Dr. Who
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26 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:
Someone said it well below. As a project progresses, especially one the size and complexity of an NFL stadium, there are literally hundreds of design decisions yet to be made. Dozens every single week. They could be something as small as a chase to conceal a pipe or a wholistic change in the fit and finishes of the restrooms. Would the stadium function just fine without those changes? Sure! But most times the Owner says to the design/construction team that they’re willing to pay extra to make the change for the long term durability and final aesthetic.
The architects meet with the Owner and Contractor once a week to discuss progress and make decisions on a wide variety of changes. In the vast majority of cases those changes have no impact on cost, but sometimes they do. If the Contractor has made an error (and they often do) then new drawings are created to accommodate the ‘screw up’ and there isn’t a cost to the project. If the Owner asks to make a change then once again new drawings are created and the additional costs are passed on to the Owner. And finally, if there are changes required by outside agencies (County, City, Utility Co) or market conditions (inflation) outside the control of either the Owner or Contractor then those too are often an additional cost to the project.
I hope that explains it.
That is quite helpful. It rather boggles my mind that it could accrue to the level indicated in the escalating price of the stadium, but the general principle is clear. Thanks very much.
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12 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:
Huh? These are two completely different projects with completely different construction contracts. As I’ve said many times, most mid-schedule cost ‘overruns’ are due to the Owner changing their mind or making an upgrade to the project. After a certain point in the progress they’re not due to what are called ‘unforeseen conditions’. The Bills Stadium is certainly well past the unforeseen conditions point.
There’s no doubt that NY State is such a place….but that pocket lining happens when the initial construction contracts are signed; not via what are known as ‘Change Orders’ after construction begins.
I read back a bit, but I don't think I'm following well. I'm interested in architecture, but I'm not an expert. If I understand you correctly, you seem to be implying a change in plans from the original project? I'm not sure what that could possibly be.
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1 hour ago, Sierra Foothills said:
Will either team treat this as a "win at all costs game?"
No.
Winning the Super Bowl is the goal and winning this game at all costs doesn't increase the chances of winning the Super Bowl. In fact winning this game at all costs could be detrimental to winning the Super Bowl if you waste a good game plan, good trick plays, or if players get injured selling out for a game which strategically means little.
This game will be hard fought due to the pride of each organization.
But both sides are sure to hold something in reserve for the more important games later on.
Once again, I must ask you, what's the point of a message board if you are going to continually spoil everything by telling the truth all the time?
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2 minutes ago, Simon said:
I mean, that's a crown to the chin.
It's exactly what Woodson was doing and why they implemented the rule in teh first place.
There's two officials on either side of the QB that can call it; I don't know why they're not.
If there's not an arrowhead on the helmet, it's not a foul.
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Helluva half for S. Epatha.
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5 minutes ago, Sweats said:
You know what i do to keep my wrist strong?........never mind.
It's alright. You can admit to enjoying the yo-yo.
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34 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:
Miami is soooooo cursed against us.
Their message board is hysterical right now
I was a kid growing up in the 70s. Have absolutely no pity for them.
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1 hour ago, Saxum said:
"Storm Duck"? Sometimes I wish US had rules like other countries like Germany on names.
For that reason German items tend to have long names composed of words rather than in US with made up names like XEROX.
You're complaining about Storm Duck? I bet you would have hated Bronko Nagurski back in the day. Personally, I was hoping Rachad Wildgoose was going to stick with us just for the name.
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3 hours ago, That's No Moon said:
Either way, Cooper's existence requires the defense to plan for him in a way that they didn't have to plan for Hollins.
Ernest Jones has to be pretty salty. Played the Bills 2 weeks in a row and got beat down by the Bills two weeks in a row.
Still time to trade him to the Dolphins.
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3 minutes ago, Pete said:
WR elevated from practice squad to take Samuels place. Any know anything about him?
I remember hearing that Denver was unhappy to lose him.
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29 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:
Shanahan and McVay. Reid never takes Jimmy G, Purdy or young Goff to a SB. They've combined to reach 4 SB's with those guys.
Andy Reid got to one SB in his first 20 seasons as a HC. Fine HC but the hyperbole about his greatness is kinda' comical.
I just want to apologize, even though we almost always agree. I'm not sure what for, but it seems to be a thing here lately.
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On 10/19/2024 at 5:24 PM, Poleshifter said:
If you can tune in for a moment to the Michigan vs Illinois game today, you will see some beautiful Illinois throwback uniforms that look like the leather helmet era of 1924.
They are honoring the 100th anniversary of Red Grange.
Nice job painting the helmets to look like leather.
I saw that. It was really cool.
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Just now, WhiskyBreath said:
The website is savoring the win. No mention of our upcoming opponent. I guess we can take things for granted.....
Some creatures only live for a day. I'd like to think they'd make the most of it, but most of them probably spend it posting non-sense on a football team's message board.
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15 minutes ago, NewEra said:
This is the reason I didn’t think he was a fit in buffalo. Imagine when it gets cold out too…..he’s going to shatter when hit
Asks Google how cold it will be late afternoon Nov. 17th in Buffalo. Projected 43 degrees in the day, 32 at night.
Asks Google, is 40 degrees cold enough to shatter Xavier Worthy? Refuses to answer and talks about his combine time.
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41 minutes ago, hondo in seattle said:
Besides looking in the mirror, here's how I know I'm old...
When I saw the name Metcalf, I immediately thought of Eric and wondered why Schefter was posting about him or why anyone on a Bills message board cared.
This kind of stuff happens a lot. Like why did I see Frank Reich (#14) on the sidelines last year when the Bills D was on the field?
Well, I thought about Terry Metcalf so I must be dead.
40 minutes ago, Mikie2times said:My fantasy team
Rice = Out for the year
Cupp= Been out most of the year
Metcalf= Now injured
Etienne = Out
Tyreek Hill = Might as well be injured without a QB
You really need to make a trade for Mahomes.
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3 minutes ago, zow2 said:
We are not getting Myles Garrett. Why would the Browns even trade him to anyone? there’s certain guys you shouldn’t trade in their prime.
They haven't shown themselves to be rational actors. It doesn't hurt to ask and see if they are open to crazy.
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10 minutes ago, JerseyBills said:
He's a true professional. Watch Beane talk about scouting him in Car on McAfee show and Saban speaking on him this week about never having to reprimand him once.. The guys quiet, has no ego but is a leader and just loves football. Saban spoke on that, ppl mistaking his quietness for not loving the game
And talent wise, he wasn't a top 5 pick for nothing, he's an upgrade right now over 2020 Diggs even..
Add in Shakir,Coleman, dominant run game.. Watch out
Now the WR room quietly (or not) got better. Everyone is slotted correctly and the recipe is not lacking the key main ingredient.
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9 hours ago, BigAl2526 said:
I don't think either call would have been overturned.
Of course not, we don't have an arrowhead on our helmets.
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13 minutes ago, buffblue said:
Well, Dotson does have 1,076 career receiving yards vs. Cooper's 9,736
I dunno, maybe we could have gotten Dotson for a 27th round draft pick.
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1 minute ago, Freddie's Dead said:
Budda kicks FGs? Who knew?
No, he misses them, but at least he can play safety at a high level.
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2 minutes ago, Simon said:
Pretty sure that both guys were actually taken off the field in the last minute when the Bills were kneeling.
I doubt that is customary and I bet McDermott was taking advantage of a teaching moment to get a message across.
Does that mean next time it's a Hail Mary situation, someone else gets to coach?
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5 hours ago, Doc Brown said:
Talk about a bad bluff. We didn't get the trade compensation we were looking for so we're going to keep him. Yeah. I'm sure that won't make for an awkward situation if they keep him. I wonder if there's an internal dispute between Telesco and Davis. Telesco says eat the salary and get the best trade compensation. Davis says no fricken way I'm paying for a player not on the team.
Fella has a bowl for a barber. I'm betting the latter wins.
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Dallas is a sloppy, dumb team.
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Malik Willis is 2 - 0 at QB. And Darnold and the Vikes 3 - 0.
If my damn time machine was working, I could go back and make a pretty penny on that.
11/17/24 Game 11 GAMEDAY! Bills vs Chiefs post game Thread
in The Stadium Wall
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Yeah, I think that's true, but the fella is going to revise that story, because it's much better to say he's pointing at the scoreboard.