Construction Las Vegas - Greenspun Media Group
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45 CONSTRUCTION LAS VEGAS CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR W elcome to our annual publication honoring the best of the best in the local construction industry. is marks the 13th year of the Contractor of the Year awards program, a partnership between VEGAS INC and the Associated General Con- tractors and Nevada Contractors Association. e Las Vegas AGC began in 1988 as a subsidiary of the 96-year-old Associated General Contractors of America. NCA was created in 1995 to serve the local construc- tion industry. e 19-year-old trade group works with building trades leadership and government to ensure a level playing eld for union contractors. e consolidated group represents more than 500 union and nonunion general contractors, subcontrac- tors, suppliers and a liated rms. In this edition of the Contractor of the Year Awards, you'll nd pro les of each of this year's eight honorees, who were chosen by association members. Congratula- tions to all of this year's distinguished companies, orga- nizations and individuals. It's great to be associated with this impressive group of winners. Craig Peterson Special Publications Editor craig.peterson@gmgvegas.com C onstruction forms the backbone of society. It builds the infrastructure that shapes our daily life, including homes and o ces, 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. e Las Vegas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors and the Nevada Contractors Association are dedicated to ensuring the construction industry's future prosperity. We represent nearly 500 general con- tractors, subcontractors, suppliers and a liated rms. Together, there is nothing we can't do. We look forward to further strengthening the con- struction industry, ensuring its long-term vitality and enduring legacy in the Las Vegas Valley. 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. e Contractor of the Year Awards are the industry's highest and most coveted honors. Sean Stewart Executive Vice President Associated General Contractors, Las Vegas Chapter Nevada Contractors Association FROM THE EDITOR FROM THE SPONSOR FROM THE AGC|NCA R epublic Services is proud to be a long-time an- nual sponsor and supporter of the AGC Con- tractor of the Year Awards. We congratulate the 2015 nominees for their leadership and contributions made in the local community. Republic has served Southern Nevada for more than a decade alongside many of the contractors, builders and developers being recognized. We applaud the recipients for their com- mitment towards industry excellence. Republic Services specializes in waste and recycling services for the construction, industrial, commercial and residential sectors. Our years of experience and exper- tise in the construction industry as well as partnerships with local customers, a ords us the opportunity to divert valuable materials from land lls. Whether it's a dumpster rental for a construction project, home remodel or a com- mercial business, customers rely on us for responsible and reliable disposal of waste and recyclables. Environmental responsibility and sustainability are fundamental to our service o erings and culture at Re- public Services. Currently at the Apex Regional Land ll we are capturing the methane gas generated at the land ll and converting it into a renewable energy source powering roughly 8,000 local households. We own and operate a eet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks and later this year we are proud to announce the grand opening of what will be North America's largest residen- tial recycling center located in North Las Vegas. We are committed to serving as good stewards of the environment while serving our community, our custom- ers and preserving our natural environment for future generations. We believe in a Blue Planet™ — one that is clean, safe and simply better. On behalf of Republic Services, congratulations again to this year's award recipients and thank you for the wonderful contributions you have made. Tracy Skenandore Director, Public Relations & Communications Republic Services