Newton, IA - On June 5, 2010 Neumann
Brothers, Inc. and Grinnell
College celebrated
the project dedication ceremony for Grinnell's athletic and recreation
center.
Named after the late alumnus, trustee and publishing
executive, the Charles Benson Bear '39 Recreation and Athletic Center, once completed in August,
will mark the third major project Neumann Brothers has completed for
Grinnell in recent years.
Neumann Brothers President and CEO Marshall Linn said the company was
thrilled at the opportunity to partner with Grinnell College
again. "This was an exciting opportunity to team with Grinnell on such
an important and complex project," he said. "To see the project come
full circle today at this ceremony is a true testament to Neumann
Brothers' labor force."
The Bear Recreation and Athletic
Center seamlessly
connects first- and second-phase construction projects underground. The
first phase of the center, completed in 2005, includes 1,250-seat Darby
Gymnasium, home of the Pioneer men's and women's basketball teams and
volleyball team; an auxiliary practice gymnasium; and a fitness center.
The second phase includes the 500-seat natatorium with 50-meter pool
and movable bulkheads and the six-lane 200-meter field house with
seating for 400. The entire Bear Center
is expected to join Grinnell's growing list of LEED (Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design) certified buildings.
To view Grinnell's complete coverage of the dedication ceremony,
click here.
Contact:
Ted Brackett
Neumann Brothers, Inc.
515-243-0156
brackettw@neumannbros.com