San Diego State University football fans will celebrate a big day on Sept. 3, 2022, when the SDSU Aztecs take the field for the first time in their new stadium for a game against the Arizona Wildcats.
But for Clark Construction, opening day has represented a daunting milestone as crews have pushed to complete the $310-million project within two years. From the public vantage, the project will bring a new iconic sports facility to the city, but behind the scenes, its success hinged on extensive site preparation, executed concurrently with large-scale demolition and new construction—all under an aggressive schedule.