Not sure he is/was supposed to say that...Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnyb019
He also confirmed that Lincoln Builders is the contractor for all three complexes.
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Not sure he is/was supposed to say that...Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnyb019
He also confirmed that Lincoln Builders is the contractor for all three complexes.
If Lincoln Builders is indeed the contractor then bids have been let and they came in with best deal. In that case just what could be the delay, who knows. At least they could let us know the present stage, amt of bid, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
It's public record if the new construction was let for bids. Looks like demolition can be done without going through a bid process. That may be what our AD was saying when he said what he said about Lincoln builders being the contractor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Exes&Ohs
https://app.lla.state.la.us/llala.nsf/87BD5C74CB17E03686257AB8006F37DE/$FILE/Public Bid Law FAQ.pdf
We are beggers and can't be pushy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
It's Joe, isn't it?Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
At some point in the past six months I believe I heard this project described as a "design/build" involving the architect and Lincoln Builders. If that's the case, I'm not sure if there was any type of bidding process.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
Maybe so but the bid laws don’t provide that optionQuote:
Originally Posted by The Historian
I was told by a senior Tech official yesterday that construction starts on the new baseball stadium next week, and it starts on the softball stadium next month. Tech officials are pushing very hard to get the new stadium completed in time for a series matchup against Arkansas, who will be coming to Ruston, but not at the very beginning of the season. So while they don't expect to be ready for opening day in 2021, they do expect to be ready when the Razorbacks hit Ruston a few weeks later. (Sorry, no I didn't ask for specific dates.)
Anyway, it should be exciting times next year for baseball.
This is correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnyb019
Not true. We're actually very lucky. Talk about turning whiskey into fine wine..... Last year's tornado is going to end up being a real boon for LA Tech athletics facilities. Between the grant money coming in from the Feds, the state monies, and yes, other monies from friends of the school, I was told --by someone that really knows-- that Tech is going to be able to build (or in our case, rebuild) new athletic facilities for baseball, softball and soccer, much better and much nicer than we could have ever afforded to do on our own. Furthermore, it's going to almost all be paid for using very little to no debt. It's an incredible outcome for Louisiana Tech Athletics.Quote:
Originally Posted by olddog75
So everybody can quit your bitchin! :)
I believe we were able to get special permission from state given our circumstances to bypass some of the red tape and normal procedures so we could get started.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
Make me.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
....Okay...everybody but you. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
I'm only bitchin because I expected work to already be startedQuote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Don't wanna lose my Top 10 statusQuote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
I am aware of this. My comment dealt on our reliance on federal funds to rebuild state owned sporting facilities. I'm old and bitchin comes so easliy now.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
That's what I assumed, but according to the bid laws the "no bid thing" does not apply to the new construction.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gooddawg
I wish they would put a live feed of the baseball construction. On top of one of the student apartment building would be a great place. Once construction starts I will starting posting pictures again.
It's great news that construction is about to start. Glad we were able to get the money issues dealt with and we're moving forward! Maybe there will be a ground breaking ceremony and we'll get some details on the particulars of the new ballpark and what it will look like. The concept renderings were pretty intriguing.
The last non-conference weekend is the 4th weekend of the season (2nd weekend in March) unless a conference series is switched.
Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
And, now it's next week, and you have construction. :icon_razz:
Some pics of baseball. Also construction fencing up for softball and soccer.
https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net...75&oe=5E940386
https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net...50&oe=5E93A200
https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net...ee&oe=5E937C4E
https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net...19&oe=5E96C06D
That's some nice earth moving equipment. I also like the office trailer, nice place for the foreman to enjoy a cup of coffee or take a quick nap.
Any new photos? Probably not a lot of changes but would like to see if anything is obvious.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnyb019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHlam3NOGOM
Watched the new Tech Talk with Tommy McClelland.
I assume its a newer rendering of the stadium. Not many design changes except for some cosmetics:
- Change of facade on columns and outer support structures with brick (I like the columns, looks like our pillars around campus)
- Entrance pathway is no longer brick pathway (better contrast with the brick on the stadium)
- Design change to the roof tops of the outer structures
- Newer rendering doesn't have a fence in the entry, but I image we will have one.
Attachment 14510
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJ6kB8iV...name=4096x4096
The exterior has a few material elements of the DAC. Similar gray panels.
https://www.tba.studio9017.com/wp-co...ch-650x650.jpg
I enjoyed that Tech Talk session. And I especially enjoyed the video clips of some of those exciting finishes in the old Love Shack. Good stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
I think it was Dawg80 who remarked a few weeks ago that our timing for the baseball stadium rebuild couldn't have come at a better time for our program. The fact that baseball won't be played in 2020 makes it a great time for a facility rebuild.
This China virus has slowed the rebuild down not helped. It’s even more doubtful that we will be ready February or March of ‘21Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
remains to be seen. You would think with an opportunity to work with 1/3 of the economy not working would go without saying. Work within the guidelines of social distancing and everything should be ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
I've worked a LOT of construction jobs over the years. "social distancing" is not possible unless you are an equipment operator, supervisor, or state employee.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by TechFanno1
I've noticed several state jobs here in Ouachita Parish are shut down. I assumed they would shut down our stuff as well.
They updated the renderings. More brick look of our facilities.
https://latechsports.com/?fbclid=IwAR32B-7wYNfOuQWCOyEQ-p1HwkJ0pzFXWn9vsA8_ObsAVUEWlJILhZLtdZU
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...s/Picture1.jpg
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...s/Picture2.jpg
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...s/Picture3.jpg
Much better! It really will match campus much better with the brick. It'll look really nice next to the apartments, aesthetically its a great fit. The stadium from the viewpoint of the field still seems lackluster to me, but the facade makes up for it now.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
The only thing I see they really value engineered was the Women's Complex. What used to be a enclosed building on the backside is now a covered patio.
Really? That's funny. Construction is still going o in my neighborhood fast and furious.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
Texas is a great place!Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Your Governor believes in trying to keep the economic engine running, unlike Governor Edwards.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
our governor has to deal with the idiots in New Orleans.Quote:
Originally Posted by TechFanno1
Would like to see a few more trees.
Our governor is doing all he can to prop up a fellow Democrat who is mayor of New Orleans.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
Oh God no!! uncovered bleachers? No, no, no! That's stupid. Ugly design, stupid design. big FAILURE!Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
The exterior of my home is being remodeled with addition, as well. They have continued to work, but bring only 3 at a time. They are keeping their social distance while working, as each is assigned to different areas. One exception is a husband and wife that are working together shetrocking and painting the interior of the addition. Seems smart to me. They stay working and getting paid, plus they are sticking with social distancing.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Or put another way, Governor does his job supporting the region that will run out of hospital beds by next week.Quote:
Originally Posted by TechFanno1
I have a husband-wife team of contractors too. They are too slow for me. I'll swing by the property and maybe one of them is there...where's ____ I ask. Oh, he/she had to go check on so-n-so, or if they are both there I find them taking two-hour lunches, music on...like they're having a picnic or something. I've used them before, actually have since 2013 on many of my properties, but before his brother would also be part of the team, now he's retired for good.Quote:
Originally Posted by champion110
There is a HUGE need for contractors who can do skilled labor. Carpenters, plumbers, electricians, general contractors, etc...and for heavier work like tree cutting, dirt/gravel contractors, with a dozer, and others. I know I can/will keep several such folks working around here!
i hate to admit it, but i think i prefer him over the alternative we had. Abraham probably was uniquely qualified for the current situation though.Quote:
Originally Posted by LyleK
Quote:
Originally Posted by LyleK
You sound a little dramatic. Here's the latest stats according to the Fake News Network a/k/a CNN:
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2020...aps-and-cases/
According to that link, Louisiana has 2,746 cases of Corona Virus as of now, and has had 119 deaths. And not everyone gets hospitalized. According to the CDC site below, through March 16th, only 12% of Americans with diagnosed Coronavirus were hospitalized. That's something the media and our "medical professionals" won't tell ya. Just like victims of the flu, thankfully, not everyone needs or requires hospitalization.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6912e2.htm
I’m not going to explain exponential growth to you because I’ve been lurking long enough to know you’re smarter than that. 773 currently hospitalized with 270 of those on ventilators in the state and the majority of those are in Orleans and Jefferson. That number will grow at noon. Also, that’s 28% of diagnosed patients ending up in the hospital in the state of Louisiana (2,746). There’s a reason they’re setting up the convention center to house patients and it’s not to own conservatives. My only point is it’s tiring to politicize every damn thing. This is a lot more important than the progress on our baseball stadium regardless of how you feel about my emotional response.Quote:
Originally Posted by HogDawg
Bottom line, I own an essential business with two locations. One employee currently in the hospital. This doesn’t feel real to people until someone you know has it. It’s real, it’s here and we should do our part to protect the vulnerable.
Welcome to BB&B.Quote:
Originally Posted by LyleK
If you're game we have a long discussion(s) on the Political Forum. But, let me warn you about a few of our more goofy posters...G, J, C...to name a few.
Thank you for the welcome. I’ve been around, just stayed out of the fray. HD, for the record, I find myself agreeing with your point of view more times than not. I wish you all health and sanity during this time. Trust me, I know I need it as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by dawg80
This thread should remain about future athletic construction. Let's keep political stuff of it before someone shows up with links from google in various, gigantic fonts and colors showing the 87th new deep state plot of this year has been uncovered.
Those links will be acceptable though, if they are attributed to....
.......the deep state McClelland, the Southland Conference and Pepsi have created to bring down the fall of LaTech and its facilities!!!
Did Pepsi help create the tornado destruction? How many Pepsi bottles and trucks did you see destroyed by the tornadoes? Where has Pepsi been since the tornado? We never had a tornado during Coke's reign.Why isn't Pepsi answering any questions???
Tommy comes has background from two different Southland schools. Tech left the Southland many years ago to reach higher peaks. Are they jealous of Tech's success? Did Southland do backroom deals to put a henchman in our program to sabotage it???
What was the last game played before the tornado? ...... At Tommy's old stomping grounds and Southland flagship program, McNeese state!!!
Where did we play less than a week after? ........At Tommy's Southland Alma Mater and flagship program, NSU!!! ....Quite the coincidence, isn't it? Almost too perfect!!!
Were they rubbing it in our faces??? Why hasn't Tommy publicly commented about Southland involvement?? Why hasn't McCelland ruled out these possibilities and openly started an investigation??? Why has the Southland Conference been so quiet???
DID PEPSI FUND THIS SABOTAGE WITH THE OFFSHORE BLUE BALL ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES???
Why do Pepsi and the Southland conference hate the ELITE culture we have and why do they want to DESTROY it????
All questions to make you think.
Welcome to you LyleK!
How many bleachers should be covered in your opinion?Quote:
Originally Posted by dawg80
No harm, no foul. Welcome to BB&B, Lyle. I've tried to stick strictly with the verifiable statistics (including source links) anytime I discuss the affects of COVID-19 here on BB&B. According to the story below, "as of Wednesday, Louisiana has a total bed capacity of 22,142, but less than 10,000 of those beds were available. Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines parishes, which account for the majority of COVID-19 cases in the state, had only 1,375 beds still available Wednesday".Quote:
Originally Posted by LyleK
https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/h...6-986f323464e2
For an MSA of approximately 1.5M people, having a total of only 4,327 hospital beds does seem absurdly low. And they say 35% of those --roughly 1,500 beds-- are available. Anyway, that's what they say in this story.
https://www.fox8live.com/2020/03/20/zurik-new-orleans-area-has-hospital-beds-available-cases-continue-soar/
Most of them, at least out to 1st and 3rd bases.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Looked at that rendering again. Why are the bleachers so shallow...it's like no more than 12 rows or so. Stack 'em behind homeplate as much as possible.
Look, studying the drawings again, this sorry-excuse of a design cannot be saved. Tear it up and start over.
I guess you are not a fan of almost all of the college baseball stadiums.
A little bit of green for you Dawgonit. A lot went into that post and I appreciate it.
Looking forward to visiting the new field, hopefully next summer.
Dawgonit is the man! Always logical, super nice and caring guy. Keeps it real without too much bias. Plus tyler makes himself an easy target for jabs. We all love him as the crazy uncle in the Tech family, though.
I'm disappointed in the blue -
Should of been green....
Tech missed a great opportunity to build a baseball facility/stadium that would be the envy of the college baseball world. Instead, they just accepted a lame, cookie-cutter design...but what else can you expect from a loser like a Southland Conference fool.
Yes I do. But I prefer cousin Eddy. 🤪Quote:
Originally Posted by Dixonfor6
What he said.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden
Wimbledon green is the ultimate classic backdrop.
Seats and wall pads are probably the last thing to go in, hope they can order green ones.
It will make it more like the original Love Shack if they go with green!
It would look real good with green seats/pads (see Oregon)
Our Rendering vs Oregon's PK Park. Similar set up, 4 suites and press/camera box
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...s/Picture2.jpg
https://goducks.com/images/2010/2/17...1080&mode=crop
https://stadiumsandarenas.files.word...14/08/3430.jpg
I recolorized it. It would look like this.
Attachment 14512
Colorize the dugout walls and pressbox green and that's what I think would look good.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Or add the brick to the back of the dugouts.
Attachment 14513Attachment 14514
Actually, all I would care about is they have lighting equal to a minor league park, but . . . those wanting good lighting are always the first one value engineered out of an equation (Remember those LCD lights in the TAC?).
Attachment 14515Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgpix
Bleachers need to be darker green, such as hunter green or darker. IMOQuote:
Originally Posted by qng001
You get the point.
**updates**
Courtesy of latechsports.com
They only uploaded softball work, taking out the pavement in the JAS parking.
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...s/IMG_1907.jpg
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...s/IMG_1903.jpg
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...s/IMG_1912.jpg
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...s/IMG_1904.jpg
These rendering show no more than 1,000 seats which is TOTALLY unacceptable lending us to believe there isnt much growth expected in our baseball program. That number is about what we need at this time but letting this opportunity pass is just unexplainable. I know we can talk about standing room, berm, etc and publish any seating capacity we want but there will still be only around 1,000 seats and thats what counts. Very disappointing. Maybe thats all we can afford, who knows.
I would say from a rough count (yes I tried counting) of the rendering, the grandstand holds about 1325, total suite chairbacks 40. The rest I assume they are counting about 1,100 in berm seating including the grandstand berm and outfield.
I think they could expand in the future by adding more permanent seating, but not by thousands. The existing location is landlocked and small.
How they word it on latechsports.com:
"Seating: all chair-back seats with berm seating; partially covered; capacity of approximately 2,500"
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EJ6jcafU...name=4096x4096
Some update construction pics from April 6th
https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net...db&oe=5EAF1D2E
https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net...f8&oe=5EB16F51
https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net...bb&oe=5EB0684E
1,300 to 1,500 hard permanent seats are all we need...
April 6th Update
Work on the Softball/Soccer complex.
Courtesy of latechsports.com
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...April_6_3.jpeg
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...April_6_4.jpeg
How many people do we have at an average game/series? It seems like when I have been to games, we still have a ways to go to where 1500 Tech fans are at every game. If we are close to that then I could see maybe shooting for more.
April 6th Update
Baseball | Courtesy of latechsports.com
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...April_6_1.jpeg
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...April_6_2.jpeg
For a good series, I would say 600-800 in the stands and 50-70 in the tailgate area. Average series 350-500 and same tailgaters(read die hards)Quote:
Originally Posted by DallasDog
I think our crowds have been great for games against ULL and Rice.
Better for ulm and USM. ULL stopped making the drive up just like they did in football.Quote:
Originally Posted by techman05
BTW, it's interesting that our contractor was able to go back to work. State or government contracts over here in WM are still not active.
Their fan boats can't make it up to north Louisiana.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
April 10th Update
Baseball | Courtesy of latechsports.com
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp..._2/image1.jpeg
Softball / Soccer Complex
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp..._2/image2.jpeg
I understand it's necessary for progress, but I hate seeing all of these trees being cut down. I hope they're able to plant a lot of new ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Hopefully something other than pine trees.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgonit
Oh, don't be dissing on pine trees! They are the backbone of an important industry in our region. Besides, have to have some pine trees around in case Hawaii ever returns to Ruston for a game. And, good landscaping can include pine trees as a backdrop against which other species can be planted. What screams "this is the South!" better than Dogwoods under pine trees!? (and throw in some azaleas too)Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/me...s-from-the.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by dawg80
Yes, the good ole Quercus virginiana too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgonit
Is anything noticeable going on at the ballpark construction-wise?
The last post looked like they were still in the dirt moving process at both locations. Makes sense that they could do that and keep the governor happy with his goofy social distance mandates.Quote:
Originally Posted by tenacious_dog
....I don't know, but the construction workers are working 90 miles an hour a day, here in Texas, down the street from me. I think about ya'll in Louisiana every time I go by there.Quote:
Originally Posted by tenacious_dog
April 17th Update
Baseball | Courtesy of Louisiana Tech Athletics (Facebook)
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...2/IMG_2255.jpg
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...2/IMG_2250.jpg
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...2/IMG_2254.jpg
http://www.latechbbb.com/forum/attac...1&d=1587151795
Hey folks! we have a trench!Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
And that second photo...how much the campus has changed over the years, since I was a student there. Back in the day, that photo angle would have shown Love Stadium, with Carruthers and Nielson dorms...and the ICBM rocket...in the background. Now, there is nothing.
April 17th Update
Softball Soccer Complex | Courtesy of latechsports.com
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...2/IMG_2262.jpg
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp..._2/image2.jpeg
Good stuff. But I would love to see a shot of this complex from the top of the northeast corner of JAS. That would really put the scale of this project into perspective.Quote:
Originally Posted by qng001
Here are some pics from 04/21/20. There also looked like some cement truck getting ready to go in when I passed by.
https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net...f6&oe=5EC3DD29
https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net...08&oe=5EC6D4FF
Look like shots of Detroit....Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnyb019
But! great things are ahead for this location!
April 20th Update
Tennis Courts | Courtesy of latechsports.com
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...pril_20_1.jpeg
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...pril_20_2.jpeg
April 21 Update
Baseball | Courtesy of latechsports.com
https://latechsports.com/s3/latechsp...pril_21_1.jpeg