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    MayIJune 2010

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    Volume 18 Numbe r 3 MayIJune 2010

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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.

    Every year there are more than 100,000 fall-related incidents reported,

    and are the number one reason for fatalities in the construction industry. Th

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides standards for the

    construction industry in relation to fall protection. Learn more about what ca

    be done to protect workers on page 12.

    For articles and columns online, along with our weekly blog posts on

    things going on within the industry go to www.metalbuildingdeveloper.com

    You can also follow us on Twitter, at www.twitter.com/MetalBuildDev.

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    Features:

    8 Green Scene: Sustainable Eats

    Visit the new Founding Farmers restaurant 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.

    12 Safety Feature: Fall Protection

    There is an urgent need for employers with personnel

    who work at heights, especially on or near roofs, to

    provide comprehensive fall protection.

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    FeaturesSafe Keeping: Safety and security

    Facility managers need to be concerned about safetyand security, regardless of the number or size of thebuildings they oversee. From the employees to theproducts inside the building, everyone needs to beensured a safe working, or living, environment.

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    new productsMetal shingles that can be installed over asphaltFollansbees Stamped Diamond-Pattern Metal Shingle for residential and commercial

    roofing projects, is corrosion resistant and durable, and can be installed over existing

    asphalt shingles.Manufactured by Conklin Metal Industries since the early 1900s, this unique

    and classic shingle is available in your choice of Follansbee Steel roofing materials including

    TCS Satin, TCS II, Terne II and KlassicKolors. Conklins design includes a specially developed

    side lock, which permits the shingles to be installed quickly and easily without soldering. The

    side lock system allows for thermal contraction and expansion and is watertight. Deep cross

    crimps prevent water from being blown under the end laps.

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    Cage mesh for any fencing applicationDirect Metals Co. LLC added Cage Mesh to their wire mesh product line. It provides a

    consistent and uniform mesh count to fabricate dimensionally correct cages. The consistent wirespacing combined with heavy duty galvanized and PVC coatings is perfect for flight enclosures,

    aviaries, chicken wire, fresh water and saltwater traps, small and large animal exhibits or any kind

    of fencing application. Direct Metals has a special process to both hot dip galvanize and PVC coat

    wire mesh which creates a smooth rust resistant surface. This smooth surface helps to prevent

    snagging and cutting, is easier to clean, and results in a more sanitar y environment.

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    Solar roof system can withstand heavy windsMetl-Span has introduced CFR Insul-Solar, a comprehensive insulated

    seam roof system.The system utilizes a thin-film solar laminate fused to

    the roofing panel substrate. The panel/laminate bond has been proven to of 160 mph. The flexibility and durability of the Insul-Solar laminate makes

    roofs where expansion and contraction are considerations.

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    Skylights have anti-glare finishMEGASky Next Generation Nano-Cell Unit Skylights from CPI Daylighting provide

    double the insulation, daylighting and light diffusion of traditional double-glazed,

    acrylic units.Glazed with Pentaglas 12 standing seam, NanoCell translucent polycarbon-

    ate, MEGASkys built-in diffuser and anti-glare matte finish provide unparalleled light dif-

    fusion, delivering up to 50 percent light transmission with an R-4 insulation value. Energy

    savings, durability and ease of installation are fundamental components of the MEGASky

    system. It also complies with OSHA life-safety standards without the traditional obstructive

    metal cage.

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    Modern, European-style faadeThe latest innovation in faade cladding from Alcoa Architectural Prod

    architects with a stylish new option for projects under 40 feet (12 m) o

    in height.The Reynobond Face Fastened Solution is a European-style expos

    installation solution designed specifically for use with Reynobond ACM, 0.16

    core panels. The look features small, visible fastener heads that attach the AC

    single extrusion rainscreen system, creating a modern faade with no caulk j

    www.reynobond.com ICircle #25

    Sunshades provide daylighting and control solar heat gainMax/Block sunshades by Tubelite are now manufactured using EcoLuminum, a high

    recycled content aluminum billet composition fea turing environmentally-friendly finish-

    es.Along with responsible resource management, Max /Block sunshades maximize daylightingand minimize solar heat gain. These benefits also are key criteria for projects pursuing certifica-

    tion through the U.S. Green Building Councils LEED Rating System. Complementing buildings

    designs, Max/Block sunshades are available in airfoil, Z-blade and tubular architectural profiles.

    Each outrigger type can be extended from the building in various projection lengths to provide

    the desired performance.

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    green scenem e t a l s r o l e i n t h e s u s t a i n a b i l i t y m o v e m e n t

    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

    developed by Executive Ch

    laboration with VegDC.com

    Over Killing.

    Founding Farmers, alo

    restaurant, Farmers & Fish

    the North Dakota Farmers

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    taurants promote the prod

    of family farms, ranches an

    across the country.

    Eco-friendly Goals

    Sustainability played a large

    restaurants design. Along

    TCS II Terne-Coated stainle

    els with its high degree of

    and minimal maintenance r

    New restaurant puts a twist on the classic farmSustainable Eats

    By Marcy Marro

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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 remain in place until c

    is completed.

    Where conventional prote

    as guardrails or safety harn

    yards may not be practica

    provide alternative forms o

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    protection, offering less de

    workers to recognize the h

    appropriate protective acti

    Employers should ensure

    working near roof opening

    adequately trained to reco

    hazard of falls through roo

    danger of sitting or steppi

    In order to eliminate or sig

    construction worksite falls

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    ments and guidelines, its

    employers need to implemfall protection programs.

    Roofing Fall Protection Starwith Careful PlanningEffective roofing fall protecti

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    By Ken Lane

    Planning,training andawarenesssaves lives

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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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    voluntary standard, it has a n

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    bringing sustainability to the

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    technical development of LE

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    green building platforms due

    this year. Today, as the found

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    ownership feature

    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

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    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

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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

    including rugby matches an

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    Memringen, Germany.

    Birdair Inc.,

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    DURBAN STADIUM

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    s p o r t s & r e c r e a t i o n

    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

    deck platform, the structure

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    was the architect, and Fast

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    erector and roofing contract

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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,

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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.

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    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

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    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.

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    Drexel Metals. Pictometry imagery enables

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