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Fountain Electric & Services has successfully completed its role as electrical services contractor for the Re!magine Spectrum Center project, a comprehensive $250 million renovation of Charlotte's premier entertainment and sports venue. The 18-month project, which began in May 2024 and concluded in October 2025, transformed the home of the Charlotte Hornets with state-of-the-art upgrades and improvements.
Fountain's scope of work included the upgrade and installation of new lighting fixtures throughout the facility, enhancements to existing electrical infrastructure, and the installation of new electrical systems to support the modernized venue's expanded capabilities.
The company installed more than 160,000 feet of lighting control cabling and over 500,000 feet of high and low voltage electrical wiring for lighting and power applications. At the height of the project, more than 90 electricians were on-site with a combined 90,000 hours over the course of the renovations.
The renovations presented significant logistical challenges, with strict deadlines tied to the facility's reopening schedule and the start of the 2025/26 National Basketball Association (NBA) season on October 22, 2025. Fountain coordinated extensive planning and execution to ensure all electrical work was completed on time, enabling the Spectrum Center to reopen as scheduled without delays.
"We're very proud to be a part of this project," Terry Fountain, President of Fountain Electric & Services, said. "The Spectrum Center has meant so much to so many people in North and South Carolina over the years, and to have a hand in breathing new life into the facility has been an honor. There aren't too many places in North Carolina that entertain more visitors in a calendar year than the Spectrum Center. Our team worked tirelessly to stay on budget and on schedule, and we couldn't be happier with how the final product turned out. You really have to see it to believe what was accomplished in such a short period of time."
Fountain recognized the exceptional project management provided by general contractor joint venture between Turner Construction and D.A. Everett Construction, whose organizational excellence contributed to the smooth coordination of all trades and the successful completion of this complex renovation.
The Re!magine Spectrum Center project represents one of the most significant arena renovations in the region, enhancing the experience for fans, performers, and event attendees while modernizing critical building systems.
Fountain Electric & Services was founded in 1946. Family owned and operated for three generations; the residential, commercial and industrial electrical services company is headquartered in Spindale, with offices in Asheville, Hickory, Charlotte and Greenville, SC.
