Nevada commercial developers and builders reported that their workloads are full, but not without challenges. “We’re busy. Busy’s good,” said Chet Opheikens, vice president, R&O Construction in Las Vegas. “Busy means we get to employ people. Employed people means community growth, which means increased morale and confidence, factors that allow for a strong … [Read more...]
DC Building Group Completes New Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Facility and The Caring Place
LAS VEGAS – One of Southern Nevada’s most cherished charities will be moving into a new home for its headquarters. Shawn Danoski, CEO of Las Vegas-based DC Building Group, said construction has been completed on the new Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation facility and The Caring Place – which helps thousands of Southern Nevada residents annually. The facility will be dubbed the … [Read more...]
The PENTA Building Group Hires Six New Staff Members
LAS VEGAS – The PENTA Building Group, a leading commercial contractor, announced it has hired several new staff members in Las Vegas, including Quality Assurance/Quality Control Superintendent Moe Rayner, Training Director and Project Executive Joseph Miller, project engineer and document controller Eve Jones, and project engineer Michelle Mickelson. Offering more than 30 … [Read more...]
Improvements Coming to East Downtown in Reno
Reno's East Fourth Street will be transformed during the second annual Positively 4th Street Better Block Project event. Considered "the gateway" to downtown Reno, Fourth Street is home to several historical properties but is in need of upgrades and repair. Local businesses are looking to spruce up the area through landscaping, adding a two-way bicycle lane, re-striping … [Read more...]
PENTA to Host Safety Stand Down Event at SLS Las Vegas on June 2
WHO: The PENTA Building Group WHAT: The PENTA Building Group, a leading general contractor headquartered in Las Vegas, will shut down all work on the large-scale SLS Las Vegas project from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on Monday, June 2 to host its quarterly Safety Stand Down event. The safety-focused event will include the entire workforce of the SLS Las Vegas project, totaling … [Read more...]
Power Poll 2014: The Bounce Back
Optimism characterizes the mood of Nevada executives this year. Whether it’s waving goodbye to the recession or already having moved on to bigger and better things, business owners and executives have officially brushed off the oppressive economy and are now working on the bounce back. The 2014 Power Poll marks the twelfth year executives have weighed in on various issues … [Read more...]
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: January 2014
New Year - New Format The ReD Report has a new, easier to read format. Commercial real estate professionals throughout the state have requested the report be categorized in market areas, as opposed to zip codes. The color-coded areas correspond to the map below and each deal is presented in a more concise manner. We appreciate all the brokers who continue to send us their … [Read more...]
Nevada Real Estate & Development Report: October 2013
Projects Henderson, 89052 Hospital Burke Construction has begun construction on the Seven Hills Behavioral Institute Expansion project. Plans for the project include the conversion of an existing one story, 15,000 SF office building to an institutional occupancy building. Upgrades will provide additional space for 36 new inpatient psychiatric beds located within two nursing … [Read more...]
Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate
It’s likely that no industry has felt the recession as strongly as the commercial real estate industry. Yet, industry experts are beginning to see an uptick in the previously challenged market. Executives representing commercial real estate interests recently met at the Las Vegas offices of Stable Development to discuss the market. Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada … [Read more...]
Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate
While many feel that most industries in Nevada are beginning to experience small rebounds, one industry that still has a long road ahead is the commercial real estate sector. With asking rents remaining low and the large quantities of available space on the market, brokers, builders and developers continue to feel the effects of the recession. Executives representing this … [Read more...]
What is a leader’s greatest attribute?
“A leader’s greatest attribute is the ability to forward think. Great leaders anticipate obstacles or challenges that may affect a team and can adjust quickly.” Carol Mayorga • District Manager, Wells Fargo Bank– The Horizons District “I don’t think there is a single greatest attribute. Vision, the ability to motivate and inspire people, providing clear direction and the … [Read more...]
