The design of Loudville was further elevated with the installation of various materials including drywall metal trims, laminate countertops, trespa panels, and boux panels directly behind the Loudville sign to give the area an elaborate multi-dimensional finish. Because of challenges with layout and alignment that differed from the architectural drawings multiple trades had to work closely together, double-checking that there were no issues prior to installation. Wood templates were made to designate the footprint of the bar so MEP trades had a guide to work off of. Precise layout on a compressed schedule meant each component of the bar could only be laid once. Anyone with a ticket can mingle in the high-end finish area with views of downtown Cleveland and the arena below. 1,000 seats were removed to make room for a 2,500 square foot Budweiser Brew House and 3,000 square foot hospitality area. One of the project’s main objectives was to update the Loudville area’s lacking dining options and fan experience that divided the upper and lower level sections. To save a considerable amount of time, OCP Contractors created their own electric cable hoist that could pick up each half of the 280 pound GRG columns incorporated in the design and put them into place.ĭespite challenges and a complex layout, OCP Contractors successfully installed one of the key architectural features of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. And many of the borders were cut on a radius to match the soffits, which were complex cuts. Extra attention to precision when cutting was critical leaving no room for error. Special precautions were made working over fellow trades within scissor lifts. Due to a lack of floor space, much of the work had to be coordinated in the air. The facility’s wall layout and the radius shape of the metal panel design meant that control lines and lasers had to be utilized and then confirmed with the MEP trades. The installers had to pay close attention to the alignment of the panels to successfully showcase the design. Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse’s metal ceiling panels are a key aesthetic feature in the design that was carefully installed by the OCP Contractors team. Towards the end of the project, the millwork team was completing 10 hour days during the week and weekend days.Ī high level of craftsmanship from OCP can be seen throughout the design intricacies of the facility. ![]() With a $5.5 million contract awarded to OCP Contractors due to be completed in just 3 months, special attention was made to optimize scheduling and put forth a team that could deliver high-quality work within a short period of time. 1,600 union tradesmen and women that represent 24 local unions worked on the site.īeing that the project was a 48% cost to taxpayers and 62% to the Cavs, careful attention was paid to ensuring the budget was met. From the onset of the renovation, a top priority of the Cavaliers and General Contractor Whiting-Turner was to provide opportunities for a local and diverse group of subcontractors, vendors, tradesmen and women to be a part of this major community project. The two-year, $185 million renovation of the arena was completed to modernize the facility both from a technological and design standpoint as well as address the needs of the facility’s broad demographic of visitors. Home to the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers, the AHL Cleveland Monsters, the AFL Cleveland Gladiators and host to the best entertainment in the region, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse welcomes close to two million guests to 200+ events each year, including world-class concerts and family shows. Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is Northeast Ohio’s premier sports and entertainment destination.
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