Rivian’s recent decision to halt construction on its Georgia factory has sparked significant concerns among Georgia taxpayers. The project, funded by $1.5 billion in incentives, is now in limbo as Rivian shifted its production in March to its Illinois facility. However, a new partnership with Volkswagen may offer a glimmer of hope for the stalled project.
Photos courtesy of Clayco
Rivian had ambitious plans for its Georgia factory, aiming to produce its new line of luxury electric vehicles and ramp up production. The project, heavily backed by $1.5 billion in taxpayer incentives, was seen as a potential boost to the local economy. However, financial hurdles have forced Rivian to pause construction. In 2023, Yahoo Finance reported that Rivian lost US $5.43 billion and the majority of its share value. For each sale of their trucks and SUVs, Rivian was losing $43,372.
In response, Rivian implemented cost-saving measures in March 2024, including workforce reductions and postponing major projects like the Georgia factory. The company stated that the decisions would save them over $2.25 billion in capital and stabilize the company’s financial health.
However, on June 25th, Rivian’s CEO announced a $5 billion joint venture with the Volkswagen Group. The partnership is set to speed up Volkswagen’s software development while giving Rivian the financial stability it needs.
Volkswagen aims to leverage Rivian’s in-house EV technology, particularly in their next-generation electric vehicles. This is expected to enhance Volkswagen’s existing capabilities and accelerate its transition to more advanced electric vehicles.
For Rivian, Volkswagen’s $5 billion investment is a huge financial boost. The initial investment of one billion in 2024 helps Rivian keep developing new models, like the R2 and R3, while the remaining four billion is expected to ramp up their production capabilities through 2025 and 2026.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe released a statement on the Rivian website stating, “Not only is this partnership expected to bring our software and associated zonal architecture to an even broader market through Volkswagen Group’s global reach, but this partnership also is expected to help secure our capital needs for substantial growth.”
The Volkswagen partnership could be a turning point for Rivian. With improved financial stability, the Georgia factory project could resume as early as 2025. It also allows both companies to remain competitive in a market being threatened by Chinese EV automakers like BYD.
If Rivian can leverage this investment effectively, the Georgia factory could help the company break even and maybe even profit.
Rivian’s new R2 and R3 models are set to hit the EV market next year with a price tag of around US $45,000. This mirrors Tesla’s strategy with the Model 3, which aimed to provide a more affordable EV option while maintaining high performance and range. It was a huge success and propelled Tesla to where it is today. However, whether or not Rivian can replicate this same level of success is up in the air.
There’s a lot at stake for the success of this launch, including the future of Georgia’s Rivian mega factory.
A $500M mixed-use entertainment project is underway in downtown Orlando. The 900,000 sq ft project will offer office space, a 3,500-seat entertainment venue, a hotel, apartments, and retail and dining options. The Westcourt Orlando is scheduled for completion in March 2027.
Orlando’s new $500M project underway
The Westcourt Orlando project is scheduled to break ground in late 2024. The 8.43-acre property just North of the Kia Center, home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, will be transformed into a 900,000 sq ft mixed-used sports and entertainment complex. The project was approved in April 2024 and aims to bring more magic to downtown Orlando.
Photos courtesy of Westcourt Orlando Project
The 900,000 square foot project will include:
1.5 acres of outdoor green space
Up to 300,000 SF of class-A office space
1,140 car on-site parking garage
3,500-seat live entertainment venue
260 full-service hotel rooms with 16,000 SF of indoor meeting and conference space
270 high-rise apartments
125,000 SF of retail and dining options
Bringing more magic to downtown Orlando
The 260-room full-service hotel will feature an outdoor lounge, pool deck, marquee restaurant, and 16,000 square feet of meeting space.
The 270 high-rise apartment residents will have access to the hotel’s amenity package, giving them a life of luxury while they enjoy gorgeous views of Orlando’s downtown skyline.
At the district’s center will be 1.5 acres of green space with outdoor dining, accommodating many programs, such as yoga, farmer’s markets, live music, and movie nights.
There will also be 125,000 square feet of retail space with dining and entertainment. Retail pads and catering will have both intimate settings and large-format experiences.
Westcourt is a joint venture between JMA Ventures LLC, Machete Group Inc., and the DeVos family. It’s part of a major upswing for the city as they focus on boosting the economy and tourism.
The project’s completion is expected for March 2027 and will add to the new life brought into the city. This is just one of the $1.45B worth of projects planned for the city of Orlando, which is committed to bringing more residential, retail, hospitality, and office spaces.
The push for more residential and visitor space is a welcome one, as it doubles the city’s development efforts compared to previous years.
The Cordish Companies, a U.S.-based real estate development and entertainment operating company, recently announced a $1.4 billion mixed-use development in Petersburg, VA, including over 670,000 square feet of gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment space.
The project, dubbed Live! Gaming & Entertainment District is a mixed-use project. The developer expects to generate billions of dollars in economic benefits and associated development, create thousands of new jobs locally, and become a tourist destination.
“The details unveiled […] show what the City’s vision is for this type of project and why we wanted to work with Cordish as the developer,” Petersburg Mayor Sam Parham said. “An important part of our selection process was to identify a partner with a proven track record in developing and operating mixed-use and casino properties, a long history of revitalizing cities across the country, and strong community engagement practices. Cordish is the only company, of the many we consulted with, that showed Petersburg a plan that goes beyond a casino and gives us a path to revitalize our city.”
Cordish has developed casino entertainment resorts in the U.S., including the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, FL, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, FL, Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, and Live! Casino Pittsburgh.
The real estate developer has been honored with seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for its urban revitalization accomplishments.
“Live! Gaming & Entertainment District will be a catalyst for change and significant urban development, will transform the city by creating a thriving entertainment and hospitality attraction for the entire Region, and provide first-class amenities for the local community while generating spin-off economic development, creating thousands of new jobs for area residents,” Chief Operating Officer of The Cordish Companies, Zed Smith said.
Live! Casino & Hotel will be built in phases over 15 years and, according to a press release by Cordish, will generate:
$3.6 billion in economic stimulus to the Region
$675 million in gaming tax revenues, including $214 million to the City
$350 million in economic spend during construction
$220 million in annual economic benefits each year after opening
Over 4,000 new construction and permanent jobs
Features of the world-class casino resort destination will include:
More than 670,000 square feet of first-class gaming, hotel, dining and entertainment space
An upscale 200-room hotel featuring 20 suites, a resort pool, and a fitness center
Over 2,000 slots and electronic table games and 60 live-action table games
Sportsbook
State-of-the-art event center for entertainment, meetings, conventions, and social gatherings
Over a dozen best-in-class dining and entertainment options
Free surface parking
The project will include 4 million square feet of mixed-use development, with more than 1,300 residential units, 500 hotel rooms, and 600,000 square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment space.
According to Cordish Companies, the development will generate over $10 billion in economic stimulus, $1.1 billion in total tax revenues, and 10,000 jobs.
Megaprojects are constantly on the go, and infrastructure for 2024 looks strong. Plant Vogtle nuclear plant, JFK airport expansion, Nusantara, and Navi Mumbai International Airport are just a few megaprojects slated for competition this year.
Plant Vogtle nuclear plant
Location: Waynesboro, Georgia
Budget: $30 billion
This year, the $30 billion nuclear power plant near Waynesboro, Georgia, partly constructed by Virginia-based engineering company Bechtel, has crossed a major threshold.
Georgia Power announced earlier this month that the 1,114-megawatt (MW) Unit 4 nuclear power reactor at Plant Vogtle entered commercial operation after connecting to the power grid in March 2024. The commercial start of the last unit completes the 11-year expansion project at the nuclear plant.
Vogtle Unit 3 began commercial operation in July 2023, with the previous two reactors starting operation in 1987 and 1989. The third and fourth units bring Plant Vogtle’s total generating capacity to nearly 5 gigawatts (GW), exceeding Palo Verde’s 4,210-MW generating capacity and making Vogtle the largest nuclear power plant in the United States.
Construction on the two new reactors began in 2009 at an expected cost of $14 billion. However, the project faced significant hurdles and overrun costs. Georgia Power estimates the total cost of the expansion to be more than $30 billion.
Bechtel partnered with North America’s Building Trades Unions to construct the two reactors. At the peak of construction, approximately 9,000 workers were on the site.
Ciel Tower
Location: Dubai, UAE Cost: $810 million
Upon completion, the Ciel Tower in Dubai will become the tallest hotel-only building in the world, reaching more than 366 meters. Designed by London-based architect NORR for developer The First Group, construction on Ciel began in 2018 and continued through the COVID-19 pandemic.
The hotel will have 1,042 luxury suites spread across 82 floors, including a Sunset Lounge on the 74th floor, a rooftop infinity pool, and a Horizon Bar on the 76th floor. Guests can take in the spectacular views from the 82nd floor at the Ciel Observatory observation deck, offering 360-degree views of Dubai. Guests will also be treated to a wide range of first-class facilities and services, including a luxurious spa and gym on the 54th floor of the building.
Ciel Tower’s design is deeply rooted in the principle of vertical living, providing residents and guests with jaw-dropping views of several landmarks. The building’s design features two glass towers joined by a shared platform and roof, creating a cylindrical silhouette. The complex facade posed significant challenges to complying with the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code.
The project was scheduled for completion in Q4 2023 but is not expected to be completed until the first half of 2024.
JFK Airport expansion
Location: New York City, New York
Cost: $19 billion
This year, John F. Kennedy Airport continues its multibillion-dollar transformation into a world-class 21st-century travel hub. Led by Grimshaw and Mott MacDonald, the expansion plan will create new terminal complexes on the south and north sides of the airport.
On the south side, Terminals 1 and 2 will be replaced with a new 2.7-million-square-foot terminal with 23 international gates. The north side will receive a 1.2-million-square-foot terminal connecting to the existing Terminal 5 and offering 12 international gates, each able to serve larger wide-body aircraft. The plan also includes a 16-gate expansion for Terminal 4 and a 3-gate expansion at Terminal 8.
The new terminals, with a combined investment of $9.5 billion for Terminal 1 and $4.2 billion for Terminal 6, are simultaneously under construction. AECOM Tishman and Gensler comprise Terminal 1’s design-build team, while AECOM Hunt leads construction on Terminal 6.
Terminal 1’s phased completion is on track. The arrivals and departures hall and 14 gates are scheduled to open in 2026, and the remaining gates are set to open by 2030. Terminal 6 is also making progress. The first phase will conclude in 2026, and the final phase will target completion in 2028.
Terminal 4’s $1.5 billion expansion will mark a significant milestone in 2024, with 10 new gates already operational. However, according to the Port Authority, additional enhancements are expected this year. According to Delta, these enhancements include renovating existing concourses, roadway upgrades to improve vehicle access, an updated check-in hall, new gate finishes, added curbside dropoff space, and restroom modernizations.
Brightline West
Location: Southern California and Las Vegas
Cost: $12 billion
The 218-mile high-speed Bightline West rail link is America’s first true high-speed passenger rail system. It will redefine train travel in America and connect two of our most iconic destinations. The rail service will operate from Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga, California, with 96% of its alignment within the median of the I-15 highway.
Brightline West is a fully sustainable train that runs zero-emission, fully electric cars capable of reaching 200 miles per hour. The project recently became $3 billion closer to reality, receiving a grant from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. The remainder of the project will be privately funded, and USDOT has allocated $3.5 billion in private activity bonds.
Construction on the rail system broke ground on April 22, 2024, and completion is expected in 2028 when Los Angeles will host the Summer Olympics.
Nusantara
Location: Borneo, Indonesia Cost: $52 billion
Since 2022, Borneo, Indonesia, has undergone major changes as the city paves way—quite literally—to build a new capital city from the ground up. Officially the future capital of Indonesia and due for inauguration on August 17, 2024, Nusantara is set on the island’s east coast and is expected to encompass 2560 square kilometers.
According to government officials, the development of Nusantara was motivated primarily by the multitude of environmental challenges faced by Jakarta, Indonesia’s current capital. Jakarta’s metropolitan area is home to 30 million people and has undergone significant expansion in recent decades, facing frequent flooding, heavy traffic, hazardous air pollution, and drinking water shortages. The other major problem is that Jakarta is sinking. Excessive groundwater withdrawals have contributed to subsidence rates of up to 15 centimeters (6 inches) per year, and 40% of the city now sits below sea level.
Construction of the new capital began in July 2022 with the main infrastructure components and will be completed in five phases. The new capital is expected to be complete by 2045.
Navi Mumbai International Airport
Location: Mumbai, India Cost: $3.1 billion
Navi Mumbai International Airport, the city’s second airport, is due for inauguration towards the end of 2024 and will begin operation in early 2025. The project has been in the works since the 90s and became a necessity in the early 2000s when the current airport, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), would reach its capacity of 55 million passengers annually by 2010.
The airport will be completed in three phases, developed by the Adani Group-led Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL) in partnership with Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). Upon completion of the first phase, it can handle 10 million passengers a year. The second phase will raise capacity to 25 million passengers annually and the third to 60 million passengers annually by 2032, with two 3700m x 60m runways.
Phase 1’s terminal building and accompanying runway comprise the first phase of the project, which will see the construction of two runways capable of handling 80 flights per hour. Larsen & Toubro was awarded Phase 1’s construction contract in August 2019, which included a myriad of construction work on the terminal—departure and arrival forecourts, airfield development works, multilevel car parking, utilities, and other facilities.
The airport will cover 250,000 square meters across its three terminals and 100,000 square meters of cargo area across its 9.5 square-kilometer site.
The Tren Maya is a 965.6-mile (1525-km) intercity railway that spans five states in southeastern Mexico: Campeche, Chiapas, Tabasco, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo. The train is intended to fuel regional development, foster connectivity between communities, and bolster the local economy.
Construction on the Tren Maya began in June 2020 on the line that starts in Palenque, Chiapas and travels northeast towards Cancun, Quintana Roo. The rail line will consist of 42 railway cars costing approximately $3.15 million and will offer three types of trains:
Xiinbal (walking): Regular service train offering views from large panoramic windows.
Janal (eating): Restaurant car offering comfortable spaces to enjoy regional cuisine.
P’atal (staying): Long-distance train with comfortable day and night cabins.
Once fully operational, trains are expected to run every two hours, offering a more reliable and comfortable way for travelers to see the Yucatan Peninsula than current transportation methods. All sections of the train are expected to be operational by June 2024.
The project was initially estimated at $12.6 billion, but there’s been major backlash about the impact on the environment and local people, not to mention the current estimated $28.5 billion price tag, almost three times the original budget.
West Shore Lake Pontchartrain levee system
Location: Southeast Louisiana
Cost: $3.7 billion
Over 60,000 Louisiana residents in the southwest region have little protection during hurricane season. In 2012, Hurricane Isaac flooded more than 7,000 homes, completely submerging I-10, the primary evacuation route for New Orleans, and putting a significant damper on emergency response times.
The West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project is an 18.5-mile levee system consisting of flood walls, 17.5 miles of urban levees, and pumps designed to reduce hurricanes’ impact on the surrounding area. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, it received $760 million in funding from the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, but the project’s current cost has reached $3.7 billion.
The first levee contract, worth $9.3 million, was awarded in December 2022 for a section set for completion this year. At least four more levee contracts, worth $22 to $39 million, were awarded for stretches set for completion within the next two years.
The USACE has constructed nine roads totaling 14 miles through marsh and swamp to prepare for construction. Crews have also started moving materials in preparation for the construction of walls to better protect the region from storm surges.
Calgary Municipal Land Corporation and the Calgary Stamped announced in mid-March the substantial completion of the 4-year, $500 million BMO Centre expansion. The facility will be ready for its June opening—it’s in the final stages of competition and ready for the Calgary Stampede to move in.
The four-year, $500 million BMO Centre expansion is a success story for a multi-use venue that has evolved to better serve event-goers.
Now the largest convention center in western Canada, the BMO Centre was renovated to have over one million square feet of space, including:
102,500 sq. ft. of exhibit hall space
50,000 sq. ft. of ballroom space
118,500 sq. ft. back-of-house service area
68,000 sq. ft. of meeting rooms
The facility also has a central hub, atrium, public art sites, and an outdoor plaza and pavilion.
“As development manager for the project, Calgary Municipal Land Corporation is proud to have delivered the BMO Centre expansion on schedule and budget. This is a huge step toward achieving our vision for a vibrant and active Culture + Entertainment District. This milestone would not have been possible without the expertise of our construction manager, PCL Construction, and project manager, M3 Project Management,” said Kate Thompson, CMLC’s president and CEO. “We’re grateful for our world-class design team of Stantec, Populous and S2, and to our partners at the Calgary Stampede. Our shared success today is due to all our consultants’ and contractors’ unwavering commitment and pride of work over the past four years.”
Thousands of workers, millions of hours
About 5,000 workers participated in the project, including demolition crews, drywallers, steelworkers, and electrical and mechanical contractors. More than two million construction hours were logged on the project to bring it to near completion by mid-March.
Creating 565,000 square feet of new space required 10,000 metric tons of steel and 2.4 million square feet of drywall. BMO Centre is Western Canada’s largest convention center, upgraded with a modern look and amenities.
The newly expanded BMO Centre has three floors of tradeshow and convention space, new exhibition halls, two ballrooms, a central hub, and top-tier meeting and banquet space.
The renovation modernized house facilities, including loading areas, building systems, and food preparation areas. Exterior retail and café spaces, as well as a pavilion and public art installations, connect the venue with the Arts District community.
The timely completion of the project this year was good news for entertainment and convention fans. It also was good publicity for the center, resulting in a substantial amount of event bookings. “The BMO Centre expansion project has been years in the making for the Calgary Stampede. To reach this milestone is monumental, as our team will now work to operationalize the building,” said Joel Cowley, Calgary Stampede CEO. “The impact that the expanded BMO Centre will have on the Calgary Stampede and on Calgary’s tourism, convention and hospitality sector cannot be overstated. We have already seen great interest in the expanded BMO Centre and now have more than 100 incremental events booked through 2030.”
Atlanta welcomes its newest boutique hotel—the $30 million JdV by Hyatt property called the Chambray Hotel. It’s situated in the northern Atlanta suburb of Roswell, Georgia, and features amenities like 1,300 square feet of flexible meetings and events space, a fitness center, and a 24-hour market.
The newest Boutique hotel in Atlanta’s downtown district is the latest project by Swinerton, an industry-leading commercial general contractor with offices nationwide and one of the nation’s largest hotel and resort contractors and construction management firms. The hotel is a joint venture between DSM Real Estate Partners and Garage Cap, with Matt Michell Design as the project’s architect.
The luxury five-story property is located at the intersection of Alpharetta Highway and Frasier Street, about two blocks east of the food and beverage scene on Canton Street.
According to Swinerton, the Chambray Hotel will feature 125 rooms across five floors and overlook the city’s historic district. The community also strongly desires the property to be sustainable and maintain its historic resources.
“Not only are we known for delivering high-quality spaces, but our team of hospitality builders has ample experience in complex environments like the Chambray Hotel that requires well-timed logistics, especially with tight site conditions as the site is surrounded on all four sides by streets or occupied buildings,” said Roya Vermillion, Preconstruction Executive at Swinerton’s Atlanta Division.
The property will feature:
Rooftop restaurant
Ground floor restaurant
24-hour market
alet services
1,300 square feet of meeting space
Fitness center
Swinerton’s scope includes ground-up construction and the design-build of the mechanical/electrical/plumbing/fire Safety (MEPF) systems. The structure will be steel and masonry with hollow-core precast floor decks. Keeping up with the latest industry trends, Swinerton plans to leverage innovative construction tech like OpenSpace. This 3-D modeling technology collects data via helmet devices during walk-throughs to deliver exact models of the space for documentation, reference, and planning purposes.
“This development also allows us to expand our self-perform offerings to a new area, which will inevitably result in cost and time savings for the client,” adds Derek Mosiman, Vice President and Division Manager for Swinerton’s Atlanta Division. “We are thrilled to be involved in such a pivotal project that brings much-needed hospitality amenities to the popular Downtown Roswell neighborhood.”
Atlanta has become a hotspot for hotel development. According to a recent US Construction Pipeline Trend Report from the Lodging Econometrics (LE) report, Atlanta and Dallas lead the US hotel construction pipeline for 2024. Dallas leads with 185 projects/21,882 rooms, slightly below record highs at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, but Atlanta follows closely with a record high of 153 projects/17,929 rooms.
Other notable projects in the Atlanta area include the Hyatt Centric Buckhead, Nobu Hotel Atlanta, Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham, and the 230-room Kimpton Shane Hotel. Earlier this year, the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta, the city’s largest ground-up hotel development project in 40 years, also opened its doors.
Renovations on MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are underway in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Swedish multinational construction and development company Skanska is undertaking the project to renovate the stadium’s lower bowl. Modifications to the stadium and seating will enlarge the playing field to meet the necessary FIFA size requirements, allowing MetLife Stadium to host eight games throughout the tournament, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
“We are thrilled to continue building upon our long-standing partnership with MetLife Stadium and to play an integral role in ensuring the stadium is well-equipped to host the upcoming FIFA World Cup,” stated Sean Szatkowski, Executive Vice President, General Manager, Skanska USA Building. “Having begun our initial work at MetLife Stadium in 2010, this latest undertaking poses the unique and exciting challenge of making the necessary adjustments needed to meet FIFA requirements. And we now know, this will include the honor of helping prepare the stadium to host the FIFA World Cup Final.”
The extensive renovations will remove four corners of existing precast seating throughout the stadium and replace it with a new modular steel composite seating system. Related mechanical, electrical, audiovisual, and plumbing systems will also be adjusted.
In addition to the seating changes mentioned above, the project will remove 1,740 permanent seats to enlarge the field’s dimensions for FIFA World Cup 26™ matches and replace them with a modular system to maintain current NFL seating quantities and layouts.
Skanska completed the 2.2-million-square-foot MetLife Stadium in 2010. It is a technologically advanced open-air stadium with seats for 82,500 spectators, including 222 luxury suite boxes. The facility was designed to accommodate two NFL teams, the New York Giants and New York Jets. It’s also a popular venue for concerts and other entertainment and sports activities.
To limit disruption to existing stadium activity and team schedules, the project will be completed in two phases:
Phase I: Commenced January 2024 and is set for completion in May 2024
Phase II: The second phase will commence in January 2025 and is projected to reach completion in May 2025.
According to Sports Business Journal, New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, which oversees MetLife Stadium, received $30 million in public funding for the World Cup renovation project in 2022.
The total cost of the stadium renovation was not disclosed.
From huge multiyear jobs to sports parks and arenas, stadium projects in 2024 are enlivening cities across North America. Some are new construction, like CPKC Stadium, while others, like the Scotiabank Arena, are elaborate remodels of old structures.
4 stadium projects being revamped in 2024
Rogers Centre
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Contractor: PCL Construction
Budget: $300 million
For the last two offseasons, PCL Construction has continued renovations on the Rogers Centre, home of MLB’s Toronto Blue Jays. The first phase of the $300 million renovation completed in April 2023 included a new weight room, staff locker room, more social spaces and patios, and seat replacements.
The second phase of the project includes a reimagined 100-level seating bowl and structure designed for baseball viewing. The bowl structure allows for seats facing the infield, improved sightlines, and closer seats to the action. A new Blue Jays clubhouse and the construction of three new premium clubs and seating sections are also part of the second phase.
The stadium’s lower bowl was demolished in October when the contractor removed and recycled a whopping 29.5 million pounds of concrete and steel in just 13 days. Field-level excavations to make room for new facilities and premium clubs followed, along with the removal of 780 truckloads of material and bringing in another 530.
More than 300 workers will be on-site daily during the second phase of work, which is set to be completed by opening day on April 11, 2024.
Scotiabank Arena
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Contractor: PCL Construction
Budget: $350 million
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) is investing $350 million into another revamp of the 25-year-old Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada, with the help of PCL Constructors to further enhance the best-in-class sports and entertainment destination.
The all-new Mastercard Lounge is the first of its kind, featuring a shared member’s space overlooking the bowl from the southwest corner of the 200 level. It also offers a premium viewing and dining experience. The revamp of Mastercard Executive Suites, complete with stone accents, enhanced in-suite technology, convertible accessible seating, and vaulted ceilings, will expand fans’ views during sporting events.
Once the Maple Leafs and Raptors 2023-24 season wraps up, a complete revamp of the 100 Level concourse will begin along with the construction of new innovative spaces within the walls of the arena.
PCL Construction originally led the design and construction of the venue with the help of Brisbin Brook Beynon (BBB) Architects.
Intuit Dome
Location: Inglewood, California, USA
Contractor: AECOM Hunt and Turner
Budget: $2 billion
The joint partnership between AECOM Hunt and Turner for the revamp of the Intuit Dome is a historic one for basketball fans. The facility in Inglewood, California, is packed with nostalgia and amenities, featuring reclaimed wood from local basketball courts incorporated into the floors and walls and a basketball jersey from every high school team in California lining the concourse.
With five basketball courts, including two-player practice courts, a promotional court, an outdoor court, and a game court, the Intuit Dome will have more courts than any NBA arena. It will also feature the largest double-sided halo display in an arena setting (38,376 square feet) and a modern bowl design that puts spectators closer to the action. Fans sitting in a Row 20 seat will be 45 feet closer than at the Los Angeles Clippers’ previous home, Crypto.com Arena.
Work on the $2 billion project began in January 2022, with the concrete frame finished in July 2022. The arena will have seats for close to 18,000 fans.
The project is set to be completed by Fall 2024, allowing the Clippers’’ new season to commence at the arena. According to the Clippers’ fact sheet, the project will create over 7,000 construction jobs over its lifecycle.
CPKC Stadium
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Contractor: J.E. Dunn/Monarch Build
Budget: $117 million
CPKC Stadium will be the world’s first stadium built specifically for a women’s professional sports team. It is expected to open at the start of the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League season and will be the home of the Kansas City Current.
Located at Berkely Riverfront Park, the stadium will have 11,500 seats, all set within 100 feet of the field.
Construction partners J.E. Dunn of Kansas City, the women-owned Monarch Build, and the female-led Henderson Engineers of Lenexa, Kansas, are tackling the privately funded $117 million project.
The project was first announced in 2021, but the new name, CPKC Stadium, was just announced to the public last year, with Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the only railroad connecting Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, claiming the naming rights.
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