We start with site‑specific due diligence that blends geotechnical and environmental assessments with practical constructability insights. For sports facilities, that can include Brownfields evaluations in urban redevelopments, vapor mitigation planning and pre‑construction surveys where blasting or heavy vibrations are anticipated. Early recommendations on earthwork, foundation concepts and drainage help teams avoid delays and budget surprises.
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) delivers integrated geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting—including stadium Special Inspections—across the lifecycle of hotel, entertainment and sports facility projects. From NFL venues and urban ballparks to convention hotels and waterpark resorts, our multidisciplinary teams help owners and builders plan confidently, design efficiently, construct safely and maintain performance over time. We combine local presence with national resources to meet complex schedules and site conditions without compromising quality.
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) delivers integrated geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting—including stadium Special Inspections—across the lifecycle of hotel, entertainment and sports facility projects. From NFL venues and urban ballparks to convention hotels and waterpark resorts, our multidisciplinary teams help owners and builders plan confidently, design efficiently, construct safely and maintain performance over time. We combine local presence with national resources to meet complex schedules and site conditions without compromising quality.
Where do we add the most value?
Stadiums and arenas. ECS supports new builds, modernizations and game‑day infrastructure from mass grading and deep foundations to building enclosure and roofing QA/QC, floor performance testing and Special Inspections. Our portfolio includes major league stadiums, practice facilities and collegiate venues with services spanning pre‑construction surveys, geotechnical observations, materials testing and third‑party compliance during construction.
Hotels, resorts, and casinos. For high‑rise hotels, large atrium resorts and waterpark properties, ECS provides design‑phase geotechnical programs and comprehensive construction support. We help owners reduce cost and risk through value engineering, rapid reporting and envelope commissioning that protects durability and guest comfort.
Our hospitality portfolio includes marquee projects such as Gaylord National Harbor—a 2.5 million-square-foot convention resort with an 18-story atrium—along with Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore and Great Wolf Lodge in Virginia. These projects demonstrate ECS’ ability to manage deep foundations, complex envelope systems and large-scale amenities while meeting aggressive schedules and performance goals.
Where do we add the most value?
Stadiums and arenas. ECS supports new builds, modernizations and game‑day infrastructure from mass grading and deep foundations to building enclosure and roofing QA/QC, floor performance testing and Special Inspections. Our portfolio includes major league stadiums, practice facilities and collegiate venues with services spanning pre‑construction surveys, geotechnical observations, materials testing and third‑party compliance during construction.
Hotels, resorts, and casinos. For high‑rise hotels, large atrium resorts and waterpark properties, ECS provides design‑phase geotechnical programs and comprehensive construction support. We help owners reduce cost and risk through value engineering, rapid reporting and envelope commissioning that protects durability and guest comfort.
Our hospitality portfolio includes marquee projects such as Gaylord National Harbor—a 2.5 million-square-foot convention resort with an 18-story atrium—along with Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore and Great Wolf Lodge in Virginia. These projects demonstrate ECS’ ability to manage deep foundations, complex envelope systems and large-scale amenities while meeting aggressive schedules and performance goals.
How do we approach entertainment projects?
ECS tailors exploration programs to real site conditions, calibrating foundation strategies and soil improvement as needed. On stadium and theme park projects, we’ve honed caissons and pier caps through detailed subsurface modeling, and we routinely advise on retaining systems, crane pad performance and constructability for large seating or roof structures. Our design support extends to building envelope detailing and test planning so the installation phase is predictable. For hotels and resorts, our design-phase services often include building envelope consulting and accessibility compliance planning leading to comfort, durability and code adherence in complex hospitality environments.
We provide stadium Special Inspections alongside third-party materials testing and enclosure QA/QC, supported by a digital reporting workflow that speeds decisions in the field. Our teams monitor deep foundation installation, structural concrete and steel, fireproofing and precast stadia elements while coordinating envelope tests and moisture diagnostics. When weather or site logistics threaten schedule, we deliver practical solutions such as soil drying and stabilization to keep opening day on track.
After the ribbon‑cutting, ECS supports owners with envelope commissioning and observations, fall protection and access certifications, parking structure assessments and condition surveys to plan capital improvements. For stadiums, we also support scoreboard upgrades, lighting changes and seating reconfigurations with targeted geotechnical and materials services
What stadium Special Inspections and sports facility experience can you count on?
NFL + major professional venues. Our teams have supported large NFL stadiums and practice complexes with extensive geotechnical programs, mass grading oversight, deep foundation support and construction materials testing. We’ve delivered modernization tasks such as scoreboard foundations, roof and cladding work and turf system upgrades that required careful coordination with event schedules.
Ballparks and soccer stadiums. From new downtown ballparks with tight seismic and urban constraints to soccer‑specific arenas, ECS has provided end‑to‑end services—environmental due diligence, geotechnical design, Special Inspections and envelope observation—on accelerated timelines. We regularly integrate community engagement requirements and jurisdictional workflows so approvals and observations align with construction phasing.
Collegiate and municipal facilities. ECS supports university arenas, field houses and municipal stadium redevelopments with tailored evaluations, on‑call testing and compliance monitoring. Our work helps owners manage legacy conditions, phased construction and mixed‑use adjacencies common to campus and city projects.
ECS has led sports facility projects including work on:
- Nissan Stadium (Tennessee Titans) – Nashville, TN
- BB&T Ballpark – Winston-Salem, NC
- FedExField – Prince George’s County, MD
- Practice facility for Washington Wizards and Mystics – Washington D.C.
What stadium Special Inspections and sports facility experience can you count on?
NFL + major professional venues. Our teams have supported large NFL stadiums and practice complexes with extensive geotechnical programs, mass grading oversight, deep foundation support and construction materials testing. We’ve delivered modernization tasks such as scoreboard foundations, roof and cladding work and turf system upgrades that required careful coordination with event schedules.
Ballparks and soccer stadiums. From new downtown ballparks with tight seismic and urban constraints to soccer‑specific arenas, ECS has provided end‑to‑end services—environmental due diligence, geotechnical design, Special Inspections and envelope observation—on accelerated timelines. We regularly integrate community engagement requirements and jurisdictional workflows so approvals and observations align with construction phasing.
Collegiate and municipal facilities. ECS supports university arenas, field houses and municipal stadium redevelopments with tailored evaluations, on‑call testing and compliance monitoring. Our work helps owners manage legacy conditions, phased construction and mixed‑use adjacencies common to campus and city projects.
ECS has led sports facility projects including work on:
- Nissan Stadium (Tennessee Titans) – Nashville, TN
- BB&T Ballpark – Winston-Salem, NC
- FedExField – Prince George’s County, MD
- Practice facility for Washington Wizards and Mystics – Washington D.C.
Highlights from our entertainment and hospitality portfolio
Convention resort megaprojects
ECS has delivered geotechnical value engineering, foundation testing and Third Party Inspection leadership on multi million square foot resort complexes featuring tall atriums, extensive steel truss systems and multi use waterfront sites.
Casinos + luxury resorts
ECS has supported high-profile gaming and resort destinations with geotechnical observations, environmental compliance and comprehensive construction materials testing. Our experience spans multi-level casino facilities, major resorts and mixed-use entertainment complexes.
Waterparks + themed attractions
Our teams plan deep foundation programs for ride towers, validate shotcrete and pool installations and coordinate envelope testing for high humidity facilities. Phased exploration and optimization at theme parks have saved materials and accelerated construction schedules
Why choose ECS?
One team for the comprehensive lifecycle. We integrate geotechnical, environmental, materials and facilities services under a single, coordinated delivery model—from concept to commissioning and ongoing operations.
Proven solutions under pressure. Stadium and arena projects demand schedule certainty and operational readiness. ECS brings pragmatic fixes—soil stabilization, logistics planning, rapid digital reporting—to keep important path items moving.
Local presence, national reach. With offices across the U.S., we combine regional code knowledge and site geology expertise with the bench strength to staff complex entertainment builds.
Why choose ECS?
One team for the comprehensive lifecycle. We integrate geotechnical, environmental, materials and facilities services under a single, coordinated delivery model—from concept to commissioning and ongoing operations.
Proven solutions under pressure. Stadium and arena projects demand schedule certainty and operational readiness. ECS brings pragmatic fixes—soil stabilization, logistics planning, rapid digital reporting—to keep important path items moving.
Local presence, national reach. With offices across the U.S., we combine regional code knowledge and site geology expertise with the bench strength to staff complex entertainment builds.
Ready to get started?
Whether you’re planning a new stadium, elevating a guest experience at a flagship hotel or modernizing an arena, ECS can help you define the path, manage risk and deliver performance. Contact us to connect with a local team backed by national resources.
Whether you’re planning a new stadium, elevating a guest experience at a flagship hotel or modernizing an arena, ECS can help you define the path, manage risk and deliver performance. Contact us to connect with a local team backed by national resources.