Final Steel Beam Raised On Quicken Loans Arena: Topping Off Ceremony
The final steel beam was raised on the Q transformation project on Wednesday.
The two-year, $185 million project includes expanded public spaces and concourses, multi-media upgrades, and renovated clubs and suites
The 21-foot beam was signed by construction workers and "local dignitaries" just prior to it being hoisted into position above the arena. In keeping with the topping off tradition, in addition to an evergreen tree and an American flag, the Ironworkers Union Local #17 flag, along with flags representing the City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cleveland Monsters was placed on top of the beam.
Quicken Loans Arena will host the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, which is expected to bring $100 million into the area.
