Emily Buenzle - Wed May 02, 2018
Recycling Is Key at Stadium Demolition Site
Hughes Stadium at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., is in the throes of demolition, and it's trying to make the process as clean as possible. The project has a required diversion rate of at least 70 percent of the waste produced, the Coloradoan reported....
Emily Buenzle - Wed May 02, 2018
Churchill Downs Completes $32M Renovations Ahead of Derby Day
Just in time for the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs is showing off a few of the $32 million renovations that have been made to its facilities over the past year. "This is not Churchill Downs as it was just a year ago," said John Asher, vice president of Racing Communications at Churchill Downs....
Mon April 23, 2018
348 H5 Lifts Between the Hedges at University of Georgia
Precision Stone Setting Co. of Hiram, Ga., purchased a 300-ton (273-t) Link-Belt 348 H5 lattice crawler crane in part for stadium renovations at University of Georgia's Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga....
Emily Buenzle - Fri April 13, 2018
Crews Use Cranes to Put Golden Knights Jersey on Vegas Statue
Crews in Las Vegas used two cranes to up the ante on a key landmark that needed a wardrobe change. The workers began transforming the 150-ft.-tall Statue of Liberty replica that sits in front of MGM Resorts' New York New York Hotel & Casino with an enormous Vegas Golden Knights jersey, just in time for the team to take on the Kings in Game 2 of the Playoffs, NHL.com reported....
Wed April 11, 2018
County Officials OK Bonds for Raiders Stadium in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) Officials in Nevada's Clark County have approved the sale of bonds for the construction of the Oakland Raiders' stadium in Las Vegas. Clark County commissioners voted 6-1 on April 3 in favor of the ordinance authorizing the sale of $750 million in general obligation revenue bonds....
Mon April 02, 2018
Stihl Inc. Confirms Sponsorship of Reno Air Racing Association as Title Sponsor of National Championship Air Races
Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is pleased to announce Stihl Inc. has extended its sponsorship contract as Title Sponsor for the 2018 and 2019 National Championship Air Races as well as the airing of the NBC Sports episodes of the races in 2019 and 2020....
Mon April 02, 2018
Wells Fargo Center Reveals Next Phase of Extensive Redesign
Comcast Spectacor has unveiled the next phase of the Wells Fargo Center's extensive, multi-year redesign project. On the heels of major upgrades that included a total makeover of the arena's mezzanine landings, premium seating areas and the introduction of and complimentary WiFi connectivity, the next chapter of renovations represents the largest investment aimed at enhancing the customer experience since the venue first opened its doors in 1996....
Emily Buenzle - Mon April 02, 2018
Contractors Fined Millions for Failing to Hire Local Workers During Arena Construction
During the construction of Detroit's $862.9 million Little Caesar's Arena, just 25 percent of the hours worked by skilled-trades workers were residents of the city, despite Detroit's rule that 51 percent of hours completed on publicly funded projects be worked by those living in the city....
The Associated Press - Mon April 02, 2018
City Commits $90M for Stadium, Legacy Arena
An Alabama city has committed $90 million to renovate a downtown stadium and arena over the next 30 years. The Birmingham City Council will contribute $3 million annually toward the expansion of Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex, which includes the 19,000-seat Legacy Arena, Al.com reported....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Mon April 02, 2018
Crews Add Finishing Touches to Audi Field
A modern stadium that will serve the most decorated franchise in U.S. soccer history is nearing completion in the District of Columbia. The more than half-a-billion dollar investment in Audi Field, the new home of D.C....
