Kaiser Electric starts $9.75 million renovation of press box at University of Missouri
Expected to be completed this summer, the project renovates approximately 42,000 square feet of existing club, suite, fan amenity, game operations and support spaces within the press box structure located on the west side of Memorial Stadium. It also includes the relocation of a portion of the existing press area to the upper deck by the creation of an additional enclosed, conditioned space. An elevator will also be added connecting the main concourse level to the loge and press levels.The architect on the project is 360 Architecture, Kansas City, Mo., and the general contractor is Sircal Contracting Inc. based in Jefferson City, Mo.
Kaiser Electric has been providing electrical contracting and engineering services to the St. Louis metro area for more than 60 years. The company focuses primarily on industrial, commercial, healthcare, design/build and communications projects and employs 150 field electricians with a fleet of 50 vehicles. The company is headquartered in Fenton and has divisions in central Missouri and southern Illinois.
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