Bank Stadium will receive a completely new, enhanced exterior enclosure. While those individual issues were identified and fixed, all parties want to ensure the building performs as intended, both inside and out, for its entire lifetime.Īt the core of the agreement, U.S. The remaining issues and claims were tied primarily to the stadium’s exterior enclosure, which experienced some wind damage and water issues following the construction of the building. The MSFA and the companies associated with the design, engineering, and construction all have exceptionally high expectations for this facility. Reaching an agreement took time, but all parties were committed to the process and achieving a fair and appropriate outcome.
Participants agreed that a mutually determined solution was the best approach to this matter given its scope and complexity. TRI-Construction, Larson Engineering, Inc. Bank Stadium, and their associated insurance companies recently reached a mediated agreement to collaboratively resolve issues regarding the Stadium, which was completed in 2016. We are pleased to announce the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA), eight companies associated with the design, engineering and construction of U.S. Here is the joint statement between Mortenson and MSFA: The MSFA and Mortenson say the new exterior will be designed and constructed differently than the original one and will provide different water barriers. READ MORE: Sutherlin Propels Minnesota Past Purdue Fort Wayne, 78-49 Taxpayers are off the hook Mortenson and the seven others involved in constructing the building will pick up the cost of the unexpected renovation. It’s estimated it will take two years to fix the panels it took two and a half years to build the stadium itself. “All parties agreed it was in the MSFA’s best interest to replace the original exterior enclosure with a superior system to what is currently in place.” MFSA and Mortenson Construction said in a joint statement. There was a much-touted snow management system built into the design, but that state of the air drainage system quickly sprang a leak, and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority sprang into action.Īnd for a while it seemed to work, as fans flocked to the skyline’s newest darling.īut now, it turns out the flagship building will need a completely new facade because of leaks and wind damage. READ MORE: Civil Rights Advocate, All Square Manager Randall Smith Fatally Shot In Minneapolis Bank Stadium was the biggest of projects: a $1 billion idea, built with the lessons of past failures in mind.
The exterior of the building will be replaced due to leaking. It’s going to be a $21 million fix.įrom the beginning U.S. The project spurred $1 billion in surrounding development, including 1.2 million square feet of office space, 28,000 square feet of retail, approximately 400 residential units, and a 4.2-acre green space.MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - After just four years, U.S. Bank Stadium opened a new chapter in Twin Cities history as a global stage for such major events as the 2018 Super Bowl, the 2019 Final Four, as well as bringing international soccer matches and headliner concerts, attracting tens of thousands of people to Minnesota.
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This included 1600 DAS antennas, 300 amplifiers and more than 47 miles of fiber optic cable, providing a network to support high upload and download speeds for nearly 70,000 fans.Ĭonstruction of U.S. More than 8,000 workers committed more than four million hours on the project.įurther enhancing the fan experience, Mortenson installed the stadium’s robust technology systems. The project also achieved unparalleled workforce participation and local business involvement that far exceeded the established goals for the project. Following a groundbreaking ceremony on December 3, 2013, the stadium was built in two-and-a-half years and completed six weeks early, much faster than its NFL counterparts. Bank Stadium set a new standard for sports facilities.
The translucent ETFE roof was the first of its kind in NFL stadiums, coining the phrase "clear is the new retractable." With seating for up to 70,000, this architectural landmark features a striking silhouette, five large glass pivoting doors, and zinc metal exterior panels. Bank Stadium is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility and home of the NFL's Minnesota Vikings.