SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
DESIGN BUILD
GENERAL CONTRACTING
PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh, PA
PJ Dick understands the needs of sports & entertainment facilties and works with you to accomplish your vision.
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A BETTER BUILDING EXPERIENCE
To remain competitive, organizations and institutions are investing in modern, cutting-edge sports and entertainment facilities to elevate the experience for fans, performers, and athletes alike. Entrust your project to a contractor who will build safely, protect your budget, and require quality standards be met during each project phase.
As one of the country’s top ranked contractors that has managed over $12 billion in construction
activity in the region, PJ Dick has successfully partnered with institutions of higher education across the Mid-Atlantic region. With offices in Pittsburgh, State College, and Philadelphia, we are able to serve institutions across the Commonwealth.
Whether you’re looking to refresh your existing facilities or build new ones, PJ Dick will provide you with best-in-class services to achieve your project’s vision.
Founded in 1979
Family Owned
ENR Top 100 Contractor
80% of work from repeat clients
KEYS TO SUCCESS
For over 45 years, we have partnered with higher education institutions to optimize project outcomes. PJ Dick’s proven processes foster collaboration and keep all stakeholders focused on achieving project goals.
ACCURATE ESTIMATING
A SAFE SITE
Our award-winning MY SAFETY program educates and empowers employees and trade partners to protect workers, trade partners, and campus occupants during construction.
QUALITY
INSTALLATION
PJ Dick implements a systematic plan for quality assurance and quality control. When a project warrants this plan, PJ Dick utilizes a system based on the Army Corps of Engineers program, featuring three phases of control that is scalable based upon the project requirements. The program makes all team members more accountable throughout a project’s life-cycle — from the design team to our trade partners.
PJ Dick’s 14-person team provides traditional estimating as well as Target Value Delivery services. Comprised of staff skilled in architectural, engineering, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, we work with the design team to verify the project meets project goals, is constructible, and meets the college’s or university’s budget.
STREAMLINED CONSTRUCTION
Our team of managers and craftspeople are very “hands on” and dive into every detail of a project. Our staff considers itself an extension of your organization and strives to optimize the project outcome in your best interest, every time. All of our efforts are focused on delivering a quality project, on time and within budget. We actively flush out risks and mitigate them early, before they can have a negative impact on the project. We strive to minimize change orders by properly scoping, descoping, scheduling, and coordinating the work.
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
Ranked among Engineering News-Record’s Top 100 Green Contractors, PJ Dick has built or is building 100+ LEED projects, including one Living Building Challenge project. Regardless of project complexity or type, PJ Dick will work with the design team, trade partners, and suppliers to verify all construction is built to the required specifications and will ensure that the owner gets the best value for the money — most points for lowest investment.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
PJ Dick uses technology to enhance estimating, preplanning, construction management, and stakeholder engagement. Examples include:
• BIM 360: Clash detection; real-time data access
• Oculus: Verify room layout before building
• LiDAR: Laser scanning to verify as-built drawings
• HoloBuilder: Documentation of existing conditions
WHAT WE DO
Capital projects are major investments, and PJ Dick works on your behalf to protect your budget and schedule throughout the project’s life-cycle.
As sports and entertainment venues evolve to deliver unforgettable experiences and cutting-edge performance, developers and institutions turn to PJ Dick to plan and construct dynamic, future-ready facilities.
Our portfolio encompasses the full spectrum of sports and entertainment - stadiums, arenas, recreation centers, performance halls, training facilities, multi-use venues, etc.
We can do it all.
Academic Buildings
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West Virginia University
Milan Puskar Stadium
Morgantown, WV
First Tee Clubhouse
FIRST TEE CLUBHOUSE
PHILADELPHIA, PA
First Tee of Greater Philadelphia Walnut Lane Clubhouse
$3.2 million | 3,000-sf addition
PJ Dick provided general construction services for the renovations and additions to First Tee of Greater Philadelphia’s Walnut Lane Golf Clubhouse, now named the Michael J. Brown Learning Center. The facility features learning space, a golf simulator, pro shop space, a cafe and dining area, and an outdoor patio. The addition increased the building footprint by nearly 3,000 sf, and site improvements included pavement and relocating miscellaneous amenities.
UPMC LEMIEUX SPORTS COMPLEX
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA
UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex
$45 million | 185,000 sf
PJ Dick provided construction management at risks services for a first-of-its-kind facility that serves as a comprehensive outpatient facility for UPMC Sports Medicine and the primary training center for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite design changes throughout construction, PJ Dick met the accelerated schedule to complete the project before Penguins training camp. Additionally, 3D coordination was utilized throughout the project.
UPMC Lemieux Sport Complex
PPG PAINTS ARENA
PITTSBURGH, PA
PPG Paints Arena
$244 million | 720,000 sf
PJ Dick provided construction management at risk services as part of a join venture to build the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins and a multi--purpose sports and entertainment venue in downtown Pittsburgh over a 24-month schedule. This project utilized BIM to analyze sizing, geometry and interfacing between glass, steel, MEP systems, concrete and architectural embellishments down to the railings. It is the first LEED Gold Certified NHL arena in the U.S. with over 200 LEED submittals electronically logged during construction. The Penguins realized approx. $3 million in unexpected savings upon project completion due to preconstruction success. Successful partnership with the owner led to repeat renovation projects in the arena over the past decade.
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RENOVATIONS
PITTSBURGH, PA
Casamigos Club
$8 million | 4,000 sf luxury ice level club
BetRivers Lounge
$1.6 million | 8,000 sf lounge
Concession Renovations
$3.4 million | Renovated eight existing spaces
Whiskey Bar
$349,000 | 1,300 sf renovation
Video Game Renovation
$146,000 | Renovations to adjacent video room
Exterior Signage Replacement
$681,000
Over the past decade, PJ Dick has enjoyed working with the Pittsburgh Penguins on a variety of renovation projects in the arena.
Concession Renovations
BetRivers Lounge
Casamigos
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY UPMC EVENTS CENTER
MOON TOWNSHIP, PA
RMU UPMC Events Center
$35 million | 160,000 sf
PJ Dick provided construction management at risk services to build a 160,000-sf multi-purpose facility featuring a 20,000-sf main basketball/ volleyball floor, a 10,000-sf basketball/volleyball practice gym, strength and conditioning facilities, locker rooms, a practice court, an 11,000-sf conference space, and seating for 4,000 people. This building includes enhances office space for coaches and the media relations staff, and the UPMC Wellness Center, which includes a full training and rehabilitation facility and space for aquatic therapy.
WVU MILAN PUSKAR STADIUM RENOVATIONS
MORGANTOWN, PA
Milan Puskar Stadium Renovations
$35 million | 200,000 sf
PJ Dick, with Joint Venture Partner AECOM Hunt, provided construction management at risk services for the multi-phase improvements to the plaza and concourse. Construction was completed around campus activities and football games.
Renovations included installation of new cabling and specialty systems, and an improved concession area.
Milan Puskar Stadium
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UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY UPMC
CHUCK COOPER FIELDHOUSE
PITTSBURGH, PA
Chuck Cooper Fieldhouse
$35 million | 23,600-sf addition, 115,000-sf renovation
PJ Dick provided construction management at risk services for a 23,600-sf addition and 115,000-sf renovation to the Duquesne University A.J. Palumbo Center. This building features large windows, an open concourse, an intimate seating atmosphere allowing fans closer to the court, a dedicated student section, two new concession stands, a new club lounge with a central bar and area for seated tables, a new full-service kitchen, a standing room bar area with a view of the court, and six new luxury suites. PJ Dick self -performed demolition, concrete, rough carpentry, and miscellaneous specialties.
PENN STATE BEHREND ERIE HALL REPLACEMENT
ERIE, PA
Erie Hall Replacement
$28 million |52,700 sf
PJ Dick provided construction management at risk services for the demolition of the existing 26,000-sf Erie Hall and the construction of the new 52,700-sf sports and wellness center. This facility includes a three-court gymnasium, fitness and aerobics rooms, training space, and support for the college’s NCAA Division III athletic teams. The new building also provides additional fitness and recreation space and expands the college’s wellness programs. Erie Hall is now home to the Personal Counseling office to offer health-related workshops.
Erie Hall Recreation Center
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Panzer Stadium
PENN STATE PANZER STADIUM
STATE COLLEGE, PA
Panzer Stadium
$7.7 million | 1,300-seat stadium
PJ Dick provided general contracting services for Panzer Stadium at Penn State, home to the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. The project included the construction of new field terraced seating and a press box building that houses concessions, accessible restrooms, and a ticket office. The stadium features a permanent seating capacity of 1,300, a video board, and full broadcasting capabilities in the press box for multiple television and radio outlets. Additionally, a multi-purpose space overlooking the field was incorporated, designed to accommodate a variety of events.
PITT PETERSEN SPORTS COMPLEX
PITTSBURGH, PA
Pitt Peterson Sports Complex
$31 million (original construction), $13 million (addition) | 24,000 sf (original), 20,000 sf (expansion), 12,000 sf (addition)
PJ Dick provided construction management at risk services for this facility featuring three athletic venues dedicated to baseball, soccer, and softball. These venues include grandstands, press boxes, and Shaw Sports Turf playing surfaces. The project involved the new construction of a 24,000-sf support building that houses locker rooms, training facilities, public restrooms, concessions, and other support spaces. Additionally, PJ Dick managed a 20,000sf expansion and a 12,000-sf addition to accommodate new locker rooms, coaches’ offices, team meeting spaces, and new MEP systems. The project encompassed 12 acres of site development in Oakland, including earthwork, utilities, and retaining walls. PJ Dick self-performed the concrete work and returned GMP savings to the owner upon project completion.
Pitt Peterson Sports Complex
PETERSEN SPORTS COMPLEX ADDITION
PITTSBURGH, PA
Pitt Peterson Sports Complex Addition
$13 million | 20,000-sf expansion, 12,000-sf addition
PJ Dick provided construction management at risk services for a 20,000-sf expansion of the existing support building at the Peterson Sports Complex on Pitt’s Upper Campus. Work included the construction of a new third floor above the existing occupied building and a 12,000-sf addition. Scope included new locker rooms, coach’s offices, team meeting spaces, and new MEP systems to support the new spaces.
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH BASKETBALL SUITE RENOVATIONS
PITTSBURGH, PA
Basketball Suite Renovations
$1.9 million | 10,000-sf renovation
PJ Dick managed construction of the 10,000-sf renovation of the basketball suite in the University of Pittsburgh’s acclaimed Petersen Events Center. The project included upgrades to the Division 1 men’s and women’s varsity basketball locker rooms that were considered critical to the recruitment of top players for this ACC team. The project was completed in four months. Careful logistics planning and coordination were required to complete the project in the occupied and very active facility.
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Mount Aloysius College Convocation Center
MOUNT ALOYSIUS COLLEGE CONVOCATION CENTER
CRESSON, PA
Mount Aloysius College Convocation Center
$23.5 million | 86,000 sf
PJ Dick provided construction management at risks services to the 82,000-sf Athletics, Wellness and Convocation Center that features a main gym, seating for 2,200 people, an auxiliary gym with batting cages for the baseball and softball teams, a training facility, an athlete weight lifting facility, and a fitness center for all students. The facility also includes two concession areas, an apparel shop, athletic offices, conference rooms, classrooms, and meeting spaces.
ERIE INSURANCE ARENA
ERIE, PA
Erie Insurance Arena
$21 million | 25,000 sf
PJ Dick provided general contracting services for a multi-phase renovation of the existing multi-use sports arena originally built in 1983, and current home to the Erie Otters, a major junior ice hockey team of the Midwest division of the Ontario Hockey League. The project included a concourse expansion, locker room and commissary renovations, a 25,000-sf west end expansion, installation of a new ice floor, new seating, and a complete mechanical upgrade. The project was phased to accommodate the arena’s normal sports activities during the fall season.
UPMC SPORTS COMPLEX
PITTSBURGH, PA
UPMC Sports Complex
$7 million | 75,000 cy of excavation
PJ Dick and its sister company, Trumbull Corporation provided sitework services, including grading, site work, playing field construction, and infrastructure work associated with the development of the $30 million sports facility to be utilized by the University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 16acre site is located at the former LTV Southside Works. All work was completed in less than 90 calendar days and included 75,000 cy of industrial site excavation, 20,000 cy of steel mill foundation demolition, placement of 124,000 cy of embankment for future development, crushing 34,000 cy of foundation material to a 4-inch and less gradation, and erection of 7,700 sf of modular block wall.
