ATHLETIC COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION
At McCabe Construction, Inc., we take pride in building high-performance athletic complexes that bring communities together. From local high school fields to large-scale sports facilities, our team delivers precision-engineered sites built for safety, durability, and performance. Synthetic turf installation is one of our specialties, and we’ve been trusted to help construct the fields where local athletes compete — including those at North and Memorial High Schools in Eau Claire. With years of experience, advanced equipment, and a commitment to excellence, we create athletic surfaces and infrastructure that perform as well as the teams who play on them.
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Site Preparation & Grading – Establishing stable, well-drained foundations for athletic fields and facilities.
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Turf Field Base Construction – Building precision-graded sub-bases that support synthetic turf systems.
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Drainage & Utility Installation – Ensuring proper water management and infrastructure connections.
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Field Lighting & Electrical Coordination – Supporting installation of lighting systems and related site utilities.
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Concrete & Asphalt Work – Constructing sidewalks, pathways, and access areas around athletic facilities.
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Earthwork & Excavation – Handling demolition, cut/fill, and mass grading for new or renovated sites.
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Collaboration with Contractors & Engineers – Working seamlessly as part of a coordinated project team.
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Experience Across Multiple Facility Types – Football, soccer, track and field, and multipurpose complexes.
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Commitment to Quality & Precision – Delivering accurate grades, stable surfaces, and reliable performance.
SEE OUR PROJECTS
McCabe Construction, Inc. has been a prime and subcontractor on numerous large field and athletic complex development projects in the last 10+ years. The most recent was in 2023 at the University of Wisconsin‐Stevens Point. The multipurpose sports complex was upgraded to include two new synthetic turf fields (one football field and one multipurpose field), new fencing, lighting, bleachers, scoreboards, and a press box. McCabe Construction’s portion of this project was $4,000,000.
Project Reference: Chase Rettler, P.E., Partner, Rettler Corporation, 715‐341‐2633, crettler@rettler.com
In 2022, the Menomonie High School Athletic Complex site improvement project was completed which consisted of site preparation, demolition, site earthwork, utility installation, electrical, and landscaping. McCabe Construction’s portion of this project was $700,000.
Project References:
Joseph Zydowsky, District Administrator, School District of the Menomonie Area, 715‐232‐1642, joe_zydowsky@msd.k12.wi.us
Lindsey Beaman, Project Coordinator, Point of Beginning, 715‐344‐9999, lindseyb@pobinc.com
The Memorial High School – Ulrich Track project was completed in 2020. The work on this project consisted of replacing the existing track surface and line striping, redevelopment of the field events areas, installation of a synthetic turf curb nailer, and removal and regarding of the existing pole vault and long/triple jump areas. McCabe Construction’s portion of this project was $220,000.
Project Reference: Chase Rettler, P.E., Partner, Rettler Corporation, 715‐341‐2633, crettler@rettler.com
In 2019, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire – Simpson Field was completed with a new turf field, lighting, a scoreboard and timing system infrastructure, and the construction of field event areas and access. McCabe Construction’s portion of this project was $1,400,000.
In 2019 and 2020, work was done on the University of Wisconsin‐Stout Nelson Soccer Field. Work on the project consisted of excavating the site to remove the field crown and to expand/resize the field area and install new subgrade and sub‐base material, storm water detention and/or drainage features, chain‐ link fencing, artificial turf surface, and new field lighting fixtures. McCabe Construction’s portion of this project was $1,700,000.
Project Reference: Mike Bowman P.E., UW‐Stout, 989‐370‐5955, mrbowman1978@gmail.com
The Superior School District – Softball Athletic Field and Tennis Courts Site Redevelopment project was completed in 2016 and 2017. Site improvements included erosion control, site access/security, demolition, earthwork, landscaping, utilities, concrete flatwork, concrete curb and gutter, hot mixed asphalt pavement, fencing/gates, tennis court surfacing, restoration, athletic equipment, and synthetic turf field base materials. McCabe Construction’s portion of this project was $1,000,000
Project Reference: Chase Rettler, P.E., Partner, Rettler Corporation, 715‐341‐2633, crettler@rettler.com
Ashland – Northland College Ponzio Stadium was done in 2015 and 2016.
Field improvements included erosion control, site access/security, demolition, earthwork, landscaping, irrigation, utilities, curb nailer, slot drain, field goal posts, athletic field equipment, concrete flatwork, hot mixed asphalt pavement, dense graded base, modular retaining walls, fencing/gates, masonry pavers and synthetic field base materials. McCabe Construction’s portion of this work was $1,200,000.
Project Reference: Chase Rettler, P.E., Partner, Rettler Corporation, 715‐341‐2633, crettler@rettler.com
The University of Wisconsin – River Falls – Falcon Center – Phase 1 project was done in 2014 and 2015. This was a large project consisting of site work (lighted asphalt parking lot, 3 storm sewer treatment ponds, concrete, pavers, retaining walls, site restoration and landscaping), athletic field construction (approximately 110,000 square feet of subdrainage system for artificial turf surfacing at the football stadium and 2 acres of irrigated athletic turf, soccer press box and dugouts), utility work (sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, electrical, lighting and telecommunications work), construction of a maintenance/storage building, and football stadium press box replacement. McCabe Construction’s portion of this project was $2,500,000.