The Concrete Protector is excited to announce that its Graniflex product system has been honored as Most Innovative Product (MIP) by industry experts. Held annually at World of Concrete, the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry, the MIP Award Program showcases products that will transform the concrete industry. Graniflex… Read more »
Iconic Winrock Mall redevelopment is on schedule with completion expected by 2018. The former Winrock Shopping Center is being transformed into the mixed-use “Winrock Town Center,” continuing to provide a boost to the New Mexico construction industry. Current demolition is making way for a 95–unit, two-level parking garage which will accomodate 1200 square feet of… Read more »
Community blight continues to be a challenge in many cities. Municipalities and the federal government spend millions annually to fight blight. The cost of blight runs deep. First it robs the city of tax revenue from the property, then it saddles it with the cost to demolish the building if it cannot be sold, and… Read more »
Across the U.S. construction of senior housing is on the rise, providing new construction jobs. This includes assisted living and independent living facilities, with assisted living demands greater. The Baby Boomers are expected in coming years to increase these numbers even more. Albuquerque is no exception, with a new three-story, 180,000 square foot, 130 unit… Read more »
Ed Mazria is thrilled to see that Albuquerque is making giant strides toward establishment of a formal 2030 District. His Santa Fe based firm, Architecture 2030 has already supported such great cities as Seattle, Pittsbug, and San Francisco in becoming full-fledged districts. The move promises to bring much-needed new construction jobs to downtown Albuquerque. ‘We’re… Read more »
