DallasHoya
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Post by DallasHoya on Apr 10, 2015 14:15:44 GMT -5
Progress is in the eye of the beholder, of course, but after six full months, that's not much to go on. Maybe there are delays which no one wants to point out, which is OK, but if GU is planning opening this in the summer of '16, time to get some dirt flying. Some schools can build half a stadium in six months. (Some can't put a stake in the ground after ten years, but that's another subject.) Speaking of dirt flying . . . my office overlooks the new Dallas Cowboys headquarters complex that is being built in Frisco, TX. The project was announced in November. Looking out my window right now I see a total of 8 separate construction cranes actively working on the site. Jerry Jones may be a terrible GM, but off the field he definitely knows how to get things done.
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Post by HometownHoya on Apr 10, 2015 15:50:07 GMT -5
Progress is in the eye of the beholder, of course, but after six full months, that's not much to go on. Maybe there are delays which no one wants to point out, which is OK, but if GU is planning opening this in the summer of '16, time to get some dirt flying. Some schools can build half a stadium in six months. (Some can't put a stake in the ground after ten years, but that's another subject.) Speaking of dirt flying . . . my office overlooks the new Dallas Cowboys headquarters complex that is being built in Frisco, TX. The project was announced in November. Looking out my window right now I see a total of 8 separate construction cranes actively working on the site. Jerry Jones may be a terrible GM, but off the field he definitely knows how to get things done. Throw money at it?
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RusskyHoya
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Post by RusskyHoya on Apr 10, 2015 21:06:50 GMT -5
Progress is in the eye of the beholder, of course, but after six full months, that's not much to go on. Maybe there are delays which no one wants to point out, which is OK, but if GU is planning opening this in the summer of '16, time to get some dirt flying. Some schools can build half a stadium in six months. (Some can't put a stake in the ground after ten years, but that's another subject.) AGAIN with the "dirt flying" - do you want me to send you a high-res video of airborne soil particles next time? These days, below-grade work often takes up a majority of a construction project's schedule. Construction has only been going on a few months, man, and even that was during the winter and in a context where construction hours are strictly constrained by neighbor demands and other considerations. Based on the following photo, the project looks to be pretty much where it is supposed to be: the sheeting and shoring phase.
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RusskyHoya
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Post by RusskyHoya on Apr 25, 2015 9:56:33 GMT -5
Now, we can't be 100% sure - might need someone to enhance - but it sure looks like there's some dirt in mid-flight here:
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lichoya68
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Post by lichoya68 on Apr 30, 2015 15:10:50 GMT -5
huge hole thats a HUGE HOLE its coming go hoyas iac 1951 and getting it DONE>
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lichoya68
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Post by lichoya68 on May 23, 2015 6:40:09 GMT -5
YUP 1951 and getting it done THANKS TO ALL especially Lee Reed who really pushed this thru and ALL donors large and small IT IS HAPPENING what a GREAT HOLE their outside mcdonough GO HOYAS the best is yet to come no more iceing knees in the hallways.. GO HOYAS
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sead43
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Post by sead43 on Jul 1, 2015 11:38:37 GMT -5
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on Jul 1, 2015 11:52:27 GMT -5
"On time and on budget". When was the last time that was heard in DC?
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Post by tashoya on Jul 1, 2015 11:59:54 GMT -5
"On time and on budget". When was the last time that was heard in DC? Probably fairly often, no? But, how often is it true? Cue rampant speculation....
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Post by SSHoya on Jul 1, 2015 14:04:16 GMT -5
"On time and on budget". When was the last time that was heard in DC? Probably fairly often, no? But, how often is it true? Cue rampant speculation.... Here's one recent example of on time/on budget. What exactly is meant "through private sector delivery" I am uncertain. Regardless, the USIP used the GSA's Design Excellence process to select the architect. "All of the design, engineering, and construction were accomplished through private sector delivery, which was both on time and on budget at $153 million. The USIP headquarters achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for new construction, as well as an Energy Star rating of 92, which makes it a national model for sustainable governmental building." urbanland.uli.org/planning-design/united-states-institute-of-peace-headquarters/
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lichoya68
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Post by lichoya68 on Jul 2, 2015 10:28:54 GMT -5
GO IAC Thompson Center 1951 getting it DONE thanks Mr Reed Pres Jack and all those who helped get this going ON TIME ON BUDGET OH MY cant WAIT.
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Post by kchoya on Jul 2, 2015 16:34:22 GMT -5
JT2 looking trim!
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RusskyHoya
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Post by RusskyHoya on Jul 3, 2015 21:31:28 GMT -5
Per the July campus construction update, the digging is done and the building up phase is underway:
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Post by DanMcQ on Jul 9, 2015 18:43:47 GMT -5
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Post by DanMcQ on Jul 10, 2015 13:39:49 GMT -5
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Post by DanMcQ on Jul 14, 2015 19:52:41 GMT -5
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Post by hoyalove4ever on Jul 15, 2015 10:45:11 GMT -5
Great, great stuff!
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Aug 3, 2015 14:56:26 GMT -5
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