Behind the Build: A 24-Station Campus Arena in 10 Weeks

From empty classroom to broadcast-ready arena: the timeline, the budget phases, and what we learned.

Crew assembling competition desks during an arena buildout

When a mid-sized university came to us with an empty classroom and a spring deadline, we had ten weeks to deliver a 24-station competition arena with a casting desk and streaming setup.

Weeks 1–3: Design

Space planning, power and network surveys, and a final layout signed off by facilities and IT.

Weeks 3–6: Procurement

Full equipment sourcing (PCs, monitors, peripherals, seating, and broadcast gear), billed in phased milestones tied to delivery.

Weeks 7–10: Buildout

Install, cable management, branded wall graphics, and a full stress test before opening night.

The program now receives quarterly advisory check-ins through its first year of operation.