McCarthy Completes $20M Renovation of Historic El Cortez Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

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McCarthy Building Companies completed the $20-million, 18,000-square-foot renovation and expansion of the El Cortez Hotel & Casino, enhancing one of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada’s most storied landmarks while preserving its rich heritage. The renovation expands the casino’s footprint by 10,000 square feet, improves 4,000 square feet of existing space and introduces a host of new features including a high-limit gaming lounge, a modern Asian eatery—Hot Noods by Chinglish and the Show Bar, a centerpiece entertainment venue featuring a 20-foot-wide LED screen for sports and music videos and a stage for live performances. Nearly 200 additional slot machines, a roulette-themed bar … Read more

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Dodge Momentum Index Declines 7% in March

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The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, receded 6.9% in March to 205.6 (2000=100) from the revised February reading of 220.9. Over the month, commercial planning declined 7.8% while institutional planning fell 5%. “Increased uncertainty around material prices and fiscal policies may have begun to factor into planning decisions throughout March,” stated Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network. “While planning data has weakened across most nonresidential sectors this month, activity remains considerably higher than year-ago levels and still suggests steady construction activity in mid-2026.” On the commercial side, weaker planning activity for warehouses, data … Read more

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Robins & Morton Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Baseball Stadium in South Carolina

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Construction firm Robins & Morton celebrated the ribbon cutting of Fifth Third Park, a new 200,000-square-foot minor league baseball stadium, on April 3 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The 3,500-seat stadium is now home to the Hub City Spartanburgers of the South Atlantic League, a High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. The stadium can accommodate up to 5,000 fans, and it features 12 premium suites, a 7,000-square-foot club and multi-purpose event space, concourse level boxes and an outfield berm in deep left field. Beyond baseball, the venue is designed to host a variety of events such as outdoor concerts, festivals and … Read more

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Construction Volunteers Team Up to Build Walls for Habitat for Humanity House in Ohio

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AGC Charities Inc., Kokosing and United Rentals teamed up to lead dozens of volunteers from across the country to assemble the walls for a new house being built by Habitat for Humanity Delaware and Union Counties. The volunteer workday at Kokosing’s campus in Westerville, Ohio involved cutting wood and assembling the various pieces into prefabricated walls that will be erected on land owned by Habitat for Humanity for a deserving family. The volunteers who participated in the charity project are all members of the Associated General Contractors of America. Many volunteers arrived early into the area to participate in the … Read more

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The Softwood Lumber Board 2024 Annual Report Now Available

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The Softwood Lumber Board has published its 2024 Annual Report, which details the organization’s impact generating more softwood lumber demand by expanding new and emerging markets and protecting existing markets. In 2024, the SLB continued to target investments across its key program areas of codes, communications, conversions and education through its funded programs, partnerships and initiatives. Key accomplishments include: Every $100 the SLB invests in programs leverages $96 in additional outside funding on average since 2021. The AWC’s 2027 IBC change priority would create $360,000 in savings per building, making wood construction more cost-competitive by reducing sealant/adhesive requirements when adopted. … Read more

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