New facility is bigger than originally planned

[LIV4GOD]

New Hawkeye wrestling facility grows in size, scope and cost

The original project cost of $17.3 million has increased 53 percent to $26.5 million, according to documents provided to the Board of Regents, which next week will consider approving the project design, description, and budget.

www.thegazette.com

 

[el dub]

Thanks, mon. There are some interesting details in that report.

 

[herkyihawks]

That might be most fair and unbiased article I’ve seen written by her concerning Iowa athletics.

 

[Inthecircle]

They better start moving earth. Costs aren’t going down and Inflation isn’t going to evaporate.

 

[lives2wrestle]

Two things from someone in the construction industry. First, they list construction cost at $20m. The writer really needs to separate labor and material estimates. Secondly, this will go over budget.

 

[wyldhawk9]

New Hawkeye wrestling facility grows in size, scope and cost

The original project cost of $17.3 million has increased 53 percent to $26.5 million, according to documents provided to the Board of Regents, which next week will consider approving the project design, description, and budget.

www.thegazette.com

 

[west2east]

Two things from someone in the construction industry. First, they list construction cost at $20m. The writer really needs to separate labor and material estimates. Secondly, this will go over budget.

Agree by 7-10%

 

[SPOONER]

They better start moving earth. Costs aren’t going down and Inflation isn’t going to evaporate.

Groundbreaking is set for June. And this isn’t to say that things won’t go over budget as they just generally do, but this level of project and construction planning includes contingencies for cost inflation.

 

[MARION_HAWK]

Two things from someone in the construction industry. First, they list construction cost at $20m. The writer really needs to separate labor and material estimates. Secondly, this will go over budget.

Which is why they have a $2 million contingency factored into the cost.

 

[Old_wrestling_fan]

Right off the top...I would be curious about mining the tunnel. I don't know what they assumed or budgeted for that, but under the best circumstances I would think that would be hard to predict with accuracy.

At any rate, glad to see it moving forward.

 

[AFHawk86]

Right off the top...I would be curious about mining the tunnel. I don't know what they assumed or budgeted for that, but under the best circumstances I would think that would be hard to predict with accuracy.

At any rate, glad to see it moving forward.

Maybe they’ll strike costly minerals in the mining process!

 

[el dub]

Two things from someone in the construction industry. First, they list construction cost at $20m. The writer really needs to separate labor and material estimates. Secondly, this will go over budget.

Have you considered calling the university to tell them this groundbreaking news?

 

[el dub]

Right off the top...I would be curious about mining the tunnel. I don't know what they assumed or budgeted for that, but under the best circumstances I would think that would be hard to predict with accuracy.

At any rate, glad to see it moving forward.

I heard it was full of black gold…

 

[Chips28]

Increase in cost due to Womens facilities. Not justified as they will bring no extra money to the program. Sunk cost now unfortunately

 

[el dub]

Increase in cost due to Womens facilities. Not justified as they will bring no extra money to the program. Sunk cost now unfortunately

You’re funny. If they were to cut all programs that were revenue negative, we wouldn’t be having this conversation.

So I’m guessing this is just a slow roll troll..

 

[Exo]

$20M seems light to me as well but 10% contingency is a PM's dream! Maybe @Novakht is doing the HVAC pro bono?

 

[WxNWHawk]

You’re funny. If they were to cut all programs that were revenue negative, we wouldn’t be having this conversation.

So I’m guessing this is just a slow roll troll..

He's the one who went on a tirade a few months ago about Iowa starting a women's program. @Chips28 is a woman hater who couldn't get a prom date.

 

[Chips28]

You’re funny. If they were to cut all programs that were revenue negative, we wouldn’t be having this conversation.

So I’m guessing this is just a slow roll troll..

No, it’s just not justification to add a new one that costs an additional $10-15million.

 

[Chips28]

He's the one who went on a tirade a few months ago about Iow starting a women's program. @Chips28 is a woman hater who couldn't get a prom date.

Good one, I’m sure you are never nervous when it’s bottom line time lol

 

[el dub]

No, it’s just not justification to add a new one that costs an additional $10-15million.

You’re an a$$. What did it cost you?

 

[el dub]

Good one, I’m sure you are never nervous when it’s bottom line time lol

I pity your wife.

 

[lives2wrestle]

Have you considered calling the university to tell them this groundbreaking news?

I’ll tweet it @ them when I get around to it.

 

[Chips28]

You’re an a$$. What did it cost you?

Lol, name calling must’ve struck a nerve. Eventually the cost will becoming from the Mens program. I thought wrestling fans would know title IX actually hurt the sport of wrestling.

 

[Grip220]

That’s what I’m talking bout.

 

[grapplefann]

Agree by 7-10%

Increase in cost due to Womens facilities. Not justified as they will bring no extra money to the program. Sunk cost now unfortunately

Totally justified, as we want to add women's wrestling at the Power 5 level.

 

[grapplefann]

He's the one who went on a tirade a few months ago about Iow starting a women's program. @Chips28 is a woman hater who is still pissed that he couldn't get a prom date.

FIFY

 

[bluroptimo]

You’re funny. If they were to cut all programs that were revenue negative, we wouldn’t be having this conversation.

So I’m guessing this is just a slow roll troll..

Go easy on Chips28 he’s never heard someone say it’s bigger than planned.

 

[blhawk]

Lol, name calling must’ve struck a nerve. Eventually the cost will becoming from the Mens program. I thought wrestling fans would know title IX actually hurt the sport of wrestling.

If by men's program you mean football and basketball then yes. You should just be thankful the university and donors are committed to such a project in a sport that sucks revenue from the athletic dept just like the vast majority of college sports. It's pretty incredible its even happening and I think being a pioneer in women's wrestling is a great idea for the university and state in the long run. Hard to believe any wrestling fan would have gripes with this

 

[ChiPackHawk]

Increase in cost due to Womens facilities. Not justified as they will bring no extra money to the program. Sunk cost now unfortunately

I think you will find there will be multiple corporations and Foundations that will give specifically because there IS a womens team.

 

[natchrlman]

sitting here chuckling at all your responses to chips..... I’ve had that dumbass blocked
forever 😂😂 easier than reading his bullshit

 

[johnyt9]

That might be most fair and unbiased article I’ve seen written by her concerning Iowa athletics.

She had not one positive thing to say, but yet you're statement holds true

 

[cidhawkeye]

Good one, I’m sure you are never nervous when it’s bottom line time lol

Following your criteria mens wrestling goes as well. Not a profitable sport.

 

[el dub]

She had not one positive thing to say, but yet you're statement holds true

Reporting shouldn’t be positive or negative. Just the facts.

 

[BBptg5]

Following your criteria mens wrestling goes as well. Not a profitable sport.

To be fare wrestling did go at a number of schools.

 

[johnyt9]

Reporting shouldn’t be positive or negative. Just the facts.

have you read the rest of her articles?

 

[Inthecircle]

Right off the top...I would be curious about mining the tunnel. I don't know what they assumed or budgeted for that, but under the best circumstances I would think that would be hard to predict with accuracy.

At any rate, glad to see it moving forward.

I hope they don’t mine into any Native American Indian artifacts, this would halt the project immediately.

 

[el dub]

have you read the rest of her articles?

No. Do you have any links?

 

[el dub]

To be fare wrestling did go at a number of schools.

To be fair, women never had the athletic opportunities that men did before being mandated. (And it apparently wasn’t going to happen otherwise.)

 

[WildTurk]

I hope they don’t mine into any Indian artifacts, this would halt the project immediately.

Whoa Mr.. Can we even say Indian anymore? Better check with compliance department on that.

 

[PutaRideOn]

Whoa Mr.. Can we even say Indian anymore? Better check with compliance department on that.

Yes please say "indigenous people" hence fourth........Oh brother