MDZip Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Logo looks great - now the formerly least interesting web cam is now the most interesting one - at least for the time being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clevezip Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 "FEAR THE ROO" should be in both end zones! It would be a very unique look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interfx Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Wow, with the field & logo's it's starting to look like a "real" stadium... Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsrifle Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 I just logged onto the stadium cams. Its 8:45 Sunday night and there are some workers doing something to the side of the press box. That is dedication! Working three shifts per day is a sure sign they are behind schedule. Second and third shifts are especially costly.That logic is fairly sound, but you gotta remember that a lot of subcontractors are on the hook for a deadline. So, it's up to them to decide how much they are going to work, and whether it's within their budget to work people over. They put in bid for their work and if they go over it's their own problem. Some subcontractors could be behind, and others may not.What is worse, the general can be breathing down some of their necks because, of course, other subs can't even get in to do their work until others have finished certain things.Working three shifts is very common in this type of project when you have a short timeline in this case from Feb 2008 through August 2009. The costs is built into the bid and Welty will have to pay UofA penalities if the stadium part is not done by 08/22 the promised delivery date. Welty also gets a bonus for delivering on 08/22 and that's another reasons he increased the manpower. The entire project is on schedule and the only delay is the installation of the glass which the project manager has said has taken longer then expected. He fully expects everthing to be ready 08/22 less floors two through four of the press tower which are classrooms and that timetable was always longer then the rest of the stadium project.The project is currently under budget due to the economy and that's why they're adding some things like the scrolling scoreboard on the upper deck. Welty workers are non-Union so their OT costs is not near as bad a Union construction company.We've got a field, and we've got goalposts. Just let me know what size socket I need to bring and point me to the bolts and the bleachers and I'll install my seats for free. As far as I'm concerned, we're ready to play football! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-mann17 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 We've got a field, and we've got goalposts. Just let me know what size socket I need to bring and point me to the bolts and the bleachers and I'll install my seats for free. As far as I'm concerned, we're ready to play football!Stadium for Humanity? Habitat for Football?I'll volunteer to paint some number and hang some sections signs, hell I'm willing to work on the video stuff too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Concerning the scoreboard pillars, it most definitely appears that they are going to remain the Akron-blue steel. But I was walking around the stadium sight just last night and believe me, they look great just how they are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottditzen Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Concerning the scoreboard pillars, it most definitely appears that they are going to remain the Akron-blue steel. But I was walking around the stadium sight just last night and believe me, they look great just how they are!Blue Steel....http://media.photobucket.com/image/%252522.../blue-steel.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-mann17 Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Concerning the scoreboard pillars, it most definitely appears that they are going to remain the Akron-blue steel. But I was walking around the stadium sight just last night and believe me, they look great just how they are!Blue Steel....http://media.photobucket.com/image/%252522.../blue-steel.jpgLOL The Zoolander reference may have occured before but it's funny every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonZip Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Looks like some of the Zip players might be scoping out the stadium. A handful of athletic looking guys in shorts and T-shirts (and no hard hats) are next to the north end zone buiding, checking out the field and doing a lot of pointing to the tower. I think they like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interfx Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 It's almost 9pm, and they're still working on the stadium using a lift (putting glass up?)...Great to see them working so hard (and late). Can only mean one thing... (They're hurrying...)When does the score board go in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigham78 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 It's almost 9pm, and they're still working on the stadium using a lift (putting glass up?)...Great to see them working so hard (and late). Can only mean one thing... (They're hurrying...)When does the score board go in?Per the project Manager the scoreboards are due in this week. We should see them going up any day now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonZip Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 They're starting to put up the steel for the remaining stands on the west side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigham78 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 They're starting to put up the steel for the remaining stands on the west side.Thanks I've been waiting weeks and weeks to see that get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksu sucks Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Wow, I'm not sure if the cams exaggerate it, but it looks like it's poring in Akron right now. Hope this won't put them behind any farther. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Wow, I'm not sure if the cams exaggerate it, but it looks like it's poring in Akron right now. Hope this won't put them behind any farther.The weather is pretty bad today. It's supposed to storm all week, too.At this point most of the construction should be happening indoors, though. Wiring, plumbing, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsrifle Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Wow, I'm not sure if the cams exaggerate it, but it looks like it's poring in Akron right now. Hope this won't put them behind any farther.The weather is pretty bad today. It's supposed to storm all week, too.At this point most of the construction should be happening indoors, though. Wiring, plumbing, etc.You can't just substitute steel workers for electricians can you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Wow, I'm not sure if the cams exaggerate it, but it looks like it's poring in Akron right now. Hope this won't put them behind any farther.The weather is pretty bad today. It's supposed to storm all week, too.At this point most of the construction should be happening indoors, though. Wiring, plumbing, etc.You can't just substitute steel workers for electricians can you??lul yeah sure"Ay, weld me some 10 gauge wire up over here""Hey Bob, we terminate wires into contactors here""What? With rivots then?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xu9697 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Oh no!!!They are putting "Akron" in the wrong spot. Move it back, move it back!!!! Someone get over there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonZip Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 End zone lettering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bUAkronG Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Oh no!!!They are putting "Akron" in the wrong spot. Move it back, move it back!!!! Someone get over there!!hahaha for those that may miss it, it looks funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xu9697 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Oh no!!!They are putting "Akron" in the wrong spot. Move it back, move it back!!!! Someone get over there!!hahaha for those that may miss it, it looks funny.I tried to copy/paste or screenshot, but was not able too. Either blocked here at work, blocked by the site or user error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandzip Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Is everybody done freaking out about the stands getting finished now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Oh no!!!They are putting "Akron" in the wrong spot. Move it back, move it back!!!! Someone get over there!!LULz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksu sucks Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Oh no!!!They are putting "Akron" in the wrong spot. Move it back, move it back!!!! Someone get over there!!LULz Don't let the Can't State forum get their hands on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachTheZip Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Is everybody done freaking out about the stands getting finished now?I'm still freaking out, big time. What I saw today has me concerned. The SE corner of the press box is getting torn apart. There's a pile of concrete rubble and chunks are getting torn out. There aren't even any floors or walls going in. It's just a big three-story hole that looks like it's being torn down instead of being built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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