@garylawless: sounds like a big deal coming down over Investor's Group Field today. More structural issues. Lawsuits? #bombers follow @bkives for updates

@bkives: BBB Stadium, which built Investors Group Field, plans to file suit against architect & Stuart Olson construction over heating, drainage. #bn

@bkives: BBB has spent $4.7M on insulation and concrete fixes. Drainage and insulation insufficient, statement of claim says. #bn

@bkives: All concrete concourses will be torn up during winter of 2015-2016 at Investors Group Field. #bn

@bkives: No safety issues for this season, says Andrew Konowalchuk, BBB Stadium chairman. #bn

Absolutely ridiculous how they managed to eff this up so badly.

They should have decided on a totally unrealistic completion date and then cut as many corners as possible in order to make it, because that's how you build quality.

Im glad BBB is taking this measure.  We shouldnt have to keep eating these costs to fix issues that shouldnt have occured from the beginning.

 

On a side note, very disappointed with TSN1290 on this.  This is a major story.  CJOB broke into their regular coverage to do a quick story about it.  1290 was into their fourth hour of Jets coverage and it was the repeat hour.  I guess no one in the building able to cut in for five minutes.  And then when they do their sportscenter at 10:30am do you think they covered it?  Nope.  I guess thats a pre-tape too.  If you're the ALL SPORTS station in town I expect the best sports coverage.

The fact they have to tear up all the cement concourses and redo them is outrageous.  But at least the cracked broken concourses will look nicer.

 

I know they've put a thick insulated cladding on the concourse walls.

Just got this email from the Bombers and Wade (not to me personally, I imagine season ticket lists)

 

 

 

Good morning Bomber fans,
 
I am writing to inform you that Triple B Stadium Inc., the owner of Investors Group Field, today filed a Statement of Claim in the Court of Queen’s Bench against both the builder and the architect of our facility.  
 
The legal action is based on ongoing water infiltration and other issues related to the building design and construction of the stadium.  
 
While we are extremely disappointed that this great new CFL facility has faced these ongoing issues, we also realize that this legal action is an important step forward in attempting to have them resolved.  
 
As we look to the 2015 season, please be assured that this legal action or potential remediation will in no way impact any of the upcoming events which will all proceed as scheduled.
 
Kyle Walters and his staff have been working diligently on continuing to improve our on- field product, and we look forward to showcasing that to you come June.
 
Thank you for your continued support of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. We look forward to an exciting season of Blue Bomber football, culminating with the 103^rd Grey Cup being played right here in Winnipeg.
 
Regards,
 
Wade Miller

Darrin Bauming ‏@DarrinBauming  28s29 seconds ago

No fewer than 42 "functional and operational defects (and) construction and Building Code deficiencies" identified in stadium legal action.

Classic Winnipeg construction.

Keith McCullough @reporterKeith

To clarify on IGF lawsuit, no structural concerns for fans to be worried about - these are drainage, water infiltration issues.

What an embarrassment. I hope they sue this builders ass off and can get this straightened out once and for all. How many other problems and unpleasant surprises exist. They better go over everything with a fine tooth comb. I'm glad that this appears NOT to be a structural problem as that would have been the icing on the cake of incompetence. I don't know how this builder will ever get another construction contact, after the due diligence they didn't pay. I wouldn't hire this outfit to build an outhouse.

Im glad BBB is taking this measure.  We shouldnt have to keep eating these costs to fix issues that shouldnt have occured from the beginning.

 

On a side note, very disappointed with TSN1290 on this.  This is a major story.  CJOB broke into their regular coverage to do a quick story about it.  1290 was into their fourth hour of Jets coverage and it was the repeat hour.  I guess no one in the building able to cut in for five minutes.  And then when they do their sportscenter at 10:30am do you think they covered it?  Nope.  I guess thats a pre-tape too.  If you're the ALL SPORTS station in town I expect the best sports coverage.

Two sides to every story, might want to wait hear them.

Bottom line, the NDP made them hire local, you hire people without relevant experience issues like this pop up. Thanks dippers!

Im glad BBB is taking this measure.  We shouldnt have to keep eating these costs to fix issues that shouldnt have occured from the beginning.

 

On a side note, very disappointed with TSN1290 on this.  This is a major story.  CJOB broke into their regular coverage to do a quick story about it.  1290 was into their fourth hour of Jets coverage and it was the repeat hour.  I guess no one in the building able to cut in for five minutes.  And then when they do their sportscenter at 10:30am do you think they covered it?  Nope.  I guess thats a pre-tape too.  If you're the ALL SPORTS station in town I expect the best sports coverage.

 

This is more of a local news story than a sports story.  I'm not surprised nor disappointed that they're not covering it.

When I was at the stadium 2 weeks ago they were adding insulation to the exterior walls of the concourse and covering that with corrugated sheet metal.  So if you didn't like the painted cinderblock look from the last 2 seasons, I suppose you might consider this good news.

Two sides to every story, might want to wait hear them.

 

For sure - the Bomber brass should have known to catch rainwater in buckets and run out onto the street to dump it out.  Foolish of them to just "expect" drainage.

Bottom line, the NDP made them hire local, you hire people without relevant experience issues like this pop up. Thanks dippers!

The general contractor, architect and engineering firm are all national companies.

SOD is screwed

Two sides to every story, might want to wait hear them.

For sure - the Bomber brass should have known to catch rainwater in buckets and run out onto the street to dump it out. Foolish of them to just "expect" drainage.

If it wasn't specified in the contract then they shouldn't expect it.

 

Bottom line, the NDP made them hire local, you hire people without relevant experience issues like this pop up. Thanks dippers!

The general contractor, architect and engineering firm are all national companies.

 

Don't let reality get in the way of a good political discussion.

Bottom line, the NDP made them hire local, you hire people without relevant experience issues like this pop up. Thanks dippers!

The general contractor, architect and engineering firm are all national companies.

Don't let reality get in the way of a good political discussion.

Exactly. Logic and facts aren't welcome on these forums. Speculation and rumors are where it's at.

 

 

 

Bottom line, the NDP made them hire local, you hire people without relevant experience issues like this pop up. Thanks dippers!

The general contractor, architect and engineering firm are all national companies.

Don't let reality get in the way of a good political discussion.

Exactly. Logic and facts aren't welcome on these forums. Speculation and rumors are where it's at.

 

 

Funny, I've never deleted a post because they contained logic and facts.   I would say they are welcome.

Bottom line, the NDP made them hire local, you hire people without relevant experience issues like this pop up. Thanks dippers!

The general contractor, architect and engineering firm are all national companies.

Don't let reality get in the way of a good political discussion.

Exactly. Logic and facts aren't welcome on these forums. Speculation and rumors are where it's at.

Funny, I've never deleted a post because they contained logic and facts. I would say they are welcome.

I was joking. Guess that wasn't obvious.