Computers for Construction 2001 Announces Keynote: The Construction of the New Phillies Ballpark and Eagles Stadium.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2001

Computers for Construction 2001 announced the speakers for the keynote "Construction of the New Philadelphia Stadiums" which kicks off the tradeshow and conference November 13-15 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA.

Representatives from Driscoll/Hunt and Turner Construction Company will discuss the concepts, planning and construction of the $1.1 billion deal to build the Eagles and Phillies stadiums in Philadelphia.

Phillies Reveal New Ballpark Plans

Peter F. Coyle, Project Executive, Driscoll/Hunt will share what technology is being used in the construction of the Philadelphia Phillies 43,000 seat natural grass and dirt ballpark set to open in April 2004.

The $346 million ballpark was designed jointly by Helmuth Obata and Kassabaum (HOK) Sports Facilities Group of Kansas City, Missouri, and Ewing Cole Cherry Brott of Philadelphia. Local based L.F. Driscoll, builders of the First Union Center, One Liberty Place and the new Regional Performing Arts Center in Philadelphia, in a joint venture with Hunt Construction Group will serve as the construction management team.

Coyle will address the communication tools being used by the project teams in the construction of this 21-acre venue. He comments "It is extremely important for construction professionals at job-sites and at corporate headquarters to have immediate access to each other. We're using new technology such as digital cameras, project web sites, and two-way cell phones to network with subcontractors at the construction site."

Multi-story buildings containing fan facilities, team offices and services that surround a grandstand bowl, will form the structure of the ballpark. The new ballpark's architecture and design includes a cantilevered steel structure clad with brick and stone.

With a Philadelphia skyline view, fans will enter a main concourse from the street and step down to their seats to view an asymmetrical playing field, 23 feet below street level. Groundbreaking is set for November for the new facility featuring recreation areas, open concourse concessions, a high caliber video and sound system, and luxury boxes.

Building the New Eagles Stadium Underway

The Eagles had their groundbreaking ceremony in early June for the team's new stadium, which is scheduled to open in August 2003. Richard West, Vice President and Project Director, Turner Construction Company, will discuss the state-of-the-art amenities and services enhancing the new stadium. He will share his experiences and real-life solutions and strategies for managing this construction project.

From accounting, budgeting, estimating, scheduling, purchasing, data-sharing and site safety, he will provide insights on the teamwork and training needed to stay on focus. Richard West remarks, "With over 4,000 construction workers involved in the development of the stadium, overcoming challenges and opportunities is key to managing a construction project of this magnitude...and having it come in on time and on budget." He adds, "It is very crucial to increase efficiency through the use of technology." The new stadium will feature 66,000 seats, luxury suites, club level seating, state-of-the-art audio/video systems, ample parking, restaurants and retail space.

The "Construction of the New Philadelphia Stadiums" keynote takes place Tuesday, November 13 at 8:30 AM and is free for all registered attendees. The three-day Computers for Construction conference program includes more than 70 in-depth seminars and hands-on workshops that offer a practical fusion of hands-on experiences and detailed information to improve profitability and productivity.

For more information on attending Computers for Construction 2001, visit www.computersforconstruction.com or call: 800/451-1196; fax: [phone]. For information on exhibiting call: 610/458-7070; fax: [phone].

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