South Burlington, VT – PC Construction has received an award from the New England chapter of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) for its major renovation work on the University of Vermont’s athletic complex. Team members accepted the award at CMAA’s annual awards luncheon in Boston on June 4.
The $58 million project, which began in June 2019, was completed in three phases over four years. The project was originally envisioned as a new 96,000-square-foot, 3,000-seat arena, but at the onset of COVID-19, construction was halted and reenvisioned, resulting in significant scope redirection to focus primarily on the University’s health and wellness facilities.
The first phase included significant structural work in Gutterson Field House, reinforcing its unique barreled roof, adding a new media loft and upgrading utility and electrical services. In the second phase, PC delivered major renovations to UVM’s health and wellness facilities to add a new full size multipurpose athletic court, bouldering wall, strength and conditioning facility, film room and men’s and women’s hockey locker rooms. The final phase of the project included more than 11,000 square feet of additional renovations within the complex to deliver a new state-of-the-art hydrotherapy center, an office suite for men’s and women’s hockey coaches, a modern sports television director’s suite, student-athlete academic space and a new hospitality suite for UVM athletics supporters.
PC’s work touched 80% of the university’s athletic campus over a four-year period, all while keeping the facility fully operational. This complex effort required several relocations and fit-ups of temporary spaces for student-athletes and coaches throughout the course of construction.
“This was an incredibly complex project, requiring a significant redesign partway through construction,” said PC President / CEO Matt Cooke. “The fact that we were able to deliver a successful project despite a major pandemic-driven pivot and extreme logistical challenges — all with the constant support of the owner — is a testament to the PC team’s creativity and exceptional customer service. I’m grateful to CMAA for the recognition and very thankful to the University of Vermont for their continued partnership.”