Skanska has, together with its joint venture partner Megen Construction, signed a contract for about USD 70M with the University of Cincinnati to manage the renovation of its multi-purpose Fifth Third Arena. Skanska has a 70 percent share of the contract, worth about USD 50M, about SEK 420M, which will be included in the order bookings for Skanska USA Building in the second quarter 2016.
Renovations to the 26-year old facility, originally named the Myrl H. Shoemaker Center, include the creation of a 360-degree seating bowl with space for 11,500 spectators. It includes new concessions and restrooms, an upper-level concourse with fan amenities, expanded food and beverage options, a new Bearcats lounge and super suites. A new main entrance and plaza with ticketing and guest services are also included.
The Fifth Third arena is home to the University of Cincinnati Bearcats men’s and women’s basketball teams and women’s volleyball team.
Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2016 and is slated for completion in November 2018.