Construction update from the Central Street Consortium

• Stadium seat anchor and support system installation.
• Stadium general admission-style seating deliveries, installation and detailing on the east upper bowl.
• Student bleacher standing handrail installation.
• East side north end storm trap backfill and compaction.
• East side south end storm trap precast concrete structure installation and excavation/hauling.
• Interior light gauge metal framing partitions throughout the stadium.
• Drywall hanging and finishing at the field level.
• Concrete masonry work on the field level, main concourse, upper concourse, elevator shafts and mechanical shafts.
• Exterior framing and sheathing at upper levels on west side elevation.
• Exterior facade framing system on the north side proceeding around to the northwest.
• Limestone panels insulation installation on the east side.
• Overhead mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire protection throughout the stadium.
• Overhead MEP pipe insulation within the stadium.
• MEP in-wall rough-in on all levels of the stadium.
• Metal decking operations for the markets and concessions located on the upper concourse.
• Ribbon board enclosure and railing system erection and detailing.
• Expansion joint at canopy roofing finishes this week.
• Sheet metal detailing at canopy roof inner fascia.
• Detail work at the canopy underside lighting systems.
• West elevation club glazing system framing installation.
• Subroof installation at the southside main concourse and upper concourse scoreboards.
• Spray foam insulation.
• Miscellaneous metal and steel stair installation.
• Ceramic wall tile installation in main concourse restrooms.
• Concrete masonry operation at the dock perimeter.
• Curb and gutter work at the northwest end for site improvements.

Questions or concerns?

Northwestern and the Central Street Consortium, in coordination with the City of Evanston, are committed to maintaining a responsive and robust channel of communication with the community throughout the process to Rebuild Ryan Field. Visit the Ryan Field website to ask questions and stay informed about upcoming milestones, including weekly construction updates. Visit the City of Evanston website to stay up to date on all Evanston construction projects and events.

The Loft Club channels Wrigley Field energy and embraces Wildcat history

Tickets are available now for premium seating designed for young alumni and long-time season ticket holders. Learn more.

Evanston residents can access tuition-free career training

Through a partnership between Northwestern, the Ryan Family Workforce Development Initiative and National Louis University, Evanston residents can access tuition-free accelerated career training pathways. Register to learn more at a webinar on March 18.

Upcoming events

The Central Street Consortium regularly hosts events to engage the Evanston community in the project to rebuild Ryan Field and to learn more about careers in construction.

Stop by for office hours
A Central Street Consortium team member will be at the will-call office in Welsh-Ryan Arena at 2705 Ashland Ave., each Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. Neighbors are welcome to visit and chat about special programs, construction career opportunities and local businesses. CSC representatives also will be available each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the CSC Resource Center at 1910 Greenwood Ave.