McAllen ISD Veterans Memorial – New Press Box (CMAR)

E-CON Group served as Construction Manager-at-Risk to deliver a venue-quality press box at McAllen ISD Veterans Memorial Stadium. The project required phased safety planning, rigorous coordination with district operations, and seamless integration of structural and MEP systems in elevated areas. This high-profile facility enhances the stadium’s capabilities for athletic events, media coverage, and community gatherings.

Project Highlights
  • Location: McAllen, Texas
  • Owner: McAllen ISD
  • Architect: PBK Architects
  • Delivery Method: Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
  • Contract Amount: $4,100,000
  • Completion:  May 2024
  • Key Features:
    • Observation decks, scout rooms, restrooms, and broadcast/AV infrastructure.
    • Active-campus logistics with phased access controls and fall-protection planning.
    • Early constructability coordination to maintain schedule around athletic events.
Project Impact
  • Enhanced Event Experience: Improved sightlines, upgraded amenities, and professional-grade broadcast capabilities for district and community events.
  • Safety & Schedule Integrity: Zero interruption to school operations, controlled work windows, and precise quality checks in elevated areas.
  • Value Through CMAR: Collaborative preconstruction reduced risk on long-lead materials and maintained transparent GMP alignment.

Why Choose Us

At E-CON Group, our CMAR delivery method puts us on your team early, before drawings are finalized and risks appear. We provide guidance on cost, scope, and scheduling from day one. Our collaborative approach protects your budget, limits change orders, and ensures tighter control from preconstruction to punch-out.

Early Involvement, Fewer Surprises

We provide early cost, constructability, and schedule insight, reducing rework and improving project confidence.

Aligned Schedules from the Start

We coordinate timelines early to keep build phases predictable, efficient, and on track throughout delivery.

Built for Public Partnerships

We understand CMAR requirements and manage public-sector expectations with full transparency and compliance.

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