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Atlanta’s Philips Arena in for $192.5mn facelift; contractor selected

Article posted by Coliseum, December 6^th, 2016

The Atlanta Hawks announced on November 28 that the NBA team has awarded the $192.5 million renovation contract for Philips Arena to Atlanta Joint Venture, a Turner Construction-led consortium of four contractors that also include AECOM Hunt, SG Contracting, and Bryson Constructors. The renovation... » Read more

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Sustainability main theme in Mexico venue

Article posted by Coliseum, September 10^th, 2020

A new stadium – Sustainable Yucatan Stadium (ESY) – with a capacity to sit more than 30,000 people will be built in the city of Mérida in Mexico. It will be a mixed-use property which, among other things, will serve as the new home of the Venados FC of the Expansion League and the... » Read more

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W. Bremen agree on naming deal with wohinvest

Article posted by Coliseum, July 8^th, 2019

German Bundesliga football club Werder Bremen has agreed a stadium naming rights partnership with commercial real estate company wohninvest, according to media reports. The 10-year contract signed between Bremer Weser-Stadion and the Stuttgart-based company will run until June 30, 2029 and will be... » Read more

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Orange Vélodrome in France up for grabs

Article posted by Coliseum, February 10^th, 2021

Marseille (France) Mayor Benoît Payan, in a Facebook live session, has revealed that he wants to sell the Stade Vélodrome which serves as the residence of Ligue 1 football club Olympique de Marseille. The 67,394-capacity Stade Vélodrome, known as the Orange Vélodrome for sponsorship reasons, is... » Read more

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AFC Wimbledon move step closer to Plough Lane return

Article posted by Coliseum, June 28^th, 2017

AFC Wimbledon have moved a step closer to a return to their historical home of Plough Lane after the Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport decided against listing Wimbledon Stadium. The League One club announced on June 22 that they had the good news passed onto them by Historic... » Read more

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Colosseum to get back its floor glory

Article posted by Coliseum, May 10^th, 2021

The Italian Government has greenlighted a plan to furnish Rome’s ancient Colosseum with a new floor, giving visitors the chance to stand where gladiators once fought (in ancient Rome a man trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena). It will allow visitors see the... » Read more

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Bucks home Fiserv Forum to hold more fans

Article posted by Coliseum, June 8^th, 2021

In keeping with the Milwaukee Health Department guidelines, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team Milwaukee Bucks has increased capacity at its residence – Fiserv Forum (US) – to 16,500 fans for the remainder of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, beginning June 1st for a potential Game 5.... » Read more

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