Photos: Lincoln's Pinnacle Bank Arena from the ground up
From the early dirt work to the finishing touches, watch the arena being built.
Pinnacle Bank Arena
Construction on the Pinnacle Bank Arena began in November 2010.Â
Pinnacle Bank Arena
An average of 250 workers per day labored as the outer shell of the arena was built. As the arena has become enclosed, as many as 400 to 500 will be working daily.
Aerials
An aerial photo show the construction in 2012.
Pinnacle Bank Arena - interior
Interior view of Pinnacle Bank Arena construction as of Monday, Dec. 3, 2012.
Pinnacle Bank Arena topping-out
Members of the Nebraska Band play during the topping-out ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the construction site of the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Pinnacle Bank Arena's final beam
Nebraska Athletic Director Tom Osborne speaks at the Topping Out ceremony before the final beam is raised Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Pinnacle Bank Arena's final beam
Construction workers (bottom right) watch the topping out ceremony for Pinnacle Bank Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012.
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LINCOLN, NEB. - 12/12/2012 - The final beam to raised is crowded with signatures of Nebraska fans on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the construction site of the Pinnacle Bank Arena. (FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal Star)
Pinnacle Bank Arena's final beam
Pinnacle Bank employee John Thomas of Aurora signs the final beam to be placed at the Pinnacle Bank Arena during the Topping Out ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012.
Pinnacle Bank Arena's final beam
University of Nebraska marching band member Frank Stroup warms up his trombone during the Topping Out ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Pinnacle Bank Arena's final beam
Steel workers (from left) Rick Blancato, Chris Rust and Matt McDonald, all of Danny's Construction of Shakopee, Minn., talk during the Topping Out ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. Danny's Construction is responsible for the steel work in the arena.
Pinnacle Bank Arena's final beam
University of Nebraska cheerleaders sport hardhats at the Topping Out ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Pinnacle Bank Arena's final beam
Guests listen to speakers during the Topping Out ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Pinnacle Bank Arena's final beam
Construction workers line the balcony of the arena during the Topping Out ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Pinnacle Bank Arena's final beam
Construction workers raise the final beam up for the crowd to see during the Topping Out ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Pinnacle Bank Arena's final beam
Nebraska athletic director Tom Osborne signs construction workers' hard hats after the Topping Out ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Pinnacle Bank Arena - enclosure
Eric Buscher attaches corner bead as he works drywall in the main concourse of the Pinnacle Bank Arena on Thursday, Jan 31, 2013.
Pinnacle Bank Arena - enclosure
A truck dumps crushed limestone onto the floor as construction continues inside the Pinnacle Bank Arena on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013.
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Buff-colored wall panels on the exterior of the Pinnacle Bank Arena are made by Concrete Industries. Concrete Industries, a subsidiary of NEBCO, is one of many Lincoln-based companies profiting from the construction work.
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An aerial view, looking southeast, of the Pinnacle Bank Arena on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013.
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Midwest Steel employee Jeff Oltman clamps steel together as he welds a hand rail for the Pinnacle Bank Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. Midwest Steel is one of many Lincoln-based companies profiting from the construction work.
Pinnacle Bank Arena construction, 3.12.13
A view of the rigging grid -- where concert lighting would be hung -- as seen above the Pinnacle Bank Arena Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
Pinnacle Bank Arena construction, 3.12.13
Construction worker Edik Tishkov works in the area where seating in the lower bowl of Pinnacle Bank Arena is being added Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
Pinnacle Bank Arena construction, 3.12.13
New seats are being added to the lower bowl of the Pinnacle Bank Arena Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
Pinnacle Bank Arena construction, 3.12.13
A view of the lower bowl of Pinnacle Bank Arena as seen from the catwalk near to the top of the building Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
Pinnacle Bank Arena floor
This interior photo, shot March 12, 2013, shows the Pinnacle Bank Arena under construction.
Pinnacle Bank Arena construction, 3.12.13
A construction worker carries seat backs for seating in the lower bowl of the Pinnacle Bank Arena continued Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
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Finished seats are covered in plastic as the arena's new scoreboard hangs waiting to be finished in a view from the upper level at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Finishing touches are being added to suites at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Tom Lorenz, general manager for Pinnacle Bank Arena, points out features of the northeast entrance while giving a tour.
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The arena's new four-sided scoreboard, measuring 16 1/2 feet tall and 22 feet wide, topped by another full video board that is 6 feet tall and 22 feet wide, hangs above the floor at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Arena
LINCOLN, NEB - 11/21/2012 - Pinnacle Bank Arena looking north and Haymarket area on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. TED KIRK/Lincoln Journal Star
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LINCOLN, NEB - 11/21/2012 - Pinnacle Bank Arena looking east and Haymarket area on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. TED KIRK/Lincoln Journal Star
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LINCOLN, NEB - 11/21/2012 - Pinnacle Bank Arena looking south and Haymarket area on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. TED KIRK/Lincoln Journal Star
Construction work
Many of the construction workers who worked on the Pinnacle Bank Arena have moved on to other work. Reports indicate about 60 percent of area construction workers were from Lincoln, and another 32 percent from elsewhere in the state.
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Construction workers do prep work Friday on the exterior of the Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Pinnacle Bank Arena sign
Pinnacle Bank has 15 more years to go on its naming-rights contract for the arena. "We certainly feel it's been a great great investment," said Mark Hesser, president and CEO of Pinnacle Bancorp Inc.
Pinnacle Bank Arena sign
Michael Hiatt (left) and John Costello, with Omaha Neon Sign Co., begin installation of the sign on the south side of Pinnacle Bank Arena on Monday, May 13, 2013. GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star
Siding
A construction crew installs the last of the siding on the exterior of Pinnacle Bank Arena on Friday, May 31, 2013, in the Haymarket in Lincoln.
Bleachers
A worker installs a step on the retractable bleachers Friday, May 31, 2013, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Testing seats
Workers try out the seats as they pause to watch a guided tour pass by Friday, May 31, 2013, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Seat installation
Construction workers install seats Friday, May 31, 2013, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Â
Suites
Private suites begin to take shape Friday, May 31, 2013, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Seat installation
Construction workers install seat cushions on 400-level seats Friday, May 31, 2013, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Main concourse
A construction worker walks along the back side of the main concourse Friday, May 31, 2013, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Main concourse
A worker assembles a wire railing on the main concourse Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Front windows
A view from the main concourse looking out the front windows Friday, May 31, 2013, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.Â
Pinnacle Bank Arena Ribbon Cutting
State, city and University of Nebraska-Lincoln officials cut the ribbon officially opening Pinnacle Bank Arena on Aug. 29.
Pinnacle Bank Arena Ribbon Cutting
Husker basketball season ticket holders Elaine and Ralph Burritt of Lincoln check out the view from their seats after the ribbon cutting at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013.
Candy Box
Hundreds of people file past the "Candy Box," an art piece in the concourse at Pinnacle Bank Arena after the arena's ribbon cutting on Aug. 29, 2013.
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A line of people including Gov. Dave Heineman, Mayor Chris Beutler and Nebraska basketball coaches Tim Miles and Connie Yori line up to cut the ribbon at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Aug. 29, 2013.
Pinnacle Bank Arena Ribbon Cutting
The Linh Quang Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe perform during the Pinnacle Bank Arena ribbon cutting on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013.
Pinnacle Bank Arena Ribbon Cutting
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln pep band plays for the crowd during the Pinnacle Bank Arena ribbon cutting on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013.
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