Fletcher Hall Renovations

[LaCajunsFan]

This is, most definitely the UGLIEST building on the campus. It's like the step child of the otherwise similar family members. However, we must remember that not everything is perfect. This will be a reminder.

To each his own. I happen to be part of that rather large group of people who like the building, and think it is one of the few (and, sadly, getting to be fewer) buildings on campus with just a sliver of character. Certainly not perfect, but a really neat building, and a perfect place for the architecture program.
And as far as the first versions of the reno......well, better that I just not go there.

[USLJim]

Why does this company, who is always late on finishing our projects, keep getting the chance to bid our jobs. Isn't theire a law or something to prevent construction companies from bidding if their track record is so bad.

GEAUX CAJUNS

[HelmutVII]

Why does this company, who is always late on finishing our projects, keep getting the chance to bid our jobs. Isn't theire a law or something to prevent construction companies from bidding if their track record is so bad.

GEAUX CAJUNS

I had a meeting with an Architect Client this afternoon and told him that they were going to get started soon on the renovation. I told him who the contractor was and he said "I guess they will be finished in about three years".

[CajunRed]

I am sure that there are others with more knowledge on this subject than me...but as I remember the law from prior experience with a local governmental body, it is almost impossible to disqualify a firm from bidding and winning bids for work. The law should be changed. As it is, it is costing a ton of money when bids have to be granted to firms like this...and others.

[MelRock]

I am sure that there are others with more knowledge on this subject than me...but as I remember the law from prior experience with a local governmental body, it is almost impossible to disqualify a firm from bidding and winning bids for work. The law should be changed. As it is, it is costing a ton of money when bids have to be granted to firms like this...and others.

Either that or there need to be stiff penalties for failure to deliver on time and banned for 3 to 5 years on bidding on future projects.

[Boomer]

many times there are points written into the specs that save their ___!!!! When I would bid on the UL yearbook there was a clause that prevented us from responsibility for non-delivery of the books on time if there were a natural disaster say like a tornado at our Topeka plant---However that can only go so far!!!! Having a labor problem based upon demasiado alcohol consumption on Cinco de Mayo shouldn't be a valid escape factor!!! lol

[HelmutVII]

I am sure that there are others with more knowledge on this subject than me...but as I remember the law from prior experience with a local governmental body, it is almost impossible to disqualify a firm from bidding and winning bids for work. The law should be changed. As it is, it is costing a ton of money when bids have to be granted to firms like this...and others.

It is difficult to keep a contractor off of a bid list if they are properly licensed, bonded and insured. Bonds and insurance needs to be backed by an underwriter that is on an approved list.

There are clauses in a contract that will stipulate contract time and what can or cannot be a valid cause to request an extension of that time. Should the contractor go beyond the contract time there is a stipulated per day cash penalty (Liquidated damages) that varies depending on the the size of the original contract. Typically public work is on a calendar day contract basis.

[LaCajunsFan]

I am confused: are they finally going to enclose the courtyard, or is going to remain open to the elements?

[LaCajunsFan]

It appears that they have started the reno on Fletcher. Attached are some pics that were posted today on the Fletcher Facebook page.

[Boomer]

To each his own. I happen to be part of that rather large group of people who like the building, and think it is one of the few (and, sadly, getting to be fewer) buildings on campus with just a sliver of character. Certainly not perfect, but a really neat building, and a perfect place for the architecture program.
And as far as the first versions of the reno......well, better that I just not go there.

---You need to take a course in thematic design---You don't have a campus with a recurring look of same brick color and basic designs and then put up a structure resembling a rocket silo of some sort---Damn I will be happy if we can at least get this close to the overall design package of the university and have the 2 leftovers near the new union (which BTW violated the theme) to be gone sparing us of their ugly looks!!! OH ---and so glad the the union blends with the existing beauty of our campus buildings!!!

[LaCajunsFan]

---You need to take a course in thematic design---You don't have a campus with a recurring look of same brick color and basic designs and then put up a structure resembling a rocket silo of some sort---Damn I will be happy if we can at least get this close to the overall design package of the university and have the 2 leftovers near the new union (which BTW violated the theme) to be gone sparing us of their ugly looks!!! OH ---and so glad the the union blends with the existing beauty of our campus buildings!!!

Wow.

Like I said, to each his own.

[HelmutVII]

Fletcher Hall renovations continue. They were working today Sunday Dec 29.

Girard Park Facade.



Another Girard park facade shot.



Parking lot/Garage facade.