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Hard Rock Las Vegas Breaks Ground on New Tower
Construction brings over 600 new workers to the site as project reaches milestone.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 4:31pm
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Construction of the new Hard Rock property on the Las Vegas Strip has reached a milestone with 650 workers on site to build its 680-foot-tall tower with approximately 675 rooms. The project also features a 400,000 square foot podium with a rooftop pool deck.
Why it matters
The Hard Rock Las Vegas expansion is a significant development for the city, adding hundreds of new construction jobs and a major new hotel and entertainment complex to the iconic Strip. As one of the biggest construction projects in Las Vegas, it highlights the continued growth and investment in the tourism industry.
The details
According to John Cannito, president and CEO of Penta Building Group, the general contractor, the construction site currently has 650 workers on site. At the peak of construction, they expect to have 1,500 to 1,800 workers. The new tower will stand 680 feet tall and have approximately 675 rooms. In front of the tower will be a 400,000 square foot podium with a rooftop pool deck.
- Construction on the new Hard Rock Las Vegas tower began in early 2026.
The players
Penta Building Group
The general contractor overseeing construction of the new Hard Rock Las Vegas tower and podium.
John Cannito
The president and CEO of Penta Building Group.
What they’re saying
“At our peak we're expecting to be about 1,500 to 1,800 workers. So, there's a lot going on here.”
— John Cannito, President and CEO, Penta Building Group (fox5vegas.com)
“Safety is the most important thing we're focused on out here. Our safety philosophy centers on ensuring everybody that visits a Penta job site goes home in the same condition as when they got there.”
— John Cannito, President and CEO, Penta Building Group (fox5vegas.com)
What’s next
Penta Building Group will host a safety kickoff event on Friday to establish safety goals for 2026 and ensure the construction site remains safe for all workers and visitors.
The takeaway
The Hard Rock Las Vegas expansion is a major construction project that will bring hundreds of new jobs to the city and contribute to the continued growth and investment in Las Vegas' tourism industry. Safety remains a top priority for the general contractor as they work to complete this landmark development.
