While we’re keeping a tight lid on sneak peeks at the construction of our stage and podium within the Pepsi Center, a lot of construction is taking place -- in full view -- outside of the facility. Nearing completion are the media pavilions -- the four giant tents spanning more than 150,000 square feet in the Pepsi Center parking lots. Last week, we focused on readying the tents for the media move-in. As the media start setting up their spaces at the Pepsi Center, they’ll be installing full-scale operations with all the amenities of a traditional office -- right inside the media pavilions.

This week will see our 45th media trailer arrive on the Pepsi Center premises, and media organizations are filling their various workspaces with carpet, furniture and the technology they’ll need to reach a worldwide audience in less than two weeks. In addition to the 92 media offices in the outside pavilions, networks will assemble five broadcast compounds in the Pepsi lots. Our construction team is also nearing the completion of a build out of 35 media suites. When the media arrives, we’ll be ready to greet them.