University of Cincinnati, Fifth Third Arena Renovation

Packed indoor basketball arena with players on court and fans in the stands.

Highlights

Delivered early

$14 million

of additional scope managed without extending the schedule

Zero lost-time

incidents with 486,074 man-hours

90 percent

of construction waste diverted from the landfill

Project information

Our team renovated the UC Bearcats’ multi-purpose arena, transforming its seating layout into a modern 360-degree bowl for 12,012 fans. Upgrades included new concessions, an upper-level concourse, premium seating options, locker rooms, expanded food options, and a new main entrance and plaza. The arena, which we delivered early, is LEED® Silver certified.

Client:

University of Cincinnati

Service:

Construction Management

Market segment:

Sports, Higher Education, Higher Education Sports & Recreation

Size:

City:

Cincinnati

State:

Ohio

Country:

USA

Digital innovation

By laser scanning the existing concrete subfloor beneath the wood performance court, our BIM experts saved more than $100,000 in floor leveling costs.

Heat map showing red and blue zones across a grid, indicating temperature variations.

Built on trust

“Delivering the arena in time for opening day was our top priority and you made it yours as well. Your team has been a wonderful partner, building an arena with pride and quality craftsmanship.” — Mike Bohn, University of Cincinnati