A new tree is taking root outside the SCA Flagstaff plant. Employees planted two Fantasy Maple trees to honor Darron Smith, a 17 year employee who died earlier this year. Smith was heavily involved in the facility's safety and environmental programs including the wastewater treament program. … [Read more...] about SCA in Flagstaff Honors Employee
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A Sustainable and Native Livelihood
When the idea of using xeriscape landscaping in yards became popular, most people resigned themselves that to save water, they had to settle for what Nigel Sparks calls a “gravelscape” – nothing fancy or colorful, just efficient. “I think that is what people came to see and that was not the … [Read more...] about A Sustainable and Native Livelihood
World’s Largest Solar Plant Planned for So. Colorado
Mortenson Construction has been selected as the general contractor for Charlotte-based Cogentrix Energy, LLC’s 30-megawatt Alamosa Solar Generating Project in southern Colorado. Once completed, the project will be the world’s largest solar field utilizing concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology. … [Read more...] about World’s Largest Solar Plant Planned for So. Colorado
Cementing Hopes for Regional and National Economic Growth
Drake Cement’s nearly-complete $310 million production plant is located within Yavapai County in Paulden, Arizona – once a historic ghost town and about 60 miles southwest of Flagstaff. Bringing Drake to the region is expected to employ approximately 550 people in construction projects and provide … [Read more...] about Cementing Hopes for Regional and National Economic Growth