Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center (Plumbing)

The Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville, Wisconsin, represents a significant expansion in Woodman’s Markets’ evolving portfolio. As a $2 billion enterprise rooted in a 1919 produce stand, Woodman’s now enters the domain of community and recreational spaces. The center aims to transform local engagement by offering a state-of-the-art indoor facility capable of hosting a variety of large-scale events focused on athletics, entertainment, business, and recreation. NAMI, the project’s plumbing contractor, played a pivotal role in the center’s development. Key features of the facility include a main arena with a 1,500-spectator capacity and year-round ice, as well as a multi-purpose arena with adaptable options for ice, hardcourt flooring, or indoor turf. Additional amenities, such as 25,800 square feet of multi-use conference space, facilitate trade shows, conventions, and sports activities. The construction project faced challenges due to space and scheduling constraints. To manage material deliveries, a remote staging area was established to reduce congestion. Crews were divided into smaller teams with their own CAD drawings and priority lists to maintain quality and schedule. NAMI pre-fabricated bathrooms off-site, which saved time and ensured quality, with units shipped and installed efficiently. The project was completed on time and within budget.