{"id":747950,"date":"2025-06-18T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=747950"},"modified":"2025-06-18T08:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T08:00:02","slug":"oconnor-company-completes-stateoftheart-athletic-complex-for-unc-pembroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/oconnor-company-completes-stateoftheart-athletic-complex-for-unc-pembroke_747950.html","title":{"rendered":"O\u2019Connor Company Completes State-of-the-Art Athletic Complex for UNC Pembroke"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;  width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/06\/1750101102.jpg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"O&rsquo;Connor Company Completes State-of-the-Art Athletic Complex for UNC Pembroke\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/06\/1750101102.jpg\" alt=\"O&rsquo;Connor Company Completes State-of-the-Art Athletic Complex for UNC Pembroke\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">New multi-building outdoor sports facility enhances recreation, competition, and community engagement on campus<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Pembroke, NC &#8211; June 18, 2025 &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buildoconnor.com\/\">O&rsquo;Connor Company<\/a>, a leading name in commercial construction specializing in delivering high-quality projects across diverse sectors, has completed construction of the <strong>Campus<\/strong><strong> Rec Baseball\/Softball Outdoor Complex<\/strong> at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP). The project, which reached substantial completion on April 15, 2025, delivers a transformative upgrade to the university&rsquo;s athletic and recreational infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The new complex includes nearly 10,000 square feet of indoor facility space across three buildings, including two custom-designed indoor hitting facilities for UNCP&rsquo;s baseball and softball programs and a third support building housing concessions, ticketing, and mechanical operations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Beyond the vertical construction, the site features extensive athletic enhancements:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p>A <strong>73,000 sq. ft. multipurpose synthetic turf field<\/strong> supporting a variety of sports and student activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Brand-new <strong><strong>grandstands<\/strong> and a centralized press <\/strong><strong>box <\/strong>for both baseball and softball fields<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Upgraded<strong> Musco sports lighting<\/strong>, new fencing and netting, and complete landscaping redesign<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;This facility is more than just steel and turf&mdash;it&rsquo;s a bold investment in the student experience, community connection, and UNCP&rsquo;s competitive future,&rdquo; said Josh Brown, Project Manager for <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buildoconnor.com\/\">O&rsquo;Connor Company<\/a>. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re proud to have delivered a space that blends functionality with impact.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Construction Approach and Project Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To meet the aggressive timeline, O&rsquo;Connor Company employed a phased construction strategy:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p>Utility work and turf installation came first<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Vertical construction followed, including two pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) from Chief<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Final phases included stamped concrete walkways, pavers, and full landscaping<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite weather challenges due to a low water table, O&rsquo;Connor&rsquo;s site teams maintained momentum by implementing proactive water management techniques and sequencing work for maximum efficiency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Collaboration and Community Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The successful delivery of the complex reflects strong collaboration between O&rsquo;Connor Company, Moseley Architects, VHB Engineering, and UNCP leadership.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The new facility will serve as a central hub for:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p><strong>Enhanced Student Wellness and Recreation: <\/strong>The complex introduces high-quality recreational and athletic infrastructure that will support daily student use, intramural sports, and varsity training&mdash;all within a safe, multifunctional environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Support for Student Recruitment and Retention: <\/strong>The facility&rsquo;s scale, functionality, and design reinforce UNCP&rsquo;s appeal to prospective students, especially those seeking a well-rounded campus experience with access to modern amenities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Expanded Community Use and Economic Activation: <\/strong>Designed for flexibility, the space allows UNCP to host regional events and youth programs&mdash;bringing increased visibility and foot traffic to the Pembroke area.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Elevated Athletic Training and Performance Spaces:<\/strong> From indoor hitting facilities to upgraded field systems and lighting, the complex meets the performance demands of collegiate athletics and supports athlete development long-term.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About O&rsquo;Connor Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buildoconnor.com\/\">O&rsquo;Connor Company<\/a> is a leading commercial construction firm specializing in high-quality projects across diverse sectors. Known for its excellence, innovation, and integrity, O&#8217;Connor Company continues to set new standards in project delivery while building long-term value for clients and communities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more information, visit<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buildoconnor.com\"> https:\/\/www.buildoconnor.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/OtterPR.com_65283.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Otter PR<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Mark Hashem<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=oconnor-company-completes-stateoftheart-athletic-complex-for-unc-pembroke\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 7274339069<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong>100 E Pine St  Suite 110<br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> Orlando<br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> Florida<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/OtterPR.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">OtterPR.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=oconnor-company-completes-stateoftheart-athletic-complex-for-unc-pembroke\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New multi-building outdoor sports facility enhances recreation, competition, and community engagement on campus Pembroke, NC &#8211; June 18, 2025 &#8211;&nbsp;O&rsquo;Connor Company, a leading name in commercial construction specializing in delivering high-quality projects across diverse sectors, has completed construction of the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/oconnor-company-completes-stateoftheart-athletic-complex-for-unc-pembroke_747950.html\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[418,401,447,423,404],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-747950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-Building-Construction","category-Business","category-Education","category-Professional-Services","category-US"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/747950","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=747950"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/747950\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=747950"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=747950"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=747950"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}