Sundt recently began the second half of a $39 million project to renovate the historic Spartan Complex at San José State University (SJSU). Spartan Complex is a group of buildings totaling 176,062 square feet that house the school’s athletic facilities, kinesiology department and natatorium (indoor aquatic center). The university construction project is part of a statewide effort to bring older buildings in the California State University system up to seismic code.
Sundt’s crews have completed most of the demolition of Uchida Hall – named for the head coach of SJSU’s nationally renowned Judo program, Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida. The building will be reconstructed to give it a more modern interior complete with new air conditioning and fire sprinkler system.
“Several student athletes from the SJSU judo program have gone on to earn Olympic medals. Uchida’s impact has clearly carried forward. He has become a source of inspiration for the construction crews as well,” said Sundt Senior Project Manager Mike Whittaker.
The project is scheduled to be complete in July of 2015.