2354 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Webb
Blackjack Collective License type: Retail marijuana store (recreational sales) Address: 1860 Western Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Naturex II
Cintas License type: Laundry/linen services Address: 4670 Vandenberg Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Cintas Corporation No. 2
Book My Voice License type: General services (counter/office) Address: Did not disclose Owner: Janice Bates
Circle S Farms License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 11115 Ruby Court, Apex Owner: Circle S Farms
Bow Wow Meow Pet Grooming License type: General retail sales Address: 7071 W. Craig Road, Suite 104, Las Vegas Owner: WSE Enterprises
Club Pilates Las Vegas License type: Membership club Address: 7460 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 1, Las Vegas Owner: EZDonn Inc.
BP Solutions License type: Business support Address: 8275 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 20019, Las Vegas Owner: Timothy Harris
Computer Arone License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Arvin Verma
Bulwerks
Address: Did not disclose Owner: Leonard Marketing
Concepts Retirement Planning License type: Insurance agency
Denise Lynn License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Desert Shelter Desert Flower Cleaning Services License type: Property maintenance Address: 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 253, Henderson Owner: Desert Flower Cleaning Services Digital PCS Nevada License type: General retail sales Address: 1049 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Shan Yeh Divine Cafe License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Ynie LLC Divine Elder Care License type: Residential home care provider Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 320, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Ali Djaj Mechanical
License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Annette and Dennis Jones Dollar Symphony Group License type: Business support Address: 1380 E. Sahara Ave., Suite B, Las Vegas Owner: Sepia Llc Eagle Horizon Maintenance Landscaping License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 2662 Abels Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Juan Cruz Eileen Cosico License type: Professional services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Eileen Cosico and Happy Valley Care Home El Doggs Grill License type: Mobile catering Address: 1370 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 4, North Las Vegas Owner: Majlus El El Giza Temple No. 139, Daughters of the Nile License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 632 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Connie Lustig, Patti JackDorff, Flora Holland and Mary Ann Marshall
BUILDING PERMITS $16,326,097, commercial — new 6335 N. Hollywood Blvd., North Las Vegas TWC Construction $4,344,000, commercial — new 1720 Executive Airport Drive, Henderson Terra Properties $3,692,000, commercial — new 1710 Executive Airport Drive, Henderson Terra Properties $1,386,750, tenant improvement 1450 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 435, Henderson Lost Worlds Adventures $1,033,524, fireproof 5430 Donovan Way, North Las Vegas Aero Automatic Sprinkler Co. $667,441, commercial — alteration 2836 W. Ann Road, North Las Vegas R&O Construction $555,800, electrical 3752 N. Bruce St., North Las Vegas Great Salt Lake Electric
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Records and Transactions $410,486, electrical 2855 E. Lone Mountain Road, North Las Vegas Image Electric $273,304, fireproof 4150 Corporate Center Drive, North Las Vegas Vegas Valley Fire Protection $224,350, single-family dwelling x2 2207 and 2228 Overlook Canyon Lane, Henderson Pardee Homes
Henderson Pardee Homes $173,447, single-family dwelling 3195 Hazy Hills Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada $167,958, single-family dwelling 2587 Desante Drive, Henderson Did not disclose $165,684, single-family dwelling 19 Via Tiberina, Henderson Did not disclose
$195,627, single-family dwelling 3050 Echoed Rondel Lane, Henderson Century Communities
$164,132, single-family dwelling 3183 Hazy Hills Ave., Henderson Lennar
$192,910, single-family dwelling 133 Clouded Ave., Henderson Did not disclose
$161,248, single-family dwelling 853 Via Del Castello, Henderson Greystone Nevada
$192,411, single-family dwelling 2866 Athens Ridge Drive, Henderson Greystone Nevada
$160,084, single-family dwelling 3191 Hazy Hills Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada
$192,245, single-family dwelling 2212 Overlook Canyon Lane,
$159,307, single-family dwelling 800 Rosewater Drive, Henderson Greystone Nevada
$156,701, single-family dwelling 2438 Cingoli St., Henderson KB Home $154,095, single-family dwelling 129 Clouded Ave., Henderson Pulte Homes of Nevada $153,873, single-family dwelling 1164 Via San Pietro, Henderson Century Communities $147,663, single-family dwelling 1104 Via San Pietro, Henderson Century Communities $146,665, single-family dwelling 2829 Poseidon Shore Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada $140,684, commercial — alteration 4060 Frehner Road, North Las Vegas TWC Construction $139,567, single-family dwelling 3163 Fern Nook Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada $137,294, single-family dwelling
YOUR LAS VEGAS FIRM FOR CONSTRUCTION.
3111 Pavilio Drive, Henderson Did not disclose $137,294, single-family dwelling 2544 Atalore St., Henderson Did not disclose $136,129, single-family dwelling 1100 Via San Pietro, Henderson Century Communities $131,860, single-family dwelling 2551 Atalore St., Henderson Did not disclose $129,143, single-family dwelling 249 Via Morelli, Henderson Greystone Nevada $128,921, single-family dwelling 317 Cadence View Way, Henderson Woodside Homes $128,699, single-family dwelling 849 N. Water St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $126,592, single-family dwelling 3159 Fern Nook Ave., Henderson Lennar
$126,204, single-family dwelling 2540 Atalore St., Henderson Did not disclose $126,197, residential — new x2 3932 and 3940 Lorikeet Drive, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $125,926, single-family dwelling 2552 Atalore St., Henderson Did not disclose $125,535, residential — new 5681 Sleeping Creek St., North Las Vegas Harmony Homes $125,428, residential — new 3936 Lorikeet Drive, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
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Category: general contractors (ranked by local billings from July 2016-July 2017) Year established
Billings
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Recent Projects
Top executive
Martin-Harris Construction 3030 S. Highland Drive Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-385-5257 • martinharris.com
1976
$422,253,350
402
Legacy House Assisted Living, Prologis Beltway Distribution Center and Hard Rock Hotel meeting room expansion
Frank Martin, CEO
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R&O Construction 6787 Spencer St. Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-895-9388 • randoco.com
1986
$271,000,000
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Ikea, Evo Apartments and TJ Maxx distribution center
Erik Skogstad, vice president and general manager
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The Penta Building Group 181 E. Warm Springs Road Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-614-1678 • pentabldggroup.com
2000
$185,638,154
106
Lucky Dragon, Ascaya Clubhouse and Culinary Health Center
John Cannito, chief operating officer
4
McCarthy Building Companies 2340 Corporate Circle, Suite 125 Henderson, NV 89074 702-990-6707 • mccarthy.com
1973
$103,000,000
76
Las Vegas Raiders Stadium, UNLV Hospitality Hall and Palms renovation
Jeff Wood, senior vice president of operations
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SR Construction 3579 Red Rock St. Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-877-6111 • srbuilt-usa.com
1991
$90,200,000
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Federal Justice Tower, Henderson Hospital and Emerus Blue Diamond campus
Scott Loughridge, president
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The Korte Company 9225 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-228-9551 • korteco.com
2002
$67,900,000
41
Fremont9 Apartments, Cunningham Group TI and Nellis Air Force Base 240-person dormitory
Greg Korte, president of Las Vegas division
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Burke Construction Group 385 Pilot Road, Suite D Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-367-1040 • burkecgi.com
1984
$66,800,000
53
Credit One corporate headquarters and campus, Legacy Traditional School and Marnell Airport Center
Kevin Burke, president/CEO
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Nevada General Construction 4121 Wagon Trail Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-254-0262 • nevgen.com
1991
$66,102,584
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Mercer Apartments, Scientific Games corporate headquarters and Slam! Academy
Thomas Dunton, president
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DC Building Group 101 E. Warm Springs Road Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-434-9991 • www.buildwithdcbg.com
2001
$44,000,000
38
American Leadership Academy, Residence Inn (Sparks) and Faith Lutheran Middle/ High School
Shawn Danoski, CEO
Kalb Industries 5670 Wynn Road Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-365-2525 • kalbindustries.com
1972
$30,800,000
35
Las Vegas Food Court, Palm Mortuary Northwest and Laughlin River Lodge
Justin Kalb, president
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OF THE YEAR AWARDS
2017
CONTRACTOR F R O M T H E N E VA D A C O N T R A C T O R S A S S O C I AT I O N
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onstruction forms the backbone of society. It builds the infrastructure that shapes our daily lives, including homes, offices, schools and roads. It’s also responsible for thousands of great paying professional jobs. In short, construction helps make Southern Nevada a great place to live. The Nevada Contractors Association is dedicated to ensuring the construction industry’s future prosperity. We represent nearly 500 general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and affiliated firms. Together, there is nothing we can’t do. We look forward to further strengthening the construction industry, ensuring its long-term vitality and enduring legacy in Nevada. As such, we’re proud to honor the valley’s best general contractors, subcontractors and professionals, as well as the year’s most impressive and prestigious projects. The Contractor of the Year Awards are the industry’s highest and most coveted honors.
Sean Stewart Chief Executive Officer
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elcome to our annual publication honoring the best of the best in the local construction industry. This marks the 15th year of the Contractor of the Year awards program, a partnership between VEGAS INC and the Nevada Contractors Association. The organization began in 1988 as Associated General Contractors, a subsidiary of the Associated General Contractors of America. The NCA was created in 1995 to serve the local construction industry. The group works with building trades leadership and government to ensure a level playing field for union contractors. Today, the NCA represents more than 500 union and nonunion general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and affiliated firms. In this edition of the Contractor of the Year Awards, you’ll find profiles of each of this year’s honorees, who were chosen by association members. Congratulations to all of this year’s distinguished companies, organizations and individuals. It’s great to be associated with this impressive group of winners.
Craig Peterson Special Publications Editor craig.peterson@gmgvegas.com
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CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
Las Vegas Paving Corporation
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obert Mendenhall founded Las Vegas Paving in 1958 with $1,500 and one backhoe. Almost six decades later, the company has grown from a small asphaltpaving business to a prominent player in heavy civil construction in Southern Nevada, with some 1,200 employees and annual revenue in excess of $500 million. With a substantial inventory of equipment available for an extensive array of projects, the company’s scope of business now includes highways, bridges, dams, mining, underground facilities, utilities, pump stations, water- and sewer-treatment plants, traffic control, aggregate crushing and material supply. “We’re more or less experienced in all facets of heavy construction, and we’re working on over 50 projects at any given time,” said Ryan Mendenhall — Robert Mendenhall’s grandson — who serves as division manager and director. Mendenhall said most of the company’s business is conducted with public agencies such as the Nevada Depart-
ment of Transportation, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and Clark County Public Works, the City of Henderson, the City of Las Vegas, Southern Nevada Water Authority, Regional Flood Control and Las Vegas Valley Water District. Indeed, “Las Vegas Paving has been a reliable and responsible partner in delivering high-quality infrastructure in Southern Nevada,” said Tony Ilia, public information officer for NDOT. “They consistently meet and surpass our performance expectations in terms of budget, safety and quality.” Las Vegas Paving has a number of high-profile projects on its plate, including the $235 million Boulder City Bypass Design Build project, a 12.5-mile stretch of Interstate 11 that is expected to be completed in summer of 2018. “We’re working with the RTC of Southern Nevada on this one, and are about 85 percent completed,” Mendenhall said of the project, which will allow motorists commuting to and from Arizona to by-
Above: Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak, right, greets Jay Smith, left, president of Las Vegas Paving, and Robert Mendenhall, Las Vegas Paving owner.
pass Boulder City. “We also worked with Clark County Public Works on the $52.4 million I-215 Airport Connector Phase 2, which opened in June and included an eastbound flyover bridge that will ease congestion in and out of the airport tunnel. And we’re currently working with Clark County on the $92.4 million Western 215 Beltway project, a highway improvement from Craig Road to Hualapai Way, and are in the process of building full interchanges at Lone Mountain, Ann Road and Centennial Parkway.” This project, expected to be completed in 2018, will help ease traffic congestion and create safer commuting conditions in the northwest part of the valley. — Danielle Birkin
“Las Vegas Paving has been a reliable and responsible partner in delivering high-quality infrastructure in Southern Nevada. They consistently meet and surpass our performance expectations in terms of budget, safety and quality.”
Photo by Yasmina Chavez.
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as Vegas Paving deserves recognition for a major project that will benefit motorists in the northwest valley — the $47 million Centennial Bowl interchange, which included “northbound U.S. 95 to eastbound CC-215 asphalt-paved ramp, 60-foot-tall, half-mile-long concrete flyover bridge linking westbound CC215 to southbound U.S. 95, over 2,000 feet of mechanically stabilized earthen walls, over 2,000 feet of soil nail/ tie-back walls, concrete barrier rail, asphalt-paved southbound collectordistribution roadway, storm drain, lighting, traffic control, striping and signage,” according to Darren Keser, estimator/project manager with Las Vegas Paving. The much-anticipated interchange opened to traffic July 12 in a fanfare event that coincided with NDOT’s centennial anniversary and included the unfurling of an 85-pound U.S. flag. “Centennial Bowl is the secondbusiest interchange in Southern Ne-
vada and third most active in the state, with nearly 108,000 vehicles a day using the ramps at U.S. 95 and the 215 Beltway in northwest Las Vegas,” according to Tony Ilia with NDOT. “Las Vegas Paving established a vital social, cultural and economic link for local businesses, residents and visitors in northwest Las Vegas.” With anywhere from 50 to 100 Las Vegas Paving crew members on the jobsite at any given time, Ryan Mendenhall said the safety of his employees as well as the traveling public was of paramount concern. “The bridge was a cast-in-place concrete bridge, so it took a tremendous amount of planning when it came to installing the false work, or the shoring, and it was done in multiple phases over live traffic,” Ryan Mendenhall said. Summarized Keser: “As on all of our projects, safety is the No. 1 goal to protect our employees and the travelling public.” — Danielle Birkin
Photo courtesy of NDOT.
CIVIL PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Centennial Bowl Interchange
LAS VEGAS PAVING
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SUBCONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
Wells Cargo Construction
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or more than 60 years, Wells Cargo Construction — holder of the oldest contractor’s license in Nevada — has served the needs of the Las Vegas Valley with a commitment to safety, quality and integrity. Since Guy Wells became majority owner in 2013, “he has created a culture around putting our customers first, always doing the right thing, and holding ourselves responsible for the good and the bad circumstances that we are faced with. Our culture is ultimately what drives our business; if you do the above things right, the success will follow,” said Vice President of Corporate Affairs Sierra Wells. “Wells Cargo has adapted well to an aggressive schedule,” said Chris Witten, supervisor 3, associate engineer at Nevada Department of Transportation. “Their materials and placement have met or exceeded NDOT standards. They have communicated extremely well with NDOT.” Wells and his colleagues have come to believe that a successful corporate culture is created by an organization, not forced.
“When you demand something out of anyone you get forced, inauthentic results,” said Witten. “A culture is who you are and who you choose to create your vision with. When you master your culture, then excellence is a result.” The company is also involved in giving back to the community in a variety of ways. Management has been active in fundraising for Habitat for Humanity, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada, Home Aid of Southern Nevada and several local youth sports teams, among others. Wells Cargo always has big goals in store for the coming year, said Wells. “This next year we are focused on growing as a company so that we can better serve our internal and external customers.” Indeed, she added, as the economy improves the general market presents opportunities that create confidence and more growth. — Howard Riell
“(Guy Wells) has created a culture around putting our customers first, always doing the right thing, and holding ourselves responsible for the good and the bad circumstances that we are faced with. Our culture is ultimately what drives our business; if you do the right things, the success will follow.”
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SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
Fasteners Inc.
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asteners Inc. has been an active member of NCA since its inception in 1993, when Keith Mantis founded a small Las Vegas supply house by means of the acquisition of Kaner Co.’s assets. In the past two decades Fasteners Inc. has grown into a top regional supplier of professional-grade industrial and commercial tools and supplies, with a wide variety of products that are used by all trades, according to Michael Mantis — Keith Mantis’ son — who has been involved in the business since the age of 15 and now serves as executive vice president. Mantis said the $56 million company’s success is based upon exceeding customer expectations, outperforming the competition and fostering long-term relationships with its customers. “All of this could not have been accomplished without our 63 exceptional employees, many of whom have been with the firm for 15-plus years,” Mantis said. “We have also been serving most of
our customers since we opened. As such, our success is dependent upon their success. With this in mind, our customers’ issues and concerns are treated as our own, which allows our partnerships to grow even stronger.” Mantis said Fasteners Inc. also maintains a 99 percent fill-rate for its customers, ensuring that they have the products they need in order to complete their jobs on time. Brands include DeWalt, Milwaukee, Werner Ladders, Guardian Fall Protection and Weather Guard. As for the future of the company, “With the huge growth that is expected within the Las Vegas Valley, Fasteners Inc. is building up inventories, staff and equipment in order to meet the needs of its customers in the coming years,” Mantis said, adding that Fasteners Inc. is also committed to supporting NCA, “whether it’s donating time, money or materials to the projects that are important to the organization.” — Danielle Birkin
“We have also been serving most of our customers since we opened. As such, our success is dependent upon their success. With this in mind, our customers’ issues and concerns are treated as our own, which allows our partnerships to grow even stronger.”
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ith a team of professionals boasting more than 100 years of combined experience, Grand Canyon Development Partners is a full-service real-estate development and construction-management company specializing in hospitality, gaming, food and beverage, retail, sports and entertainment. With a wide range of services geared toward providing cost-effective solutions, Grand Canyon Development effectively manages clients’ projects to increase their opportunities to develop their tenant relationships and pursue more deals. “Our extensive experience provides us with a unique ability to fully understand what is critical to our clients and their business while also having the insight on what it takes to pull a successful project together, from feasibility to design and permitting, through construction and turnover to the tenants,” said Sam Nicholson, who founded the company in Arizona in 2005, adding that the company’s involvement with Nevada Contractors Association has been vital to its continued success.
Having managed the development and construction of projects ranging from a few thousand square feet to several million square feet, the company has worked with clients including SLS Las Vegas, Cosmopolitan, Grand Bazaar Shops, Lucky Dragon and The Howard Hughes Corp, with a focus on adhering to quality standards, avoiding costly mistakes and ensuring that each and every project is completed on time and within budget. “By adopting a partnership mentality with our clients, Grand Canyon manages each project using a team-oriented approach to ensure our clients’ objectives remain the primary focus,” Nicholson said. “Grand Canyon’s role as a member of this team is to manage a well-planned collaboration of efforts on the part of owners, tenants, design professionals, contractors and regulatory agencies. Knowing everyone on a project has the same goal, we pride ourselves on working together to get there.” — Danielle Birkin
“Our extensive experience provides us with a unique ability to fully understand what is critical to our clients and their business while also having the insight on what it takes to pull a successful project together, from feasibility to design and permitting, through construction and turnover to the tenants.”
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SAFEST CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR
Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
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afety has been a core value in Kiewit’s culture since its inception in 1884. It is committed to the highest standards of safety performance possible, consistent with sound construction practices. An individualized, organized and effective safety program is developed for each project that it constructs, regardless of the size or scope. “From the start of the estimating process to the delivery of a finished project, every employee believes in our culture that Nobody Gets Hurt, said Chris Koenig, Kiewit’s Nevada manager. “Providing and maintaining a safe work environment is a priority, and adherence to safety policies is obligatory to be a member of the Kiewit team. It is no accident that we have an OSHA incident rate over nine times lower than the industry average.” Koenig explained that the key to safety is “craft engagement — making every person on the project realize that he is expected and empowered to make safe choices and if needed stop work to make sure each operation is safe.” Kiewit established an active Craft Voice in Safety program, which empowers craft to speak up and make their voices heard. “It builds a partnership between management and the craft, and promotes the expectation that everyone on the project is a safety leader.” The company also recognizes the achievements of projects with outstanding safety records. “For Kiewit, there is never a safety budget, either at the project level or the district level,” Koenig said. “From seemingly small achievements, like rewarding a craft worker
using his stop-work authority to make sure an operation is safe before it proceeds, to project-wide achievements, like performing over 500,000 manhours without an OSHA recordable — as we have done since the inception of Project Neon (the largest public works project in Nevada history — which will widen 3.7 miles of Interstate 15 between Sahara Avenue and the ‘Spaghetti Bowl’ interchange) — safety has become more than an attitude but an integral part of our company culture.” — Howard Riell
“Providing and maintaining a safe work environment is a priority, and adherence to safety policies is obligatory to be a member of the Kiewit team. It is no accident that we have an OSHA incident rate over nine times lower than the industry average.”
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Tommy White
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ith more than two decades at Laborers Union Local 872 under his belt, Business Manager-Secretary Treasurer Tommy White has been instrumental in shoring up contracts and policies, influencing legislation and philanthropic efforts, and having a direct impact on the future of Southern Nevada through his work on projects like the Las Vegas Stadium. White has been business managersecretary treasurer of Local 872 since 2001. He was trustee to the Laborers Joint Trust Funds from 1997 until he was appointed as chairman in 2003, where he currently serves. Policies that White implemented in the ‘90s are still in effect. An advocate for his fellow workers and the community in general, White, working with the NCA, was instrumental in passing legislation mandating that all construction workers obtain valid OSHA 10 certifications. White took steps to certify more than 5,000 union members in OSHA regulations. White’s efforts helped lead to the creation of the Construction Industry Workers Charitable Foundation in 2006.
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The nonprofit organization assists construction workers and their families during unemployment, injury, illness and homelessness. He was instrumental in helping open the Laborers Health and Wellness Center in January 2008, a service that provides free access to health care for members of Laborers Local 872 and their families. White joined the Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board in November 2016. He and members of 872 have been significant Raiders supporters, lobbying the legislature and drumming up community support — even going so far as to design a one-of-a-kind Las Vegas Raiders firetruck. White’s philanthropic interests cast a broad net. He’s been instrumental in helping high school students get vocational experience. He also works closely with groups that assist veterans, as well as Hope For Prisoners, the National Association of Minority Contractors, the Latin Chamber of Commerce, The Center, People’s Autism Foundation and Center Ring Boxing. — Craig Peterson
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BUILDING PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Penta Building Group
LUCKY DRAGON HOTEL & CASINO
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n innovative trick or two helped breathe life in the Lucky Dragon. The property was completed in November 2016 and sits on 2.63 acres one block west of the Strip. Lucky Dragon was completed five days ahead of schedule, and under budget, attributable to Penta’s extensive pre-construction services, the implementation of LEAN Construction methodologies, and meticulous attention-todetail. The result: a roughly 4.5-percent total decrease to the project budget. That decrease, according to COO John Cannito, was achieved through a relationship-focused approach with the owner, design team and trade partners. Other pre-construction services included milestone budgeting and analysis of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Without losing the intent of the owner’s vision, exterior options were provided to offer the most cost-effective solutions. Penta’s innovative LEAN Construction technique dramatically improves efficiency and reduces waste. “This approach required the contractor to work closely with trade partners on a Pull Plan scheduling system,” Cannito said. “This system sets an end date to a specific task and works backwards, identifying other key milestones that need to be met prior to the start of that task. Each milestone is a solid commitment from the subcontractor’s field personnel and tracked daily by each member of the team.” The resort includes a nine-story, 203-guest room tower, three Asianthemed restaurants and a full-service spa. At the heart of the gaming floor is the octagonal-shaped, golden-plat-
ed pagoda center bar with its custom made 2,000-pound dragon chandelier. All guest rooms feature mountain or Strip views. An intimate and secluded outdoor pool and recreation area was designed to reflect the rich heritage and culture of China. The building’s exteriors feature imported red glass panels, backlit perforated metal panels, and a base of indigenous Southwestern stone. The resort also includes a two-level casino and restaurant complex complete with an attached six-level parking structure. — Howard Riell
Lucky Dragon was completed five days ahead of schedule, and under budget, attributable to Penta’s extensive pre-construction services, the implementation of LEAN Construction methodologies, and meticulous attention-to-detail. The result: a roughly 4.5-percent total decrease to the project budget.
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Nathaniel Jacobs
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builder at heart, Nathaniel Jacobs became a member of the NCA as a student at Montana State University, where he graduated in 2008 with a B.S. in construction engineering and a minor in business administration. An active member of the student chapter of the organization, Jacobs also determined his professional path while in college, completing a summer internship at McCarthy Building Companies in Las Vegas in 2007, and being hired on full-time as a project manager. “I was hired on at McCarthy straight out of college and never looked back,” said Jacobs, a tinkerer who has always been drawn to architecture and engineering. “I graduated just before the recession and had multiple job offers, but the genuine culture of McCarthy’s people seemed like the perfect fit.” Jacobs has contributed to nearly $300 million of projects across the valley, representing McCarthy in the aviation, infrastructure, K-12 and higher education markets, and now serves as senior project manager. “I believe that industry involvement is an easy segue to becoming more engrained in the local community,” said Jacobs, who began attending the Young Constructors Forum meetings (NCA subcommittee) in 2012, and was elected chairman in 2015 and 2016. “As chairman, I instituted a hierarchy within YCF that established project leaders with
the end goal of increasing engagement. Trying to break the ‘networking club’ stigma, I also added a professional development component that the group continues to follow. Philanthropic programs over my tenure included a park for City Impact Center, Adopt-a-Highway, building a kids play area for USO in McCarran, and a renovation of a homeless transition center, CARE Complex.” “We at the NCA are thrilled to honor Nathaniel Jacobs as Member of the Year because he exudes commitment and involvement by his support and dedication to the association, our industry and community,” said Sean Stewart, NCA chief executive officer. — Danielle Birkin
“I was hired on at McCarthy straight out of college and never looked back. I graduated just before the recession and had multiple job offers, but the culture of McCarthy’s people seemed like the perfect fit.”
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stablished in 1864, McCarthy has a long history of building facilities that drive greater value. From exceptional levels of quality and safety to ease of maintenance over time, it is committed to helping its clients and partners achieve their short- and longterm strategic goals. “We keep trying to raise the bar for ourselves and the construction industry as a whole,” said Jeff Wood, senior vice president of operations for McCarthy’s Nevada office. “Southern Nevada has been our home for more than 40 years, and 2017 has been a benchmark year, for sure.” McCarthy is a 100-percent employee-owned company, “so we all have a vested interest in every client and market we’re in,” Wood said. “This drives the innovation of our team and creates the highest level of accountability amongst our partners, our clients and the community.” One major accomplishment for McCarthy was being selected with its joint venture partner, Mortenson Construction, to build the new Las Vegas Stadium. In addition, said Wood, “We’ve been able to make a significant impact to our industry by partnering with the Nevada Contractor’s Association and serving on their boards, chairing committees and participating in industry forums.” “McCarthy Building Companies has been very involved and hands-on with the NCA for several years and truly deserves to be recognized for their dedica-
tion, hard work and passion for not only the NCA, but the industry as a whole,” said Sean Stewart, NCA chief executive officer. The company’s major goals for 2018 center around the development of its people. “We want to continue to raise the bar in this industry,” Wood said, “and our talent is key to providing impactful solutions for our clients and executing work with the highest level of safety, and quality.” — Howard Riell
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