In the last year, Nevada’s population has steadily increased. The more people living and working in Nevada, the more buildings need reliable access to utilities. This is where Nevada utilities and commercial real estate (CRE) go hand in hand. Addressing these needs for locals and new Nevadans alike requires meticulous planning, teamwork and creativity. The Role of Utilities in … [Read more...] about Utilities in Nevada
Las Vegas Valley Water District
Las Vegas Valley Water District, Local Businesses Partner to Safeguard Against Major Structure Fires
Every year, there are thousands of structure fires in Las Vegas. However, a relatively small percentage of fire-related losses involve commercial structures, in part because of efforts by the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) and local property owners to protect their investment. When most people think about urban fires, they conjure images of the Great Chicago Fire of … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Valley Water District, Local Businesses Partner to Safeguard Against Major Structure Fires
Balancing the Boom: How Utilities Strive to Keep Up with Developers
Nevada’s utility providers, facing a wave of requests from developers who need water, power and natural gas service for their projects, increasingly rely on digital solutions to help move applications along. At the same time, utilities emphasize one of the oldest strategies in the book to reduce the possibilities of delay. They encourage development teams to meet … [Read more...] about Balancing the Boom: How Utilities Strive to Keep Up with Developers
Industry Focus: Public Works & Utilities
Advancing technologies and shifting consumer expectations are driving changes within the utilities and public works sectors. With those changes come potential opportunities for the future of Nevada and its growing population. Recently, leaders in these industries met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss current operations and projects on the … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Public Works & Utilities
Water System Renewal Initiative Under Way
The Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) has embarked on a decade-long effort to renew and enhance the community’s $1.7-billion municipal water delivery system. Earlier this year, the Clark County Board of Commissioners—serving in its dual role as the LVVWD’s Board of Directors—adopted a 10-year capital improvement plan for the not-for-profit water utility, which serves … [Read more...] about Water System Renewal Initiative Under Way
Nevada Infrastructure: Keeping Up with a Growing State
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Nevada’s 1.95 percent population growth rate from July 2015 to July 2016 made it the second fastest-growing state in the country, slightly behind Utah’s 2.03 percent. With the state’s official population nearing the three million mark, how is infrastructure keeping up with growth? The Orange Cone Zone Some of the funding for Nevada’s road … [Read more...] about Nevada Infrastructure: Keeping Up with a Growing State
Tech in Nevada
Economic development in Nevada has a direct, deliberate, effect on Nevada’s technology industry. Then again, Nevada’s technology industry is having a definite effect on economic development. It’s like the old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups commercials – where the collision of chocolate and peanut butter create a happy symbiosis. In this case, the combination is intentional. … [Read more...] about Tech in Nevada
Best Companies to Work for 2012
In an economy where simply finding a job is an accomplishment in and of itself, being named one of the Best Companies to Work For is doubly impressive. With so many Nevadans seeking work, the following companies have recognized the value of their employees and go above and beyond to ensure they’re taken care of. While many businesses have had to cut employee benefits or … [Read more...] about Best Companies to Work for 2012
Power Women: Enough Said
The name says it all. Nevada’s Power Women are helping to shape the state and working for the betterment of our communities. They are in the trenches day in and day out with the goal of improving where we live and work. They say behind every great man is a woman; we say, behind every great state are several women. We’re honored to include this year’s Power Women in the … [Read more...] about Power Women: Enough Said