expansion completion

[Dawg61]

This thread again...

Lol

[Cowbells]

Might be seeing things, but looks like they are power washing the lower west side this morning???? (On cam)

[jbjones]

A guy that I know that lives close to me is the big crane operator on this project. I asked him last weekend what he thought about the completion date. He said, and I paraphrase, "no f*ing chance". He had mentioned that supervisors were getting fired weekly. I forgot to ask him how long it'll take before they start 24s. I haven't seen him all weekend, so perhaps that time has come. I don't know...the deadline is nearing, but it's really starting to take shape, so who knows.

[RichardHarrow]

I asked someone in the athletic department if it would be ready in time. The response was "It has to be, the seats are sold." But in looking at it today, I don't see it happening. There is still a lot of work to be done on the Northeast side.

[mparkerfd20]

Someone was pressure washing it Thursday when I went in there.

[FISHDAWG]

interior finishes have been going for a while now ... in the grand scheme of things this isn't a really large project. And in my extensive experience, crane operators know very little about scheduling, punch list, contractual clauses, or other pertinent issues. This is a well known GC that has made a good name for themselves ... unless weather related delays are a factor, this project will open on time .... it goes something like this - slightly behind = 10 hour work days .... well behind = 10 hour days and Saturdays ..... way behind = 24 hr days (multiple shifts) ...... all depends on the contractual penalty clause

[MSUMatt]

I know this has been discussed ad nauseum but I don't believe there will be any plans...we'll just have to live with it.

But you have to consider that people will have the stands filled up so a lot or the bench fading stuff won't be noticed.

[State82]

interior finishes have been going for a while now ... in the grand scheme of things this isn't a really large project. And in my extensive experience, crane operators know very little about scheduling, punch list, contractual clauses, or other pertinent issues. This is a well known GC that has made a good name for themselves ... unless weather related delays are a factor, this project will open on time .... it goes something like this - slightly behind = 10 hour work days .... well behind = 10 hour days and Saturdays ..... way behind = 24 hr days (multiple shifts) ...... all depends on the contractual penalty clause

Pretty much spot on.

[SheltonChoked]

If it is not finished, the penalty clause or liquidated damages was not high enough. If they were smart it would be linked to lost revenue, plus some.

[TheRef]

If it is not finished, the penalty clause or liquidated damages was not high enough. If they were smart it would be linked to lost revenue, plus some.

Maybe it is....we don't know the details of the contract.

[Esmerelda Villalobos]

It will be TIGHT. Im not sure it will be 100% completed opening game.
That doesnt mean it cant be used. Im talking about small ticky tacky things.

Things NO GC gets dinged for on LDs.

[bulldawg28]

Was in Starkville the other day and drove by the stadium. It is overwhelming how awesome the stadium is looking. Totally feels like a different place. One thing you can't help but notice, though, is how dirty the new stands make the older ones look. Anybody know if there are plans to paint and/or pressure wash the old stands?

That old coloring is like your first kiss you don't want to wash it off. You wear it as long as you can.

[PassInterference]

Shirley they'll have at least the minimum done on time - places to sit, air conditioning, restrooms, concessions.

[PendingTransaction]

Shirley they'll have at least the minimum done on time - places to sit, air conditioning, restrooms, concessions.

If not, I'm sitting in Scott's box.

[Esmerelda Villalobos]

It'll be done unless we get some crazy weather Id say.

[TheRef]

It'll be done unless we get some crazy weather Id say.

We have one more trough moving through. After that, I think it's only your usual summertime showers.

[War Machine Dawg]

We have one more trough moving through. After that, I think it's only your usual summertime showers.

So, 21 straight days of rain in July? Cause that happened one summer when I was in Starkville. 2005, I think.

[ShotgunDawg]

Can we past this to the top of the board?

THE STADIUM WILL BE READY ON TIME, SO PLEASE STOP CREATING THREADS ABOUT WHAT YOUR BROTHER'S FRIEND'S MOTHER SAID ABOUT THE STADIUM

David H Murray ‏@DawgsBiteMag 16m
per Gene's interview with Scott Stricklin: "Stadium expansion is being wrapped up right now. The contractor will turn it over on Aug 20th."

[FISHDAWG]

well done shotgun ... although I had a tornado wipe out a large academic bldg here in Georgia when it was about 65-70 % complete .... #startalloveragain