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Dive brief:
- After parting with Barton Malow by the end of 2023, the University of South Florida has selected a newly built management team for its $340 million football stadium, according to an April 9 press release.
- USF announced that it had chosen the new group, consisting of Manhattan Construction Company, HJ Russell & Company and DuCon, after a competitive bidding process. The companies have previously partnered on more than $1.2 billion in work with Kansas City, Missouri-based project architect Populous.
- The management staff’s previous work includes football stadiums for the Dallas Cowboys, Texas A&M University and Texas Tech, as well as ongoing renovations at Florida State University. Tulsa, Okla.-based Manhattan also managed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ stadium upgrade in 2016.
Diving knowledge:
At a Dec. 5, 2023 board meeting, USF pushed back the project completion goal a year to fall 2027, citing supply chain issues. At that time, the stadium also moved from a design-build delivery method to a construction management arrangement at risk. As a result, Southfield, Mich.-based Barton Malow dropped out.
“Barton Malow understands the owner’s decision as it gives USF the opportunity to control both the design and the budget directly without any intermediaries,” Larry Arndt, vice president of the company’s southern region, told Construction Dive in that moment
The university plans to start the project in the fall.
“After conducting a thorough review of each proposal we received for the project, we are excited to begin our partnership with a team that brings a proven track record of success,” said USF Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly , and the CEO of the USF Foundation. Jay Stroman in a joint statement.
The final stage will include:
- An east-west construction to help maximize shade for daytime events.
- A section dedicated to students.
- An open concourse runs around the majority of the venue, offering views of the field from the concession and restroom areas.
- A large space to the north of the stadium.
- Premium seats, suites, poles and club areas.
