Construction of Michigan Stadium and Other Facilities
Aigler was also a leader in the construction of Michigan Stadium. In July 1926, Aigler was appointed to the Stadium Building Committee, which was empowered "to appoint the General Engineer for the building of the stadium and to let contracts for the excavation, placing of abutments, drainage, etc., so that work may proceed immediately." The stadium was built on time and within its budget, and Aigler presented a detailed report on construction costs to the Board in Control of Athletics; the total cost was $1,131,733.36.
He was also the chairman of the Board in Control of Athletics during the construction of Yost Fieldhouse and the Intramural Building.
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