Helix Electric Earned Top Construction Award
The firm was recognized for its electrical work on the Symphony Park hotel project.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Construction
Helix Electric, LLC has received a Best Project award from Engineering News-Record for its contributions to the Symphony Park Hotel & Conference Center. Industry experts evaluated the project based on construction excellence, safety, and innovation.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the ongoing development of the 61-acre Symphony Park community near downtown. Projects of this scale are central to the current growth phase in the City of Las Vegas.
The five-story hotel project features 441 rooms and an 18,000-square-foot meeting facility, including a 10,000-square-foot ballroom. This award follows the 30-year history of the Engineering News-Record competition.
The players
Helix Electric, LLC
The specialty electrical contractor recognized for its work on the Symphony Park hotel.
Engineering News-Record
The industry publication that manages the Best Projects Awards program.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
The general contractor responsible for the construction of the hotel.
Jackson Shaw
The developer for the Symphony Park hotel and conference center project.
Cooper Carry
The lead design firm that oversaw the architectural development of the project.
The details
Helix Electric installed the electrical systems for the facility, working alongside general contractor The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and developer Jackson Shaw. Cooper Carry served as the lead design firm for the structure. The project demonstrates the collaborative requirements for large-scale urban infrastructure within the City of Las Vegas.
Timeline
1996: The Engineering News-Record Best Projects Awards program launched.
October 6, 2026: The award announcement was reported.
Beyond the Strip
This project follows the pattern of large-scale construction efforts intended to diversify the urban footprint of the City of Las Vegas. It aligns with the 30-year history of the Engineering News-Record awards program for recognizing regional industry benchmarks.
Residents can monitor ongoing development in Symphony Park as it expands the mix of commercial and conference amenities downtown. The completed hotel is now a functioning component of the city’s growing meeting and hospitality infrastructure.
The takeaway
This award marks a significant milestone for the electrical infrastructure installed at the Symphony Park hotel. Residents interested in urban development can watch for future phases of the 61-acre master-planned site as the area continues to build out its capacity.
Further reading
For more on large-scale urban development in the valley, visit our Construction section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nevada Business Magazine.
