The Daily Dig:
Barton Malow, working in association with Sheridan Construction, has been selected as Construction Manager for the new Macon Arena in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia. The project will replace the existing Macon Coliseum and represents a significant public investment in the county's long-term event and entertainment infrastructure.
According to the release, construction is planned to begin in summer 2026, with completion anticipated in 2028. The arena is intended as a multipurpose venue capable of hosting minor league hockey, basketball, high school tournaments, concerts, conferences, and trade shows, supported by premium seating options and modern back-of-house and technology systems.
Project Snapshot:
Owner / Developer: Macon-Bibb County
Construction Manager: Barton Malow (in association with Sheridan Construction)
Sector: Sports / Entertainment
Value / Financing: Not disclosed
Location: Macon, Georgia (Macon-Bibb County; southeast of Atlanta)
Timeline / Status: CM selected; construction planned to start summer 2026; completion anticipated in 2028
TheJobWalk Thoughts:
Decisions about premium seating layouts, seating bowl geometry, technology integration, and back-of-house circulation all need to happen now, and they're expensive to fix later. With a 2026-2028 window already on the books and the whole county watching, preconstruction is going to be under real pressure to nail down scopes early and stay ahead of long-lead items. The real trick will be keeping everyone's big dreams about fan experience from running headfirst into budget reality.
