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obseSummer FeverSoccer mania is about to take over much of the world, with the World Cup
just about to start. The 19th FIFA World Cup will take place in South Africa
between June 11 and July 11 of this year, and we are highlighting three of
the four primary stadiums in this months Ownership Feature. Birdair Inc.,
a Buffalo, N.Y. based specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing
systems and tensile structures, was the roofing subcontractor for the new
Green Point Stadium, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and Durban Stadium.
Starting on page 16, check out the three World Cup stadiums, along with
other sports and recreational projects throughout the world.
In this months Green Scene, we take a closer look at a sustainable
restaurant. The Founding Farmers restaurant in Washington, D.C., is the firs
LEED certified restaurant in the D.C. area and the first upscale-casual, full-
service restaurant in the United States to receive LEED Gold status. According to Peter Hapstak III, AIA, IIDA principal of Washington, D.C.-based COR
architecture + design, The design concept was to deconstruct the classic
barn using materials commonly used in barn vernacular. One of those mat
rials is Follansbee, W.Va.-based Follansbees TCS II standing-seam metal ro
panels that are used as a vertical interior cladding up a stairwell and along t
restaurants upper level. Read more, starting on page 8.
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Visit the new Founding Farmers restau-
rant in Washington, D.C., and youll find
farm-inspired food and drink in a modern
and casual setting that also happens to be
eco-friendly.
Located just three blocks west of the
White House, the 8,530-square-foot (792-
m2) restaurant opened in September 2008.
Founding Farmers is LEED Gold certified,
making it the first LEED certified restaurant
in the D.C. area and the first upscale-casual,
full-service restaurant in the United States to
receive Gold status.
A Twist on a Clas sic Farm
A farmhouse unlike most others, Founding
Farmers features old wood, comfortable seat-
ing and community farm tables for people to
gather around and enjoy their meal. The main
dining room and bar area are on the first floor,
with a mix of booth and table seating. Framed
on one side by the exterior wall of the IMF
building, the grand stair leads up to the mez-
zanines silo-shaped booths and community
tables, in addition to smaller, cozy sittings for
a more intimate setting.
The design concept was to deconstruct
the classic barn using materials commonly
used in barn vernacular, said Peter Hapstak
III, AIA, IIDA principal of CORE architecture +
design, Washington, D.C. Realistically, this
project is a homage to the far mer.
According to Hapstak, the restaurant is full
of metaphors. Allison Cooke, an interior de-
signer at CORE architecture, agreed, explain-
ing how they took the idea of an abstracted
barn or farmhouse in terms of the different
components and materials that were used.
Nothing was meant to be literal. It is all a
metaphor, Hapstak said.
Materials such as wood beams, white-
washed barn wood and standing-seam metal
were used in ways not originally attending
to create interest. This was accomplished
by taking classic architectural forms found
on a farm and abstracted them, such as the
faade of the house you enter and the silo
booths you sit within.
As part of the new construction buildout,
Follansbee, W.Va.-based Follansbees TCS II
was installed as interior cladding on an interior
stairwell and along the upper level, creating
a traditional feel that blends well with the
restaurants farmhouse atmosphere.
The use of certain products had multiple
meanings. The Follansbee metal roofing pan-
els are reminiscent of a tin roof, or a silo. The
discs in the ceiling are also kind of reminiscent
of that, but by abstracting them a little bit and
giving it a little edge, we were able to make it
a little bit more interesting, Cooke said.
The booths with the metal grid across
the top of them are meant to be somewhat
reminiscent of corn cribs, Hapstak con-
tinued. The wood walls in the back of the
restaurant were very much meant to be barn
wood, to feel like the cladding of a barn. The
steel elements that surround the exterior of
the building, the structural portions of that,
were really meant to be this idea of the con-
nection between wood and metal and the
framing of the barn.
Using all of these materials, and espe-
cially with the metals and other things, its
one of the few times you are really using
things that seem to be very industrial and
very heavy that become very warm and
inviting, Hapstak said.
Green Meals
Founding Farmers serves made-from-
scratch traditional American classics in-
spired by the heartland for breakfast, lunch
and dinner. Homemade products include all
breads, pastries, dressings, sauces, pas-
tas, desserts and ice cream. Ingredients
are purchased locally when available, and
chicken, beef, pork and dairy are from certi-
fied sources that are committed to sustain-
able farming. Seafood comes from vendors
committed to the standards of FishWatch,
an informational program on seafood facts
sponsored by the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration National Marine
Fisheries Service.
Additionally, Founding
began offering a vegan me
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New restaurant puts a twist on the classic farmSustainable Eats
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safety featuref a l l p r o t e c t i o n
Safeguarding Employees withComprehensive Roofing Fall ProtectionRecent alarming statistics from the Oc-
cupational Safety and Health Adminis-
tration underscore the urgent need for
employers with personnel who work at
heights, especially on or near roofs, to
provide comprehensive fall protection.
More than 100,000 fall-related incidents are
reported annually and rank number one in
construction industry fatalities. In the roof-
ing industry, falls are due to loss of balance,
footing or grip, and occur at four high-
risk locations including: from roof edges,
through roof openings or skylights, through
roof decks and from ladders. Many falls that
result in death or serious injury are from dis-
tances less than 20 feet (6 m) and happen
when fall protection is either not used at all
or is not connected to an anchorage point. In
the majority of the cases, the proper use of
fall protection would have prevented the in-
jury or fatality. Fall protection citations
placed second on OSHAs 2009 list of the
ten most cited violations. A survey of recent
cases highlights the urgency of the prob-
lem. OSHAs 2010 fatality reports include a
Mississippi worker who, while removing an
antenna from a hangar roof, stepped off a
beam and fell to his death, and a worker in
Puerto Rico who died after falling through a
deteriorated aluminum metal roof.
In one of many 2009 fall protection cases,
OSHA proposed over $113,000 in fines for a
Connecticut roofing contractor after an em-
ployee fell 24 feet (7 m) from a roof, sustain-
ing serious injuries. OSHAs inspection found
that the employer not only failed to supply fallprotection but allowed an aluminum ladder
to be placed against the roofs edge in an
unstable manner and only 14 inches (356 mm)
from a power line. This case is a graphic
example of what can happen when basic com-
mon sense and legally required safeguards are
ignored, said C. William Freeman III, OSHAs
Hartford area director.
Adherence to OSHA StandardsReduces Construction Fall HazardsThe OSHA Standards for Construction requires
fall protection at 6 feet (2 m) or above for resi-
dential construction and roofing work, but al-
lows for alternatives to conventional fall protec-
tion in certain circumstances as outlined by the
OSHA Standards for the C onstruction Industry,
Subpart M Fall Protection, including warning
lines, safety monitoring by a competent person,
controlled access zones, guardrails, safety nets
and personal arrest fall systems. Important
guidelines to consider include:
Warning lines (ropes, wires or chains, and
stanchions) erected around all sides of a
roof and identified with high-visibility flags
not more than 6 feet apart define an area
where roofing work can be done without
conventional fall protection.
A safety monitoring system, defined as a
competent person warning employees
working near edges, is permitted on
low-slope roofs if the competent person
is capable of watching and warning workers,
operating on the same surface, close
enough to communicate orally, and not
distracted performing other work.
A Controlled Access Zone, where work can
be performed without fall protection, limits
access to authorized workers, is defined
by control lines/barriers/markers, must be
flagged every 6 feet, and must extend the
full length of the unprotected edge.
Options for low-slope roofs ( slope less than4:12) include guardrails, safety nets and/or
personal arrest fall systems.
Steep roofs (slope greater than 4:12)
generally require slide guards or guardrails
for slope between 4:12 and 8:12 and
conventional fall protection for slope
greater than 8:12.
NIOSH Provides Guidelines Falls Through Roof OpeningRecent investigations from
Institute for Occupational S
suggest that many fatal fall
near skylights and other typ
of roof openings. NIOSH ur
employers and workers stri
the applicable OSHA regula
the following guidelines:
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and other openings in roo
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is completed.
Where conventional prote
as guardrails or safety harn
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provide alternative forms o
such as fixed covers, catc
safety nets. Safety nets pr
protection, offering less de
workers to recognize the h
appropriate protective acti
Employers should ensure
working near roof opening
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hazard of falls through roo
danger of sitting or steppi
In order to eliminate or sig
construction worksite falls
maintain compliance with
ments and guidelines, its
employers need to implemfall protection programs.
Roofing Fall Protection Starwith Careful PlanningEffective roofing fall protecti
ful planning to ensure that al
are analyzed, eliminated or a
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businesmandates that fall protection planning be devel-
oped by a qualified person who has acquired
fall protection knowledge through education or
extensive training. An effective process for suc-
cessful fall protection planning could include:
Hazard analysis to determine
areas of risk for falling.
Elimination of hazards w here possible.
Roofing fall prevention systems such as
safety nets, controlled access zones,
warning lines, and appropriate fall arrest
equipment and/or anchorages as needed.
Inspection and maintenance
of fall protection equipment.
Training for all employees on identifying fall
hazards, taking appropriate action to protect
themselves, using safe work practices, use
of fall protection equipment, understanding
fall rescue plans and understanding the
requirements of their companys
fall protection plan.
A complete fall protection plan should
include delegation of ongoing responsibili-
ties to a fall protection competent person
to oversee inspection, record keeping,
equipment maintenance and replacement,
incident reporting, enforcement, accident
investigation, training and changes to the plan.
A Competent Person is a Key Componentof Roofing Fall Protection
The OSHA Standards outline the need for anonsite fall protection competent
person who has the knowledge and experi-
ence needed to identify fall hazards, has
the authority to eliminate fall hazards and
has the authority to stop work if unsafe
conditions exist. The fall protection
competent person must be fully trained
and qualified to:
Identify and evaluate fall hazards
in the work area.
The correct procedures for erecting,
maintaining, disassembling, inspecting and
operating the required fall protection systems.
Assess workers use of the
fall protection system.
The correct procedures for handling and
storage of equipment and material.
The limitations on the use of mechanical
equipment during work on low-sloped roofs.
The role of employees in the safety
monitoring system and the fall protection plan.
Conducting safety inspections of the
fall protection system.
Take prompt corrective action
when necessary.
A well qualified fall protection competent
person plays a crucial role in substantially
reducing work site hazards and eliminating the
risks of falling from or through a roof.
Hands-on Training isEssential to Prevent FallsEmployers must provide hands-on training
to every employee who might be exposed
to fall hazards related to roofing. The training
should enable employees to recognize the
hazards and instruct them on the procedures
for each type of fall protection. Employers
must develop a fall protection rescue planand train employees on how to effectively
rescue an employee that has engaged the
fall protection system. Re-training is required
when an employee does not have a clear
understanding of the requirements and pro-
cedures, or when there are changes at the
construction site or in the types of roofing fall
protection systems or equipment. The train-
ing must be certified in writing and must be
kept on record.
Employers who focus on roofing fall protec-
tion planning, employee training and aware-
ness, and ongoing worksite monitoring can
not only ensure their compliance with OSHA
standards, but, more importantly, greatly
reduce the falling hazards associated with
roofing, and ultimately, save lives.
Ken Lane,instructor at Northern Californias
OSHA Training Center near San Francisco,
has more than 30 years of safety training
experience including responsibilities as aconstruction manager at Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory. For more information,
visit www.OSHA4you.com
or email [email protected].
After years in the development and pilot
phases, LEED Retail has been approved
and the USGBC is set for its official launch.
When it goes live, all retailers attempting LEED
certification will be required to build according
to this new system. Understanding USGBCs
forthcoming retail system will be critical to any
retailers, architects, general contractors and
developers that are evaluating the appropriate
green building benchmark for their portfolio-
wide green building efforts. This article willanswer some basic questions on how the
program will work and help you decide if LEED
Retail is the right program for your project.
LEED vs. LEED RetailLEED originally grew out of the need for a
clear definition of what constitutes a green
building through a consensus-based standard,
said Lisa Russell, Austin, Texas-based Ecoxera
co-founder and LEED Retail core committee
member that helped shape the LEED Retail
system. LEED Retail went one step farther to
answer the need for a green building bench-
mark that recognizes the unique nature of retail
environments and operations.
The USGBC collaborated with 80 retail
pilot projects for several years to develop
three new rating systems: LEED Retail New
Construction (NC), Commercial Interiors (CI),
and LEED Retail Existing Building Operations
& Maintenance (EBO&M). In some instances,
achieving certification under LEED Retail will
be easier than under the traditional predeces-
sor for retailers because of special consid-
erations such as new energy and refrigerant
requirements for restaurant projects.
LEED RetailNC, CI, EBO&MWondering which LEED Retail standard is ap-
propriate for your project? Generally, if the store
is a stand-alone and you are responsible for
curb-in planning and development, then LEED
Retail NC is the system to register under. If the
project is a tenant space within a mall, shop-
ping or lifestyle center with little to no control
over the site, then LEED Retail CI is the ap-
propriate system to register and certify under.
Some retailers choose to certify under both
to evaluate which is most appropriate for their
retailing footprint. Developers who have major
control of design and construction of the core
and base building can still use LEED Core and
Shell. For existing projects involving major reno-
vation of HVAC systems, envelope systems or
interior rehabilitation, LEED Retail NC should be
used. If an existing project scope involves more
operations and maintenance activities than
D&C, then LEED Retail EBO&M, which will belaunched after NC and CI, should be used.
LEED Retail Portfolio ProgramCost and scalability will be the main hurdles
to market saturation of LEED Retail. Currently,
there is no streamlined process for a retailer that
wishes to build and LEED certify several stores
with one prototype or set of specifications.
Multi-site certification, when tackled one store
at a time, becomes time-consuming and cost-
prohibitive for short-staffed and over-budget
store planning departments. LEED Retails Port-
folio Programa new approach that streamlines
the documentation process and reduces the
overall costwould solve this challenge, but has
been in development for years and will likely not
launch in tandem with LEED Retail.
LEED Retail Minus the CertificationWe can learn some lessons from the actions
of the few retailers that have and continue
to use LEED, including: Best Buy, Starbucks,
Bank of America, REI, Aveda, Chipotle, Whole
Foods, Home Depot and many others. These
retailers have successfully certified at least
one store with the USGBC. Some continue
to certify new locations across their portfolio,
but many certify a single store, modify their
prototype to meet the LEED standards, and
continue to design and build according to
the LEED standards without moving through
documentation unless a city requires it for
entitlement or certification.
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Although soccer has never quite taken
off in the U.S. like other mainstreamsports such as baseball, football and
basketball, it does have quite a follow-
ing in other parts of the world. This year,
the 19th FIFA World Cup will take place in
South Africa from June 11 to July 11, mark-
ing the first time that the tournament will
be hosted by a nation in the Confederation
of African Football.
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Birdair Inc, a specialty
contractor of lightweight long-span roofing
systems and tensile structures, was the roof-
ing subcontractor for three of the four primar y
World Cup Stadium projects. Birdair was also
an integral part of each stadiums design,
engineering and construction.
GREEN POINT STADIUM
The 68,000-seat, six-level Green Point
Stadium, located in Cape Town, Western
Cape, South Africa, was completed in
September 2009. In addition to construct-
ing the roof, Birdair also erected 1,778 tons
(1,600 metric tons) of perimeter compres-
sion ring steel on the facility.
Birdair has a long history in the design and
construction of some of the most structurally
complex and technically challenging stadium
roof structures in the world, and [Green Point]
Stadium is no exception, explained Thomas
Wuerch, Birdair vice president of operations.
Green Point Stadiums abstract, linear
design and flat roof shape emulates the
surrounding Cape Town landscape, comple-
menting the mountainous terrain rather than
detracting from it. A unique combination of
steel, cables, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) mesh
and glass forms the structures sleek tensile
roof, an essential aesthetic and functional
component of the athletic facility. Shaped
like a large undulating bicycle wheel, the roof
features 340,000 square feet (31,586 m2) of
translucent PVC mesh liner, creating a veil-
like effect intended to parallel the surrounding
mountains misty atmosphere.
For me, it is the incredible location of
the stadiumbuilt right between the famous
Cape Town Tabletop and Lions Head Moun-
tain and the Atlantic Oceanthat sets this
project apart, Wuerch continued. It will no
doubt be one of the most photographed stadi-
ums in the world. Its a great feeling to be part
of such a memorable project.
To offset the PVC mesh liner, 365,000
square feet (33,909 m2) of glass was in-
stalled, acting as a ballast to
entire lightweight roof struc
40 to 50 mph winds that fre
through the area. Additional
serves as a sound dampene
levels down. Studies indicat
roof will better contain the n
stadium while reducing the
by six decibels, as compare
stadium, which was demoli
Green Point Stadiums u
not go unrecognized by FIFA
the stadium will host six firs
one second-round match, o
match and one semifinal m
es than any other 2010 Wor
Following the World Cup, th
will host soccer and rugby m
Construction on Green
began in August 2008. Upo
stadiums roof design, whic
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spectators while meeting aesthetic, acoustic
and environmental impact requirements, will
be the first of its k ind in the world.
Birdair worked with specialty cable manu-
facturer, Pfeifer Seil-und Hebetechnik, Mem-
mingen, Germany; project architect, Louis
Karol of Point Architects, Cape Town; and
project engineer, Schlaich Bergermann and
Partners, Stuttgart, Germany.
NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM
Located in the Eastern Cape Province of
South Africa, the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadi-
um is the first world-class stadium to be built
in the City of Port Elizabeth. Birdair designed,
engineered and constructed the tensile roof-
ing system, as well as erected 2,6 67 tons
(2,400 metric tons) of roof girders for the
50,000-seat venue. The facilitys five multipur-
pose levels house conference rooms, offices,
corporate boxes and a security area.
The most challenging aspect of NMB
Stadium has been the design, fabrication and
erection of the 30 150-foot [46-m] cantilever-
ing trusses, Wuerch said. The complex
geometry and tight tolerances required to
construct these 60-ton [54-metric tons]
trusses have made this the most demanding
of the three South African World Cup projects.
However, with three quarters of the roof now
erected, the finished product looks incredible;
its well worth all the hard work.
With a design that rivals acclaimed
athletic venues around the world, the
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will enjoy a
variety of aesthetic and functional benefits
due to the incorporation of a tensioned
membrane roofing system.
Aesthetically, the roofs open look will
resemble a sunflower when viewed from
above, complementing the diverse natural
beauty of the surrounding area. Approximate-
ly 230,000 square feet (21,367 m2) of fabric
membrane comprised of PTFE, or polytetra-
fluoroethylene which is commonly know by
the brand name Teflon , coated fiberglass
will form the undulating roof design.
The valleys formed by the tensioned-
membrane roofs cable system helps drain
rainwater while sheltering spectators from
undesirable weather. Aluminum cladding will
be installed on the 36 cantilever trusses that
support the edges of each fabric panel.
The stadiums North End Lake location, a
little more than a mile away from the shores
of Algoa Bay, provides scenic views for at-
tendees inside the stadium while showcas-
ing the architecture for those viewing the
venue from the water.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will
play host of five first-round matches, one
second-round match, one quarterfinal and
one third-place playoff. Following the World
Cup, the stadium will be used for confer-
ences, training and events.
Completed in May 2009, the project team
consisted of GMP Architect, Berlin, Germany;
Schlaich Bergermann und Partner, Stuttgart;
and Grinaker/Interbeton JV, South Africa.
DURBAN STADIUM
Featuring a 500,000-square-foot (46,450-
m2) tensile roofing system, Durban Stadium
serves as a prominent addition to the sur-
rounding South African countryside.
Durban Stadium demonstrates the vari-
ety of functional and aesthetic benefits that
tensile architecture continues to provide for
renowned athletic facilities around the world,
explained Kevin Mayer, Birdair vice president
of business development. Birdair is proud to
be a part of what is sure to become one of
South Africas, if not the worlds, most stun-
ning architectural attractions.
The innovative roofing system is com-
prised of 208 separate PDFE fiberglass mem-
brane panels to provide event patrons with a
range of benefits, including natural daylighting,
solar shading and open-air design.
Additionally, the 70,000-seat stadium will
incorporate a towering 1,100-foot- (335-m- )
long, 30-story arch along the pitch of the roof.
Visually, the unique design will allow the arch
to stand out against the South African skyline,
while functionally it will provide support for the
778 tons (700 metric tons) of cable net that sup-
port the tensile roofing system. Visitors will be
able to ascend the arch by cable car for a birds-
eye view from a platform above center field.
For the World Cup, the stadium will add
16,000 temporary seats to its 56,000 per-
manent seats, bringing the total capacity to
70,000. After the World Cup, the stadium
can be expanded to an Olympic size of
85,000 seats for future sporting events.
Durban Stadium will we
round World Cup matches,
match and one semi-final m
the facility will function as th
Park Sporting Precinct, a lar
tural complex complete wit
amphitheatre, sports history
public park with beach acce
host to various sporting and
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Birdair Inc.,
www.birdair.com, Circle #
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ownership projectsMetal roof providesclubhouses signature lookScope:The clubhouse at the new Bay For-
est residential community in Ocean View,
Del., provides a signature look for the 800-
home development by Natelli Communities,
Gaithersburg, Md.
Details:Approximately 11,500 square feet
(1,068 m2) of Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based
Petersen Aluminum Corp.s Snap-Clad panels
were used on the clubhouse, with an additional
3,500 square feet (325 m2) used on the tennis
pavilion and postal facility. The 0.032-aluminum
panels were finished in Silver.
According to Dave Dombert, vice presi-
dent of Natelli and general manager of Main
Street Commercial, a Netelli company and
general contractor on the project, Natelli had
used PAC-CLAD on a previous development.
We knew we wanted Petersen for all of the
community buildings at Bay Forest. We like
the aesthetics and the longevity.
However, when the market crashed, met-
al almost didnt make the cut. We considered
using less expensive, typical asphalt shingles
instead but that would not have done justice
to the building, Dombert said. The architect
really fought to keep the metal.
Design for the 12,000-square-foot (1,115-
m2) facility was provided by Rosslyn, Va.-
based Kishimoto, Gordon, Dalaya PC. The
clubhouse is the focal element of the com-
munity, said architect Henry Mahns, project
manager. As such, the developer wanted this
to be the signature building that would set the
tone for the entire development.
We like the standing-seam metal roof
for projects that have a harsh environment like
this one thats in a coastal area, according to
Mahns. The strength, durability and longevity
is just something we rely on with this type of
project. We want it to be there for a long time.
The roof is accented with deep over-
hangs, cupolas, dormers and a featured
tower element clad with engineered stone.
We try to use traditional forms with con-
temporary detailing and we really believe
the metal roof enhances the overall look and
feel, Mahns reported. The metal has a very
clean, tech look to it that we find really works
with a lot of jobs.
Petersen Aluminum Corp.,
www.pac-clad.com, Circle #29
Arena built with theenvironment in mindScope:While this project w
meant to seat 4,700 for an
football team, the Wichita W
Hartman Arena in Park City,
being a 6,500-seat multipur
15 acres (6 hectares) of par
with the environment in min
Details:Completed in May
Buildings Co., Eufaula, Ala.,
Span metal building, Standi
panels and Architectural III w
100,245-square-foot (9,313
Law-Kingdon Architectu
was the architect; The Law C
was the general contractor; a
struction Inc., Springfield, M
Sustainability:The building
meaning the seating bowl is
ground, which helps keep co
ing and cooling. Additionally,
on electricity from a 150-foo
turbine when there are no ev
materials were used for the s
plastics in the building, with i
ideas in place inside and the
are rewarded with free parkin
American Buildings Co.,
www.americanbuildings.
Recreation center cools offand saves money with fansScope:Iowa State University, located in
Ames, Iowa, recently completed an ambi-
tious renovation project on its Lied Recreation
Athletic Center.
Requirement:A major goal of the project
was to provide an effective, natural ventilation
component without incurring the high cost
associated with mechanical cooling.
Solution:The up-front and long-term opera-
tional costs for mechanical air conditioning of
the space was cost prohibitive, leading the
facility operators to look for a more energy-
efficient option. Lexington, Ky.-based Big
Ass Fans was able to supplement the natural
ventilation with constant, steady air move-
ment at a fraction of the cost of installing and
running air conditioning.
Details:Built in 1990, the 236,000-square-
foot (21,924-m2) facility only had air condi-
tioning in a few select areas. Students and
faculty utilizing a majority of the facility had
to succumb to the intense heat and lack of air
movement. During the summer the exces-
sive temperatures often forced the cancella-
tion of numerous exercise classes.
The building as a whole needed well
over 500 tons of cooling, said Chuck Helden-
brand from Henneman Engineering Con-
sultants, Ames. Air conditioning the entire
facility, if we were to do it, came with an initial
cost of about $ 3.2 million. The investment of
Big Ass Fans provided the much needed air
movement at a fraction of the cost.
The temperature can be above 76 de-
grees which can be in the heat stress index if
there is not enough circulation, Heldenbrand
said. The intent was to offset the increased
temperatures with air movement, enhancing
the comfort of those using the facility.
Big Ass Fans large diameter, low speed
fans are able to move huge volumes of air
while providing gentle, non-disruptive air
movement. While a majority of the fans are
located in the 50-foot- (15-m-) high field
house, ISU installed 10 PowerfoilX Plus fans
ranging in size from 20 to 24 feet (6 to 7 m) in
diameter, as well as 12 6-foot (2-m) Pivot fans
above and around the upper level track.
Big Ass Fans,
www.bigassfans.com, Circle #30
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ownership projectsYMCA designed to illustrate
the activities insideScope:Located on a 20-acre (8-hectare) site,
the 80,000-square-foot (7,432-m2) Rose E.
Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry Town-
ship, Pa., is a state-of-the-art facility featuring an
indoor aquatics center with four pools, a fitness
center, gymnasium, community rooms and a
12,000-square-foot (1,115-m2) wellness center.
Details:The challenge was to design a
building that illustrated the activities inside,
said Ralph Sterzinger, principal and project
architect, Ross Schonder Sterzinger Cupcheck
P.C., Wexford, Pa. We wanted the architec-
ture to reflect an open, fun, inviting space.
At the same time, the cost of materials and
systems definitely came into play because
the YMCA is obviously non-profit.
Approximately 5,000 square feet (465
m2) of Indianapolis-based Citadel Architectural
Products Inc.s Envelope 2000 metal composite
material panels were used to accomplish the
design objectives and deliver value as well. The
panels were installed using both Citadels Reveal
(RV) System and Rout and Return (RR) System.
The Citadel panels were finished in
Champagne Metallic and custom Orange
Copper, and interface with rough split face block
material. With the interplay of these different
textures, shapes and colors, the design creates
an interesting appeal to the community,
according to Sterzinger.
The Citadel RV System was used exten-
sively on two full sides of the aquatic center.
It gave us a nice clean, smooth look that en-
abled us to get within budget. It was the right
system for the application and design that we
had, Sterzinger said.
The custom Orange Copper RR System
panels were used to highlight the YMCAs
entrance. The Citadel systems accom-
plished what was our intention for the
design of the exterior of the building,
Sterzinger reported.
Mohawk Construction & Supply Co., Mc-
Murray, Pa., installed the Citadel panels; Landau
Building Co., Wexford, Pa., was the general
contractor; and Brad Bridges
Carnegie, Pa., was the sales
Citadel Architectural Prod
www.citadelap.com, Circ
Safety and security key at YMCAScope:A key component of the new Orem
YMCA facility in Houston is the outdoor play
area and swimming pool.
Details:Approximately 2,000 square feet (186
m2) of Woburn, Mass.-based RHEINZINK Amer-
ica Inc.s Preweathered Blue-Gray perforated,
corrugated fence panels were used to provide
security for members, as well as durability and
aesthetic appeal for the neighborhood facility.
Brave Architecture, Houston, designed the
25,000-square-foot (2,323-m2) YMCA. Accord-
ing to Greg Ryden, project manager, the design
concept was new for Ys. The Orem Y has
all of the amenities of a traditional YMCA but
is smaller in size with a more neighborhood
feel. The design really focused on the exterior
pool and play area. That obviously required
the necessary security. We created a unique
fencing system that combined varying depth
RHEINZINK perforated panels installed above a
traditional vinyl coated fence.
The 8-foot (2-m) RHEINZINK panels were
installed horizontally with panel depths of 3, 4
and 5 feet (0.9, 1.2 and 1.5 m). We designed
a rhythmic pattern that looks quite attractive
while providing privacy and security and also
allowing airflow, Ryden said.
Metal TechUSA, Peachtree City, Ga.
fabricated the perforated, corrugated panels,
and Astro Fence, Houston, did the installation.
RHEINZINK America Inc.,
www.rheinzink.com, Circle #34
Metal panels provideaesthetics and functionalityScope:The new $13 million, 72,000-square-
foot (6,689-m2) Colorado State University
Indoor Practice Facility in Fort Collins, Colo.,
provides practice areas for football, basketball
and volleyball. It is 65 feet (20 m) at its tallest
point, and contains a 70-yard (64-m) synthetic
turf football field with adjacent track.
Details:Metl-Span, Lewisville, Texas, sup-
plied 39,000 square feet (3,623 m2) of Metl-
Span CF-42 Light Mesa insulated wall panels.
The 2-inch (51-mm) panels were finished in
Herring Bone on the exterior and Igloo White
on the interior.
Lefever Building Systems, Fort Collins,
erected the pre-engineered structure from
Memphis, Tenn.-based Varco Pruden Build-
ings. Aller-Lingle Architects, Fort Collins, was
the architect, and Saunders Construction,
Centennial, Colo., was the general contractor.
We incorporate Metl-Span panels into our
buildings whenever an insulated panel is called
for which seems to be more and more frequent-
ly with the higher R values that can be achieved
with a thinner wall thickness than with traditional
blanket insulation, said Dave Boss, project
development manager for Lefever.
The one-piece nature of Metl-Span panels
was also an important factor. Acc ording to
Boss: The University wanted a nice interior
finish appearance plus a good R value. The
profile of the panel also created an attrac-
tive exterior look, which is what the architect
wanted. And the Metl-Span panels allowed us
to achieve significant labor savings which is
what everyone wanted.
The University had attempted to get fund-
ing for the project for a decade. Now that the
new facility is in place, it has become a great
recruiting tool for CSUs athletic program.
Metl-Span,
ww.metl-span.com, Circle #32
Varco Pruden Buildings,
www.vp.com, Circle #33
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ownership projectsMetal rides at the rodeScope:Located in Tucson, A
son Rodeos announcers sta
standard materials, along wi
use of fascia and soffit. Start
2008, the 1,116-square-foot
comes equipped with pre-as
Details:The project utilized
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structed on an elevated stru
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Metal building meets hurricane-resistance requirementsScope:Hurricane Isabel swept north up the
Atlantic coast in September 2003, causing the
most damage in Virginia. Among the structures
destroyed in Hampton was Buckroe Beach
Fishing Pier. Almost six years later, the 706-foot
(215-m) pier with accompanying main building
and cleaning stations opened for business.
Requirement:Hampton officials needed
strong building materials that could withstand
rain squalls, which are common in the area,
and meet codes that have hurricane-resistance
requirements. They also wanted to create an
attractive building to welcome fishermen.
Solution: The main building and cleaning
stations on the pier are roofed with Field-Lok
(FLR195) panels from ATAS International Inc.,
Allentown, Pa. Field-Lok is a mechanical field-
seamed panel system, and the double-locked
structural panel can meet severe load require-
ments. In all, 4,324 square feet (402 m2) of the
0.032-aluminum panels were used. The panels
have a Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000 finish in Teal.
For the pier itself, the previous fishing pier was
constructed entirely of wood, and the new
fishing pier is supported by concrete pilings and
beams with a wood deck and railings, which of-
fer more resistance to storms and hurricanes.
Details:Opening day was May 30, 2009. The
main building includes a new bait shop, snack
bar and restrooms, which also are used as
storm shelters. The pier also has fish clean-
ing stations. Those involved with the project
include: builder, The Phoenix Corp., Newport
News, Va.; roofing contractor, Peninsula Roof-
ing Co., Newport News; roofing distributor,Bradco Supply Corp., Newport News; and
architect, URS Corp., Virginia Beach, Va.
ATAS International Inc.,
www.atas.com, Circle #39
Aluminum gives gym flexibilityScope:The new Cathedral of Praise Athletic
Center is a stand-alone gymnasium in North
Charleston, S.C. The 18,803-square-foot
(1,747-m2) facility was started in March 2008
and completed in April 2009.
Details:The state-of-the-art gymnasium
features several custom fabricated basketball
goals, which were installed on pre- engineered
metal building beams. The building also
boasts custom aluminum frame awnings with
metal panels and has aluminum storefront
glass doors and windows.
The metal building, supplied by Metallic
Building Co., Houston, also utilizes Metal-
lics Batten-Lok roof panels, and Metallics
PBU panels for the endwall and sidewalls.
The pre-engineered system was chosen for
its flexibility and adaptability to the projects
custom requirements.
Frampton & Associates, Ladson, S.C.,
was the general contractor; Berenyi Inc.,
Charleston, S.C., was the architect; and DWS
Structures, Kernersville, N.C., was the builder,
erector and roofing contractor.
Metallic Building Co.,
www.metallic.com, Circle #40
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Environmentally friendly gymScope:Movement Climbing and Fitness Gym
in Boulder, Colo., is a rock climbing and fitness
facility with a 16,026-square-foot (1,489-
m2) footprint. This includes a total interior
of 22,702 square feet (2,109 m2) and a roof
height of 34 11/12 inches (11 m).
Details:The builder used a Rigid Frame
system, SSR roof and Panel Rib wall panels
from Varco Pruden Buildings, Memphis, Tenn.
Using the Varco Pruden system enabled the
builder to include cost-effective, energy-
efficient building components. The project
required a 7,000-square-foot (650-m2) excava-
tion for extended ceiling height for a 40- foot
(12-m) interior climbing wall.
Jim Logan Architects, Boulder, was the
architect, and Lefever Building Systems,
Commerce City, Colo., was the builder.
Sustainability:To make the building almost
net-carbon zero, the building includes integrat-
ed reinforcement structure for the climbing
wall installation; window and skylight place-
ment for 95 percent daylighting; increased
insulation for an R-30; a 100 kW rooftop
photovoltaic system that offsets almost 100
percent of the electrical usage; a solar thermal
system to meet the buildings hot water de-
mands; and an HVAC destratification system
that removes dust particles and circulates air
to accomplish zero degrees of stratification
between the floor and ceiling.
Varco Pruden Buildings,
www.vp.com, Circle #42
Shelters shade park visitorsScope:A community park in Glendale, Ariz.,
has utilized a series of curved- roof shelters to
provide shade and comfort to park visitors.
Details:The project includes one triangle
kiosk and 15 Colorado model shelters in two
different sizes25 by 34 1/2 feet (8 by 11
m) and 30 by 42 feet (9 by 13 m)fabricated
by Classic Recreation Systems Inc., Dewey,
Ariz. The panels were supplied by A EP Span,
West Sacramento, Calif., and were custom
curved by Curveline Inc., Ontario, Calif. All
components were prefabricated by Classic
Recreation and erected on-site by Recon Con-
struction, Phoenix. The layout of the shelters
consists of two concentric circles, with the
smaller shelters in the center and the larger
ones in the outer circle.
Completed in March 2009, the new facil-
ity is designed to accommodate numerous
picnic parties simultaneously, with the smaller
structures featuring built-in barbeques with
counters, benches and raised planters. Each
structure has two 12-inch (305-mm) diameter
columns supporting curved rafters and tail
lattice beams. The curved roofs give the facil-
ity an open-air feeling while accommodating
large or small groups.
The project used approximately 16,902
square feet (1,570 m2) of AEP Spans curved
HR-36 24-gauge steel panels in a Tahoe Blue
DuraTech Energy Star cool roof finish.
Curveline Inc.,
www.curveline.com, Circle #43
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ownership projectsRecreation centre is acommunity gathering placeScope: The 309,000-square-foot (28,706-m2)
Leduc Recreation Centre in Leduc, Alberta,
Canada, is a one-stop multiuse recreation
experience for people of all ages. The facil-
ity is the central gathering place for the
community, providing many leisure and
recreational opportunities.
Details:The new $40 million East Wing addi-
tion to the Leduc Recreation Centre, formerly
known as the Black Gold Centre, features
two indoor ice surfaces, two indoor fields
for soccer, lacrosse, tennis or other sports, a
fitness and wellness centre, a second floor
running track and retail service options for
sporting goods, food and beverage outlets,
physiotherapy, etc.
Construction on the project began in May
2008. Robertson Building Systems, Ancaster,
Ontario, Canada, supplied the arena and field
house buildings. Engineered steel building
systems were selected for the economical
spanning capabilities and to meet the proj-
ect construction schedule. Both structures
feature Robertsons 24-gauge SSR standing-
seam roof in Galvalume, and the walls are
clad with Robertsons 26-gauge A-36 wall
panel in Almond and brick.
The 54,000-square-foot (5,017-m2) arena
houses twin NHL-size hockey rinks with seat-
ing for approximately 300 in each rink area.
The 250- by 216- by 34-foot (76- by 66- by
10-m) Robertson building features a 1/4:12
double slope roof.
Robertson also supplied the 40,500-
square-foot (3,762-m2) field house building for
two fields, one used primarily for indoor soccer
and the other used for multipurpose dry sport
programming. It is also available for food and
banquet services, lawn bowling, trade shows,
concerts and more. The Robertson building
is 202 1/2 by 200 by 42 2/3 feet (62 by 61 by
13 m) with a 1/4 :12 double slope roof to sup-
port the indoor running track suspended from
the structure. All of the beams to support the
mezzanine and roof levels and the 8-foot ( 2-m)
perforated liner above the running track were
also supplied by Robertson.
Completed in September 2009, the new
facility was funded through a combination of
grants, corporate sponsorships and borrowing.
Newly announced funding from other levels of
government provided the grant opportunities
to help the city meet its commitment to keep-
ing the tax impact as low as possible.
Architecture Arndt Tkalcic Bengert,
Edmonton, Alberta, was the architect; PCL
Construction Management Inc., Edmonton,
was the general contractor; and A llsteel Build-
ers, Lamont, Alberta, was the erector.
In April 2010, Architecture Arndt Tkalcic
Bengert received the 2010 Stephen Barr
Award for Recreation Facility Design for this
project at the Recreation Industry Awards of
Excellence, sponsored by the Recreation for
Life Foundation.
Robertson Building Systems,
www.robertsonbuildings.com, Circle #45
Three metal buildingsrequired for event centerScope:The Ripley High School Event Center
in Ripley, Miss., is made up of three buildings
from Oklahoma City-based Star Building Sys-
tems, totaling 27,848 square feet (2,587 m2).
Details:In addition to its SRLO and SWE
structural systems, Star supplied more than
28,000 square feet (2,601 m2) of its Star-
Shield roof system in Classic Green and more
than 18,000 square feet (1,672 m2) of its
DuraRib wall system in Almond.
A custom metal building was chosen for its
ease of design, clear span and ease of construc-
tion. Conventional construction was used on the
exterior walls. Buildings A and C were left open
up to 10 feet (3 m), and Building B was left open
full height, for CMU and brick construction.
Shafer & Associates, Starkville, Miss.,
was the architect, and Worsham Brothers
Inc., Corinth, Miss., was the general con-
tractor and builder.
Star Building Systems,
www.starbuildings.com, Circle #46
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ownership projectsNew ski jump balances both designappeal and functionalityScope:Norways most recognizable moun-
tain, Oslos famous Holmenkollen, now boasts
a newly rebuilt ski jump, which has already
been honored as the chosen site for the
Nordic World Ski Championships. Renovated
18 times since its opening in 1892, the old
ski jump no longer met the requirements of
the Fdration Internationale de Ski. Now,
it meets ISF regulations and also stands out
as a modern architectural marvel. Designed
to withstand harsh winds and symbolize the
success of the Norwegian capital, the new
Holmenkollen is clad with stainless-steel wo-
ven metal mesh from GKD-USA Inc. GKD is
located in Cambridge, Md.
Details:Julien de Smedt with JDS Architects,
Oslo, designed the new Holmenkollen as an
HS 134 jump hill that balances both design ap -
peal and functionality. A crucial element in the
rebuilding process was meeting requirements
that protect ski jumpers from harsh winds, the
most common cause of ski jumping accidents.
Designers used more than 14,000 square feet
(1,301 m2) of Sambesi light and PC-Sambesi
mesh from GKD. A total of 315 units of Samb-
esi light, each measuring approximately 39 by
3 feet (12 by 1 m) were fitted to the exterior
of the steel structure with round rods and eye
bolts. An additional 130 units of PC-Sambesi
rod mesh were tilted laterally and fitted in
the steel structure on the inside of the jump
platform, which allows for replacement or
removal. A mesh size of 5.9 by 7.9 inches (150
by 200 mm) in the area around the lamps fa-
cilitates the surface illumination of the mesh.
Both the Sambesi Light and PC-Sambesi are
designed for extreme wind loads.In addition to protecting the jumpers,
Architects selected GKDs mesh to protect
the ski jump structure from harsh weather-
ing. The durability of stainless-steel woven
metal mesh will enable the Holmenkollen ski
jump to be long lasting and easily maintained.
Additionally, GKDs mesh was selected for
its aesthetic appeal, flexibility and varied ap-
plication options. The stainless-steel meshs
characteristic semi-transparency, along with
the spotlights placed inside and on top of the
jump tower, creates a magnificent visual ef-
fect. At night, the backlit mesh turns the arena
into a hill of sparkling light.
Work on the Holmenkollen began in
2009, and the ski jump officially opened inMarch 2010, in time for the Ski Jumping and
Nordic Combined World Cup. An additional
phase of construction will be completed in
fall 2010, adding more than 9,500 square feet
(883 m2) of mesh.
GKD-USA Inc.,
www.gkdmetalfabrics.com, Circle #47
Metal canopy adorns fitness centerScope:Completed in June 2008, the
Lifestyle Fitness in Fishers, Ind., features
a canopy from Lincoln, Neb.-based Mapes
Architectural Canopies.
Details:Mapes supplied 154 square feet
(14 m2) of its Super Lumideck canopy with
a 7-foot (2-m) projection. The 22-foot- (7-m-)
wide canopy is powder coated Regal Red and
features 2 3/4-inch (70-mm) extruded deck-
ing with an 8-inch (203-mm) style G fascia.
It also features standard rear drainage with a
rollformed downspout. Balay Architects, Fish-
ers, was the architect, and Darland Construc-
tion, Omaha, Neb., was the builder.
Mapes Architectural Canopies,
www.mapes.com, Circle #48
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ownership projectsMetal roof tops state-of-the-artsoftball stadiumScope:Located adjacent to the Regal Soccer
Stadium, the new Sherri Parker Lee Softball
Stadium at the University of Tennessee in
Knoxville, Tenn., features a PAC-CLAD roof
from Elk Grove Village, Ill.-based Petersen Alu-
minum Corp. The $8.5 million Lady Vols soft-
ball stadium seats 1,600 spectators, double the
capacity of the previous facility, and features
a state-of-the-art press box, VIP suites and
digital scoreboard with video playback capabili-
ties. The facility also includes a clubhouse with
conference rooms, sports medicine center,
coaches office and players room.
Details:For the project, Petersen Aluminum
supplied 30,000 square feet (2,787 m2) of
24-gauge Snap-Clad panels in Patina Green;
6,000 square feet (557 m2) of 24-gauge
Reveal Panels in Silver; and 2,000 square feet
(186 m2) of 0.032-inch (0.8-mm) aluminum
PAC-850 in Silver. Lockwood Greene Engi-
neers & Architects, Knoxville, was the archi-
tect, and Baird & Wilson Sheet Metal, Knox-
ville, was the roofing contractor.
Petersen Aluminum Corp.,
www.pac-clad.com, Circle #50
Metal panels create adistinctive appearanceScope:The new 120,000 -square-foot (11,148-
m2) Centegra Health Bridge Fitness C enter is
located on the 40-acre (16-hectare) Centegra
Health Campus in Huntley, Ill. the facility pres-
ents a high-tech exterior look that features
a running bond panel pattern plus random
placement of two different silver colors of
panels from Lewisville, Texas-based Metl-
Span. The running bond pattern creates a dis-
tinctive appearance by staggering the vertical
joints between panels.
Details:Approximately 26,000 square feet
(2,415 m2) of Metl-Span 2-inch (51-mm) Archi-
tectural Flat insulated panels were used on the
design-build project. The majority of the panels
were 24 by 64 inches (610 by 1,626 mm). Ap-
proximately 11,000 square feet (1,022 m2) each
of Silver Metallic and Custom Silver panels were
used throughout the elevations. Additionally,
4,000 square feet (372 m2) of panels finished in
Grey Velvet were selected for accent.
The differing silver color panels were
installed in a computer-generated random
pattern. All-American Exterior Solutions, Lake
Zurich, Ill., was the installer. The guys defi -
nitely had to pay close attention to the shop
drawings, according to Mike Underwood,
project manager. Initially, the staggered joint
panels were thought to be a challenge with
the added water protection components but
they turned out beautifully.
All-American field-fabricated the corners
due to the running bond design. The general
contractor was Walsh Construction, Chicago,
and the architect was PSA-Dewberry, Chicago.
Metl-Span,
www.metl-span.com, Circle #49
Flexibility key to arena designScope:Completed in January 2009, the
262,000-square-foot (24,340-m2) Lakeshore
Lions Arena in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada,
houses three NHL-sized rinks and one Olympic
size pad where the Toronto Maple Leafs and
the Toronto Marlies hold their team practices.
Details:American Buildings Co., Eufaula, Ala.,
supplied its Rigid Frame metal building system
and Standing Seam 360 metal roof panels for
the project. A pre- engineered metal building
was chosen for its design in flexibility and
economy. A two-span design allowed for a
reduction in building cost while accommodat-
ing the four arena pads as well as additional
bleachers. American Buildings design team
incorporated strut bracing along the interior
row of columns to ultimately reduce the cost
of the building while maintaining a high clear
height to the strut, thereby minimizing ob-
structions to the spectators below. Addition-
ally, the American Buildings engineers were
able to incoporate into the design the required
loads for the 12-foot- (4-m-) high pre-cast pan-
els, special girt spacing for composite metal
wall panels and framing for curtainwalls.
Stafford Haensli Architects Inc., Missis-
sauga, Ontario, was the architect; Giffels
Design-Build Inc., Etobicoke, was the general
contractor; Hillsdale Structures, Burlington,
Ontario, was the erector; and Wheelwright
Group Inc., Toronto, Ontario, was the builder.
American Buildings Co.,
www.americanbuildings.com, Circle #51
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ABC announces Excellencein Design AwardsDobson Sheet Metal & Roofing of Mobile,
Ala. and Copper Construction Co. Inc. of
Vidalia, Ga. were recently awarded Ameri-
can Buildings Co.s Excellence in Design
Awards.ABCs Excellence in Design Awards
recognizes builders and roofers for their inno-
vation and distinction in design.
Dobson Sheet Metal and Roofing re-
ceived the 2010 Roof of the Year Award and
was also named the Excellence in Design
winner in a second Roofing category. These
honors were awarded for the construction of
Colony at the Grand in Fairhope, Ala. Copper
Construction Co. received an ABC Excel-
lence in Design Award in the category of
Roof Retrofit for Barracks Upgrade Project
Building #25425 in Fort Gordon, Ga. The
construction company was also awarded
second runner up for the Roof of the Year
for the same project.
The highly anticipated Excellence in De-
sign Awards competition is open to all autho-
rized ABC Builders and Architectural Metal
Systems Roofers. Winners are selected by anindependent panel of judges.
This year, judges chose from more
than 170 entries to select the best projects
in each of the following categories: Agri-
cultural; Church/Religious Center; Com-
mercial; Government/Institutional; Green
Building; Manufacturing/Industrial; Office;
Recreation; Retail; Roofing; Self Storage;
Transportation and Warehouse/Distribution.
In 2010, a new category was added for the
first time, Roof Retrofit.
Winners and honorable mentions are
announced for each category. The nominees
then go on to compete for the Excellence in
Designs top two awards: Building of the Year
and Roof of the Year.
We appreciate the hard work and dedica-
tion of our network of Builders and Roofers,
said Ray Napolitan, ABC president. We are
honored to work with such a t alented group
and were impressed with the many deserving
projects that were entered in this years Excel-
lence in Design awards.
Drexel Metals teams upwith imagery providerDrexel Metals LLC, Ivyland, Pa., signed
a Trade Partner agreement with Pictom-
etry International Corp., R ochester, N.Y.,
provider of aerial oblique imagery and
measuring software, to conduct accurate
measurements of existing buildings.
Our agreement with Pictometry allows
our DM-ARM members the ability to see the
project before they go, said Brian Partyka of
Drexel Metals. Pictometry imagery enables
users to measure the square footage of the
roof area, pitch, elevation and moreand see
all surrounding areas all with the click of their
mouse. The best part under the DM-ARM
program is our members get 40 percent more
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Partyka added.
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