Radford University Womens Softball Field Improvements

Thompson & Litton provided A/E services for several improvements to the RU Women’s Softball Complex. Professional services included programming, architectural design, civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, bidding and construction contract administration and other related services as required.

Project included 350 Grandstand capacity with necessary HC seating and access areas, relocation of the existing backstop poles, extension of existing masonry backstop to the new dugout location, 10’x30′ press box with two separate compartments with heating and cooling, and new recessed dugouts for 30 people and include storage and toilet facilities.

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Client:
Radford University

Service Type:
Architecture

Project Value:
$782,550

Completion Date:
April 2014

Radford University Intramural Field and Indoor Hitting Facility

Radford University obtained ownership of the former 216,000 SF Burlington Industries facility situated on approximately 9 acres located in east Radford (a prime location for expanding the intramural fields). T&L provided Architectural and Engineering services for an overall project consisting of three distinct project components.

Building Demolition

Burlington Industries Facility was demolished to make way for the new playing fields. Most main level concrete floor and existing footings were retained. Existing masonry walls were demolished and crushed to usable rubble for infill at the basement area of the building; and site was prepared for the next project to commence immediately upon completion.

New Intramural Fields and Support Structures
A synthetic multi-purpose system suitable for a variety of intramural sports (primarily soccer and flag football) ;Playing surface is illuminated for night use; and other features include support structure for public restrooms, lighting control, equipment storage, perimeter walkway, plaza areas, fencing, and a stair aid ramp system to connect the parking lots to the field.

New Hitting Facility (aka “Clubhouse”)
Pre-engineered building consisting of hitting/fielding area and spaces for offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, storage, mechanical/electrical, and support areas for both baseball and softball teams.

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Client:
Radford University

Service Type:
Architecture

Project Value:
$6.449 Million

Completion Date:
November 2014

Project Area:
12,500 sf (Hitting Facility)
8 acres / 348,480 sf (Intramural Field

Emory & Henry James H. Brooks Field House

T&L provided A/E services for the Brooks Field House on the Emory & Henry College campus including programming of the building, architectural design, civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, bidding and construction contract administration and other related services as required.

A new 16,700 SF facility is used primarily to house programs for football, team sports, and accommodates both home and visitor teams for games and practices. The main floor includes locker rooms for both home and visiting teams including showers, equipment rooms, coaches’ lockers and an athletic training room. The second floor includes a president’ lounge, alumni lounge, observation deck and three class rooms able to accommodate fifty students in each. The General Contractor was Burwil Construction Company.

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Client:
Emory & Henry College

Service Type:
Architecture

Project Value:
$3.778 Million

Completion Date:
2012

Project Area:
16,700 sf

Radford University Baseball Field Improvements

T&L provided Architectural and Engineering services for the Radford University Athletic Foundation to provide NCAA-level lighting and improved spectator seating for the men’s baseball program. Prior to finalizing the layout for the baseball complex, T&L developed programs for baseball and softball teams, which included relocation of softball field, lighting upgrades, improvements to baseball stadium, and a hitting facility.

The project included new NCAA-level lighting, improved spectator seating and viewing (+/- 750 seats), stadium features such as main entry from upper parking lot, ticket gate, public restrooms, concessions, plaza areas; and new Press Box.

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Client:
Radford University

Service Type:
Architecture

Project Value:
$385,000

Completion Date:
2015

Historic Calfee Park Baseball Stadium Improvements

Thompson & Litton was selected to provide professional Architectural & Engineering services for additions and renovations to Historic Calfee Park which is a Minor League Baseball Stadium used by the Pulaski Yankees.

T&L provided renovation of the existing home team clubhouse; locker rooms, player restrooms and showers, new weight and fitness room, film room, coaches offices and lockers, Visitor’s Clubhouse, athletic training facility, umpire locker room, and additional public restrooms.

The project also included relocation of the existing concessions to accommodate a new player’s lounge, and demolition of the existing press box, and construction of a new 100-seat grandstand and press box located behind home plate.

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Client:
Shah Development LLC

Service Type:
Architecture

Project Value:
$2 Million

Completion Date:
2015

Project Area:
Renovated 4,500 SF
New 5,700 SF