D.A. Everett Construction Group, a prominent Black-owned construction company, has secured the lead contractor position for the $215 million renovation project at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The announcement of this significant project was first reported by QCity Metro on Jan. 10, with D.A. Everett set to collaborate with Turner Construction on the renovations slated to commence later this year.

Donovan Everett, 42, is the president and owner of D.A. Everett Construction Group. On Jan. 12, Everett, along with the executive team of the Charlotte Hornets, unveiled the renovation plans to the residents of Queen City.

WBTV reports that the renovation initiative is named Re!magine Spectrum Center and includes a range of upgrades. These improvements include adding 2,500 lower-level seats, concourses and breezeways, and club and food-beverage areas updates. The project is scheduled to kick off in May 2024, with the goal of completion by May 2025.

“Re!magine Spectrum Center touches nearly every aspect of the arena and allows us to remain the premier destination for sports and entertainment in the Carolinas, drawing more high-profile events and thus more patrons to Uptown Charlotte,” said Donna Julian, executive vice president of Hornets Sports & Entertainment.

To seize what he deemed a “once in a lifetime” opportunity, Everett enlisted the support of Turner Construction. Turner, known for its expertise in handling large projects and enhancing fan experiences, previously completed the 400,000-square-foot State Farm Arena renovations in 2017.

“It’s been an exciting opportunity to do this because it’s such a high-profile project,” Everett said.

Having grown up around the construction business through his father, a general contractor, Everett graduated from N.C. State in 2003 with a degree in business management and earned a healthcare construction certificate. He established D.A. Everett Construction Group in 2013, overseeing high-profile renovation projects for clients such as Novant Health, Bojangles Coliseum, and precincts for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

The company’s website affirms its status as a licensed general contractor in North Carolina, South Carolina, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Everett, who relocated his family and the construction group’s headquarters to Charlotte last year, quickly received recognition as one of Charlotte Business Journal’s large Black-owned companies.

With over two decades of industry experience, Everett aims to impact Charlotte’s construction landscape. He expressed his commitment to community engagement, especially with individuals who share his background.

“I look forward to getting into the community to make an impact and to help people, especially those that look like me,” he said. “Whether it’s concerts, basketball, or whatever event, the Spectrum Center will be the place to be.”