Timelapse of MGM arena floor installation — VIDEO

By Michael Quine Las Vegas Review-Journal

September 9, 2015 - 12:23 pm

The new MGM arena is under construction and 40 trucks full of massive amounts of concrete arrived to fill 400 yards of space.

Eight inches of flooring was poured and leveled by a powered roller screed.

MGM Resorts International partnered with powerhouse arena and entertainment company AEG to bring to life the $375 million construction project.

Here’s a behind-the-scene look at the floor’s construction.

Check out the video above.

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Apartment rents in Las Vegas dropping for past 6 months, expert says

By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

January 6, 2025 - 12:39 pm

Apartment rents have been on a downward slide in the Las Vegas Valley for the past six months, according to new data.

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LVGEA taps former city manager, F1 official as interim CEO

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

January 6, 2025 - 11:35 am

The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance appointed Betsy Fretwell to serve as its interim CEO while it searches for a permanent replacement.

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Station Casinos begins $116M Durango expansion project

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

January 6, 2025 - 12:02 pm

Just over a year after Durango first opened its doors in southwest Las Vegas, operators Station Casinos have begun building a new parking garage and casino expansion.

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By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

January 6, 2025 - 6:01 am

The top commercial sales ranged from industrial buildings to apartment complexes.

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What’s happening at Meadows Mall?

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

January 6, 2025 - 6:01 am

Nearly full with stores, the Meadows Mall is trying to cater to the surrounding community, rather than the buzzy retail landscape of today.

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From high-speed rail to major Strip developments, here are projects to watch in 2025

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

January 6, 2025 - 8:36 am

With major projects underway like Brightline’s high speed railway, the A’s stadium and major Strip developments, 2025 could be a big year for Las Vegas.

Media members jam Mandalay Bay for 1st look at CES products

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

January 6, 2025 - 11:34 am

More than 5,000 media members have registered for this year’s CES, and many of them attended the opening event, “CES Unveiled,” at Mandalay Bay on Sunday.

Walmart customers outraged over popular product price increase

By Jena Warburton AMG-TheStreet

January 5, 2025 - 12:34 pm

The price of eggs has increased significantly over the past few months, particularly on the back of the recent outbreak of bird flu.

‘Our entire community is owed an apology’: 2 presidents abruptly resign from Las Vegas Realtors

By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

January 3, 2025 - 3:46 pm

The LVR’s leadership structure had been marred by controversy since early in 2024 and new president George Kypreos has promised big changes moving forward.

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Monstrous CES technology show opening in Las Vegas

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

January 3, 2025 - 3:07 pm

Technology companies from around the world will be in Las Vegas to show off their innovations and explain how people’s lives can improve with high tech.