Weather Could Cause More Delays
Although the chances are remote, due to the Allegiant Stadium roof not being closed until later in the project, other parts of the stadium will now be exposed to the elements much longer than anticipated. This could cause further delays should Las Vegas experience weather anomalies or a wetter than average winter and spring.
“Because of the delay in the overall building enclosure, there is the possibility of weather damage as more finish work is put in place,” the GCDP report states. “Our assessment is that the TCO (temporary certificate of occupancy) date may be in jeopardy if weather (rain) causes damage to interior finishes.”
Las Vegas’ annual rainfall average is just over 4-inches so excessive rain storms are not anticipated as forecasters are predicting a below average rain year.
It is worth noting: 2019 was Las Vegas’ 9th wettest year on record as the area recorded 6.87″ of rain at McCarran International Airport.
Are project managers and the independent observer worried about delay?