SkySong, Arizona State University’s Innovation Center, launched a decade ago, is attracting new high tech firms and generating much-need construction jobs in the Arizona economy. The Center’s conection to ASU’s research and entrepreneurial resources is an attraction for tenants, and it supports, in SkySong’s words, “a different level of productivity.” New SkySong tenant Shashi Jasthi,… Read more »
Iconic Winrock Mall redevelopment is on schedule with completion expected by 2018. The former Winrock Shopping Center is being transformed into the mixed-use “Winrock Town Center,” continuing to provide a boost to the New Mexico construction industry. Current demolition is making way for a 95–unit, two-level parking garage which will accomodate 1200 square feet of… Read more »
Across the U.S. construction of senior housing is on the rise, providing new construction jobs. This includes assisted living and independent living facilities, with assisted living demands greater. The Baby Boomers are expected in coming years to increase these numbers even more. Albuquerque is no exception, with a new three-story, 180,000 square foot, 130 unit… Read more »
Ed Mazria is thrilled to see that Albuquerque is making giant strides toward establishment of a formal 2030 District. His Santa Fe based firm, Architecture 2030 has already supported such great cities as Seattle, Pittsbug, and San Francisco in becoming full-fledged districts. The move promises to bring much-needed new construction jobs to downtown Albuquerque. ‘We’re… Read more »
All across the state of Colorado, new breweries are starting up, and popular breweries are expanding their operations, which means more construction jobs and income flowing into the local economy. In a classic example, the Grossen Bart Brewery in Longmont started its operations from a garage in 2012 and are now moving to a 40-year… Read more »
