1. Bank One Ball Park Henry Deery-Schmitt, Blake Comella, Jake Wood

2. Las Vegas, Nevada Why Las Vegas? Why Las Vegas? It doesn’t have a professional sports franchise It doesn’t have a professional sports franchise Major tourist attraction Major tourist attraction Population 600,000 Population 600,000 Bring more excitement to the city Bring more excitement to the city Increase the economy even more Increase the economy even more

3. Goals Have the greatest Baseball Stadium of all time Have the greatest Baseball Stadium of all time Average 45,000 fans of the 55,000 available seats Average 45,000 fans of the 55,000 available seats Provide an experience unlike any other Provide an experience unlike any other Giveaways Giveaways T-shirt cannons T-shirt cannons Get fans involved Get fans involved Make fans want to return and bring others Make fans want to return and bring others Have a successful team that people will continue to watch Have a successful team that people will continue to watch

4. Goals Continued Make our stadium a kid-friendly environment Make our stadium a kid-friendly environment Bouncy House Bouncy House Batting cages Batting cages Radar gun stations Radar gun stations Have successful and affordable concessions Have successful and affordable concessions Dollar beer night once a week Dollar beer night once a week Will make us the loudest crowd in the sport Will make us the loudest crowd in the sport Draw in more fans Draw in more fans

5. Americans With Disabilities Act Our baseball stadium will accommodate the disabled, based on the ADA regulations Our baseball stadium will accommodate the disabled, based on the ADA regulations To do this, we will To do this, we will Remove any barriers that would prevent a disabled person form entering the facility (ramps, paved roads) Remove any barriers that would prevent a disabled person form entering the facility (ramps, paved roads) Provide access to areas where goods and services are made available to the general public Provide access to areas where goods and services are made available to the general public Provide access to restrooms and accommodate them to disabled Provide access to restrooms and accommodate them to disabled Remove all barriers to using any part of the facility Remove all barriers to using any part of the facility

6. Preconstruction Phase First, we must make sure construction bonds or liquidated damages clause to penalize a builder that does not finish construction on time. First, we must make sure construction bonds or liquidated damages clause to penalize a builder that does not finish construction on time. Second, meetings are held to make sure the architect or engineer, owner, representatives, contractors and other parties are all on the same page. Second, meetings are held to make sure the architect or engineer, owner, representatives, contractors and other parties are all on the same page.

7. Documentation This makes sure that all proper documentations is available to all parties. This makes sure that all proper documentations is available to all parties. There are preconstruction documents, construction contracts and contract drawings. There are preconstruction documents, construction contracts and contract drawings.

8. Contract Drawings Site drawings, which provide information on the geographical location, how the project contours to the land, any roads and parking lots, and where current and future utilities will be placed. Site drawings, which provide information on the geographical location, how the project contours to the land, any roads and parking lots, and where current and future utilities will be placed. Architectural drawings, shows the floor plan from the lowest to the highest floor. Architectural drawings, shows the floor plan from the lowest to the highest floor. Structural drawings, shows all supporting systems, such as foundations and roof and floor systems. Structural drawings, shows all supporting systems, such as foundations and roof and floor systems. Plumbing drawings, which depict the water distributions system from piping fixtures. Plumbing drawings, which depict the water distributions system from piping fixtures.

9. Contract Drawings Mechanical drawing, which provide information about where the heating and air conditioning will be placed. Mechanical drawing, which provide information about where the heating and air conditioning will be placed. Electrical drawing, show the electrical and electronic demands for the stadium. Electrical drawing, show the electrical and electronic demands for the stadium.

10. Site Preparation First we need to establish a field office then an access road for equipment and materials to reach the site. First we need to establish a field office then an access road for equipment and materials to reach the site. Next we need to evaluate the site making sure we remove all tree stumps and bushes from the site. Next we need to evaluate the site making sure we remove all tree stumps and bushes from the site. Then we need to remove about 6 inches of top soil so we have a solid base for are stadium. Then we need to remove about 6 inches of top soil so we have a solid base for are stadium. Lastly, the soil has to be chemically treated to prevent insects such as termites. Lastly, the soil has to be chemically treated to prevent insects such as termites.

11. Construction Process 1. Foundation Materials 1. Foundation Materials 2. Substructure and Load 2. Substructure and Load 3. Superstructure 3. Superstructure 4. Exterior Components 4. Exterior Components 5. Interior Components 5. Interior Components

12. Foundation Materials Wood Wood Concrete Concrete Reinforced Steel, below the concrete Reinforced Steel, below the concrete Structural steel, frame of the stadium Structural steel, frame of the stadium Steel columns, support the stadium Steel columns, support the stadium

13. Substructure and Load The level at and below ground level is called the substructure. The level at and below ground level is called the substructure. The substructure helps transfer the structural load from building into soil or rocks for the safest base possible. The substructure helps transfer the structural load from building into soil or rocks for the safest base possible. The process of slab-on- grade, which is the concrete floor that supports the structure. The process of slab-on- grade, which is the concrete floor that supports the structure.

14. Superstructure The superstructure is everything above the substructure and includes the framing, columns and beams. The superstructure is everything above the substructure and includes the framing, columns and beams. Framing is made with steel and concrete. Framing is made with steel and concrete. Iron workers to weld the frame together. Iron workers to weld the frame together. Tons and tons of concrete. Tons and tons of concrete.

15. Exterior Components Serves as an external barrier to the elements and support. Serves as an external barrier to the elements and support. Made out of cement and metal. Made out of cement and metal. Cover with a waterproof material. Cover with a waterproof material.

16. Exterior Components Water systems are a key because Las Vegas is in a desert, so it gets little rain. Water systems are a key because Las Vegas is in a desert, so it gets little rain. Install, sprinklers and irrigation. Install, sprinklers and irrigation. Parking lots, roads, lights, security cameras, fences, billboards, out door restrooms, maintenance sheds and garages. Parking lots, roads, lights, security cameras, fences, billboards, out door restrooms, maintenance sheds and garages.

17. Interior Components Primary internal components, doors and hardware, building systems, furniture and finishing, home and away clubhouse and bullpens Primary internal components, doors and hardware, building systems, furniture and finishing, home and away clubhouse and bullpens Gym and batting cages. Gym and batting cages.

18. Seating Seats are thirty three inches wide. Seats are thirty three inches wide. There are no bleacher seats. There are no bleacher seats. Individuals seats. Individuals seats. Every seats has cushions and cups holders. Every seats has cushions and cups holders.

19. Field Layout Right field 335 ft, Left 330 ft, Center 405 ft. Right field 335 ft, Left 330 ft, Center 405 ft. Base 60 ft, pitchers mound 60 ft 6 in. Base 60 ft, pitchers mound 60 ft 6 in. Infield dirt, it mixed with clay for easy compaction and it prevents the infield from survive flooding. Infield dirt, it mixed with clay for easy compaction and it prevents the infield from survive flooding. Infield and outfield is natural grass. Infield and outfield is natural grass.

20. Floor Plan

21. Stadium View from Outfield

22. Stadium View from Home Plate

23. Side View of Stadium

24. Building Costs Total estimated cost: $700,000,000 Total estimated cost: $700,000,000 Preliminary costs: acquisition of site, site decontamination, site development, legal fees, cost of bond issue, promotion and publicity, preliminary architect fees for preparation, consultant fees. Preliminary costs: acquisition of site, site decontamination, site development, legal fees, cost of bond issue, promotion and publicity, preliminary architect fees for preparation, consultant fees. Architectural costs: preparation of architectural and engineering plans (working plans), supervision of construction, and engineering requirements. Architectural costs: preparation of architectural and engineering plans (working plans), supervision of construction, and engineering requirements. Construction costs: building contract and subcontracts, supervision costs, and building permits. Construction costs: building contract and subcontracts, supervision costs, and building permits. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment: approximately $105,000,000. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment: approximately $105,000,000. Contingencies: includes many last minute additions; approximately $70,000,000 Contingencies: includes many last minute additions; approximately $70,000,000 Funding: 80% of the building costs and the remaining 20% is the responsibility of the leasing team. Funding: 80% of the building costs and the remaining 20% is the responsibility of the leasing team.

25. Cost Analysis $500,000 a year: Maintenance costs which includes: $500,000 a year: Maintenance costs which includes: Cyclical repairs (replacing a roof, for example) Cyclical repairs (replacing a roof, for example) Preventative maintenance- maintaining the equipment equipment of the stadium Preventative maintenance- maintaining the equipment equipment of the stadium Breakdown maintenance- repairing things that are broken or don’t work, like changing light bulbs Breakdown maintenance- repairing things that are broken or don’t work, like changing light bulbs Janitorial and plumbing services Janitorial and plumbing services Ushers and field crew: $9-12 an hour, paid every two weeks Ushers and field crew: $9-12 an hour, paid every two weeks

26. Cost Analysis- Utilities $1 million per year for utilities $1 million per year for utilities Electric Electric Gas Gas Water Water Could rise based on what we add to our stadium, how much food we need to make each game, and other basic uses of utilities that could impact the bill. Could rise based on what we add to our stadium, how much food we need to make each game, and other basic uses of utilities that could impact the bill.

27. Emergency Exit Procedures First and most important is to stay calm. Also leave in an orderly fashion and assist others. First and most important is to stay calm. Also leave in an orderly fashion and assist others. When arriving at the stadium please acknowledge where emergency exits are and familiarize yourself with the posted emergency exit procedures. When arriving at the stadium please acknowledge where emergency exits are and familiarize yourself with the posted emergency exit procedures. Follow the instructions that are posted often throughout the stadium and instructions given by ushers and other employees. Follow the instructions that are posted often throughout the stadium and instructions given by ushers and other employees. Once out of the stadium, please follow instructions to go to a safe area. Once out of the stadium, please follow instructions to go to a safe area.

28. SWOT Analysis Strengths Strong financial base. Local political support. Support of local businesses. Up to date facility. Multi-purpose facility. Facility can appeal to all different groups (i.e. different age groups and gender). Many home games so there are many opportunities for revenue. Sense of community promoted Weaknesses If team is not good then local support could diminish. Few volunteers. At first few people are familiar with the team. Costly expenses if not enough revenue is generated. Opportunities Reputation needs to be established. Advertising and publicity. Sponsorship. Bringing in concerts and other events for functions other than baseball. Threats Seasonal Sport Possible cross-town rival. Other competing events in town during same time as events at the facility. Altercations and other disturbances by fans.