Gilbane Building Company Awarded Construction of West Virginia University Coliseum Complex

Project includes renovations and new construction

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Nov 30, 2015, 12:09 ET

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MORGANTOWN, W. Va., Nov. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilbane Building Company, a global leader in construction services, has been selected by West Virginia University as Construction Manager for their Coliseum Complex Athletic Project in Morgantown, WV. The Coliseum is home to the Mountaineers Men's and Women's basketball teams, as well as other athletic programs. The project will include renovations to approximately 188,000 sq. ft. of space including office and administrative spaces, the Coliseum concourse, natatorium building and annex, and the men's locker room facilities.

A 15,000 sq. ft. Olympic sports weight room will be constructed for players and students. This new area will include free weight training area, nutrition station, and office/storage spaces. This new space will serve all the Olympic sports and the majority of other sports, with the exception of football, baseball, and basketball.

"Gilbane is delighted by this award and the opportunity to continue our working relationship with West Virginia University that began in 2012," says Larry Mastella, Vice President, Gilbane Building Company. "This award was a direct result of our team's dedication to client satisfaction and in-depth understanding of WVU needs."

About Gilbane Building Company

Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, close-out and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1873 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 50 office locations around the world. For more information, visit www.gilbaneco.com.