Contractor of the Year Awards honors the people and projects building Southern Nevada

Presented by the Nevada Contractors Association in partnership with Vegas Inc, the Contractor of the Year Awards recognize Southern Nevada's outstanding general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, industry professionals and top construction projects.

From the roads we travel and the schools our children attend to the businesses that fuel our economy, the construction industry shapes every aspect of our community. Through its commitment to excellence in craftsmanship and innovation, the Nevada Contractors Association continues to help build a stronger Southern Nevada. "Together, our industry is building more than projects," said Ann Barnett, NCA's chief executive officer. "We are building the infrastructure, businesses and communities that drive our region forward."

These awards represent the highest honors among NCA members, recognizing organizations and individuals whose dedication, expertise and leadership continue to strengthen Southern Nevada's construction industry. It is our privilege to celebrate this year's honorees and their outstanding achievements.

General Contractor of the Year: Martin-Harris Construction

Founded in 1976 by Frank Martin and Frank Harris, Martin-Harris Construction has grown into one of the Southwest’s premier commercial general contractors. Fifty years later, the family-led firm remains under the leadership of President Guy Martin, with offices in Las Vegas and Reno and an expanding presence in Colorado.

Martin-Harris Construction employs more than 427 associates and has averaged more than $500 million in annual revenue over the past three years. The company has completed 60 projects between May 2025 and May 2026 across sectors including aviation, healthcare, hospitality and education.

The company is also deeply rooted in the community, making a meaningful impact beyond construction. Martin-Harris partners with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, Make-A-Wish Nevada and the Clark County School District. Associates regularly participate in school improvement projects, community cleanups, holiday donation drives, career fairs and mentorship opportunities that introduce students and young adults to careers in construction.

Martin-Harris has earned multiple ABC Excellence in Construction Awards and NAIOP Southern Nevada’s General Contracting Firm of the Year honors. The company’s high-performing, people-first culture has also been recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Subcontractor of the year: Hirschi Companies

Hirschi Companies is one of the only specialty contractors in the Southwest that delivers masonry, ironwork and powder coating on a single commercial project, all coordinated by one team. Founded more than 17 years ago as a regional masonry contractor, Hirschi has grown into a multibrand construction enterprise operating across Nevada, Arizona and Utah, with brands including Hirschi Masonry, Hirschi Iron, Hirschi Powder Coating, HaulCore Transport, Brickhouse Fleet Services, Pathways School of Masonry and Hirschi Helping Hands.

The company serves general contractors, developers, homebuilders and public works clients through its multitrade integration model. This year, Hirschi launched Hirschi Technologies, a dedicated tech division supporting its operating brands with proprietary systems and tools. Some of Hirschi’s recent projects include the Faith Lutheran Crusader Technology Center, the Crown Transfer Facility and the Switch data center campus.

Supplier of the Year: Professional Contractor Supply

Professional Contractor Supply, previously known as Fasteners Inc., has spent nearly four decades supplying contractors throughout Nevada with construction and industrial products. Earlier this year, the company changed its name to PCS to better reflect the full breadth of the services it offers, while its ownership, leadership team and service philosophy remain.

PCS has three core priorities: the highest in-stock inventory in Las Vegas; customer-focused real-time service; and expansive logistics powered by integrated technology and distribution networks. The company is also a leader in industrial safety, offering products backed by hands-on training at its on-site safety facility.

PCS has recently supplied materials for some of Nevada’s largest builds, including the Las Vegas A’s Stadium and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Professional Service Firm of the Year: Trinity Land Surveying

Trinity Land Surveying opened in 2012 during one of the toughest economic stretches in Las Vegas history, growing into a company built on hard work, loyalty and industry passion. Today, the certified women-owned company employs more than 60 team members and has expanded its services across multiple states.

TLS provides land surveying, 3D scanning and construction layout services. Its investment in advanced surveying technology allows field data to be transmitted to the office in real time, improving accuracy, productivity and client communication.

TLS has worked on projects including the Tennessee Titans’ stadium in Nashville and SpaceX in Texas. Locally, TLS has supported Formula 1 Las Vegas, the Las Vegas A’s Stadium, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Sphere and community-focused education and transportation projects, guided by its philosophy of building relationships by exceeding expectations.

Safest General Contractor of the Year: McCarthy Building Companies

At McCarthy Building Companies, safety is treated as a core value with one uncompromising goal: Everyone who steps onto a jobsite or into an office goes home safely. That standard is upheld through a genuine safety culture built on ownership, accountability and consistent execution.

Companywide safety policies meet or exceed Occupational Safety and Health Administration and state requirements, while programs such as McCarthy Vital Processes — a behavior-based field observation initiative — help identify hazards and adjust training before incidents occur. Each project team develops a site-specific safety plan addressing the work’s unique risks, with integrated work plans and task hazard analyses reviewed before work begins. New craft employees also complete a full day of hands-on training covering power tools, ladders, scaffolding, fall protection and equipment awareness before reporting to a jobsite. McCarthy’s approach also extends to mental health, offering employees robust support resources.

Safest Subcontractor of the Year: All 5’s Construction

All 5’s Construction measures success through safety, with leadership committing to project pre-planning and training that keeps jobsites and off-site environments secure. The results reflect that focus: All 5’s Construction boasts an experience modification rate of .64, well below the 1.0 industry average, and recorded 726,597 man-hours worked last year with zero lost-time incidents. Field teams use digital safety and quality management tools for real-time inspections, documentation and hazard tracking, particularly during concrete operations. Safety managers and foremen maintain competent-person status, with the director of safety holding CHST certification and managers required to complete OSHA 500 and 502 training.

Civil Project of the Year: THE KORTE COMPANY, The Village 25 Summerlin Council Park

The Village 25 Council Park is a 21-acre recreational facility in Summerlin West, built by The Korte Company, that opened in December 2025 as the first phase of the larger 90-acre Grand Park development. Surrounded by five new neighborhoods in the gated Grand Park Village area, known for its views of Red Rock Canyon and the Las Vegas Strip, the park includes landscaped open spaces, pedestrian pathways, gathering areas, shade structures, recreational amenities and supporting infrastructure. The project required careful coordination of civil, landscape and infrastructure work within an active residential area to establish a signature public amenity for the community.

Public Sector Building Project of the Year (Under $15 Million): BUILDERS UNITED, CSN Historic Westside Education and Training Center

The CSN Historic Westside Education and Training Center is a 16,590-square-foot facility built by Builders United to expand access to career technical education and workforce training in Las Vegas’ Historic Westside neighborhood. Completed in August 2025, the center offers hands-on training and credentialing in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, information technology and construction trades. Its design pairs modern educational functionality with community identity, featuring sustainable systems, drought-tolerant landscaping, solar parking canopies with EV charging, a public plaza and a local artist mural. Despite underground utility conflicts, specialty systems coordination and procurement delays, the project was delivered through disciplined planning and collaboration.

Private Sector Building Project of the Year (Under $15 Million): TAYLOR INTERNATIONAL, Sunset Station Gaudi Bar and Table Games Remodel

Taylor International served as general contractor on the $8.5 million remodel of the gaming floor at Sunset Station. The project rebuilt the casino’s core through two connected spaces: the Gaudi Bar, featuring an elliptical bar wrapped in a sculpted Gaudi-inspired facade, a raised platform, an ice room and a suspended Preciosa crystal chandelier, and an adjacent table games pit with reworked layout, lighting and finishes. Work ran through spring 2026, with the gaming pit opening May 14 and the Gaudi Bar May 22 — all while the casino remained open and operating around the clock.

Public Sector Building Project of the Year (Over $30 Million): THE PENTA BUILDING GROUP, Las Vegas Convention Center Phase Three Renovation Project

The Las Vegas Convention Center Phase Three project was a 3.2 million-square-foot renovation of the nation’s second-largest convention center, built by the PENTA Building Group. This project unified a campus constructed haphazardly over 11 phases dating to the 1950s. A new tapered roof and quarter-mile curtain wall facade tie the buildings together while flooding pre-function areas with natural light, culminating in a 95-foot-high cantilever at the grand lobby. Interior upgrades included widened pre-function spaces, nearly 20 new elevators and escalators, and full HVAC, lighting and A/V improvements. The center hosted more than a million attendees annually throughout construction, and the project was completed on budget and on schedule.

Public Sector Building Project of the Year ($15-$30 Million): CORE CONSTRUCTION, City of Henderson Fire Station No. 92

The Fire Station No. 92 project spans nearly 15 acres and includes a 14,803-square-foot fire station, a city vehicle fueling station and a street sweeper dump. One of the Henderson Fire Department’s largest facilities, the station houses 13 firefighter dorms, four apparatus bays, decontamination and PPE storage rooms, a workout room and full kitchen and office spaces. The varied and complex functions of the Fire Station No. 92 project presented several challenges. Midway through construction, CORE and project partners identified that the sweeper dump’s original design didn’t meet the city’s operational needs, prompting a redesign. CORE collaborated with the architect, the civil engineer and city representatives to find a revised solution while staying within budget.

J.A. Tiberti Member of the Year Award: Tiesha Moore G3 Electrical

Tiesha Moore has been an active and dedicated member of the Nevada Contractors Association, serving on the Diverse/Developing Contractors Council, the Construction Career Outreach and Recruitment Committee, the Government Affairs Committee and as an NCA board member. For more than four years on the DCC Steering Committee, she guided outreach initiatives, mentoring discussions and educational programming for contractors. Through C-COR, she promoted construction careers and workforce development. As a legislative advocate on the Government Affairs Committee, she has represented contractors’ interests, testifying before city councils, school boards and legislative bodies, including in Carson City, on issues affecting Nevada’s construction industry.

Member Company of the Year: Hirschi Companies

Hirschi Companies’ involvement in the Nevada Contractors Association spans its leadership and field organization. Crystal Hirschi, executive vice president and co-owner, also serves on the NCA Board of Directors and the Construction Career Outreach and Recruitment Committee and took part in the Government Affairs Committee last legislative session. Safety director Wes Pettus has served on the NCA Safety Committee for several years, while general counsel Ryan Daniels joined the Government Affairs team. Marketing manager Jessenia Abrego attends NCA events with the team and has served on C-COR.

The company’s commitment to workforce development and service extends beyond its NCA involvement. Hirschi Helping Hands engages employees in community service, while the Pathways School of Masonry creates training and employment opportunities for people reentering society. Together, these efforts strengthen the construction industry and wider community.

The Pioneer Legacy Award: Tony A. Marnell II, Chairman Emeritus, Marnell Companies

The founder of Marnell Companies propelled the firm and its associates to international acclaim for designing and constructing some of the world’s most recognizable resorts, hotels and gaming properties. As CEO and chairman of the board, Marnell grew Marnell Companies and Marnell Architecture into a premier firm known for reliability, stability and industry-leading design. An architect by trade, Marnell brought a comprehensive perspective, having worked as an architect, contractor, developer, owner and operator. Marnell and his family are also active in Las Vegas’ charitable community, marking 45 years of local involvement.