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Expansion, Relocation Projects Bringing Las Vegas Area OverĀ 700 Jobs

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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. operation in the Las Vegas area. Virtual Guard, Inc.

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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

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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 Virgin Trainsā€™ planned $4.8-billion billion bond request.

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The World of Concrete is Officially Back in 2021

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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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Multi-Year Bank Rehab Secures Las Vegas Wash

ENR Construction

Few visitors to Las Vegas are likely to realize they are using the same water as on their previous visit. Infrastructure'

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

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Calling all construction professionalsā€”weā€™ve got some exciting news: Autodesk University (AU) is back in Las Vegas in 2023! For starters, there is no other construction event quite like it. Here are five reasons AU 2023 is a must-attend for construction prosā€”plus tips on how to maximize your time during the event.

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Vegas to Build Energy Efficient ā€˜Mini Cityā€™

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Bleutech Park, an energy-efficient mini city project based in Las Vegas, has secured a piece of land at the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard according to KNTV. The project will set on 210 acres of Las Vegas Blvd. A company spokesperson told KNTV that the project will ā€œusher in an unprecedentedā€¦