Despite a nearly impossible, 11-month schedule and a number of design changes, Mauldin-Dorfmeier Construction completed the $45 million project within the original contract time.

The initial obstacle was the quick-start nature of this project: the Notice to Proceed was given just six days after the construction contract was awarded.

Mauldin-Dorfmeier quickly assembled a staff, drafted 43 subcontracts and prepared a 1,854-activity schedule with 22 work areas.

By providing the on-site scheduler with continuous updates, the general contractor was able to navigate the proper course in the midst of an ever-shifting storm.

The stadium’s complexities included a number of different occupant requirements—a baseball diamond, concessions, restaurant/bar, kitchen and seating areas—combining to make this a very technical and challenging project.

Quotable:

“Mauldin Dorfmeier put a lot of effort into getting the stadium done by May 1. It was a desire to do something for the community. It definitely sets a construction standard. Alan Dorfmeier and Pat Mauldin obviously were sincere in getting the project done and done right.”

Severo Esquivel, assistant city manager and
stadium project coordinator, city of Fresno