Places to cheer, places to train and places to excel – we build them all.
Consistently ranked nationally as one of the largest domestic general building contractors, JE Dunn has been a leader in building purpose-driven spaces since its establishment in 1924. Specializing in construction management, program management, and design-build projects, we have consistently ranked as one of the largest domestic general building contractors, with a nationwide presence.
With 100 years of experience, we bring extensive knowledge to every project, ensuring safety, quality, and value. Our bonding capacity exceeds $6 billion, and our EMR rating of 0.35 is well below the industry average.
JE Dunn has a strong track record in constructing sports facilities, including university stadiums and arenas, athletic and recreation centers, baseball facilities, and locker rooms. We collaborate closely with municipal and university leaders and designers, delivering state-of-the-art facilities tailored to our clients’ needs. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner for our clients, understanding their goals and delivering transformative solutions with confidence and certainty.
Scott Sherry , RA, LEED AP National Sports Director
816.426.8856
scott.sherry@jedunn.com
KANSAS CITY CURRENT CPKC STADIUM
Kansas City, Missouri
JE Dunn + Monarch Build completed the Kansas City Current’s groundbreaking CPKC Stadium. Situated on Berkley Riverfront in downtown Kansas City, this facility spans seven acres, boasting 11,500 seats, luxury suites, and various amenities including pitch-side seats, a bunker club, and community plaza areas.
As the world’s first stadium purpose-built for a women’s professional sports team, CPKC Stadium represents a significant advancement in global women’s soccer and athletics. Offering a viewing experience with every seat within 100 feet of the pitch, the stadium ensures an unparalleled game atmosphere.
Completed in time for the KC Current’s home opener on March 16, 2024, CPKC Stadium is not only the team’s home but also a versatile venue capable of hosting diverse events, from sports to music.
CLIENT TESTIMONY
“JE Dunn and Monarch Build have been incredible partners for the Kansas City Current. The team managing this project has poured their heart and soul into building CPKC Stadium and we are so appreciative. From the beginning, every single person involved with construction of this state of the art facility has understood the gravity of this investment and how this stadium sets the standard for all of women’s sports globally.”
CHRIS AND ANGIE LONG Kansas City Current | Owners
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY FUDGE FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Waco, Texas
JE Dunn completed construction for Baylor University’s Division 1 Football program’s new 180,000 SF facility. This cutting-edge building includes offices for coaches, equipment staff, medical trainers, a locker room for student-athletes, a medical training room, equipment distribution room, a strength and conditioning weight room and a large team meeting room with theater style, tiered seating.
Rehabilitation areas include hot and cold plunge pods and hydroworks, which were coordinated to ensure proper pit sizes for install and maintenance. Sleep/nap rooms are included to assist with mental health recovery as well as a full ventilation system for player lockers. New LED sports lighting, multiple displays, sound system and branding/graphics enhance recruiting and retention.
This new facility seamlessly connects to the existing Allison Indoor Practice Facility, requiring only minor modifications for integration. Additionally, the project includes 13,300 SF expansion of the Allison Indoor Practice Facility to extend the indoor practice field’s length. Minor enhancements to the existing outdoor practice fields were also part of the project scope, which included synthetic turf areas.
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY GARRY WEBER END ZONE COMPLEX
Dallas, Texas
JE Dunn recently completed this 192,500 SF three-tier Stadium expansion for Southern Methodist University. This addition features a football-only operations center with meeting spaces, offices, a media office, a digital studio, locker rooms, a workout facility, equipment storage, and a commercial laundry area. It also includes a nutrition center with a $2M commercial kitchen to serve all SMU athletes and two new video boards.
The project involved removing the earth bowl down to field level for the new South End seating bowl, new luxury boxes, club seating, and field-level boxes. The second level includes a main concourse with open space, lounge, club seating, dining area, and three bars. The third level features suite seating, used as offices during the week and converted to suites on game day, with outside seating and three bars. Plaques and a Peruna monument were salvaged during demolition.
The new workout room has Mondo flooring, custom logos, artificial turf, hydrotherapy pools, treadmill pools, cold and hot plunge pools, treatment tables, and custom taping chairs with direct field access through large nanowall doors. The stadium entrance was enhanced with new pavers and site concrete. Additionally, there are new entrance canopies and a “Kids Zone,” a 40’x40’ artificial turf area with yard lines and a logo.
RIVERFRONT STADIUM
Wichita, Kansas
JE Dunn + Eby Construction, a joint venture, was the construction management team for this design-build stadium that is now the home field for the Minnesota Twins Double-A Minor League Baseball Club, the Wichita Wind Surge. Completed in 15-short months, the stadium debuted for its home opener on April 14, 2020. With a capacity for 10,000 fans, including 6,000 fixed seats and 14 private suites, the ballpark offers a versatile space for outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events.
Featuring netting from foul pole to foul pole for enhanced spectator safety, the stadium also boasts a fully functional press box, berm seating, and patio seating areas. Additionally, amenities such as a 360-degree main concourse, three locker rooms, sports medicine facilities, and a batting tunnel ensure a comprehensive experience for players and spectators alike. Furthermore, the stadium includes a maintenance yard, a two-story office building, a team store, a museum, and enhanced security features, including Wi-Fi and a Distributed Antennae System (DAS) for cellular service, offering a top-notch experience for all attendees.
CLIENT TESTIMONY
“JE Dunn’s competence, transparency and exceptional customer service gave us confidence they were the right choice to build our outstanding facility. I would recommend JE Dunn Construction without hesitation and hope to work with them on another project soon!”
JORDAN KOBRITZ Former Owner of Wichita Wind Surge
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY BILL SNYDER FOOTBALL STADIUM SHAMROCK ZONE EXPANSION
Manhattan, Kansas
JE Dunn was the construction manager for the Shamrock Zone expansion and club. The project involved demolishing existing athletic offices attached to Bramlage Coliseum, replacing them with a new Premium Club accessible to both basketball and football fans. The three-level Shamrock Zone features public amenities like restrooms and concessions, a full-service kitchen, 10 suites, 10 loge boxes and football athletic offices. Construction began in January 2019 and concluded in July 2021, with football offices completed a month early to facilitate move-in before the 2021 Football Season.
CLIENT TESTIMONY
“The team was very transparent and open throughout the entire design and construction phases. The Shamrock Zone expansion has been a game-changer for our fans and program, and it is reassuring to know we selected the right partner and team.”
GENE TAYLOR Kansas State University | Athletic Director
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY MORGAN FAMILY ARENA AND MORRIS FAMILY OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER
Manhattan, Kansas
JE Dunn completed preconstruction and construction for the state-of-the-art volleyball arena and Olympic training facility after successfully completing the Kansas State Bill Snyder Family Stadium Shamrock Zone.
Morgan Family Arena
New climate controlled, purpose built arena for K-State volleyball, which includes 3,100 fixed seats. The unique seating bowl is constructed of a steel sandwich plate system (SBS) versus your traditional concrete structure. This lightweight, slim system allowed for unique aesthetics and quicker installation. Also included in this facility are two practice courts with retractable seating, two video boards, team meeting rooms, locker room, team theater and coaches’ offices.
Morris Family Olympic Training Center
New 14,000 SF strength and conditioning space used daily by 12 of 16 K-State Athletics’ teams. The facility includes sports medicine and rehab space, hydrotherapy tubs, nutrition and refueling station, plyometric ramp and an 8,000 SF multi-purpose turf area. A stateof-the-art mental health and wellness area provides the necessary tools for overall wellness and performance enhancement.
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA KINNICK
STADIUM
NORTH STANDS RENOVATION
Iowa City, Iowa
This project included razing the existing north stands with reconstruction of 168,539 SF. The general patron existing seating bowl was replaced by upper and lower seating bowls, with concourses on two levels.
A premium club level was constructed between the two concourses and access was provided by an extension of the existing West Campus Center skywalk and/or the grade level of the stadium via the stairs or the elevator. The club level serves its own concessions and restrooms.
The primary goal of this project was to enhance the game day experience and offer use of the premium areas for non-game-day activities as well.
CLIENT TESTIMONY
“The JE Dunn Construction team was instrumental in our ability to still fulfill our fans’ game day experience and football schedule amidst a construction site.”
MICHAEL KEARNS
University of Iowa | Associate Director of Design and Construction
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA SANDS CLUB RENOVATION
Tucson, Arizona
The 12,200 SF renovation included a private dining room, boardroom, and full service bar and kitchen. Patrons can walk through an entry lounge with a 60 helmet display and TVs upon exiting the elevator. The west side of the space is outfitted with tables and booths with integral power for work and studying space.
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA STADIUM EAST SIDELINE RENOVATION
Tucson, Arizona
Our design-build team created a feasibility study that evaluated the cost and impact of renovating the East, West and South sides of the stadium. Multiple options and phases were studied to improve the stadiums infrastructure, safety and code upgrades, circulation improvements, restrooms, concessions and fan amenities.
The renovation included demolition of the existing East sideline concourse, a new 48” storm line to run below the concourse, new slab-on-grade, restrooms, concessions, recruiting lounge, re-seating of the East lower bowl (ZonaZoo), storage and back-of-house areas for the University to use year round.
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY RUSS CHANDLER BASEBALL STADIUM RENOVATION
Atlanta, Georgia
JE Dunn was awarded Phase II, the Russ Chandler Baseball Stadium renovation project. This project will include a renovated concourse level that will feature an atrium, which will also functions as a Georgia Tech Baseball Hall of Fame. The atrium will be able to convert into a 40-seat teaching auditorium on non-game days.
Other features include a new outdoor plaza, high-tech scoreboard, expanded restroom facilities and concessions (including a premium club area), alumni locker room and an expanded training facility that will be open year-round for Tech players and available to alumni/Major League Baseball players during the offseason. Phase II renovations will also include a training center, three batting cages, two pitching tunnels and a video analysis room.
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FOOTBALL LOCKER ROOM RENOVATION
Atlanta, Georgia
The Georgia Tech Athletic Association selected JE Dunn to provide renovations to the existing football locker room located in the North End Zone of Historic Bobby Dodd Stadium at Grant Field. The project called for very high level finish upgrades and was delivered under a tight, non-negotiable schedule.
The space, totaling over 8,000 SF, includes 116 new, custom-built lockers, a new prefinished metal ceiling with Georgia Tech branding, LED lighting throughout as well as imported tile, new sinks, toilets and showers with high-end hardware. The space also includes a new hydrotherapy area with cold and hot plunge pools. Multiple new digital displays were also installed for versatility and branding opportunities.
In only six months, JE Dunn completely transformed the existing space into one of the best locker room facilities in college football. Throughout the project, JE Dunn worked closely with Georgia Tech and the design team to ensure all goals were met.
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY TURNER FIELD RENOVATION
Atlanta, Georgia
In a little under five months, JE Dunn transformed the facility formerly known as Turner Field into the new home of Georgia State football. The repurposing of the existing facility initially included 23,000 seats, with an additional 10,000 to come in a future phase. The project included construction of a new seating bowl, installation of FieldTurf and new lighting. JE Dunn also demolished the areas that formerly served as the bullpen, dugouts and lower portions of the seating area.
A new locker room was built and all lockers featured half inch vents located in the storage box beneath the seat and on both the bottom and back walls. Each locker also features a lockable personal storage box with a power receptacle and two USB ports for charging personal devices.
KANSAS CITY URBAN YOUTH ACADEMY
Kansas City, Missouri
This project encompasses an indoor training facility, three state-of-the-art baseball fields, and one softball field, aligning with MLB’s initiative to engage more youth in the sport, particularly through the MLB Urban Youth Academy network. Collaborating with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, the Academy supports local Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities (RBI) programs and youth baseball initiatives.
The Academy was developed in two phases. Phase I featured three baseball fields, a softball field, and upgraded amenities including walking trails, basketball and tennis courts, and a playground near the community center, all meeting MLB standards. Phase II introduced an indoor training facility with turf infield, batting cages, pitching mounds, restrooms, and concessions, alongside a new lawn and additional parking. The facility’s unique Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) design included a masonry wall on the south facade, enhancing its main entry, while a lean-to PEMB to the north housed offices, locker rooms, concessions, lobby, and storage areas.
CLIENT TESTIMONY
“The construction of the Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy has been a wonderful experience because of the tremendous support of JE Dunn. The entire team assigned to the project embodied everything that JE Dunn stands for. Above that they showed great patience, flexibility and professionalism while working with the surrounding community partners to ensure the project was equally important to the community as it was to the Kansas City Royals.”
KYLE VENA
Kansas City Royals | Former Sr. Director, Baseball
Operations/Administration
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS ANDERSON FAMILY FOOTBALL COMPLEX AND LOCKER ROOM
Lawrence, Kansas
JE Dunn constructed this state-of-the-art, 15,000 SF renovation within the auditorium and locker room spaces of the KU’s football complex. Project specifics included: enhanced audio/visual capabilities, new oversized seating, new technology equipped lockers, all new carpeting, new wall finishes and environmental graphics.
Recruits and athletic staff are welcomed to the locker room by a nine-screen video display that can show everything from live sports feeds to any video event occurring in the updated player’s lounge. Once inside, a surround system is fed throughout the entire locker room and lounge area.
All lockers are constructed of solid surface materials, which include video screens above each that can be tied together to provide video or be programmed individually to personalize each football player’s stall. Lockers include USB and power along with an integral ventilation system to help maintain the space. Color changing LED lights surround the entire locker room and lounge areas along with surrounding KU Jayhawk illuminated graphics.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY
Lawrence, Kansas
The 90,222 SF facility includes a 120-yard practice field including end zones with runoff areas. In addition to the field, there is an entry lobby, restrooms, storage rooms and maintenance areas. The exterior material harmonizes with the historic Memorial Stadium and is built in such a way that massing did not overwhelm the adjacent structures nor detract from the aesthetic character surrounding the area. This project is part of the first phase of “Raise the Chant,” a fundraising campaign focusing on football and KU’s Memorial Stadium. The state-of-the-art facility is another step the University is taking to stay competitive amongst their peers.
CLIENT TESTIMONY
“Upon project award, JE Dunn took immediate ownership of the job and their experienced team provided excellent customer service and communication from start to finish. The quality and attention to detail was evident in all aspects of the project and across their entire project team.”
BRAD NACHTIGAL University of Kansas | Associate Athletic Director
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY DANA J. DYKHOUSE STADIUM
Brookings, South Dakota
This new 19,300 seat stadium was constructed at the same location of the existing Coughlin-Alumni Stadium.
Through careful coordination with the client, JE Dunn allowed the team to continue to play in the existing facility as it was being reconstructed. Not a single home game was affected as a result of construction.
Amenities include a four level press/suite tower that contains two full kitchens, an indoor club, 24 executive/private suites, 150 loge seats and media/coaching areas. The indoor club has access to 1,200 exterior premium seats. New student and general admission seating was constructed on three sides, creating a “horseshoe” design. Restrooms, concessions, operation and support facilities, novelty areas and new synthetic turf field finalized the construction.
CLIENT TESTIMONY
“The construction of Dana J Dykhouse has been a truly enjoyable experience because of JE Dunn. Your personalities, work ethic, sense of humor, and ability to adjust are just some of the qualities that have made this such a successful journey. Thank you for all you do...but most of all, thank you for the way you do it.”
JEFF HOLM
South Dakota State University | Sr. Associate Athletic Director, Facilities and Operations
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY SANFORD-JACKRABBIT ATHLETIC COMPLEX
Brookings, South Dakota
JE Dunn completed the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex for South Dakota State University, two distinctly different buildings:
Indoor Practice Facility (IPF)
The IPF has a gross area of 156,000 SF with a ceiling height below the structural trusses at 65 feet. The exterior of the facility consists of precast, metal wall panels and translucent panels. The facility includes an 80-yard synthetic turf field which includes both end zones to be used for a multitude of sports, i.e. football, track and field, soccer, baseball, etc.
Human Performance Facility (HPF)
The HPF is a 2-story facility that has a gross area of 20,000 SF. The exterior consists of metal panel and glazing. This facility includes treatment/training areas, a new weight room, rehabilitation facilities, along with associated support spaces. Construction of the facility took place while allowing the existing Dykhouse Student-Athlete Center to remain operational.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT COLUMBIA MEMORIAL STADIUM EXPANSION AND RENOVATION
Columbia, Missouri
JE Dunn constructed the expansion and renovation to the east and north sides of Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium at the University of Missouri. The construction consisted of new stadium accommodations to create additional spectator seating on the stadium’s east side. A new dedicated club level included club/loge seating areas, private suites, and adjacent club/entertainment spaces. Additional general seating was added in a new upper deck structure, also located on the east side of Memorial Stadium. New toilets, concessions, circulation, field lighting, and accessible seating was also provided as part of the project. North concourse enhancements included bringing lawn seating closer to the north end of the playing field, an expanded concourse and added accessible seating.
UNIVERSITY OF
MISSOURI
AT COLUMBIA MIZZOU ARENA
Columbia, Missouri
Built for the University of Missouri-Columbia’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, this arena combines traditional fieldhouse style with cutting-edge sports technology. It features a seating capacity of 15,100, with 10,000 seats in the lower bowl and 5,000 in the upper bowl, separated by 26 suites and 26 mini-suites equipped with ample seating and food service. The open concourse design allows fans to access concessions without missing the game, and the concourse is adorned with banners representing individual schools within the university system and a Hall of Fame lobby featuring memorabilia.
The Mizzou Arena also includes the Player Development Center, which serves as the daily home for Tiger basketball. This center caters to both men’s and women’s programs, offering a dedicated practice court, strength training facility, hydrotherapy pool, and sports medicine areas. Full locker room facilities, including player lounges and meeting rooms, are available, with office and meeting spaces located directly above for both programs. The arena is designed to enhance the fan experience and provide a significant home-court advantage.
AMERICAN ROYAL COMPLEX
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS
JE Dunn broke ground on the 117-acre American Royal complex in March 2023 and with estimated completion September 2025. The project aims to extend the American Royal’s 125-year legacy by providing a cutting-edge venue for showcasing food and agriculture.
Central to the development is a state-of-the-art, climatecontrolled multi-purpose arena spanning approximately 135,000 SF, featuring seating for 3,500 spectators and modern amenities like concessions, restrooms, and green rooms.
Complementing the multi-purpose arena is a covered outdoor arena covering approximately 77,000 SF, designed to accommodate various events with open sides for environmental integration. Equipped with lighting, Wi-Fi, audio-visual capabilities, and high-velocity fans, this space provides optimal conditions for participants and spectators. Additionally, expansive barns, storage facilities, and footing (dirt) storage areas totaling around 390,000 SF cater to the diverse needs of the venue, featuring specialized amenities such as feed storage, restroom facilities, and concession stands.
COTTON BOWL RENOVATIONS
DALLAS, TEXAS
As a joint venture, JE Dunn + Russell are currently working on the renovation of the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium. The highly anticipated renovations at the stadium are centered on enhancing the visitor experience. Key improvements include the addition of 14 new escalators and the construction of new multi-story entries at the two west entrance gates. The upper west concourse will be expanded to three times its current square footage and will feature two outdoor terraces offering views of downtown Dallas. The main concourse on the west side will be doubled in size.
Additional upgrades include an increased number of restrooms and concession stands, the creation of new premium seating environments, and a newly expanded press area in the South end zone. These enhancements aim to elevate the overall experience for visitors, ensuring comfort, convenience, and a touch of elegance throughout the stadium.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SALUKI STADIUM
Carbondale, Illinois
JE Dunn provided construction services on a new 15,000-seat football stadium. The horseshoe shaped facility includes 1,080 prime chairback seats, as well as seating on the grass berm enclosing the north end zone. Additional amenities include a two-story pressbox, 12 luxury suites and a 2,500 SF VIP Club Room, in addition to traditional booths for coaches and TV/radio personnel. Expanded concessions and restrooms, along with a new scoreboard were added to enhance the fan experience.
CLIENT TESTIMONY
“JE Dunn has a ton of professionals and are committed to being on time and under budget. They rose to the top on multiple levels. They were always easy to work with... including athletics, our campus facilities folks, and our local subs. I would swear by JE Dunn Construction.”
MARIO MOCCIA Former Director of Athletics, Southern Illinois University
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
ARENA RENOVATION / EXPANSION
Carbondale, Illinois
This renovation/expansion project included new and enhanced concessions that increased points-of-sale and reduced congestion. Additional amenities included: new men’s and women’s restrooms with greater toilet counts, upgraded public concourses, grand entry, 3,300 SF club, re-configured seating within all price points including a permanent upper bowl structure, improved accessible seating areas, and sound system. The exterior of the arena was renovated to incorporate up-to-date, campus-specific materials to enhance both the game day and non-game day experience.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY BOYDSTON CENTER
Carbondale, Illinois
The Boydston Center is a 50,000 SF facility, named in honor of former Director of Athletics, Donald N. “Doc” Boydston. JE Dunn constructed this facility that was designed to provide comprehensive support facilities for Saluki football, and men’s and women’s basketball programs. The Boydston Center includes full locker, training/treatment, sports medicine, meeting, and office facilities for each of the three programs.
UNIVERSITY OF TULSA H.A.
CHAPMAN STADIUM
TULSA, OKLAHOMA
The H.A. Chapman Stadium renovation of Tulsa’s historic, on-campus football stadium included the demolition of their existing pressbox and a 10,000-seat grandstand on the West side of the stadium. The complete scope of the new 26,500 SF pressbox included 22 suites, an enclosed club with outdoor seating for 400 spectators and complete press facilities. Existing restrooms/concessions were enhanced, a new entry plaza was created and rehabilitation work was performed in their existing concrete bowl.
JE Dunn completed aspects of the HA Chapman Stadium project between two football seasons, in nine short months.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA SPORTS PERFORMANCE CENTER
Edmond, Oklahoma
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) Sports Performance Center (SPC) is a new 40,000 SF sports training and academic facility. Detailed brick architecture embedded into precast panels are featured as the new north endzone backdrop of the Broncho’s football stadium. The Academic Center includes three study hall areas, a classroom, and a computer lab all inside a student lounge area for tutoring, studies, advisement, and homework. The two-story strength and conditioning area is home to the most hightech weight room in the state featuring KONG IQ technology. In addition, it features a cardio room on an elevated deck overlooking the football field, two Hydro-Therapy pools including one with an underwater treadmill, 115 custom football lockers, 5 film rooms, and a 129-seat theater style film room.
The UCO SPC elevates UCO’s Athletic presence for not only football, but all sports that will utilize the new facility. UCO invested in this facility not just for recruiting, but they wanted to create a culture of ownership and sense of place for the players.
COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FIELDHOUSE AND WELLNESS CENTER ADDITIONS
Columbus, Nebraska
Located in the heart of eastern Nebraska, with the community members’ health and wellness at top of mind, the Columbus Fieldhouse within the Columbus YMCA provides the public with fitness, wellness, and rehabilitation services.
The 270,000 SF expansion includes the state’s largest indoor FIFA-regulation size soccer field, which includes over 101,500 SF of synthetic turf. The ultramodern facility also includes a quarter-mile cantilevered running track; basketball, volleyball, tennis, pickleball, and racquetball courts; pitching and batting cages; golf, batting, and multi-sport simulators; a sports enhancement and athletic training suite; a physical therapy suite; and numerous community amenity spaces. Children can also enjoy their time at the new 8,000 SF indoor trampoline park, nine-hole mini-golf course, or youth activity center.
Throughout the 21-month schedule, the project achieved over 50% participation of the overall revenue from local trade partners, suppliers, and vendors — regenerating over $25M back into the community.
WESTERN STATE COLORADO UNIVERSITY FIELD HOUSE AND RECREATION CENTER
Gunnison, Colorado
This 119,210 SF college field house and student recreation center was a student proposed and funded project, constructed by JE Dunn. The field house contains an 8-lane indoor track and three multipurpose courts. The recreation center includes a fitness room, three activity rooms, coaching rooms, new locker rooms, and new track and football offices. Also included is a 7,300 SF interior renovation of existing locker rooms and classrooms.
Additional features include: long jump, pole vault, shot put/hammer throw net, baseball cage, basketball, and volleyball equipment, foam pit with trampoline, and a competition climbing and bouldering wall, all housed under a PVC roof.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA RECREATION CENTER EXPANSION
Minneapolis, Minnesota
JE Dunn completed a 175,000 SF, four-story student recreation center addition and remodel. The project included fitness areas, weights, locker rooms, climbing wall, multipurpose rooms, gyms, indoor running track, offices, and cafe. The project also included a two story link from the existing recreation center to the addition. The project was on a very tight site and allowed little room for staging.
JE Dunn was able to self perform the demolition, carpentry and masonry, which allowed for greater schedule control and added value to the overall project.
An in-house 3D Building Information Model was completed of the entire project and merged with the MEP design models to identify conflicts and determine the best solution. This model saved the project time and money by reducing costly re-work in the field.
WILLISTON AREA RECREATION CENTER
Williston, North Dakota
The 254,000 SF facility includes a 50-meter, 8-lane swimming pool, four basketball courts, four indoor tennis courts, an indoor gymnasium with a 200-meter running track that can accommodate high jump and pole vaulting, two racquetball courts, a golf simulator, 54,000 SF fitness area, locker rooms, four meeting rooms, and new offices for the Williston Parks and Recreation Department.
The main entrance includes a fireplace and lounge area that overlooks the water park. The pool area features a “flow rider” wave simulator, a whirlpool and lazy river slide. A catering kitchen is nearby for cooking courses and an outside patio includes a grill for cookouts during warm months.
There is also a 40- by 60-yard indoor turf fieldhouse. This space allows teams to play soccer, football and athletic activities during the winter. It houses two dedicated and four retractable batting cages.
UNIVERSITY OF JAMESTOWN HAROLD NEWMAN ARENA
Jamestown, North Dakota
The new Harold Newman Arena is a significant landmark at the University of Jamestown. With a personality all its own, this arena is fully equipped with a bell tower that is rung following each home athletic win. This 60,000 SF, 1,715 seat arena constructed by JE Dunn, offers a whole new experience for fans, students, faculty and friends.
A concourse level includes a Booster room, banquet area, concessions, a ticket booth, standing room, handicapped seating and a large foyer area available for catered events.
The event level offers arena seating for 1,715 patrons, basketball and volleyball courts, and locker rooms for the football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball teams as well as visitor teams.
The athletic training facility is an exciting upgrade for athletics and includes cold and hot therapy pools, exercise equipment for use with trainer supervision and training tables.
HUTCHINSON ARENA RENOVATION
Hutchinson, Kansas
This project involved a comprehensive renovation and addition to a 6,500-seat sports arena to modernize the facility, improve the fan experience, and attract more events to Hutchinson. The NJCAA signed a 25-year contract in 2016 to hold the NJCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Championship in Hutchinson until 2041. Renovations included demolishing the concourse area for new restrooms, concessions, and a full-service kitchen, installing new telescopic seating, upgrading the concrete seating bowl with widened aisles and new glass railings, and adding a new elevator press area.
A 40,000 SF addition was constructed with precast masonry, steel, and glass/glazing exterior elements, featuring three full-size gyms, a new weight room and training facility, enhanced ADA seating, and a new sound system. Athletic offices were renovated to centralize HCC coaches, and a new multi-story entrance with two elevators, restrooms, concessions, and a large gathering area was added. The project also included a complete overhaul of the MEP systems and the rehabilitation of two existing RTU units in the arena corners.
UNITED WIRELESS ARENA AND CONVENTION CENTER
Dodge City, Kansas
The United Wireless Arena and Convention Center, located adjacent to the Boot Hill Casino and Resort, features approximately 4,220 seats for hockey and can be configured for various events such as soccer, basketball, arena football, boxing, concerts, and conventions. The facility offers general seating, club seats, suites, concessions, and a store. Attached to the main events center is the Magourik Conference Center, a 14,000 SF meeting space with a service corridor, pre-function area, and entry lobby. Five large folding panel partitions allow the space to be converted from one large room into six smaller meeting rooms, each with separate audio/visual features and controls.
Due to limited space above the ceiling for ductwork, sprinklers, lights, rigging, and partition support steel, building information modeling (BIM) was extensively used to accommodate these elements without compromising the design. BIM also facilitated the creation of a three-dimensional site logistics plan, enabling the owner and subcontractors to visualize space usage during construction. This was crucial as Magourik was one of three structures, and one needed to remain operational during the construction of the connector to the adjacent facility.
CABLE DAHMER ARENA
Independence, Missouri
The Cable Dahmer Arena features 5,800 fixed seats with a total capacity of 8,000, along with 29 luxury suites and 270 club seats. This facility hosts over 100 events annually, attracting more than 500,000 visitors. Events include headline entertainers, professional sports such as a CHL franchised hockey team, touring shows, trade shows, festivals, and various cultural and community events.
JE Dunn collaborated with ICC, Global Entertainment Corporation, the City of Independence, and the architect from the conceptual design stage, providing full preconstruction services, including skin and MEP system analysis and reviews. Utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM), all structural and MEP components were modeled in 3D, ensuring precise placement of over 200 embeds for the precast concrete skin.
Prefabrication of piping and ductwork off-site improved on-site logistics, saving time and money. The arena also includes a second sheet of ice with shared locker facilities and a separate entry for simultaneous events, along with new parking lots and a pedestrian bridge connecting ancillary parking areas to the arena.
MID-AMERICA CENTER
Council Bluffs, Iowa
The Mid-America Center marked the first phase of a major regional recreational development, featuring a 242,700 SF arena, a fieldhouse, and a 110,000 SF convention center. Future phases include additional hotels and entertainment venues.
The arena accommodates 7,500 permanent seats and up to 10,000 for concerts, with 2,500 seats on the floor. It features a concrete structure with a steel truss roof in an “aircraft wing” profile. The fieldhouse serves as a pre-function area for the arena and a versatile space for meetings and sporting events, with a steel structure matching the arena’s design. The convention center connects to a hotel, enhancing the MAC’s appeal as a premier event destination.
Completed on an accelerated 13-month schedule, JE Dunn and the design team collaborated closely, starting critical activities before finalizing construction documents. Early subcontractor involvement helped prevent delays and contributed cost-saving ideas, ensuring timely completion for the River City Lancers’ first ice hockey game.
Dickinson State University Sanford Sports Complex
Missouri State University Great Southern Bank Arena
University of Nebraska Memorial Stadium Renovation and Expansion
Mid-America Center
PROJECT LISTING
(partial list)
• American Royal Complex
• Baylor University Fudge Football Development Center
• Cable Dahmer Arena
• Classic Center Arena
• Columbus Community Hospital Fieldhouse and Wellness Center Additions
• Cotton Bowl Renovation
• Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny Campus Student Recreation Center
• Georgia Institute of Technology Russ Chandler Stadium Renovations
• Georgia State University Turner Field Renovation
• Hutchinson Arena Renovation
• Iowa State University Hilton Coliseum Johnny’s Renovation
• Johnson County Community College Campus Expansion Phase Two
• Kansas City Urban Youth Academy
• Kansas State University Bill Snyder Football Stadium Shamrock Zone Expansion
• Kansas State University Morgan Family Arena and Morris Family Olympic Training Center
• Kansas State University Bramlage Coliseum
• KC Current CPKC Stadium
• Mid-America Center
• Missouri State University Great Southern Bank Arena
• Nashville Sounds Left Field Entrance Renovation
• Nebraska Multisport Complex
• Dickinson State University Sanford Sports Complex
• South Dakota State University Dana J Dykhouse Football Stadium
• Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Athletics Facilities
• Southern Methodist University Garry Weber End Zone Complex
• Spurs Training Facility
• United Wireless Arena and Convention Center
• University of Arizona Sands Club Renovation
• University of Arizona Stadium East Sideline Renovation
• University of Iowa Kinnick Stadium North Stands
• University of Jamestown Harold Newman Arena
• University of Jamestown Taylor Stadium Rollie Greeno Field
• University of Missouri at Columbia Mizzou Arena
• University of Missouri Memorial Stadium East Side Addition
• University of Nebraska Memorial Stadium Renovation and Expansion
• University of Tulsa HA Chapman Stadium Addition and Remodel
• US Bank Stadium Phase 1 Secured Perimeter
• Wells Fargo Arena Suites Renovation
• Wichita Riverfront Minor League Baseball Stadium
• Williston Area Recreation Center
How We Build Better
Continuous Estimating (Lens)
JE Dunn’s estimating platform, Lens, revolutionizes preconstruction by leveraging over 40 years of expertise and a vast data bank of credible cost information into a singular tool. Through early engagement in the design process and inputting minimal design information, our platform utilizes a comprehensive “construction calculator” to produce highly detailed and precise estimates. The platform instantly reflects any design alterations, ensuring continuous alignment of scope, schedule, and budget and thereby promoting seamless project execution and cost control.
Target Value Delivery (TVD)
JE Dunn utilizes a TVD approach for controlling costs and maximizing scopes, while creating synergy between the design and preconstruction processes. Working with the owner and architect, JE Dunn establishes cost targets for the scopes to guide the design process. The targets are established based upon JE Dunn’s knowledge and expertise with similar project construction costs and local market conditions. Scopes of work are separated into “buckets”allowing target estimates to be compared to a range of similar projects costs. As design decisions are made that may increase cost in one “bucket,” the team will look for opportunities to reduce cost in another “bucket.” This approach allows clients the flexibility to incorporate design enhancements or desires in aspects of the project without impacting the overall project budget.
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
Our VDC group are experts in leading multi-discipline teams utilizing industry leading technology including laser scanning, building information modeling (BIM), quality control, and virtual reality. Our focus is to ensure client expectations are exceeded by ensuring design intent and the performance of all systems is at the forefront. This includes coordination of all disciplines and a holistic approach to ensure spatial relationships, architectural aesthetics, and constructibility with consideration for current and future operations.
In-House Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Coordination
With in-house MEP staff, JE Dunn has a greater ability to cost-effectively evaluate design options, coordinate MEP bid documents, assist with value-based MEP trade selection, and ensure bids received are thoroughly complete. Once construction starts, we follow through with on-site field inspections, precommissioning, and equipment start-up support.
Strategic Partnerships
JE Dunn Capital Partners delivers equity investment and project finance solutions, leveraged with our construction expertise. We provide a comprehensive Design-Build-Finance (DBF) platform for the completion of each project through equity investment, debt financing, and concessions. Through JE Dunn Capital Partners’ DBF project structure, we assume responsibility for project financing, design, and construction of the project. Our structure focuses on an innovative and collaborative approach to ensure transparency, accountability, financing, delivery, and life-cycle efficiency.
Aptitude: Intelligent Integration is JE Dunn’s strategic trade partner for building connectivity solutions. Offering customizable, full-scope building connectivity solution developed to let owners, operators and occupants get more value out of their buildings.
Complete Coordination |Aptitude coordinates and manages every part of the design and installation process, providing a single source of truth for the entire project. That means less upfront costs and significantly less chance of add- and change-risk, ensuring a better performing built-environment from day one.
Foundation of Function | Aptitude leverages extensive information—from power consumption, security, and occupant use to historical records, performance metrics, and system future-proofing. This comprehensive approach establishes the methods, assets, and goals needed to enhance a building’s functions and support the business needs of all stakeholders.
Integrated Improvements | With Intelligent Integration, building systems and services function to serve one another, revealing relationships, patterns, and dependencies. This provides actionable information that can be used to increase operational efficiencies, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance the comfort and safety of a building’s occupants.
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