2025 East Best Projects
Award of Merit, Higher Education/Research: The University of Vermont Athletic Campus Multipurpose Center
The University of Vermont Athletic Campus Multipurpose Center
Burlington, Vt.
Award of Merit
Submitted by PC Construction
Owner: University of Vermont
Lead Design Firm: TruexCullins Architecture
Construction Manager: PC Construction
Civil Engineer: Krebs & Lansing Consulting Engineers
Structural Engineer: Engineering Ventures
MEP Engineer: Salas O’Brien
Mechanical Design-Assist: VHV Co.
Electrical Design-Assist: Benoit Electrical
Following a pandemic-related work stoppage that also forced a 25% reduction in the project scope, the team relaunched the upgrade with a sequenced retrofit by installing detailed and complex steel reinforcements to the hockey arena’s barreled roof and adding a new media loft.
While choreographing wall demolition and moving materials and equipment in and out of the building, the team maintained the ice rink’s precise temperature and humidity specifications.
Further renovations included a full-size multipurpose athletic court, refurbished men’s and women’s hockey locker rooms, strength and conditioning facilities, offices, an academic space for student-athletes and a new hospitality suite for team supporters.
All work was scheduled around games and other team activities.
The foundation for a deferred multipurpose arena was completed and covered with high-density rigid insulation and gravel for protection against Vermont winters.
When the time comes for construction, the insulation can be removed and key connection points easily located without causing damage.
