When Penn State University embarked on renovations at Beaver Stadium, one of the most pressing challenges was ensuring that visiting football teams had compliant locker, shower, and training facilities for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. With strict NCAA requirements and limited space under the stadium structure, the university needed a partner that could deliver custom, high-quality facilities on an accelerated schedule.

That’s where Wilmot Modular Structures came in.

The Challenge

Penn State, working with the Barton Malow AECOM Hunt Alexander BMAHA Joint Venture, required temporary modular buildings to serve as locker rooms, training areas, and coaches’ offices. The project demanded:

• -Multi-section modular units capable of fitting under the stadium structure.

• -NCAA and Big Ten compliance, with approvals secured before installation.

• -Aggressive timelines—the buildings needed to be in place before the first home game, or Penn State’s opener could not proceed.

• -Flexibility to remove and reinstall the buildings between seasons.

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Our Solution

Wilmot collaborated closely with BMAHA, Penn State, and the Big Ten to design, fabricate, and install custom modular facilities that met every requirement.

• Building Configuration:

  • -(1) 24' x 64' Locker/Shower Room – built as (4) 12' x 30' modules, seamed end-to-end and side-by-side on site.

  • -(1) 12' x 60' Unit – shipped as (2) 12' x 30' modules, seamed end-to-end.

  • -(1) 10' x 44' Unit – providing additional support space.

• Execution:

  • -Fast-tracked approvals with all stakeholders.

  • -Off-site fabrication for speed and efficiency.

  • -Seamless on-site assembly of multi-section modules.

  • -Coordinated logistics to meet strict stadium access limitations.

The result: All facilities were delivered and installed one week ahead of schedule, ensuring Penn State’s football season could begin on time.

Key Features

• -Custom multi-section design engineered to fit under stadium clearances.

• -Integrated locker and shower rooms for visiting teams.

• -Dedicated training and coaches’ spaces with efficient layouts.

• -Durable finishes designed for heavy athletic use.

• -Quick-install modular construction with minimal site disruption.

• -Relocatable design for use in multiple seasons.

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The Results

Penn State received fully functional, NCAA-approved facilities ahead of deadline, avoiding disruption to their football season and ensuring compliance with league standards. By designing relocatable units, Wilmot also delivered a cost-effective, sustainable solution that will serve both the 2025 and 2026 seasons. 

Wilmot’s Advantage

This project demonstrates Wilmot’s ability to deliver complex, high-stakes modular solutions under challenging site conditions and tight timelines. From sports facilities and stadiums to construction sites and corporate campuses, Wilmot has the expertise to design, build, and deliver modular spaces that keep projects moving forward. To learn more about this project, read the full case study here. 

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