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AGC of Utah’s 104th Annual Convention: Building What Matters—Together
AGC of Utah’s 104th Annual Convention: Building What Matters—Together The Associated General Contractors of Utah gathered January 29–30, 2026, at the Little America Hotel for its 104th Annual Convention, bringing together contractors, partners, and industry leaders from across the state for two days focused on leadership, innovation, service, and connection. Centered on the theme Build…
Read MoreBuilding What Matters: Our Most Meaningful Dinner Celebration Yet
Building What Matters: Our Most Meaningful Dinner Celebration Yet At this year’s AGC of Utah Annual Convention, we set out to make our Build What Matters Dinner Celebration more than just a fun night with attendees — we wanted it to matter in the community we all serve. Every year, our dinner brings together members…
Read MoreHonoring a Builder and a Community: Doug Watts Receives the 2026 Eric W. Ryberg Award
Honoring a Builder and a Community: Doug Watts Receives the 2026 Eric W. Ryberg Award Each year, the Associated General Contractors of Utah presents its highest individual honor—the Eric W. Ryberg Award—to a contractor whose career reflects the very best of the industry. In 2026, that honor was awarded to Doug Watts, recognizing a lifetime…
Read MoreBlack Desert Resort: Where Vision, Land, and Collaboration Shape a New Desert Icon
Black Desert Resort: Where Vision, Land, and Collaboration Shape a New Desert Icon Southern Utah’s desert rarely welcomes anything new without a test of worthiness. Its lava flows, sandstone cliffs, and sweeping amphitheaters have stood unchanged for millennia. Yet in .Ivins, one project has emerged that feels as if it has always belonged there. Black…
Read MoreRebuilding a Critical Corridor: How Four New Interchanges Transformed Bangerter Highway
Rebuilding a Critical Corridor: How Four New Interchanges Transformed Bangerter Highway For years, the traffic signals along Bangerter Highway were predictable choke points for tens of thousands of commuters. The stop-and-go pattern at 4700 South, 2700 West, 9800 South, and 13400 South caused backups across the western Salt Lake Valley, signaling a transportation system struggling…
Read MoreWheeler Machinery Co. has acquired Diamond Equipment & Tool Rental
Wheeler Machinery Co. has acquired Diamond Equipment & Tool Rental Wheeler Machinery Co. has acquired Diamond Equipment & Tool Rental. This strategic move significantly expands Wheeler’s Cat Rental Store division with an enlarged footprint and an enhanced product offering to further affirm Wheeler’s position as a one-stop shop for all equipment rental needs. “We…
Read MoreAGC of Utah Annual Awards (2022)
AGC of Utah Annual Awards (2022) AGC of Utah Awards Best Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Projects in Utah Salt Lake City, UT. February 8, 2023 – The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Utah hosted their annual awards breakfast on January 19, 2023, at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. The event recognized outstanding…
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UPDATE: 1st Year of IIJA Transportation
Projects in Utah
UPDATE: 1st Year of IIJA TransportationProjects in Utah You probably already know what the IIJA Fund is, but if you don’t – the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides approximately $350 billon for Federal Highway Programs over a five-year period (2022-2026). We have just entered the second year of this funding. So, how did…
Read MoreVirtual Reality Saving Construction Industry $Millions$
Virtual Reality Saving Construction Industry $Millions$ You’ve probably heard of a certain technology called Virtual Reality, but did you know that there are many uses for this revolutionary technology outside of the video game industry. In fact, one of the ways that construction industries are saving millions of dollars a year is through Virtual and…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Going Green with LEED
The Benefits of Going Green with LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a globally recognized rating system that quantifies the environmental friendliness of a building. According to the U.S. Energy Information Association, residential and commercial building sectors accounted for 39% of total energy consumption in 2021, so it’s important to try to…
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