Construction schedule set to deliver ballpark by April 2026
RICHMOND, Va., July 2, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company in association with
Prestige Construction Group has been selected by the Richmond
Flying Squirrels to build a new stadium to support the Richmond
Flying Squirrels and Virginia Commonwealth
University. The planned 10,000-seat Richmond Diamond
District Ballpark will have an industrial, warehouse feel meant to
pay homage to Richmond's railway
lineage. The stadium project, managed by Machete Group, is the
cornerstone of the large-scale, multi-billion-dollar Diamond
District development.
"We're excited to have formed a dream team with Gilbane and
Prestige to build our new home," said Lou
Dibella, Managing General Partner for the Flying Squirrels.
"Their experience speaks for itself, and I am confident they will
deliver a first-class venue for our fans and the Richmond community."
"Gilbane is a proven ballpark builder with roots right here in
Richmond, Virginia," said
Maggie Reed, business leader for
Gilbane's Richmond office. "We've
been building in Richmond for over
30 years, so for us, this project is more than a new stadium. It's
an opportunity to invest in the community we call home."
The project will be delivered in under two years, in time for
the 2026 baseball season. The project's goal is to spend 40% of the
improvement cost of the entire project on Emerging Small Businesses
and Minority Business Enterprises. In support of this overall
project goal, the team will be hosting an outreach event on
July 8, 2024, at 3001 N. Arthur Ash
Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230, from
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration
is not required.
In addition to individual project goals, Gilbane has committed
to generating $4 billion in awards to
certified diverse-owned and small businesses (DOSBs) over five
years (2022 -2026). According to Gilbane's latest Gilbane Cares
Report, they are more than halfway towards that goal through
2023.
About the Richmond Flying Squirrels
The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A Eastern League affiliate of
the San Francisco Giants, have established themselves as one of the
most recognizable brands in Minor League Baseball since their
inaugural season in 2010. Guided by three pillars – be different,
be impactful and have FUNN – the organization has ingrained itself
in Central Virginia, annually
reaching more than 10,000 students through the club's education
programs while making 400-plus community appearances. Additionally,
the team has renovated multiple youth baseball and softball fields
across the city and awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships through its 501(c)(3)
nonprofit, Flying Squirrels Charities. The Flying Squirrels
consistently rank among the top-drawing teams in MiLB having led
the Eastern League in total or average attendance nine times while
topping all 30 Double-A teams in total and average attendance each
of the past two seasons. For more information, visit
http://www.squirrelsbaseball.com.
About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane Building Company is a global leader in construction
management, delivering high-quality projects for clients across
various markets. Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and
facilities-related services – from preconstruction planning and
integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction
management, general contracting, design-build, and facility
management services. Founded in 1870, Gilbane is still a privately
held, family-owned company. With more than 45 office locations
worldwide, Gilbane brings world-class experience to local
communities.
For over 30 years, Gilbane has served a diverse clientele
throughout Central Virginia and
established itself as a premier builder in the area. This includes
managing construction for multiple high-profile and
transformational projects in the Richmond area, including the Virginia General Assembly Building, Westminster
Canterbury of Richmond,
University of Virginia Hotel-
Conference Center and School of Data Science, and Virginia Central
State Hospital. For more information, visit
http://www.gilbaneco.com.
About Prestige Construction Group
Prestige Construction Group provides general construction services
to the Federal, State, Institutional, and Commercial markets in the
Central Virginia area.
Kenneth J. Jones founded Prestige
Remodeling and Construction, Inc. in 1991 as a regional
construction firm specializing in residential renovations and
improvements. After building an impressive roster of residential
projects, and in response to the growing demand for full-service
contractors, Mr. Jones expanded into the commercial and industrial
arenas in 1997. As a result of this expansion, he also changed the
company name to Prestige Construction Group, Inc. Subsequently,
Prestige has become one of the region's fastest-growing
minority-owned construction firms, experiencing a 60% average
growth rate over the past four years. For more information visit
https://prestigeconstruction.com/
About Machete Group, Inc.
Machete Group, Inc. has deep experience planning and developing
sports and entertainment venues and adjacent mixed-use projects.
With experience as developers, sports team executives, and venue
operators, the firm offers unique capabilities and extensive
knowledge of complex customer-facing real estate development,
placemaking, and strategic partnerships. To learn more about
Machete Group, please visit http://www.machetegroup.com.
Media Contact
Rebecca Moyer, Gilbane Building
Company, 703-312-7276, rmoyer@gilbaneco.com, www.gilbaneco.com
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