This would be a great time for
@80 Proof to chime in on the construction process at CWS. Wish he would have toured the place. It actually is the area that he probably knows several people involved and knows WTF he's talking about.
IMHO...
Things come together quick at the end of a construction project. The pictures I saw indicated most of the mechanical systems were complete or very near completion. Drywall can be hung and finished in a matter of days, and there was a decent amount of drywall already installed. Most of the finished ceilings will likely be dropped tile, which isn't a long process either. I would say they will be ready for the first game, but there will be some finishing (trims, paint, etc...) that will still be going on well into the season.
As for the exterior, if the curbs are in and grade is set they can have a parking lot done in a couple of days if the right company is doing the paving. I know that getting concrete in Lexington right now is nearly impossible, with the rain delays that have been experienced over the last month and jobs like CWS, New Circle, Alumni (a different project than CWS, but contributing largely to the perceived mess), and the UK facilities all getting priority. We talked to a driver for Harrod Concrete the other day who said shifts are starting as early as 2 am and finishing at 10 pm, giving only 4 hours for daily cleaning and maintenance at the cement plant (shifts are typically 5 am to 5 pm). That is some serious concrete volume.
As long as the weather cooperates, I see no reason CWS won't be ready for our first game. It might not be 100%, but it will be over 90% and all facilities will be operating (bathrooms, boxes, concessions).
