Mohegan Sun

Uncasville, Connecticut

At the time of its construction, Project Sunburst, the 4.9 million-square-foot expansion of the Mohegan Sun, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority's popular facility in southeastern Connecticut, was the largest private development in the United States.

The project, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, consists of several key structures including a 34-story, 1,200-room luxury hotel tower; a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena; a 115,000-square-foot casino; the world's largest planetarium dome; and 135,000 square feet of retail and dining space. As Construction Manager, Perini Building Company was responsible for managing the day-to-day construction operations that involved 110 major subcontractors and 2,000 craftspeople.

The interior design of Project Sunburst, developed by the Rockwell Group and Hirsh Bedner Associates, reflect authentic Mohegan culture and folklore, focused on earth, wind and fire: elements that are revered by the Tribe.

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Pechanga Resort & Casino (Multiple Phases)

Temecula, California

Teamwork, a proactive owner, and an outstanding group of subcontractors delivered Phase I of the Pechanga Resort & Casino three months ahead of the project's projected duration of 22 months. The 989,000-square-foot, 522-room hotel/casino, conference center and performing arts theater is located on t he Temecula Reservation and is owned by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians.

Open communications among the owner; Delawie, Wilkes, Rodrigues, Barker (Project Architect); Yates-Silverman, Inc. (Interior Designer) and Perini provided beneficial insight on ways to control costs and improve schedules. The resort has been awarded the Four Diamond Award by AAA: the first resort and casino property in California to receive the prestigious title.

Perini was invited back to build a 5-level, 3,200-space parking garage and a 3-level, 415,000 square foot casino expansion. The casino features additional gaming space including high-limit gaming, a 2-level sports restaurant, night club, beacon bar that is open to the roof, a multi-cultural food court and a 1,000-space, below-grade valet parking facility.

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Seminoles Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Tampa, Florida

In just 20 months, a Perini-led joint venture built a 12-story, 250-room hotel tower and 210,000-square-foot low-rise building that features a 90,000-square-foot casino.

The new facility was developed for the Seminole Tribe of Florida by The Cordish Company and designed by Klai Juba Architects with interior design by Laurence Lee Associates, KMA Designs and Cleo Design.

Seminoles Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Hollywood, Florida

Located a few miles west of Ft. Lauderdale, the 500-room, Mediterranean style resort features 115,000 square feet of gaming space, a world-class spa, and a four-acre lagoon-style pool. The hotel and casino were opened in May 2004.

Pala Casino Resort & Spa

Pala, California

This "contemporary Californian" resort, designed by Friedmutter Group with interior design by Gentile and Harvey Architects for the Pala Band of Luiseno Indians, features a new 10-story, 507-room hotel tower (with 82 suites), and a 63,507-square-foot expansion of an existing casino, including the 1,000-seat Grand Cabaret, a 10,000-square-foot spa (the first full-service hotel spa between Los Angeles and San Diego), 30,000 square feet of meeting space, a 2,000-seat outdoor theater and a four-level, 550-car parking garage.

Thunder Valley Casino (Multiple Phases)

Lincoln, California

Managed by Las Vegas-based Stations Casinos, Inc. (its first major management contract outside Nevada) and designed by JMA Architecture Studios, Thunder Valley was built in 220 days. Perini accelerated the schedule by working six-day weeks and double shifts.

The facility also includes a wastewater treatment plant, central plant and fire station, elements o f a comprehensive agreement between the tribe and the county.

Perini was invited back to remodel the facility, providing additional office space, non-smoking facilities and expanded air handling and mechanical systems.

Chumash Casino

Santa Ynez, California

Perini completed Phase I - a three-level, 265,104-square-foot gaming complex, three months ahead of schedule for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Thalden-Boyd Architects led the design team.

Phase II included a 106-room hotel, with pool, spa, and meeting facilities, and 427-space parking structure.

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Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa

Cabazon, California

This 27-story, 304-room hotel resort was delivered in just 17 months. Our "design-assist" construction contract included a 413,000 square-foot low-rise containing a 113,000-square-foot casino, spa, dining, and back of house and a 1,780-space parking garage designed by Thalden Boyd Architects and The Jerde Partnership.

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San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino

Highland, California

Designed by Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo with interiors by Yates & Silverman, Inc., the three-level, 480,000-square-foot casino and bingo complex incorporates elements of the Tribe's cultural motifs.

The facility includes a 450-car valet parking facility, multilevel 1,190-car parking structure, and enclosed, 425-foot-long pedestrian bridge connecting the casino and the parking garage.

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Viejas Casino North Expansion

Alpine, CA

The 50,000-square-foot North Expansion of Viejas Enterprises, designed by Carrier Johnson, was completed in April 2006. Features of the project included a full-service kitchen, high-limit casino area, center bar, three elevators, two escalators, and elevated platforms in lounge areas. Rudolph & Sletten, Inc., A Perini Company, served as General Contractor under Perini Building Company, Inc.. The facility remained open during the seven-month project.