The city has announced they have found a firm to inspect the Events Center siding.
I am optimistic for a few reasons;
In addition to a review of the exterior metal wall panel system, the consultant will also review the air and moisture barrier system behind the metal wall panel system.
I have never been to concerned about the structural soundness, the moisture issue concerns me the most, so I was glad to see they are looking at it.
The firm they are using (Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.) has a tremendous reputation as an industry leader in what they do.
Jeff Kreiter, the Sioux Falls citizen who sat on the RFP committee, has a great resume making him suitable for the selection committee.
The contract will be on the City Council consent agenda for their approval on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. The intent is to have the study complete by December 31. A report will be presented to the public in 2018.
Not sure what the report will cost, but my guess with travel expenses, etc., it will probably be around $30-$60,000.
Let’s keep our fingers crossed.