We are excited to announce that the University of California, Berkeley has awarded Plant the contract for the Cal Softball Field Renovation in Berkeley, CA. HOK, with whom we are currently delivering Heathcock Hall, is the project architect.
Plant will demolish and rebuild the existing Cal Softball Field to meet safety and NCAA Division I competition standards. These upgrades will include improved field dimensions, training facilities, team locker rooms, permanent spectator seating, and access improvements.
The softball field will receive a new, 30,500-square-foot, two-story precast concrete structure that will house the bullpen, concourse, and press box, and an additional 1,511 permanent seats will be added, surrounding the field. Additionally, the renovations will include 8,500 square feet of enclosed spaces made up of locker rooms, press box, lounges, and training rooms. The field will receive new fine gained aggregate material in the infield, synthetic turf will replace grass in the outfield, and a new LED scoreboard will be installed for spectators. The project team will pursue LEED Gold certification.
Plant’s in-house Concrete Division will perform structural foundations, architectural concrete walls, concourse level concrete slab, and built-up slabs. Additionally, they will complete retaining walls, concrete stairs, and full sitework concrete.
Construction will begin after the last home game of the 2025 season, with completion slated for the start of the 2027 season. Go Bears!
Congratulations to all involved in this winning effort, including Brian Main and Mike Paves!
