New Dude construction tweet...

[Maroon Eagle]

Construction momentum picks back up at the #NewDude now that @HailStateBB is on the road. Roof panels complete on field side, framing at Omaha Club & Suites and deep foundations have begun on the Lofts. pic.twitter.com/VcTiEvLeAP— ICM (@ICM_LLC) April 10, 2018

 

[Shamoan]

O/U on how many times we hear from OM fans that the field is terrible and that the lofts make it look tacky?


its going to be amazing.

 

[xxxWalkTheDawg]

O/U on how many times we hear from OM fans that the field is terrible and that the lofts make it look tacky?


its going to be amazing.

They actually have taken a swipe at the attendance on Sat and have actually been bitching about camera angle and petty stuff. Meanwhile there was a good reason only 100 people showed up to the Grove Bowl... it was cold, wet, and windy.

They know how good the park is. And it’s eating their *** up.

 

[AlSwearengen]

That is promising. People were saying that it could be awhile before they built the lofts because the bid came in way over budget. That said, they might just be preparing the foundation.

 

[Xenomorph]

They will be complete and occupied in 10 months.

 

[ronpolk]

That is promising. People were saying that it could be awhile before they built the lofts because the bid came in way over budget. That said, they might just be preparing the foundation.

Pretty sure the lofts are 100% on schedule. Financing is in place.

 

[RocketDawg]

Preparing the foundation would mean the design is final, and they probably wouldn't do that unless they had the funds to go ahead and build now. It would leave no flexibility for design footprint changes.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

They'll never finish on time.**

 

[MedDawg]

For both loft buildings or just the first one?

Pretty sure the lofts are 100% on schedule. Financing is in place.

I don't doubt the first one will be finished before next season, but I thought I read the second loft building is another year away (and not for sure being built). Either way, the first loft building will be awesome and by itself provide a finished look to the whole stadium.


Edit: After looking at the newer renderings, I see we may only have one loft building planned (and it's getting built right now).

 

[ronpolk]

I don't doubt the first one will be finished before next season, but I thought I read the second loft building is another year away (and not for sure being built). Either way, the first loft building will be awesome and by itself provide a finished look to the whole stadium.


Edit: After looking at the newer renderings, I see we may only have one loft building planned (and it's getting built right now).

Your edit is correct. What is being built is a scaled down version. It’ll still look the same just smaller.

 

[bulldogcountry1]

I don't doubt the first one will be finished before next season, but I thought I read the second loft building is another year away (and not for sure being built). Either way, the first loft building will be awesome and by itself provide a finished look to the whole stadium.


Edit: After looking at the newer renderings, I see we may only have one loft building planned (and it's getting built right now).

The scaled down design allowed us to get something built by next year, but also allows for a second unit right next to it, essentially using the same plans.

 

[ababyatemydingo]

The scaled down design allowed us to get something built by next year, but also allows for a second unit right next to it, essentially using the same plans.

Who gave you this information? The lofts were never "scaled down". They were always planned to be built in two phases, with 12 for the first phase, and 12 more for the second phase. Most of the second 12 are committed. There will be 24 lofts spread across two buildings by the beginning of the '19 - '20 season.

 

[ababyatemydingo]

Your edit is correct. What is being built is a scaled down version. It’ll still look the same just smaller.

12 in the first phase, and 12 more in the second phase. there is no "scaling down"

 

[Choctaw Dawg]

I can sort of agree with UM fans about the turf home plate, looks tacky to me. All the rest they are complaining about is just out of pure jealousy.

 

[ronpolk]

12 in the first phase, and 12 more in the second phase. there is no "scaling down"

The original design had one building with 24 units. The new design is 1 building with 12 units. Go look at the original rendering vs what is planned now. I understand there is a possibility (and likelihood) of a second building but it’s not what was originally thought of.

I know this for a fact. I was one of several banks that put in bids to finance the lofts.

 

[KingBarkus]

I can sort of agree with UM fans about the turf home plate, looks tacky to me. All the rest they are complaining about is just out of pure jealousy.

I would agree with the opinions of the darkened turf around home plate. If we have to use turf instead of dirt, why not have a lighter color? It may fade or look worn, but I don't think that stuff is expensive. The Superdome turf is replaced every year. Btw, I listened to the UM broadcast Sunday on the way back to New Orleans, and they raved about the stadium.

 

[HumpDawgy]

The original design had one building with 24 units. The new design is 1 building with 12 units. Go look at the original rendering vs what is planned now. I understand there is a possibility (and likelihood) of a second building but it’s not what was originally thought of.

I know this for a fact. I was one of several banks that put in bids to finance the lofts.

When all is said and done it will probably look like a storage shed behind the lounge.

 

[aTotal360]

You won't be able to hear the PA over the roar of 47 window units.

 

[ababyatemydingo]

The original design had one building with 24 units. The new design is 1 building with 12 units. Go look at the original rendering vs what is planned now. I understand there is a possibility (and likelihood) of a second building but it’s not what was originally thought of.

I know this for a fact. I was one of several banks that put in bids to finance the lofts.

Looked. You are correct. Was originally one building. I was going by the total number of units at 24. That’s still the same. Am told by someone close to the project that the second 12 are almost committed. That building will be built adjacent to the first one, toward the left field foul pole.

 

[Jeffreauxdawg]

Preparing the foundation would mean the design is final, and they probably wouldn't do that unless they had the funds to go ahead and build now. It would leave no flexibility for design footprint changes.

Yep. That looks to be at least an 18" auger. Drilling piers. They will immediately have to pour said piers. The only reason a project would not continue to completion once piers are poured is you run out of money or there is a regulatory shutdown. That will not be an issue. Lofts are happening before next season.

 

[HumpDawgy]

Whatever we build, we need to put huge suction fans on top to help with our lack of power.

 

[MedDawg]

The original design had one building with 24 units. The new design is 1 building with 12 units. Go look at the original rendering vs what is planned now. I understand there is a possibility (and likelihood) of a second building but it’s not what was originally thought of.

I know this for a fact. I was one of several banks that put in bids to finance the lofts.

I trust your knowledge.

To me, the early loft rendering 'looked' like two adjacent buildings with a slight angle between them. Since we are building them one at a time, I hope they build the second building up against the first like the earlier renderings (so it looks like one building) and not with a gap in between.

Here is the early rendering with the bigger (or 2 loft) building(s) and the bigger right field MS entryway. I like the actual entryway better than this one. Also, the actual center and right field lounge area is MUCH bigger than in this early rendering.

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[Duke Humphrey]

Also did not include the CF entryway, which is very nice

I trust your knowledge.

To me, the early loft rendering 'looked' like two adjacent buildings with a slight angle between them. Since we are building them one at a time, I hope they build the second building up against the first like the earlier renderings (so it looks like one building) and not with a gap in between.

Here is the early rendering with the bigger (or 2 loft) building(s) and the bigger right field MS entryway. I like the actual entryway better than this one. Also, the actual center and right field lounge area is MUCH bigger than in this early rendering.

View attachment 9986

I agree with you on RF entry too.... I think its great how it turned out. Think its great how the whole thing turned out.

 

[The Peeper]

Straight from a construction foreman, there are 12 presently being built between the LC and CF light poles. They will be built 20' back from the back wall of the stadium.

 

[bulldogcountry1]

Who gave you this information? The lofts were never "scaled down". They were always planned to be built in two phases, with 12 for the first phase, and 12 more for the second phase. Most of the second 12 are committed. There will be 24 lofts spread across two buildings by the beginning of the '19 - '20 season.

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[Duke Humphrey]

Home page of the Bulldog Club has an updated rendering.............

I don't know how to copy and paste that, so here is the link. Think its different from original plans too in that there is a party deck up top

https://msubulldogclub.com/

 

[HotMop]

You won't be able to hear the PA over the roar of 47 window units.

Which cheap bastard is only getting 1 window unit? Did LT buy a loft?

 

[MedDawg]

Cann had plans to sneak to his loft during the 7th inning stretch.**

nm

 

[HumpDawgy]

[h=2]Cann had plans to sneak to his loft during the 7th inning stretch.**[/h]

It's always good to stretch before you pump.