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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: Bemo USA Corporation

Odis R. Sutterfield Jr., vice president of Bemo USA Corporation, describes the most recent innovations in the enclose industry, working on the New Doha International Airport in Qatar and why Chase Field is his favourite stadium in the world

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference speaker in focus: Conrad Boychuk, CEI Architecture

Conrad Boychuk, senior director for recreation and venue development at CEI Architecture is a life-long sports fan with a passion for construction. Here, he explains the importance of spectator experience in sports stadia

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference speaker in focus: Bart Dreiling, Structurflex USA

Tensile membrane structures are the hottest trend in stadium roofing solutions. Bart Dreiling, president and co-owner of Structurflex USA, explains why

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: NBBJ

Robert Mankin, AIA, LEED AP, Partner, NBBJ, describes designing the first soccer-specific stadium in the US, examines the boom in amenities for fans and recounts his experience of renovating iconic venues

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: Smith Seckman Reid

Mike Rogers, vice president, Smith Seckman Reid, explains the importance of sustainability in design, why VRV is gaining acceptance, and how SSR has learned how to do more with less

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference speaker in focus: William Caruso, President of William Caruso & Associates

William Caruso's appetite for the catering industry has earned him an expert reputation. Here, he reveals why stadium planning and design is just his cup of tea

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference speaker in focus: PCL's Andy Tallentire

The crowning glory of the recently completed BC Place renovation is the world’s largest cable-supported retractable roof. Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference speaker Andy Tallentire reveals more

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Exhibitor exclusive: Digital makeover

The Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington has recently installed a digital media network from Daktronics, which has transformed the park into a state-of-the-art sports venue

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: Birdair Inc.

Michele Roth, business development manager and marketing manager at Birdair, describes why renovation is big business, why tensile membrane roofing is increasing in popularity and how La Plata stadium is finally complete after 10 years on hold

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: Trans-Lux

Jeff Knapp, EVP, Sales CMO, Trans-Lux, delves into the origins of scoreboards, explains how LED lighting can be cost efficient and environmentally friendly, and tells us why Cowboys is his favourite stadium

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: SABIC Innovative Plastics

Frans Adriaansen, design engineering service team leader of the Specialty Film & Sheet business at SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business unit, reveals why environmental responsibility is of paramount importance and how plastics can be used to increase energy efficiency

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: EwingCole


Craig J. Schmitt, principal of EwingCole, explains the company's beginnings in racetrack design, why trust is a crucial part of a successful project and how new technologies are changing stadium design for the better

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Exhibitor exclusive: Showcase of light

The New Orleans skyline was transformed last October, as Martin Professional and Soloman Group put on an unforgettable light show at the Mercedez-Benz Superdrome

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: Audience Systems Ltd

Max Rich, director of sales at Audience Systems Ltd, discusses the trends emerging in stadium seating, why flexibility in function is important and how VIPs are increasingly impacting design considerations

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: Acoustical Design Group

Ian R. Wolfe, principal of Acoustical Design Group, Inc., discusses a major roof replacement project, ways to maximise patron experience and the development of personalised technology that controls what individuals see and hear at events

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: PCL Construction Enterprises Inc.

Mark Josten, P.E., LEED AP - Senior Construction Manager, PCL Construction Enterprises, Inc., explains how diversity in expertise, employee pride and risk mitigation make for successful project completion in difficult economic times

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Vision express

Following the release of UEFA's extremely comprehensive Guide to Quality Stadiums, Stadia speaks to Thierry Favre, head of UEFA National Associations Development, about the association's vision for the future development of successful and sustainable stadia worldwide

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: HKS Sports & Entertainment Group

Mark A. Williams, AIA, LEED AP, Principal, Director of Business Development, HKS Sports & Entertainment Group, discusses the essential elements of contemporary stadium design, why technology is the future and how destinations can be made memorable

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: INCONTROL Simulation Solutions

Jeroen Steenbakkers, sales manager at INCONTROL Simulation Solutions, explains how stadia usage is changing, how crowd simulation technology is developing and how an increased focus on safety is impacting the design of EURO 2012 stadia

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: IOMEDIA

Steven Korian, EVP of Sports and Entertainment at IOMEDIA, addresses marketing challenges, innovative ticketing solutions and the digital future of stadia

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: NCR Corporation

John Brasch, general manager – Quest Division, NCR Corporation, discusses how customer service in stadia is improving, why acquisition has been a positive thing, and how loyalty is paying off for Tampa Bay Lightning fans

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Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2012 Conference Spotlight: Redaelli Engineering

David Ward, regional manager at Redealli Engineering, discusses some of the company’s recent success stories, why he loves Wembley Stadium – and how the Italian structural engineering expert became a record breaker

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Support act

Jennifer Chiles from eps america charts some of the company’s recent success stories in the field of protective ground coverings and other crowd safety products

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Vital statistics

Sport+Markt’s Maria Walsh provides an exclusive insight into her Global Stadium OperatorsSurvey

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Q&A: Ellerbe Becket

Ellerbe Becket's managing principal Stephen J. Duethman on the Barclays Center and the latest design trends

 

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Q&A: Skanska

Skanska's Thomas J Webb previews the company's visit to Stadia Design & Technology Expo 2011 in Los Angeles

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Brazil's World Cup challenges

Carlos de La Corte is an architect and leading technical consultant for stadium design for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, charged with liaising with FIFA. 

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Planning ahead

Regeneration and stadia developments: Why here? Why now? Why this scheme?

 

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Up on the roof

Lonas Lorenzo outlines its award-winning work on the Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso Stadium in Coquimbo, Chile

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Closed case

Syngenta describes how Primo MAXX has helped the turf at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium to overcome the challenges of a retractable roof

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Web Exclusives

Odis R. Sutterfield Jr., vice president of Bemo USA Corporation, describes the most recent innovations in the enclose industry, working on the New Doha International Airport in Qatar and why Chase Field is his favourite stadium in the world
Click here to read more

Conrad Boychuk, senior director for recreation and venue development at CEI Architecture is a life-long sports fan with a passion for construction. Here, he explains the importance of spectator experience in sports stadia
Click here to read more

Tensile membrane structures are the hottest trend in stadium roofing solutions. Bart Dreiling, president and co-owner of Structurflex USA, explains why
Click here to read more

Robert Mankin, AIA, LEED AP, Partner, NBBJ, describes designing the first soccer-specific stadium in the US, examines the boom in amenities for fans and recounts his experience of renovating iconic venues
Click here to read more

Mike Rogers, vice president, Smith Seckman Reid, explains the importance of sustainability in design, why VRV is gaining acceptance, and how SSR has learned how to do more with less
Click here to read more


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