Grand Island Veterans Athletic Complex
Parks & Recreation
The Challenge
The City of Grand Island set out to create a multi-field sports complex that would serve as a hub for community programming, tournaments, and special events—all while staying on budget and on schedule. This significant investment included six new ballfields, supporting infrastructure, and modern site amenities designed to enhance the player and visitor experience.
With its ambitious scope and tight timeline, the project demanded careful coordination and precise execution. As a high-profile community facility, the City expected nothing less than exceptional quality and performance at every stage of construction.
Market
Parks & Recreation
Project Scope
(6) Natural grass baseball/softball fields
Sidewalks
Sports and site lighting
Restroom/concession building
Site amenities
Parking lots
Shade structures
Key Facts
The project team maintained budget and schedule on a complex, high-visibility build by increasing coordination, holding regular progress meetings, and working extended hours to meet aggressive deadlines.
The project was delivered on time with no additional cost to the owner despite subcontractor challenges.
Challenge Met
One of the project’s most significant challenges arose when a subcontractor fell behind schedule. Recognizing the urgency, Nemaha stepped in to self-perform critical work, bringing specialized concrete tasks in-house to maintain both quality and timeline.
To stay on track, the team enhanced coordination, held frequent progress meetings, and worked extended hours. These proactive measures kept construction moving forward without delay, ensuring the City’s programming stayed on schedule and the project was completed without additional cost to the owner. The result was a high-quality facility that met community expectations and achieved long-term performance goals.
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