As beautiful stone cladding progresses up the north walls of the Smithfield Utah Temple, crews are preparing the west side for the same treatment. An incredible amount of precision is required of both the stone manufacturers and installers to create the temple's timeless exterior. With some stones weighing over a ton and others being delicately carved, it is a job that requires a highly skilled and adaptable crew.

Delivery trucks are transporting furniture to the Burley Idaho Temple where furnishing of the interior is well underway. Construction of Idaho's seventh temple began over 32 months ago, and it is anticipated to open this year, but no dates have been announced for the open house and dedication. The temple president and matron began their service on November 1. The counselors and assistant matrons began shortly afterward on January 1.

The location of the Culiacán Mexico Temple has been announced as a 5-acre property located near the Culiacán River off of Avenida Milenium, between Miguel Tamayo Espinoza de los Monteros and Boulevard José María Figueroa Díaz. Plans call for a one-story temple of approximately 10,000 square feet with an adjacent patron housing building. It will be the first temple constructed in the state of Sinaloa.

The location of the Tuguegarao City Philippines Temple has been announced as a 6.3-acre site located near Tuguegarao City Hall on the south side of Enrile Avenue. Plans call for a single-story temple of approximately 18,850 square feet with on-site patron housing and a distribution center. An exterior rendering for the temple was also released. It is one of thirteen temples in planning, construction, or operation in the Philippines.