BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) board awarded SDAC a $3.9 million contract to rebuild the central outdoor space connecting Legacy Arena to the BJCC’s concert hall, theater, and exhibit halls.
SDAC, a minority-owned firm that recently conducted site-grading work for the new Coca-Cola Amphitheater, placed a bid of just under $3.9 million, the lowest of the three submitted.
“We’re pleased to work with SDAC again, and we look forward to seeing a new and improved piazza,” says Tad Snider, CEO of the BJCC. “It’s part of our ongoing investments to make the BJCC an even more valuable asset for our community and to make our entire campus the best it can be.”
Construction is set to begin by the end of 2024 and be completed by mid-summer in 2025. The redesigned piazza will have a park-like feel with grassy areas, decorative plants, artistic elements, and a water feature, according to Snider.
“Our goal is to turn a space that is now mostly concrete and bricks and make it an asset for our guests and the community at large,” says Snider. “We want this to be a space you would enjoy for a while before going to a concert or show, and a space that can also host smaller events.”
