New $650M Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital Enhances Healthcare in Texas

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Construction is complete on the new $650-million Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital campus, located in Texas, providing a facility designed to enhance healthcare access in the rapidly growing Cypress area. Campus demolition work began in February 2022 and campus construction was completed in March 2025. The project began with the demolition of 11 buildings previously occupied by Sysco Corp., totaling over 600,000 square feet. The new 570,000-square-foot, seven-story hospital features healthcare amenities including opening with 100 licensed beds, nine operating rooms and nine imaging modalities. The campus also includes an emergency department, critical care unit and birthing center. McCarthy and its … Read more

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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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High-Tech Replacement Hospital in Georgia Tops Out

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CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia, a member of CommonSpirit, in Catoosa County, Georgia, has topped out. The 134,000-square-foot hospital is scheduled to open in January 2026. The $126-million project budget covers all aspects of the new hospital, from construction and infrastructure to interior furnishings and advanced medical equipment and furnishings essential for patient care. The new 64-inpatient hospital is replacing the current CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia and will connect to the current CHI Memorial Parkway building, serving as an anchor for its medical campus. In addition, the site is home to CHI Memorial Rees Skillern Cancer Institute, Imaging Center and MaryEllen … Read more

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McCarthy Building Companies Announces Key Leadership Promotions

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McCarthy Building Companies has announced a pair of promotions in Nevada. Jose Bojorquez has been promoted to regional safety director, overseeing safety performance in Las Vegas, Nevada and San Diego, California, and Chad Peterson has been promoted to senior project director. These two promotions enhance McCarthy’s leadership team in the Silver State and beyond, bringing a wealth of combined experience and expertise. Bojorquez, a McCarthy veteran of more than 12 years, will lead regional and company-wide safety initiatives, ensuring the continued enhancement of McCarthy’s safety culture. In his new role, he will oversee training, communication, case management and policy improvements … Read more

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West-MEC Breaks Ground on $13.5M Expansion Project

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Western Maricopa Education Center, a career technical education school district serving students in the Phoenix, Arizona West Valley, recently broke ground on a $13.5-million expansion of its Northeast Campus. The expansion will add two new training facilities, update equipment and create more space to serve additional students. The facility is a 16,500-square-foot advanced manufacturing and welding building that will feature an advanced manufacturing lab and cleanroom, both outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment. The building will also contain a 2,000-square-foot cutting-edge electric vehicle bay that includes a teaching facility with car lifts and first-hand instructional areas. Advanced manufacturing, welding and electrical vehicle/hybrid … Read more

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