UNC Charlotte Breaks Ground on Stadium Expansion
RMF Engineering, alongside University of North Carolina Charlotte, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, and SLAM, celebrated the groundbreaking of phase one of the Jerry Richardson Stadium Expansion. The expansion project, set to add 20,000 square feet, will increase the stadium’s capacity by approximately 20% to around 20,000 seats.
The $70 million expansion includes a new tower above the existing press box that will feature a training room for athletes, a new press box for broadcasters, as well as new premium seating, including seven luxury suites, loge boxes, ledge seating, an indoor private club, and a terrace. On game days, the space will offer fans state-of-the-art amenities, while on non-game days, fan areas will convert into team meeting and dining space to ensure students have resources needed for recovery and optimal performance. The new tower provides student athletes with year-round dining access and allows Charlotte Athletics to host additional community events.
RMF Engineering is leading MEP engineering for the stadium expansion. Barton Malow is the construction manager. McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture was the lead designer in collaboration with SLAM.
The additional seating is projected to generate nearly $2 million annually, more than doubling UNC Charlotte’s ticket revenue. Completion is expected in spring 2027.
Hilliard, Ohio Opens $110M Athletic Complex
After years of planning and construction, Hilliard is planning to open its new community recreation center to the public for normal operating hours Sept. 19.
The Well is a $110 million undertaking mostly funded by the city raising income taxes from 2% to 2.5% in November 2021, said Anastasia Maynard, the facility manager at a media preview event Sept. 15. The total price tag also includes the Hilliard Athletic Complex, which includes more than 20 sports fields.
$5M Sports Complex Proposed
The Waukesha Common Council is set to review the city’s proposed 2026–2030 Community Investment Program (CIP) tonight, which outlines key infrastructure and facility projects planned over the next five years.
A huge project includes a new building at the Mindiola Sports Complex that would provide permanent restrooms, concessions and indoor rental space — a big step up from the portable toilets currently on site.
“The CIP is a long-term plan that outlines major capital needs for the city such as infrastructure, facilities, equipment, and vehicles. Along with street reconstructions and vehicle replacements, one key project being considered is a new building at the Mindiola Sports Complex to provide restrooms, concessions, and a rentable indoor space. Currently, the complex only has portable restrooms,” the city posted on Facebook.
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