Sports Facilities
Foul Ball Standards Not Fair?
August 04, 2008
Over the past few years, at least a dozen states have determined that the owners and operators of baseball stadiums must take certain steps to protect their patrons from foul ball injuries. Continue Reading...
N(SF)IMBY: Not (a Sports Facility) In My Backyard!
June 25, 2008
As we all know, sports facilities draw neighborhood interest, support and, as often as not, strong opposition. The proposed site(s) of a new stadium is almost guaranteed to be the first battleground of local, political and special interests. A few of the more recent combatants involve: Continue Reading...
Know Your Sports Architect
June 19, 2008
One consequence of the stadium building boom of the past 20 years has been the rise of sports facility specialists ranging from cupholder vendors to multi-million dollar video system manufacturers…and everything in between. Continue Reading...
Don't Lose Sight of the Big Picture
May 22, 2008
The Washington Post reports that the Nationals are seeking damages of $100,000 per day because the new ballpark was not ‘completed’ on time. Continue Reading...
London 2012 Olympic Venues get proactive in avoiding disputes
April 25, 2008
An independent dispute avoidance panel (IDAP) has been set up to help avoid contractual disputes during construction of the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Continue Reading...