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AECOM Sports

Everything you need to win Unlock your project’s true value with the only fully integrated design team in sports September 2026

Where champions are forged and legacies are written AECOM designs champion-caliber sports venues and facilities that redefine the fan and student-athlete experience, amplify revenue generation and elevate the game. With 60 years of experience and a portfolio that spans the globe, we are the premier choice for elite collegiate programs seeking visionary solutions in sports architecture. How we’re different What sets us apart is our unmatched expertise and integrated approach. We bring together a powerhouse team of in-house experts covering every aspect of the project lifecycle from economic research to architecture, sustainable design to dynamic revenue modeling and financing to construction. Our integrated team of experts works collaboratively with our clients to imagine and deliver high-performance sports venues that are vibrant, viable, visionary and sustainable contributors to their communities. Innovation at every turn From pioneering design techniques to cutting-edge technologies, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our proprietary cost and revenue modeling software, SAINT, is leveraged as a design tool from day one, strengthening the client decision-making process and giving confidence that design choices align with budget, schedule and quality expectations. Transformative impact Most importantly, our projects have a transformative impact on communities. We design sustainable, resilient sports facilities that embrace diversity and inclusion, adopt the latest digital technologies and serve as economic engines that drive growth, foster community engagement and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. Whether it’s revitalizing urban neighborhoods or creating sustainable venues that minimize environmental impact, we are committed to building a better future through sports architecture.

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Meet your starting lineup From the Power Four to rising programs across the country, our team brings decades of experience designing championshipcaliber facilities for colleges and universities of all sizes. We understand the critical role athletics plays in student life, university branding and donor engagement, and we design with those goals in mind. Whether it’s a bold new game-day experience, a highperformance training environment or a venue that energizes recruitment, our integrated team delivers facilities that bolster your institution’s spirit, mission and long-term vision.

Julia Dunfield NCIDQ, LEED AP

Assoc. Principal, Interior Design Lead — Julia is a dynamic and versatile interior designer specializing in hospitality and premium luxury spaces for sports + entertainment venues. She leads all phases of interior design from programming through design development and construction documents to architectural finishes and details, and FF&E selection and specification. She is also involved in construction administration and provides coordination among MEP, lighting and other specialty disciplines. 6

Jim Renne SVP, Managing Director, AECOM Sports — Jim leads AECOM’s award-winning sports design practice, bringing nearly 30 years of experience across sports + entertainment design and construction, operations, project finance and real estate development. With a dual background as architect and owner’s representative, Jim has delivered iconic projects including the LA Lakers’ UCLA Health Training Facility and Daytona Rising. Jim brings both creative design thinking and practical business sensibility to complex projects that deliver a long-term value for stakeholders.

Dana Vohs AIA

Senior Project Manager — With more than 25 years of experience, Dana brings deep expertise managing complex sports projects for professional leagues and collegiate athletic programs. Her portfolio spans pro league venues and facilities, as well as impactful campus projects for Tulane University and the University of Oklahoma. Dana excels at translating client goals into clear delivery strategies, leading multidisciplinary teams to complete projects on time and within budget while delivering exceptional fan and athlete experiences. AECOM

Andrew Kelly Assoc. Principal, Director of Collegiate Sports — Andrew leads AECOM’s collegiate sports practice, bringing 20 years of experience in public assembly venues and athletic training facilities. As Director of Collegiate Sports, he drives innovation in the design and renovation of elite stadiums, arenas and training centers nationwide. Andrew’s hands-on leadership emphasizes mentorship, collaboration and strategic client engagement. His projects span top programs in the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC, and are celebrated for their blend of aesthetics, functionality and budget-conscious solutions.

AIA, LEED AP

Principal, Kansas City Sports Studio Lead — With 27 years of experience, Brandon is a Principal and Kansas City Studio Lead specializing in professional, civic and collegiate sports venues. His portfolio features projects in the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC for top brands like Clemson University, Rutgers University, Baylor University and the University of Arkansas. Brandon excels in conceptual design and detailed development, leading the creative process to bring innovative sports environments to life, balancing functionality, aesthetics and client vision in every project.

Tess Ryan

Hein le Roux

Senior Associate, Project Designer

Principal, Director of Sports Cost Management

ASSOC. AIA

— Tess specializes in sports + entertainment venues with a focus on revenue-driven seating bowl design. She has been involved in a wide range of projects, including collegiate and pro sports venues and facilities for basketball, hockey, football, soccer and a bevy of Olympic sports, as well as themed entertainment and historic renovation. Her digital tools include AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, Rhino, Grasshopper, V-Ray, Unreal Engine 4, Kuka Robotics and Adobe Creative Cloud. AECOM

Brandon Liebst

MRICS, PMAQS

— Hein is AECOM’s Sports Cost Management Director and an expert in large-scale revenue/cost modeling for more than $26.4 billion in sports construction globally. He brings vital expertise in concept studies, high-level cost planning, financial master planning, strategic procurement and cost management. Hein developed AECOM’s proprietary revenue and cost modeling tool (SAINT) that empowers owners to align design decisions with budget constraints from day one. 7

Innovative arena design

Arenas that win at the turnstile and on the court AECOM arenas redefine the leading edge by energizing fans and including them in the action while creating an intimidating and celebrated home-court advantage.

By bringing together fans, athletes and sponsors from early planning through design and construction, our arena designs not only address how to generate spirited competitions, but how to generate revenue and offer a range of options and amenities that enrich the fan and athlete experience. To maximize revenue and minimize operating costs, we draw upon our urban planning and economics expertise while analyzing how ancillary development can be a year-round attraction for sports fans and non-fans alike. We continually invest in research and development to create the most innovative, technically sophisticated designs and revenue strategies that are models within the industry.

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What our clients are saying...

Clemson University

University of Houston

University of Illinois

“We worked diligently with design team, consultants and our university partners to make sure the overall fan experience was improved especially in regards to Wi-Fi coverage, video board operations, sound system upgrades and overall building technology. AECOM designers worked meticulously to study sight lines to get fans as close to the action as possible. With the redesign of the lower bowl the fans are now closer to the action, will only enhance the energy level in the arena for our teams.”

“It was hard to imagine how a 50-yearold facility with so many challenges could become a first-class arena, but this team has been able to exceed expectations in every way. The transformation of this facility is truly remarkable.”

“The renovation of State Farm Center will extend the life of this building for at least another 50 years. AECOM and our construction partners worked as a team to transform an iconic historical building into a modern state-of-theart facility. The project was very complicated and AECOM provided exemplary services throughout the entire process.”

Trent Williams Former Senior Director, Capital Projects

Warren Hood Deputy Director of Athletics (ret.)

Dan Radakovich Former Director of Athletics

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University of Arizona “Rejuvenating the McKale Memorial Center via a phased improvement project was a key milestone for elevating Wildcat athletic programs to a leader in the Pac 12 conference and in the NCAA. The AECOM/BWS team worked to ensure that not only did the men’s and women’s basketball teams receive first-class accommodations, they also created a dual locker room for use by the women’s volleyball teams (indoor and the startup outdoor) and improved the gameday experience for the gymnastics program.” Suzy Mason Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Event Management/Facilities

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University of Mississippi

“When we started our athletics complex master planning in 2012, our vision was to create a new ‘front door’ for Ole Miss Athletics. A front door that would open up to the entire campus every day of the week, but especially on game days. AECOM delivered on that vision and has created a synergy between athletics and the rest of campus that we believe is unmatched in college athletics . . . When you combine the brand new pavilion at Ole Miss and a new Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, we believe our ‘front door’ is now the finest athletics complex in the country thanks to our partnership with AECOM.”

West Virginia University “AECOM has helped West Virginia University modernize a 46-year old basketball arena with the latest in fan amenities. The fan experience will be greatly enhanced thanks to the design team of AECOM, who listened to our needs, worked tirelessly with our staff and provided us with a renovation solution that not only met our budget constraints, but will continue the WVU Coliseum’s home court advantage.” Shane Lyons Former Director of Athletics

Ross Bjork Former Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics 11

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion Waco, Texas

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Working with the AECOM team has allowed us to build a complex that defines Baylor’s leadership in the Big 12 as innovators, enhancing and leveraging our investments …” Henry Howard Associate AD – Capital Projects & Championships Baylor University

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-UC

State Farm Center Renovation + Addition Champaign, Illinois

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DEPAUL UNIVERSITY

Wintrust Arena Chicago, Illinois

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CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

Littlejohn Coliseum Renovation + Addition Clemson, South Carolina

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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

Humphrey Coliseum Renovation (Phases I and II) Starkville, Mississippi

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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

Fertitta Center Renovation Houston, Texas

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss Oxford, Mississippi

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Iconic stadium design

Elevating game day through iconic design AECOM designs dynamic, engaging and flexible stadiums for the enjoyment of football, soccer, baseball and a variety of other events.

We have encountered many stadium trends and transitions through the decades and take great pride in not only designing and building stadiums that enhance the spectator experience, but also boost local communities and generate additional revenue stream. During the past three decades, we have designed and built some of the most challenging stadiums while setting the industry standard and garnering worldwide acclaim, all without missing an opening day. These very complex structures require a tremendous amount of know-how to design and build them in a quality, timely and economical way. AECOM has consistently provided its clients with optimized solutions that increase return on investment, minimize operating costs and enhance game-day magic for fans and athletes.

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Improvements Oxford, Mississippi

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CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

Memorial Stadium End Zone Expansions/Renovations Clemson, South Carolina

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Next-generation training

Fully loaded + recruit-ready With a focus on the health and well-being of student-athletes, we integrate technology, dynamic indoor-outdoor spaces and stateof-the-art amenities that are adaptable to evolving training trends, elevate performance and enhance recovery.

With an athlete-centered focus, AECOM practice facilities prioritize the needs and experiences of student-athletes, creating spaces that enhance training, rehabilitation and overall well-being, promoting success on and off the field of play via equitable amenities for men’s and women’s teams. Our designs consider the broader campus environment, connecting facilities to existing structures, landscape and campus culture. This approach not only enhances functionality, but also contributes positively to the overall campus aesthetic. We also understand the importance of crafting forwardlooking designs so that training facilities remain relevant and effective for years to come. AECOM facilities incorporate modern technology, flexible spaces and adaptable features helping our clients meet future athletic and training demands.

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What our clients are saying...

University of Houston

University of Memphis

Baylor University

“AECOM has been an outstanding partner with Houston Athletics. The design of our new Indoor Practice Facility is first class and is a huge advantage for our program moving forward.”

“The Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center is truly the next generation of facilities as it bridges the rich history of the Memphis men’s basketball program to our present and future success. It is a place that the University, the City of Memphis and all of Tiger nation can be immensely proud to call their own.”

“Working with the AECOM team has allowed us to build a complex that defines Baylor’s leadership in the Big 12 as innovators, enhancing and leveraging our investments with the new football campus that supports our student-athletes both now and with an eye to the future.”

Hunter Yurachek Former Vice President for Athletics University of Houston

Tom Bowen Former Athletic Director University of Memphis

Henry Howard Senior Associate AD – Capital Projects & Championships Baylor University

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Marshall University

Arkansas State University

University of Miami

“AECOM has been a great partner throughout the project. Starting with concepts right through design and construction, they have been accessible, reliable and vigilant to our needs and our success.”

“Our new Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center can rival the facilities of some of the best programs in the nation. This is truly an ‘Autonomous 5”-type facility.”

“The importance of the Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility cannot be overstated. This building represents yet another step forward in continuing our mission of Building Champions at the University of Miami. The generosity of our Hurricanes Family has enabled us to build one of the finest indoor facilities in the country that will serve our football program and all our student-athletes for years to come.”

Suzy Mason Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Event Management/Facilities

Terry Mohajir Former Director of Athletics Arkansas State University

Blake James Former Director of Athletics University of Miami

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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Fudge Football Development Center Waco, Texas

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The Fudge Football Development Center is an industryleading facility that embodies the spirit of the Baylor Family and supporters of Baylor Athletics.” Mack B. Rhoades IV Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Baylor University

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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Allison Basketball Development Center Waco, Texas

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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility Coral Gables, Florida

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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center Jonesboro, Arkansas

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UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center Memphis, Tennessee

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Olympic sports

Pillars of athletic excellence While they often don’t garner the same level of public attention as high-profile revenue sports like football and basketball, Olympic sports programs are crucial in recruiting top-tier talent and providing student-athletes with the resources they need to excel at the highest levels.

From baseball, soccer and lacrosse to tennis, gymnastics and track & field, AECOM designs these facilities for versatility with flexible spaces that can adapt to a variety of needs throughout the year. Our designs also integrate training, recovery and performance analysis within these facilities, which is essential for supporting student-athlete development. No matter the project scale, we blend branding, culture and identity with the state of the art to deliver venues and training facilities that celebrate university pride and provide for a wellrounded experience for student-athletes and fans.

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UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

Frank O’Mara Track & Field High Performance Center Fayetteville, Arkansas

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“The O’Mara Center has been transformational. We have everything we need all in one place, and that helps us attract future Olympians.” Chris Bucknam Men’s Head Coach University of Arkansas

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NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Bloom Wellness + Events Center Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium Newark, New Jersey

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The arena, surrounded by first-class amenities for all our studentathletes including spacious locker rooms, strength, rehabilitation and hydrotherapy areas, as well as plenty of meeting and gathering space will make this one of the best mid-major facilities in the region. ” Lenny Kaplan Vice President/Director of Athletics New Jersey Institute of Technology

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MARSHALL UNIVERSITY

Jack Cook Field Huntington, West Virginia

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What an amazing honor for our baseball program to play their games on Jack Cook Field. Having the field named after Coach Cook fulfills the promise so many hoped would be achieved.” Christian Spears Former Director of Athletics Marshall University

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MARSHALL UNIVERSITY

Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex Huntington, West Virginia

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CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

Duckworth Family Tennis Facility Clemson, South Carolina

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UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

Tiger Performance Complex Columbia, Missouri

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OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY

LR Hill Sports Complex Norfolk, Virginia

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Athletics master plans

A comprehensive vision for a winning future Our master plans provide a comprehensive vision for future development and a unified pathway for developing new facilities and modifying existing facilities.

The precursor to many of our notable sports projects was the preparation of a master plan addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of the project, including financial goals, regulatory drivers and campus and community perspectives. This lays the groundwork for imaginative and sustainable solutions that meet client needs while enhancing the quality of life for those who experience the place. We engage our university clients in a highly interactive process that is based on sharing information, setting goals and expectations and making consensus-based decisions that determine the physical and functional character of the master plan. As part of this work, we often create a comprehensive visualization package, including microsites, renderings, videos and 3D models to support fundraising efforts and garner stakeholder buy-in.

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25 years of athletics master plans + facilities planning studies

University of Notre Dame Athletics + Recreational Services Master Plan Southern Methodist University Athletics + Recreational Facilities Master Plan

1997

1995

Texas Tech University Athletic Facilities Planning + Programming Study

2000

1998 Yale University Payne Whitney Gymnasium Master Renovation Plan

University of IllinoisUrbana-Champaign Athletics Complex Master Plan

University of Arizona Intercollegiate Athletics Master Plan

2005

2004 University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletics Master Plan

2010 2008

Sacramento State University Athletic + Recreation Master Plan

Texas Tech University Athletic Facilities Master Plan 2012 Clemson University Memorial Stadium Renovation Study

2013

2012 Rice University Athletics + Recreation Master Plan University of Maine Athletic Facilities Master Plan

New Jersey Institute of Technology Athletics Master Plan

University of Houston Robertson Stadium + Hofheinz Pavilion Feasibility + Analysis Study

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University of Miami Athletic Facilities Study

Northern Illinois University Athletic Campus + Facilities Master Plan Arkansas State University Stadium Expansion Study

2015

2014

East Carolina University Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Southside Renovation and Athletics Master Plan

2017

2016

Rutgers University Athletics Facilities Master Plan

Tulane University Athletic Facility Master Plan

Boise State University Facilities Assessment

University of Toledo Athletics Assessment

University of Central Florida Power Play Plan

Florida International University Athletics Assessment

Marshall University Athletics Facilities Master Plan

Marshall University Baseball Stadium Study

EagleBank Arena Master Plan

2020

2018

University of Mississippi Stadium and Arena Expansion Study

University of Central Florida Athletics Village Master Plan

Fresno State University Bulldog Stadium District Master Plan

Clemson University Softball Stadium Feasibility Study

George Mason University

2023

2022 Baylor University Athletics Master Plan

Florida Atlantic University Facility Master Plan Lamar University Athletic Master Plan

2024 + Ongoing Washington State University Athletics Arena Assessment University of Arkansas Sports Facilities Feasibility Study

Eastern Michigan University Athletics Campus + Championship Building Plan

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RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

Rutgers University Piscataway, New Jersey

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University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida

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One partner, a world of expertise

Integrated delivery from start to finish We are innovators in integrated delivery with a comprehensive array of services uniquely tailored to deliver sports venues that are vibrant, viable, visionary and sustainable contributors to the communities they serve.

This integrated offering means that we are able to seamlessly work with clients through the entire life cycle of a project — from funding and financing, development and planning, design, architecture, engineering and systems integration, to staging and construction sequencing, and operations and maintenance.

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Architecture

Building engineering

AECOM is sought after for design of energizing, experiential venues that translate tradition and image into unique facilities that communities can claim as their own. Employing principles of flexibility and sustainable design, we strive to meet or exceed the business and operational goals of private- and public-sector clients. Setting exceptional design and performance standards, we consistently create destinations that provide lasting memories for people of all ages.

Our building engineering professionals share a common goal of delivering solutions that not only respond to client needs, but also minimize environmental impact and actively contribute to the wellness of the occupants. Our team’s portfolio of complex, challenging, high-profile projects exemplifies our experience and expertise within the sports and entertainment venue market. We understand the challenges that come with renovations and alterations to existing venues and can guide the team through solutions that are feasible and cost conscious.

Iconic and exciting, sports venues are shared symbols of hopes and dreams — of athletes, performers, fans and whole communities.

The foundation for our sports architecture practice is the relationships we build as we plan and construct each physical structure. For AECOM, our future success and legacy relies on the quality of our associations and our clients’ success. Creating environments to honor our clients’ rich traditions and set the stage for new ones requires experienced professionals committed to exceptional design and innovation.

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Our approach to building engineering innovation focuses on enhancing function, minimizing environmental impact and promoting wellness.

We achieve these results through a design-led approach to building engineering that balances the programmatic needs of a facility with optimizing human comfort and wellbeing, within local climatic, environmental and seismic conditions.

AECOM advantage

We can help you stay in control of cost from day one

AECOM is the only firm in the sports industry that integrates sports economics and cost consulting into our design process utilizing proprietary software from day one. Taking the time to truly understand you, your goals and the challenges you face, we help our clients develop the knowledge you need, when you need it, to stay in control and move forward with confidence. Our tools and cost approach help navigate the complex and ever-changing interaction of quality and quantity, time and cost, so that you can achieve the most, and the best projects, for your capital investment. Embedded in our sports design studio is a team of dedicated sports economics and cost consulting experts. This specialized team is a core component of our integrated design approach and provides unique insight and expertise on cost and revenue-specific issues as they arise, assess cost-benefit scenarios and analyze optimal use of capital investment (including market demand and revenue generation studies) contributing significantly to the ultimate success of each project.

Having sports economics and cost consulting embedded in our team from day one helps our clients evaluate decisions between deferred maintenance needs, renovation and/or enhancement to existing facilities. Using our proprietary Stadium and Arena INvestment Tool (SAINT) that leverages a national database of sports project construction data, we take a proactive rather than reactive approach to cost forecasting and control. This analysis led by our dedicated sports quantity surveying group provides a very focused and different analysis of cost decisions to better evaluate project direction and plans for improvements, whether new works or longer-term planned refurbishment and maintenance. Using our proprietary sports economics Attractions Modeling Program (AMP), we provide long-term financial projections of the operations of improved facilities, including return on investment analysis providing you with the information necessary to make strategic investments that will suit your desired goals. The AECOM sports studio is the only firm providing this in-house capability.

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SPORTS DESIGN

The world’s ONLY fully integrated sports consultancy currently defining the future of sports + entertainment design.

SPORTS ECONOMICS

Integrated sports economics + proprietary software enables clients to fully understand financial + operational impacts to achieve a revenue-generating sports destination built for their market.

PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE

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Integrated design, cost + revenue planning

SPORTS COST CONSULTING

Integrated sports cost consulting + proprietary software puts venue owners and operators in the driver’s seat with a 360-degree vision covering design, cost, schedule, operations and finance while preventing cost overruns.

PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE

Golden 1 Center

The world’s first LEED Platinum venue of its type AECOM designed the first LEED Platinum arena for fans, city and planet. 100 percent solar-powered, the Sacramento Kings’ new Golden 1 Center is the most technically advanced venue of its type in the world. The arena transforms the future of Sacramento’s downtown through its iconic design and technology-driven operation. Designed to be uniquely Sacramento, the arena connects indoor and outdoor spaces, enables public engagement through an event plaza, provides farm-to-fork concessions and features our FanFirst Connected Comfort solution, which combines displacement ventilation and fan crowd-sourcing.

We continually invest in research and redefine today’s sports + entertainment sustainability, high performance and technology standards.

Sustainability

Our holistic approach to placemaking includes incorporating sustainability objectives at the earliest phase of the project process. We work with clients to help them understand their environmental and regulatory contexts and to establish the specific sustainability targets appropriate for their project. Our goal is to create communities, environments and buildings that reduce carbon emissions, conserve natural resources, promote biodiversity, generate economic development and improve social conditions for inhabitants.

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High Performance Buildings

High performance design is smart design. It’s a methodology that utilizes the very best technology to align our buildings and communities with the natural environment. Our high performance projects integrate natural resources such as sunlight, fresh air, rainwater and local food sources to produce innovative design solutions. AECOM’s high performance buildings and communities maximize available sunlight and fresh air, harvest rainwater, incorporate local food sources and run off to produce renewable energy. High performance design marries environmental and institutional sustainability with the mission of supporting our clients. The end result is an efficient design with the client in mind.

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Technology

We balance tomorrow’s technology with today’s robust solutions that enhance functionality, sustainability and efficiency by creating synergies between technology systems and buildings and spaces. Our big-picture approach stems from our understanding of the built environment and the role technology has come to play in our world. From visioning and concepts, to design and integration, to delivery, maintenance and monitoring, we deploy an integrated approach to developing solutions for electronic security, cyber security, audiovisual, voice, data, converged networks, workplace solutions, Wi-Fi, in-building cellular, public safety and user experience. We utilize a smart building design approach that pursues the integration of traditional technologies with the emerging trends in IoT, beaconing, location tracking, collaboration, scheduling, workspace usage, lighting and environmental controls.

Cultural Preservation + Growth: LA2028 Olympic + Paralympic Games Connecting past and present, city and infrastructure, our Urbanism + Planning and Transportation team developed a Games Concept that integrated with new transit systems, neighborhoods and cultural attractions.

Strategy+

Our strategists enable our sports clients to understand and capitalize on a vital dynamic that drives organizational performance — the relationship between people and the design of physical place. Our work demonstrates that policy and other changes involving people and place can deliver tangible and sustainable business value. Solutions are derived through rigorous and clearly structured evidence and from our ability to really listen to the aspirations, strategic needs and practical commercial concerns of our clients. Our Strategy+ group combines research, strategy and spatial concepts for occupants, designers and owners. Our approach is informed by a deep understanding of the changing nature of working and learning globally, regionally and locally, and is applied across a range of sectors — sports venues, corporate workplaces, government workplaces, learning and research environments, and healthcare environments. As renowned thought leaders in the strategic use of place for more than 30 years, we continue to develop solutions that generate sustainable business value.

Urbanism + Resiliency

AECOM designs memorable and resilient places for communities, focused on adding purpose, beauty and value through integrated design. Thoughtful integration of flood control, green infrastructure, active mobility and natural habitats advances resiliency and performance. From transforming flooded streets into resilient corridors, to turning seawalls and bridges into social infrastructure, to weaving resilience and equity into our future, we create solutions that synthesize infrastructure and place, systems and people, and culture and geography. Our approach merges ecological design, community trust building, engineering, landscape architecture, urban design, transportation planning, resiliency, sustainable development and economics to create places that matter and thrive. Our work positively impacts communities through the planning and design of artful social spaces for everyone combining sustainable infrastructure with cultural relevance and expression. From establishing the economic framework for development, to undertaking the science and analytics required to enable informed decisions, we partner with our clients and project stakeholders at every step of the process.

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Landscape Design + Planning

Through our holistic understanding of the way in which land, communities and built places interact, we design gathering places that meet their peak performance requirements while serving year-round as high-quality environments. We anticipate the needs of major events, including the movements of large crowds, the use of major equipment, needs for power and water and the importance of visibility and signage. While designing open spaces to meet these requirements, we incorporate a view to how these spaces will function when the crowds have gone — how they will serve community members in passive recreation and how they will enhance the ecology and aesthetics of their surroundings. Landscapes fulfill ecological functions, such as stormwater management and harvesting, while serving a role in society. Ours is an approach that uses carefully designed pieces of land as the unifying element of integrated projects and their greater contexts.

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Construction Management

We’re built to modernize, expand and deliver the most iconic and complex structures ever conceived. From iconic stadiums and arenas to next-gen transportation hubs to sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, we deploy the latest technologies, industry-leading safety best practices and highest ethical standards on every project. With a focus on creating strong relationships and by emphasizing quality and skill-utilization in all that we do, we have proven time and again to be industry pioneers by delivering the most challenging projects. If you can dream it, we can build it.

About AECOM

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in advisory, water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and privatesector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

Contact

Jim Renne SVP, Managing Director, AECOM Sports M +1 248 202 6392 jim.renne@aecom.com

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Andrew Kelly Assoc. Principal, Director of Collegiate Sports M +1 913 280 0325 andrew.g.kelly@aecom.com