The Las Vegas project is scheduled to break ground this quarter,with completion slated for the third quarter of 2009. Freeman isthe owner/developer of the project, with Ed Vance & Associatesis the architect of record.

Freeman is a major player in the convention and expositionindustry in Las Vegas, and the Dallas firm's new facility is partof its plans for its continued growth Woods says. Freeman maintainsoperations in more than six million sf of office and warehousespace throughout 41 cities in the US and Canada. The firm annuallyproduces 103 of America's 200 largest trade shows.

United Construction was established in 1978. The firmspecializes in institutional, industrial, tenant improvement,design-build, retail and office projects. It operates from officesin Reno and Las Vegas and has completed numerous projectsthroughout Nevada including the Southern Nevada headquarters anddistribution center for Southern Wine and Spirits, LogisticenterBuildings 1 and 2, CDW Build to Suit and Property Line CorporateOffices.