LaBella Associates has been named the lead civil engineering firm for the new Buffalo Bills stadium in Orchard Park, giving the Rochester-based architectural, engineering and planning firm a major role in the largest construction project in Western New York in decades.
LaBella will be responsible for site design and permitting for the $1.4 billion stadium project, working closely with lead architectural firm Populous and the Bills, along with several other local engineering partners.
Buffalo Bills Executive Vice President and COO Ron Raccuia expects the digging will start in the first week of June, and an official groundbreaking event could also be held around then.
Besides civil engineering work, LaBella will also handle stormwater pollution prevention plan inspections, construction administration and archaeological monitoring throughout the expected three years of construction.
The firm, which employs 1,400 people, has a Buffalo office with more than 100 professionals, which will lead the effort with a team of 40 civil engineers from both Rochester and Buffalo.
Gilbane Building Co. and Turner Construction Co. are the general contractors on the stadium, which is expected to be completed in time for the 2026 NFL regular season.
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