The West Virginia University’s (WVU’s) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will partner with the American venue management group Legends Global to provide Owner’s Representative services on the Milan Puskar Stadium in West Virginia, US, Press Box project which is set to begin construction after the 2026 football season.
Legends Global will also help to boost the fan experience at the Milan Puskar Stadium.
‘LEGENDS GLOBAL’ stated that as the Owner’s Representative Legends Global will work as an independent third-party representing WVU Athletics from pre-design through closeout. Legends Global will protect the WVU’s interests in budgeting, construction schedules and quality and risk control while also serving as the WVU’s liaison to the contractors and the architects.
The West Virginia University (WVU) is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States.
The mission of the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to provide the means to empower the student-athletes to develop as leaders and achieve their full potential academically, athletically and personally. As an integral part of WVU the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to supporting the broader mission of the University through the integration of athletics in the academic community.
New York (US)-based the Legends Global is the premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues and brands. They deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps their partners front-and-center through their white-label approach. The Legends Global partners engage them at the earliest stages of feasibility and design through project development to bring their visions to life.
An Owner’s Representative is a valuable asset for any project as they essentially act as a right hand to the project owner. They provide a range of essential services throughout all stages of a project to ensure it runs smoothly and that the complex goals are more easily met.
The 60,000-capacity Mountaineer Field at the Milan Puskar Stadium is an American football stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia (US) on the campus of the West Virginia University. It opened in 1980 and serves as the home field for the West Virginia Mountaineers football team.
The West Virginia Mountaineers football team represents the West Virginia University (WVU) in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS – the highest level of college football in the United States) of college football.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a nonprofit organization that regulates student athletics among about 1,100 schools in the United States and one (1) in Canada. It also organizes the athletic programs of the colleges and helps over 500,000 college student athletes who compete annually in college sports. The headquarters is located in Indianapolis, Indiana (US).
Commented Chris Nations, President, Owner’s Representation, Legends Global, “We are truly excited to partner with the West Virginia University on the Milan Puskar Stadium project. We look forward to continued collaboration with the university and the WVU Athletics to help deliver a project that all the Mountaineer fans, students and supporters will be proud of.”
‘LEGENDS GLOBAL’ further stated that the new Press Box tower secures the future of the Milan Puskar Stadium and enhances one of the finest college football venues in the United States. The additional premium space and seating are an investment into the long-term viability of not only WVU Athletics but the future of the facility.
Maintained Wren Baker, West Virginia University Vice-President and Director of Athletics, “As our Owner’s Representative Legends Global will bring significant experience in developing and managing the collegiate stadium projects across the United States. Their experience will be extremely beneficial as we move forward on this truly transformational construction project that will significantly enhance the fan experience at the Milan Puskar Stadium while generating positive opportunities for our football program and the Athletics Department.”
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