HOUSTON, TX — Hoar Construction announces the completion of a five-story press box for Bowers Stadium at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) in Huntsville, Texas. The university celebrated the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling one of its most significant athletic facility upgrades in decades.
Built to support the continued evolution and growth of Bearkat Athletics, the new press box replaces the original 40-year-old facility with expanded fan amenities, increased seating, and enhanced broadcast capabilities in recognition of SHSU's move to a new athletic conference, Conference USA.
The upgraded press box spans 46,390 square feet with a 17,094-square-foot covered exterior section, for a total of 63,484 square feet of construction. The facility includes updated ticketing operations and back-of-house space, expanded concessions and restrooms, a club area with private service and outdoor balcony access, and 13 luxury and presidential suites. The top floor will be the media center, featuring updated audiovisual and broadcasting spaces designed to enhance game-day coverage for television, radio, and print media.
“We are thrilled to have collaborated with SHSU to bring its vision for the new Bowers Stadium press box to life,” said Lance Smith, Project Executive at Hoar. “This major renovation provides modern amenities, deluxe spaces, and enhanced capabilities to accommodate an expanded audience. We’re grateful for our ongoing partnership with SHSU and look forward to a great Bearkat football season.”
“This ribbon cutting marks an exciting milestone for Sam Houston State University and Bearkat fans,” said Juan Nuñez, Vice President for Facilities Management at SHSU. “As our program continues to evolve, this new facility represents an investment in the future of Bearkat Athletics and creates an environment that will serve our campus community for years to come. We are grateful to Hoar Construction for their partnership, professionalism, and dedication throughout this project, and we appreciate the expertise they brought to helping make this vision a reality.”
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The Bowers Stadium press box is one of several projects completed by Hoar on SHSU’s campus in recent years as part of an ongoing partnership between the school and company. Hoar actively recruits recent graduates from SHSU to join the project teams for on-campus work, providing them with hands-on experience straight out of college and giving them the opportunity to continue working with Hoar in their careers.
Project partners for Bowers Stadium include Stantec as the architect, DLR Group as the advisory design partner, and Walter P Moore as the structural and civil engineer.
