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Expansion, Relocation Projects Bringing Las Vegas Area OverĀ 700 Jobs

Business Facilities

Four companies will expand or relocate to the Las Vegas area and are projected to create 719 total jobs over the next five years with the assistance of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA). operation in the Las Vegas area. The LVGEA assisted PRA Group in the application for tax incentives.

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Las Vegas-Southern Calif. Rail Delayed

ENR Construction

A proposed $4-billion privately built high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Southern California won’t begin construction in early 2020 as planned, due to the developer’s inability to secure tax exemptions from the Nevada legislature this session.

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Bonds OK'd by Calif. for SoCal-Las Vegas Rail Link

ENR Construction

Virgin Trainsā€™ planned $4.8-billion billion high-speed rail line between Southern California and Las Vegas secured a major portion of financing, with the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank approving the developerā€™s $3.5-billion billion bond request.

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The World of Concrete is Officially Back in 2021

Construction Junkie

Last yearā€™s World of Concrete , the large concrete and masonry focused convention hosted in Las Vegas every year, was one of the very last normal events that our industry has been able to take part in since the pandemic started. Las Vegas has been the top convention and meetings destination for many years. welcome back!

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High-Speed Rail From Cali to Vegas Delayed

Construction Equipment

Virgin Trains USA has delayed the construction of a high-speed rail between Las Vegas and Southern California, which was set for development in 2020. The plans were docked after the company failed to secure tax abatements this legislative session. Not getting the abatements will likely push theā€¦

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5 Reasons Construction Professionals Canā€™t Miss Autodesk University 2023

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Calling all construction professionalsā€”weā€™ve got some exciting news: Autodesk University (AU) is back in Las Vegas in 2023! So whether youā€™re looking to improve project efficiency, secure that promotion, or drive higher ROI for your clients, AU 2023 will give you the insights you need to meet your objectives.

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AGC Plans to Help Firms Deliver Better Health Benefits

Construction Superintendent Magazine

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The Associated General Contractors of America is planning to launch a new private insurance exchange in cooperation with Willis North America, association officials announced. Sandherr, the associationā€™s CEO. frontpage'

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