In The News: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Hundreds of UNLV engineering students have a chance to launch their careers with a job fair featuring 90 companies Thursday.

Regional Flood Control District

Partnership with UNLV School of Engineering, new public safety campaign, and 2018 press conference.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

There's a potential new, modern way to utilize one of the nation's greatest engineering feats. Hoover Dam, an engineering marvel of the 20th century made of concrete and steel continues to generate a significant amount of energy to power the southwest, but it may eventually serve another purpose.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The Hoover Dam was a 20th Century marvel but engineers say it is time for the dam to hit its full potential.

Vox

The devastating Amtrak Cascades train 501 derailment Monday happened while the train was racing at about 80 miles per hour — far above the speed limit of 30 miles per hour, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday. The train cars lurched off the tracks, spilling onto and dangling above the interstate below. At least three people were killed and dozens more injured.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Faraday Future is striving to make its 3 million-square-foot factory one that boasts energy-efficient and eco-friendly aspects.

Las Vegas Sun

North Las Vegas could become the “breadbasket” of the valley, the city’s mayor has said.

Las Vegas Review Journal

After finalizing a $1 billion deal with electric carmaker Faraday Future in December, large companies from California, the Midwest and Europe have shown increased interest in North Las Vegas' Apex Industrial park, city officials said.

KSNV-TV: News 3

A homeowner in one Las Vegas neighborhood has health concerns about long-term exposure to dust from a neighboring construction site.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Talk about a fun day at school. More than 800 Clark County students got to learn about the construction industry.

Las Vegas Review Journal

As the Nevada High-Speed Rail Authority prepares for its inaugural meeting Tuesday, the five-member board already is hopelessly behind in meeting a deadline established by the enabling legislation.

Progressive Railroading

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval last week made five appointments to the Nevada High-Speed Rail Authority.