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Manhattan Construction boasts Texas-size reputation

UH UNT North Texas Apogee Stadium

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#1 Harry

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Posted 30 July 2012 - 10:26 PM

When the University of North Texas athletic director was in search of construction services for the Mean Green’s new football stadium, he did not have to look far to see Manhattan Construction Group’s work on display.

“The easiest thing was that they were in the process of building (the) Cowboys Stadium,” Rick Villarreal said.

“We were able to tour the facility at different periods of time. Every time we were around their folks, you just saw things being done the right way.”

Nearly two years after breaking ground, North Texas opened up its $78 million Apogee Stadium last September in a game against UH following a satisfying experience with the firm.

“The thing with Manhattan is that they will be very attentive to detail, but they’re also very open to doing things just a little better for you,” Villarreal said.“There were several points in the construction where Manhattan said ‘if you wanted to do this at this time, you could go ahead and do it and save a lot of money and it’s something that you will want later.’”

In addition to its work with North Texas and the Dallas Cowboys, the company has established its brand in Houston, partnering with the Texans to build Reliant Stadium and the Dynamo for BBVA Compass Stadium, something that appealed heavily to UH Athletic Director Mack Rhoades.

“Manhattan Construction Company has constructed preeminent athletics venues for successful sports franchises in this great city and in the state of Texas,” Rhoades said in a statement.

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#2 The Fake Lonnie Finch

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Posted 31 July 2012 - 01:55 PM

Okies: http://www.manhattan...ion/information

All of these stadiums in Texas being entrusted to a company with deep Okie roots. Pretty funny!
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#3 UNTLifer

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Posted 02 August 2012 - 07:22 AM

Typical of a Sooner, "stealing" credit, because you may notice in the second sentence of you link that the founder was from Iowa. :thumbsup:
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