RENO, Nev. – Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) has announced that Martin-Harris Construction, a long-established Nevada-based firm with deep regional expertise, has been selected as the general contractor for the GSR Arena — the first phase of a $1B investment that will redefine the property and elevate Reno’s profile as a destination for sports, entertainment, and community development.
Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Martin-Harris Construction has a strong track record of delivering high-profile projects across the state, including several in Northern Nevada for clients such as the Washoe County School District, the City of Reno, Switch, Lincoln Avenue Capital, and the Golden Nugget, to name a few.
“We are proud to partner with a Nevada firm that understands the landscape, the opportunity, and the importance of this transformational project,” said Alex Meruelo, owner of Grand Sierra Resort. “Martin-Harris has consistently demonstrated excellence and reliability in projects that matter to this state. Their team’s experience and commitment to quality make them the right choice to bring this bold vision to life.”
As general contractor, Martin-Harris will oversee construction of the new 10,000-seat arena that will serve as the future home of the Nevada Wolf pack men’s basketball team, concerts and a community ice center.
“We’ve been building in Nevada for nearly 50 years, and delivering on a client’s trust has always been at the heart of what we do. Being part of this next chapter for Reno means a great deal to our team. We’re proud to partner with GSR and the Meruelo Group to deliver a project our entire community can take pride in,” said Guy Martin, President of Martin-Harris Construction.
The GSR Redevelopment Project represents the largest private capital investment in Reno’s history and will support long-term economic growth in the region.
For more information on the project, visit renoarena.com.
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ABOUT GRAND SIERRA RESORT
Located in the heart of the beautiful Reno-Tahoe region, Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) is an all-encompassing casino-resort with nearly 2,000 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, 200,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, 1,400 slot machines, 45 table games, a poker room featuring seven tables and the Infinity High Limit Room. The destination’s premier gaming property offers visitors a wide variety of amenities including the 2,500+ capacity, critically-acclaimed Grand Theatre, home to Reno-Tahoe’s finest entertainment experience, exhilarating nightlife at the spectacular LEX Nightclub, more than a dozen delectable restaurant and dining choices including Charlie Palmer Steak and Lounge, a spa, branded retail shopping, a remarkable year-round outdoor pool and fire pit experience, Reno’s largest outdoor ice skating rink, a 58-lane bowling center and an aqua golf driving range. GSR players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between GSR and its sister resort SAHARA Las Vegas, that gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. GSR is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit grandsierraresort.com or to make reservations call 1-800-648-5080. For the latest and greatest news on GSR, find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Martin-Harris Construction:
Martin-Harris Construction is a Nevada-born general contractor with nearly 50 years of experience. With deep roots in both Northern and Southern Nevada, the company is proud to build in the places its team lives, works, and calls home. Martin-Harris brings local insight and lasting partnerships to every project, delivering construction management, general contracting, and design-build services across sectors including entertainment, multi-family, education, mission critical, and civic facilities. The firm is widely recognized for its integrity, consistency, and long-standing relationships with clients, design professionals, and trade partners. Martin-Harris takes pride in building projects that stand the test of time and reflect a deep commitment to the communities it serves.
