Groundbreakings
1. On Aug. 11, the City of Las Vegas began the Charleston Storm Drain project on Maryland Pkwy. south of Charleston Blvd. The $47.6M project, constructed by Harber Company Inc., will be completed in phases through Q3 2027. Phase 1, on Maryland Pkwy. will take roughly six months, followed by work on Charleston Blvd. starting in early September.
2. Ellis Island Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas is undergoing a major renovation and expansion that will double the size of its casino floor. The project replaces the former on-site brewery, which has relocated to St. George, and will add roughly 280 new machines and expand the table games area.
Progress Reports
3. Foundation work is underway on the Athletics’ Las Vegas ballpark project, where the first concrete was poured the week of Aug. 8. Located on nine acres of a 35-acre Strip site, the $1.75B stadium will seat 33,000 fans and anchor a planned resort and entertainment district shared with Bally’s Corp. Permits issued to date total more than $45M, with another $157M in applications under review.
4. Construction is underway on Phase II of The Oddie District, a 110KSF redevelopment of a former Lowe’s in Sparks. Work began in June and is scheduled to finish by year-end, with tenants moving in early 2026. Developer Foothill Partners secured financing through Heritage Bank of Nevada and Belay Investment Group. The project is 70% preleased. Truckee Meadows Construction is the general contractor, with design by Frame Architecture, Nadel Architects and L.A. Studio Nevada.
5. Construction on Greenlink West, NV Energy’s transmission project near Beatty, has been temporarily suspended. The FAA halted work due to missing aviation safety lights on towers exceeding 200 ft. EC Source, the contractor, had been using Beatty as a staging area before the pause. Work will resume once compliance is met.
Completions
6. Echo Suites by Wyndham, a $10M, 42.7KSF, four-story extended-stay hotel at 545 Double Eagle Ct. in Reno, is now complete. Metcalf Builders constructed the project. Developed with Sandpiper Hospitality, the 100-room property is now open to guests.
7. Metcalf Builders has completed the Carson Crossing Shell and Planet Fitness project, an $8.2M development at 3193 Market St. in Carson City. The scope included site development and ground-up construction for a retail and fitness center. Coordination included owner-supplied materials and a separate TI contractor for Sprouts.
8. Stitser Built has completed Mayberry Gardens, a 3.8-acre, 30KSF Class A professional office complex at Mayberry Drive and McCarran Blvd. in west Reno. The site was formerly a ranch and garden center. The $2.7M project includes five office buildings and executive suites, with all exterior approvals granted by the City of Reno Historical Resources Commission. Development partners included Fred and Tor Stahl.
9. The Carson City Rural Child Advocacy Center has opened with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. The new facility provides support services for abused and exploited children across northern Nevada.
