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[blueandgray]

www.guhoyas.com/genrel/022013aaa.html

Great news!

[nychoya3]

Signs of real progress. Great to hear.

[TrueHoyaBlue]

Excellent news, and looking at the campaign page (http://campaign.georgetown.edu/progress.html), it appears that GU is very close to hitting the $1 billion mark in its $1.5 billion campaign!

[DanMcQ]

Two major thumbs up, but no surprise to many of us. The following part of the release is crucial:

The IAC is the largest remaining facilities goal in the university's $1.5 billion fundraising campaign, For Generations to Come. Athletics' total campaign goal is $125 million, of which $60 million is dedicated to constructing the IAC. More than $20 million has been raised toward the IAC's fundraising goal.

"While this important milestone is a testament to the fundraising progress for the IAC to date, this building must meet the same high fundraising goals as other recent capital projects if it is to proceed on a fast schedule," said Reed. "We need as many philanthropic players as possible on the donor team to be successful in our efforts."

Time for the doubting Thomases to jump on board.

[SirSaxa]

Feb 20, 2013 12:45:52 GMT -5 blueandgray said:

www.guhoyas.com/genrel/022013aaa.html

Great news!

Excellent news B&G!
Thanks for sharing with us.

[seaweed]

what, pray tell, is a "full design phase?" I am not being negative, just curious. Whatever it means, this is good news and progress is always good to see.

[FromTheBeginning]

Full design phase usually means the production of the actual construction documents (plans) necessary to construct the building.

[SSHoya]

Phase 1: Originate
This first phase includes all of the discussions, thought, and exploration that lead to the moment when you realize you need to build something new. The phase ends with your decision to move forward with a project. When you reach the end of this phase, you can use this site to prepare yourself for working with an architect.

Phase 2: Focus
Here you define the project - its scope, features, purpose, and functionality. This is the time to select an architect (50KB, PDF), and establish an owner-architect agreement (50KB, PDF). Together with your architect, you develop and refine a "vision" for the project. Your architect leads you through a "programming" exercise to help you explore the needs of those who will live, work or play in the space you create. You will identify the services you need from your architect, and the design team will begin to form a cohesive relationship and a shared concept for the final building.

Phase 3: Design
Once the requirements of the project are determined, the design phase begins. Your architect gives shape to your vision through drawings and written specifications. Your input into this phase is vital, as you get the first glimpses, and then a more defined look at how your building will take shape. It is important to establish a clear decision-making process with your architect during this phase. The design phase ends when you agree to the plans that will guide construction.

Phase 4: Build
The contractor who will construct your building becomes the most active member of the team during this phase. Investments are made in materials, and timetables are extremely important. Good communication within the project team is critical, as the need for changes often arises. This is typically the time of highest stress for the project owner. Your architect will discuss changes and options with you, and ensure that alterations are compatible with your vision for the project.

Phase 5: Occupy
This phase beings the day the project is up and running and never really ends. It's where your satisfaction with the project is determined. If you are turning over the project to others who will ultimately use it, good communication during that process is important. Your architect can help ensure that the terms of your building contract were met, and can use the experience of this project to inform future work, should you team together again. For these reasons, it's a good idea to maintain a relationship with your architect.

[blueandgray]

Thanks SS!

The fact that we are now spending real money ($5M) on design docs is a great sign and gives us a better idea of when this project might be completed. Some naysayers thought we were still 6 to 12 months away from even getting to this point.

[westendhoya]

Has there been any spec on build time once shovel in ground?

[CAHoya07]

I'm a little concerned that when they say "fundraising targets have been met," it can be a little misleading. That doesn't mean that fundraising is over, it's just that we've met our benchmark to proceed along to the next step, right? I assume a lot more money is needed to fully complete the project. So that doesn't mean stop donating!

Other than that minor quibble, great news.

See bolded, italic part in my post above: $20M raised, $40M to go. Hitting the $20M target triggered the University Board greenlighting the project. The faster the $40M is raised, the faster the project completes.

[bigelephant]

Can't get too sanguine - raised $20 Million - $40 to go if I read it correctly. Still a huge amount and we need this chat board to participate. People ask me "How much should I give?" and I reply " Give until it hurts! And then DOUBLE it!

[seaweed]

Feb 20, 2013 13:50:22 GMT -5 FromTheBeginning said:

Full design phase usually means the production of the actual construction documents (plans) necessary to construct the building.

Thanks.

[sleepy]

Based upon the design phase of nine months, if we can raise an additional 20 mil just might be breaking ground next spring.

[HoyaSinceBirth]

1) Does anyone know how much of the 60 Million needs to be raised before Shovels are in the ground? Does it need to be fully funded or just 50%? Or some where in between?

2) So 9 months from now puts us at November of 2013. If Hypothetically Shovels were able to be put in the ground after the design plans were completed because we had raised enough does anyone know estimate construction time. Looks like the science building took 2 years to build so I assume around that time line which means we wouldn't be practicing in it until the 2015-2016 at the earliest.

[jgalt]

Feb 20, 2013 16:16:00 GMT -5 HoyaSinceBirth said:

2) So 9 months from now puts us at November of 2013. If Hypothetically Shovels were able to be put in the ground after the design plans were completed because we had raised enough does anyone know estimate construction time. Looks like the science building took 2 years to build so I assume around that time line which means we wouldn't be practicing in it until the 2015-2016 at the earliest.

Im totally guessing here, so take my response with a large grain of salt:

I am hoping that this milestone will encourage the larger donors to jump in, including naming rights. That this amount was tied to the board taking action, it may be a signal to these large donors that this is actually going to happen and not just a pipe dream.

As for how long it will take. because this is essentially a big box with two smaller boxes inside, it may not take as long as the science center or MSB. Also its in a location that is easier to isolate from campus. They dont need to close the same type of roads (you can take canal and go right into the parking garage for example).

But im not in construction so who knows. Best case scenario we are looking at three years give or take?

[thebin]

Does $60M sounds low to anyone else for a major university building in a part of the world where the cost of contruction/red tape could not possibly be higher?

[hoyatables]

No. $60M sounds right to me.

[3xhoya]

It only cost SUcks 15.3 mil to build their bball training facility in Canada so I would say that price is about right.

[jgalt]

The total cost is $125mil I believe. $60mil is for shovels in the ground. And most of the red tape is over with (hopefully).