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Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation

Project

In 1999, ATSER participated in a joint venture with Schindewolf Associates to support the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) in the delivery of the NRG Stadium in Houston. The project was launched to deliver a state-of-the-art, retractable-roof venue capable of hosting professional football, major rodeo events, and global entertainment.

Constructed on an accelerated 32-month schedule and completed in 2002 at a cost of approximately $449 million, the 69,500-seat facility became the first NFL stadium with a fully retractable roof. Today, it serves as home to the Houston Texans and hosts premier national and international events, solidifying its role as a landmark investment in Houston’s sports and entertainment infrastructure.

The Challenge

As a cornerstone investment in Houston’s expanding sports and entertainment district, the development of NRG Stadium required disciplined oversight, rapid execution, and seamless coordination among architects, engineers, contractors, and county officials. The integration of the NFL’s first fully retractable roof system added significant structural and mechanical complexity. This required heightened quality assurance, rigorous documentation, and strict schedule management throughout construction.

With an estimated $449 million budget and a firm completion deadline tied to the 2002 NFL season, the HCSCC needed to maintain cost control while managing construction, design refinements, contractor performance, and tenant coordination. Given the project’s scale and public visibility, detailed project documentation, real-time reporting, and structured program management were critical to minimizing risk and ensuring on-time delivery.

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Solution

HCSCC retained ATSER, in a joint venture with Schindewolf Associates, to provide both design-phase and construction-phase oversight for the project.

Through the implementation of Manage-IT™ “Project Management System” as the centralized management platform, the team established controls to support construction coordination, project documentation, workflow management, and executive reporting.

During the design phase, Manage-IT™ facilitated document control and subcontractor coordination for design review. During the construction phase, the software enhanced schedule monitoring, the delivery of project milestones, and the evaluation of change order requests to maintain on-track financials.

Results

With ATSER’s implementation of Manage-IT™, the HCSCC strengthened oversight and control throughout the delivery of NRG Stadium.

Enhanced Executive Oversight:
Centralized reporting provided County leadership with clear visibility into project progress, budget status, and contractor performance.

Stronger Cost & Change Control:
The system facilitated the review of pay applications, consultant service requests, and change orders to maintain financial discipline across a $449 million public investment.

Schedule Protection:
Active monitoring of milestone activities, including coordination of the retractable roof system, supported the timely completion aligned with the 2002 NFL season.

Improved Coordination & Quality:
Defined workflows, quality assurance inspections, and Construction Manager oversight reduced risk, strengthened accountability, and upheld performance standards for a nationally prominent venue. Completed in 2002, NRG Stadium stands as a landmark achievement in Houston’s sports and entertainment infrastructure, delivering long-term economic and community value.

 

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