USF’s on-campus stadium has a new construction firm
After a months-long process, USF has selected a manager for the construction of its on-campus stadium.
USF has selected three firms – Manhattan Construction Company, H.J. Russell & Company and DuCon, LLC – according to a university press release Tuesday morning.
The team has previously worked on other collegiate and professional football stadiums, including AT&T Stadium in Dallas and Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.
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“After conducting a thorough review of each proposal we received for the project, we’re excited to get started on our partnership with a team that brings a proven track record of success in Manhattan Construction Company, H.J. Russell & Company and DuCon, LLC,” said USF Vice President of Athletics Micheal Kelly and USF Foundation CEO Jay Stroman.
The news comes about a year after the university initially reached a $14.8 million design-build agreement with Barton Marlow.
The agreement with Barton Marlow was terminated on Dec. 1, giving way for a new firm to be selected.
USF re-opened bidding on the construction of the stadium, which closed on March 6.
Manhattan Construction Company is one of the largest privately-held construction firms in the U.S. It specializes in “preconstruction” and “general building,” according to its website.
H.J. Russell & Company is a Georgia-based construction and program management firm. It contributed to the construction of various developments in the Atlanta area, including Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Mercedes-Benz Arena.
DuCon, LLC is a construction firm based out of Tampa. They’ve worked with local agencies such as the Tampa Housing Authority as well as development on Water Street, according to their website.
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Construction for the on-campus stadium is set to begin in the fall. It is anticipated to have approximately 35,000 seats and an open-air concourse to maximize views of the field.
The stadium is expected to be completed in March 2027, according to university documents. It will be built on the east side of campus, where Sycamore Fields are currently located.
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