CME Geotechnical Engineers recently had the rare opportunity to set foot inside a high-voltage electrical substation. Our team was onsite at the NV Energy Fort Sage Substation, collecting soil samples in preparation for its expansion. And check out that PPE! Drillers and CME employees are required to wear flame and arc resistant clothing when working…
One inspector at CME is getting a pretty cool view of Nevada’s energy future at NV Energy’s North Valmy Substation while performing rebar inspections. This project will convert the North Valmy Substation from coal to natural gas, reducing carbon emissions while maintaining reliable power for northern Nevada. The project also includes a 400-megawatt solar facility…
Everything is on a grand scale at the Grand Sierra Resort Arena project, including the boulders beneath the surface! To create a strong foundation for the new arena, approximately 800 Vibro Piers were installed. Before that happened, each pier location was drilled and prepared. In this photo a CME inspector is standing inside the hole…
A new parking garage is gaining height in Carson City and CME is proud to be a part of the project! The Legislative Council Bureau is expanding and adding a facilities building and 3-story office building in addition to the new garage. This means several of our team members are there daily sampling materials and…
Things are really shaking at the massive Grand Sierra Resort Arena project! This photo shows Vibro Piers being installed by Keller North America. After holes are predrilled, a vibrating probe and funnel are lowered into place and filled with aggregate. As the hole is filled in 1–2 foot increments, the probe compacts and expands the…
At CME, family really does come first. As we grow, we encourage our team to refer friends and family, often leading to meaningful opportunities to work side by side. This photo captures brothers Alec and Alijah training testing concrete together on the Monin Expansion project. The Monin facility produces high-quality, natural syrups, sauces, and fruit…
It was a proud evening for the CME team, with several individuals and projects receiving meaningful recognition. Principal Jon Del Santo was recognized with the ASCE Engineer of the Year Award, one of the organization’s highest distinctions. The award honors those who demonstrate outstanding achievement in the civil engineering field through technical excellence, leadership, and…
A stunning drone shot captured by a CME team member showcases the ongoing progress on the Sparks Boulevard Project, just south of the Baring Blvd. intersection. In the foreground, crews are backfilling over the 337-foot RCB extension, which connects to two new retaining walls forming on each side of the channel. Further down, you can…
CME is honored to support the RTC on the West Fourth Street Safety Project, which officially broke ground today. This project represents a meaningful investment in safety improvements between McCarran Boulevard and Keystone Avenue, including new roundabouts at Stoker Avenue and Summit Ridge Drive, lane reductions, a multi-use path, and pavement rehabilitation. These improvements will…
As National Engineers Week draws to a close, we reflect with appreciation. We’re reminded that the work our engineers do doesn’t just support projects, it protects our community. At CME, our engineers turn complex challenges into practical solutions every day. From geotechnical investigations and materials testing to pre-construction planning and construction management, they identify risks…