You can call this ultimate collaboration.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, the Cleveland Clinic and Bedrock marked a significant milestone on Tuesday with the ceremonial topping off of the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center. The event was a celebration of the completion of the development’s structural frame. To date, nearly 200 tradespeople have contributed 53,000 hours of labor to move and install 2,400 tons of steel. The 210,000-square-foot facility set to open in 2027, designed by Populous and located on the Cuyahoga River, will be one of the world’s largest and most advanced sports training and performance centers.
In keeping with construction tradition, the final 66-foot beam—signed by team executives, project team members and community stakeholders—was lifted into place, adorned with an American flag and evergreen tree symbolizing strength and longevity. Representatives from the City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Whiting-Turner, Ironworkers Union Local #17 and Forest City Erectors joined for the occasion.
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“Today marks a historic day for the Cavaliers, for Cleveland and for athletes around the world,” said Dan Gilbert, Cleveland Cavaliers Chairman and Bedrock Founder and Chairman. “This milestone reflects the exceptional work of the dedicated tradespeople and the strength of our partnership with the Cleveland Clinic and the City. This is more than a new building—it is the future of performance, health and innovation on Cleveland’s riverfront.”
“Our vision for the Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center is to create a basketball training facility that resides at the forefront of innovation, technology and architecture,” added Koby Altman, Cleveland Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations.
The performance center will also serve the general public, offering multidisciplinary team services in cardiology, neurology, nutrition, psychology and genetics.
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