Bluewater Technologies announced that it played a key role in a collaborative effort that led to Michigan State University’s Tom Izzo Football Building receiving a 2025 Build Michigan Award by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Michigan.
As part of a four-company team, Bluewater provided all audiovisual integration for the reimagined 65,000 square-foot facility. This award-winning project was the result of a strong partnership that included the construction management team from Granger Construction, the architectural planning team at Integrated Design Solutions, and the experiential design and branding team from Jack Porter.
The Build Michigan Award, presented annually by AGC of Michigan, recognizes outstanding commercial construction projects in the state that exemplify exceptional management skills, creativity, perseverance under challenging conditions, and innovative construction and building techniques.
The project team assigned to the Tom Izzo Football Building transformed and expanded a facility originally built in 1980 into a modern, immersive and interactive football hub. Bluewater’s AV integration systems are seamlessly integrated throughout the facility, elevating functionality and creating an enhanced experience for athletes, staff, and visitors alike.
“Bluewater is honored to be recognized by the AGC of Michigan as part of the team on this outstanding project,” said Nick Marino, vice president of sales-AV integration at Bluewater. “The Tom Izzo Football Building is a testament to our ingenuity and our ability to push the boundaries of immersive AV experiences to enhance the collegiate football environment.”
The renovation at the Tom Izzo Football Building included:
- An expanded 19,000-square-foot weight room, a sports science area, and multiple nutrition stations;
- Renovated athletic training areas and recovery modalities;
- A new player locker room, lounge and Nike Gear Lab.
