University of Utah - Tue September 08, 2020
Link-Belt Excavator Excels on Rice-Eccles Demo Job
Crews from Sandy-based Layton Construction began its demolition on Monday, Aug. 24, of the The University of Utah's Rice-Eccles Stadium. Crews started the dismantling of the Space Clarke Football Center in the south end zone....
Biz Republic - Thu September 03, 2020
Olympic Park Construction Still Remains on Schedule
The gradual expansion of the Utah Olympic Park's facilities in Kimball Junction is aimed at offering year-round training opportunities for local athletes. Phase one of the project was completed last year and fundraising for phase two is well underway....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Wed September 02, 2020
Wetumpka's New $21M Home Field Advantage
A new tradition is beginning in Elmore County, Ala., as fans mark the start of the 2020 football season. Hohenberg Field, the longtime home for Wetumpka High School games, has been replaced with a highly anticipated stadium....
Katherine Devlin – CEG Editorial Assistant - Tue September 01, 2020
Mi-Jack Products President's Racing Team Earns Indy 500 Win
On Aug. 23, Takuma Sato (#30), brought the Rahal, Letterman and Lanigan Racing (RLL) team its second Indianapolis 500 win. RLL's Graham Rahal (#15) finished third, while teammate Spencer Pigot (#45) was examined and discharged from the hospital after crashing in Turn 4 on Lap 196....
Philadelphia Business Journal - Mon August 31, 2020
NBA's Philadelphia 76ers Explore Building New Arena at Penn's Landing
Philadelphia's professional basketball franchise is exploring the idea of building a basketball arena at Penn's Landing after its current lease deal expires at the Wells Fargo Center. The NBA's 76ers confirmed Aug....
Associated Press - Tue August 18, 2020
Savannah, Ga., Arena Advances as City Caps Building Price at $148M
Savannah, Ga., city officials have capped construction costs on a new city arena at $147.6 million, clearing the way to move forward with issuing more construction contracts. News outlets report the Savannah City Council approved the price cap on Aug....
Associated Press - Wed August 12, 2020
NFL Las Vegas Stadium Reaches 'Substantial Completion'
LAS VEGAS (AP) Officials declared "substantial completion" of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas after nearly 1,000 days were spent building the $2 billion home for the NFL's relocated Raiders. Aug. 7 had been the target date for completion since ground was broken in November 2017 for the 65,000-seat domed stadium just off the Las Vegas Strip....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu August 06, 2020
Lynches River Contracting Helps S.C. Racetrack to Re-Open
A raceway park is set to re-open in Kershaw, S.C., that promises to give people of all ages the opportunity to get behind the wheel to enjoy the speed and action that comes from driving on a road course....
Yahoo Sport Australia - Wed July 22, 2020
Polish Racing Fans Rent Manlifts to Watch Team, Practice Social-Distancing
Apparently, aerial work platforms, or man lifts, can be used for other things besides...well...work. As crazed motorcycle racing fans in Poland recently showed, you also can use them to become socially distant from other outdoor spectators during the COVID-19 pandemic, at the same time seeing the action from a better vantage point....
Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue June 23, 2020
Cincinnati's State-of-the-Art West End Stadium Progresses
Construction crews in Ohio are working to complete a $250 million project created to bring an unprecedented fan experience to Cincinnati. Designed by the renowned architecture firm Populous, West End Stadium will serve as the home field of FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer (MLS)....
