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January 31, 2013 Historic Estadio Mineirão Receives a Modern Transformation with Birdair Roof – Brazilian Facility to Host 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympic Football Events

Estadio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, Brazil has been transformed into a modern stadium with a new tensile roofing system from Birdair, Inc. The stadium recently reopened after a three-year modernization project to prepare for the 2014 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Birdair fabricated and supplied TiO₂ - coated PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane for the facility's 136,000 square-foot tensile roofing system. Taiyo Birdair do Brazil, a subsidiary of Birdair, was responsible for installing the PTFE tensile membrane. Read full press release >>

December 04, 2012 Birdair Modular Structures Create Open, Airy Event Space at South Bend Convention Center – Form Meets Function to Transform Island Park

The site of a former power plant located at Century Center Convention Center in South Bend, IN is now home to four linked modular fabric structures by Birdair, Inc.

As part of Birdair's standard product lines, the Quasar modular structures provide shade and protection for outdoor events such as lunches, receptions and wedding ceremonies. The tensile membrane pavilion resides on the 11-acre Island Park and utilizes approximately 7,900 square feet of PTFE fiberglass membrane. The Quasar structures specified for the project feature a center column and a hyperbolic paraboloid profile that resembles a saddle. Read full press release >>

November 27, 2012 Birdair, Inc. Wins 2012 IFAI Outstanding Achievement Award – Company Recognized For Work on Amber Interactive Center

Birdair, Inc. is the recipient of a 2012 Outstanding Achievement Award for design excellence in specialty fabrics applications from the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) for its work on for the Amber Interactive Center in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.

The Amber Interactive Center, also known as Centro Ambar, earned the IFAI Outstanding Achievement Award in the Frame-Supported Structures category. Projects were submitted in 30 categories overall and evaluated for complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and functionality. Read full press release >>

November 7, 2012 Birdair Ranked on ENR's Top 600 Specialty Contractors List – Company Named A Top Roofing Contractor

Birdair, Inc. has once again been named to Engineering News-Record's (ENR) annual Top 600 Specialty Contractors list and has been ranked 9th among roofing contractors. Birdair is the only specialty contractor of tensile structures to receive both of these honors.

"At Birdair, we are proud of this year's listing and our track record of regular appearances on the ENR Top 600 as well as the Top 20 Roofing Contractors over the past decade," says David Capezzuto, Director of Business Development, Birdair. "This demonstrates our commitment to the tensile architecture industry and using the latest technologies available, we will continue to develop signature tensile membrane structures." Read full press release >>

October 23, 2012 University of Wisconsin Boasts New Innovative Insulated Roof from Birdair – Roof Retrofit at McClain Athletic Facility Improves Daylighting, Insulation and Energy Efficiency

Student athletes at the University of Wisconsin now practice under a Tensotherm™ insulated translucent membrane roof at the McClain Athletic Facility in Madison, WI. As part of the university's new $76.8 million "Athletic Village" development, the roof at the training facility was upgraded from non-insulated PTFE constructed by Birdair in 1988 to a new 41,920-square- foot Tensotherm™ roof.

Birdair, Inc. served as the roofing contractor and provided design-build services for the roof retrofit. The new Tensotherm™ roof allows McClain Athletic Facility to maintain the look of its previous roof featuring tensile barrel vaults and standing seam metal roofing. On the interior, the roof's existing structural support steel was cleaned for reuse and adds another element of aesthetic appeal. Read full press release >>

October 4, 2012 Amber Interactive Center Features Distinctive "Brain-Inspired" Tensile Structure From Birdair, Inc. – Drug Education Facility Features Mexico's First TiO₂-coated PTFE Structure

Designed by renowned Mexican architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and his firm ICH, Birdair, Inc. recently completed the fabrication and installation of a 34,800 square foot TiO₂-coated PTFE fiberglass membrane roof for the Amber Interactive Center in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. This iconic structure was inspired by the human brain and serves as a drug awareness, prevention and educational center for the youth of Mexico.

The left and right "hemispheres" of the structure match the asymmetry of the brain and pay homage to the different functions of each side. The design of the structure is split by a band of glass with a smooth half-dome on one side and two overlapping domes on the other side. Read full press release >>

September 27, 2012 La Plata Stadium Receives IABSE Outstanding Structure Award – Argentinian Venue Features Fabric Roofing System From Birdair, Inc.

La Plata Stadium in La Plata, Argentina, which features a tensile roofing system from Birdair, Inc., has received an Outstanding Structure Award from the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineers (IABSE). The award recognizes "remarkable, innovative, creative, or otherwise stimulating structures" and was presented to Buenos Aires Province, the stadium's owner, at the 22nd Jornadas Argentinas de Ingeniería Estructural (Congress of Argentinean Structural Engineers) on September 5, 2012.

The IABSE Outstanding Structure Award was established in 1998 and is one of the most prominent distinctions awarded by the IABSE. Each year, the IABSE bestows the award on one structure and presents diplomas to the owner for distribution to parties involved in the planning, design and construction of the awarded structure. The winning structure is selected based on innovation, creativity, sustainability, and respect for the environment. Read full press release >>

September 12, 2012 Plaza Las Américas Welcomes Shoppers with Tensile Roofing From Birdair, Inc. – PTFE Lends Distinct Look and Functionality to Mexico Shopping Center

Plaza Las Américas, a shopping mall in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, now features a custom tensile membrane structure. Birdair, Inc. fabricated the membrane as well as provided technical supervision during the installation. This true tension PTFE fiberglass membrane structure features a cable-supported "flying sails" design with supporting steel masts

The PTFE fiberglass membrane roof covers the mall's outdoor food court and creates a unique focal point for the shopping destination. The structure can be seen from outside with the PTFE membrane sails jutting out from the second floor and extending over the mall's first floor terrace. The masts were custom designed and high strength cables were used to provide its characteristic shape creating a signature look for the shopping mall and also the town of Morelia. Read full press release >>

September 4, 2012 Birdair, Inc. Enlisted for Denver International Airport Roof Support Project – Two Temporary Shoring Towers to Carry "Mountain Range" PTFE Fabric Roof Load During Airport Construction

Construction is underway at Denver International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the United States, and the 11th most frequented in the world. The South Terminal Redevelopment Project (STRP) aims to reinvent the way DIA connects to the city by providing travelers easier access to downtown Denver. The STRP, a program targeted at developing major hospitality and transportation amenities, will require two temporary shoring towers to support Birdair's iconic fabric membrane tent roof. The current roof anchorage points obstruct the construction of a new hotel and conference center, an open-air public plaza and a transit station.

Birdair's project role involves designing and building the steel shoring towers, which will carry the vertical and horizontal roof loads. The towers extend 30 feet below grade and rise 70 feet above ground. Once the shoring towers are erected, Birdair will transfer the 215,000-pound roof load and remove eight roof anchors that comprise the south end roof "eyebrow," which is currently blocking excavation. Read full press release >>

August 21, 2012 Birdair Structure with PTFE and Photovoltaic Panels Provides Shade and Power for Staten Island Children's Museum

Visitors to the Staten Island Children's Museum in Staten Island, NY will learn about renewable energy from a new 2,200 square-foot Birdair freestanding tensile structure featuring a translucent, photovoltaic fabric roof that collects solar energy to power low-voltage lighting.

The museum's latest addition is called the Meadow Structure and features a 3,000 square-foot tensile roof featuring Birdair's steel cable systems and PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane combined with thin-film photovoltaic panels. Read full press release >>

July 31, 2012 Birdair to Crown Two Brazil World Cup and Olympic Host Venues with PTFE – Estádio Mineirão and Estádio Nacional to Renovate Facilities with Birdair Tensile Roofs

"Construction is underway in Brazil as the country prepares to host the 2014 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. Birdair through its subsidiary Taiyo Birdair do Brasil (TBB), Ltda. of São Paulo, Brazil has been awarded contracts to assist with the modernization of two event venues, and the construction of a brand new venue.

For the World Cup, several venues are undergoing extensive renovations to get the country ready for the high profile event. All together there are two new, five renovated, and five re-built stadium facilities being constructed for the World Cup event. There are many factors to consider in renovation versus new-build, including, facility requirements, time and budget constraints, site location, logistics, and historical significance. To solve the challenges of upgrading existing stadia and to comply with FIFA's venue requirements, Birdair and TBB will assist in renovating Estádio Mineirãoin Belo Horizonte and Estádio Nacional in Brasília." Read full press release >>

July 25, 2012 Mexico City Shopping Center Signs Contract for Birdair Tensile Structures – PTFE to Add Aesthetic and Functional Benefits to Coyoacan Oasis

"A shopping center in Mexico's capital city will soon have enhanced daylighting, durability and visual appeal thanks to Birdair. The company will serve as roofing subcontractor for Coyoacan Oasis shopping center in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.

Birdair was awarded the design-build contract for the new retail destination in the Coyoacan section of Mexico City. The facility will receive five custom tensile structures comprised of 162,247 square feet of PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane.." Read full press release >>

June 19, 2012 Birdair, Inc. to Exhibit at NACDA Convention – Visit Booth #140 to Learn About Tensile Architecture for Collegiate Sports Facilities

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor for custom tensile membrane structures throughout the world, will exhibit at the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Convention, June 25-26, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

Birdair will be on-hand to showcase the variety of benefits that tensile architecture can provide to collegiate sports facilities, including enhanced aesthetics, functionality, versatility and reduced maintenance requirements." Read full press release >>

April 24, 2012 Birdair Hosts Roundtable Discussion at Stadia Design & Technology Expo North America – Visit Birdair at Booth #4012

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor for custom tensile membrane structures throughout the world, will host a roundtable discussion on stadia renovation on Wednesday, May 9 at the Stadia Design and Technology Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The roundtable, "Retrofits, Enhancements and Upgrades to Sports Facilities" is open to all Stadia attendees. The experienced panelists will share their personal experiences and perspectives on a variety of issues related to stadia renovation. David Capezzuto, Vice President of Business Development at Birdair, will moderate the panel of industry professionals, including David Bower (Principal at Populous), Robert Hart (Vice President at Hunt Construction), Steven Patterson (Chief Operating officer at ASU Sun Devil Athletics), Douglas Radcliffe (Principal at Birdair), and Lee Slade (Senior Vice President at Walter P. Moore)." Read full press release >>

April 10, 2012 Birdair Wins Piscina Olympica Retrofit Roofing Contract – Aquatic Facility to Upgrade From PVC to PTFE

"Government officials in La Paz, Bolivia are modernizing Piscina Olympica, an aquatic facility that was originally built for the 1977 Bolivarian Games. The Piscina Olympica's eye-catching, concave roof will be updated from PVC to PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane.

Birdair, Inc. was awarded the Piscina Olympica roofing subcontract to remove the existing roof, install the new perimeter clamping and to install the PTFE roof. The aquatic facility features an Olympic-sized lap pool and spectator grandstand that will be topped by approximately 73,700 square feet of PTFE fiberglass membrane." Read full press release >>

March 13, 2012 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to Feature Tensile Canopies From Birdair, Inc. – PTFE, Originally Developed for NASA, to Provide Daylighting, Shade and Protection

"Construction of a permanent home for the Space Shuttle Atlantis is currently underway at The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Merritt Island, FL, one of Florida's most popular destinations with more than 1.5 million visitors annually. Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of tensile structures throughout the world, will serve as the design-build roofing subcontractor for the addition of two custom PTFE tensile membrane canopies.

As part of the facility's 65,000-square-foot exhibit expansion to house the retired space shuttle, Birdair will design-build the two tensile membrane structures comprised of 7,320 square-feet of PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane that will cover the visitor center's entrance and a dining patio. Expected to open in 2013, the new space center attraction will also enable visitors to undergo a simulated shuttle launch, including a surrounding orbital view of the Earth as part of the new experience at the complex." Read full press release >>

March 6, 2012 Birdair To Retrofit McClain Athletic Facility with a High-Performance Tensotherm™ Roof – University of Wisconsin Facility to Reap Daylighting and Energy Saving Benefits

"The University of Wisconsin has begun construction on a new $76.8 million "Athletic Village" at and around Camp Randall stadium and part of the new work will soon feature a Tensotherm™ with Lumira™ aerogel insulated translucent membrane roof at the McClain Athletic Facility in Madison, WI. This summer, the new 41,920-square-foot Tensotherm™ roofing system will replace the facility's original non-insulated Birdair roof constructed from PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane that was installed in 1988.

Birdair, Inc. will serve as roofing contractor for the retrofit of the training facility for the Wisconsin Badgers, who won their first-ever Big Ten Championship game against Michigan State in 2011 and then went on to play at the Rose Bowl. Birdair will design-build an updated tensile membrane roof for the indoor sports training facility while the roof's existing structural support steel will be cleaned for reuse." Read full press release >>

March 1, 2012 Birdair, Inc. Adds PTFE Canopies to MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey Stadium Retrofitted with Tensile Structures

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures of all sizes throughout the world, has completed the tensile membrane canopies for the upper deck concourse area of MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

A world-renowned specialty roofing subcontractor, Birdair was awarded the design-build contract for two 9,000 square-foot custom tensile structures located on the North and South upper decks of the stadium. Each custom structure features a steel cable system and PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane." Read full press release >>

February 15, 2012 Birdair, Inc. to Provide PTFE Structures for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – Tensile Architecture to Modernize Parking Facility

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures of all sizes throughout the world, has been awarded the design-build contract to provide the tensile fabric structures for the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport parking facility.

Birdair will design, fabricate and install four structures comprised of 60,000 square feet of PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane. These will be located at the exit and entry points of the south and north ends of the parking facility. Birdair previously installed walkway and terminal PTFE canopies at the airport totaling approximately 38,000 square feet in 2004." Read full press release >>

January 10, 2012 Plaza Las Américas to Feature Tensile Roofing From Birdair, Inc. – PTFE to provide Functional and Aesthetic Benefits for Mexico Shopping Center

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures of all sizes throughout the world, will serve as roofing subcontractor for the addition of a tensile structure to Plaza Las Américas, a shopping mall in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico.

Birdair will design and fabricate the shopping facility's tensile roofing system comprised of 12,700 square-feet of PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane. Birdair will also provide construction supervision for the installation of the tensile roof." Read full press release >>

December 21, 2011 Fonte Nova Stadium to Feature Tensile Roofing From Birdair, Inc. – Salvador, Brazil Venue to Host 2014 World Cup Matches

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures of all sizes, through its subsidiary Taiyo Birdair do Brasil (TBB), Ltda. of São Paulo, Brazil has been awarded a subcontract for the roof construction of Fonte Nova Stadium in Salvador, Brazil. Fonte Nova Stadium will be one of the host venues for the 2014 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.

Birdair's project role consists of detailing, fabricating and supplying PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane that will make up the facility's tensile roofing system. Birdair will also fully install the PTFE membrane for the 301,399 square-foot tensile roof." Read full press release >>

November 15, 2011 Birdair Represented at Expo Estádio 2011 in São Paulo, Brazil – Learn About the Benefits of Tensile Architecture for Athletic Venues

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures and a member of the Taiyo Kogyo group, will be represented at Expo Estádio 2011 by the company's subsidiary, Taiyo Birdair do Brasil, Ltda. The tradeshow and conference will take place November 22-24, at Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, Brazil.

Expo Estádio spotlights stadiums and athletic facilities in Brazil, the host of the 2014 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The Expo will focus on the design, construction, engineering, management and operation of athletic venues in the region." Read full press release >>

October 27, 2011 Birdair, Inc. to Supply Tensile Fabric Structures for MetLife Stadium – Company to Retrofit East Rutherford, New Jersey Stadium with PTFE

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures of all sizes throughout the world, has been awarded the design-build contract to provide the cable structure and fabric roofing system for the upper deck of MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

A world renowned specialty roofing subcontractor, Birdair has been awarded a design-build contract for the approximately 18,000 square-foot tensile structure featuring a steel cable system and PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane." Read full press release >>

October 18, 2011 Birdair, Inc. Awarded Empire City Casino Contract – Yonkers Attraction to Feature ETFE Porte-Cochere

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures of all sizes throughout the world, has been awarded the contract to provide a pneumatic roofing system for a newly constructed porte-cochere at the Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway in Yonkers, New York.

Birdair has been awarded a design-build contract for an approximately 11,000 square foot casino porte-cochere. The material selected for the drop-off canopy is ETFE, or ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, a transparent film that is lightweight, flexible and sustainable. ETFE will cover a steel lattice shell structure to create a dramatic sculptural entrance canopy." Read full press release >>

September 27, 2011 Birdair, Inc. to Attend 2011 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo – Visit Birdair at Cabot Corporation's Booth #325N to Learn More About Tensotherm™ with Lumira™ Aerogel

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures of all sizes throughout the world, will attend the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, October 4-7, at Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Birdair will be present at Cabot Corporation's booth #325N in the North Building to discuss Tensotherm™ with Lumira™ aerogel (formerly Nanogel® aerogel), a fabric membrane roofing system developed by Birdair, Cabot Corporation and Geiger Engineers. Tensotherm combines lightweight design flexibility with the insulative properties of Cabot Corporation's Lumira aerogel, a lightweight insulation layer that significantly enhances the material's thermal performance while maximizing natural daylighting." Read full press release >>

September 20, 2011 Birdair, Inc. Receives Sherway Gardens Retrofit Roofing Contract – Toronto Shopping Center to Receive Updated Tensile Roofing

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has been selected to provide a new tensile roofing system for Sherway Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Sherway Gardens is a large shopping mall with over 200 shops and services located west of downtown Toronto. Known for its premium retailers, lush gardens and comfortable leather seating, Sherway Gardens is one of Canada's top shopping destinations." Read full press release >>

August 30, 2011 Birdair Awarded Staten Island Children's Museum Contract – Museum to Feature PTFE and Thin-Film Photovoltaic Panels on Meadow Structure

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of tensile structures of all sizes throughout the world, has been awarded the design-build contract for the cable and fabric roofing system of a 2,200 square-foot freestanding tensile structure at the Staten Island Children's Museum in Staten Island, NY.

The new addition, called the Meadow Structure, features a translucent, photovoltaic fabric roof that collects solar energy to power low voltage lighting. Birdair has been hired to design and fabricate a 3,000 square-foot tensile roof featuring Birdair's steel cable systems and PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane. In addition, Birdair will be providing technical supervision during installation." Read full press release >>

August 2, 2011 The Minneapolis Metrodome Sports a New Roof From Birdair, Inc. – Roof Replacement Completed in Five Months in Time for NFL Preseason Football

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has completed the roof replacement for the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN.

Birdair served as roofing subcontractor for the facility, fabricating and installing a new roof on an aggressive five-month timeline after a snow and ice storm caused the facility's previous roof to deflate in December 2010. The company installed the Metrodome's original roof in 1982 and replaced the structure's 10-acre roof with more than 700,000 square feet of PTFE fiberglass outer and liner membrane material. The new roof looks similar to the old roof, but features a lower profile." Read full press release >>

July 12, 2011 Modern Canopy Bus Shelters From Birdair Line First Street Transit Gallery – Long Beach, California Revitalizes Regional Transportation Hub

"Eight canopy bus shelters designed, fabricated and installed by Birdair, Inc. are a prominent part of the First Street Transit Gallery in Long Beach, California.

The newly designed shelters feature approximately 6,440 square feet of PTFE fiberglass membrane. The curved 38 by 21 foot canopies mimic the waves of the nearby Pacific Ocean while providing shade and protection for 25,000 transit passengers each day." Read full press release >>

June 14, 2011 Birdair, Inc. Completes Retrofit of Canada Place's Iconic Sail Roof – Canadian Landmark Features Updated TiO²-coated PTFE Tensile Roofing

"After 25 years of exemplary service, the iconic fabric roof at Canada Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada was updated with a new tensile roofing system from Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world.

Birdair also served as roofing subcontractor for the original Canada Place fabric sail installation in 1985. The structure's current roof was retrofitted with 91,210 square feet of TiO²-coated PTFE fiberglass" Read full press release >>

May 24, 2011 Talisman Centre Receives Tensotherm™ with Nanogel® Roofing System from Birdair, Inc. – Roof Upgrade Improves Facility Performance, Energy Efficiency and Daylighting

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has completed the retrofit of the tensile roofing system for the Talisman Centre for Sport and Wellness in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Birdair served as the roofing sub-contractor for the full-service athletic facility, replacing the structure's original 162,000 square-foot tensile roof with an updated Tensotherm™ with Nanogel® roofing system." Read full press release >>

May 10, 2011 Haddad Riverfront Park Project Receives AIA Award – Birdair's Fabric Membrane Canopies Honored by West Virginia AIA Chapter

"Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston, WV, which features three fiberglass fabric membrane roof and façade cladding systems from Birdair, Inc., has received an Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture from the West Virginia chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

As the project's design-build roofing subcontractor, Birdair constructed the TiO2-coated PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene or Teflon®) fabric membrane canopies. The project was completed in summer 2010 and the project team also included architect Silling Associates, Charleston, WV and engineer GAI Consultants, Charleston, WV." Read full press release >>

April 5, 2011 Birdair, Inc. to Exhibit at Stadia Design & Technology Expo North America – Visit Birdair at Stand #1844 to Learn About Tensile Architecture for Sporting Venues

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing and tensile structures throughout the world, will exhibit at the Stadia Design & Technology Expo North America, April 12-14, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Stadia magazine's annual exhibition, Stadia Design & Technology Expo North America, allows owners, operators, architects and industry suppliers of sports venues to explore new means of improving their facilities and to gain advice from leading experts from South America, Asia and Europe." Read full press release >>

March 29, 2011 La Plata Stadium Features Tensile Fabric Roofing System From Birdair, Inc. – Argentina Venue is the First PTFE-Covered Stadium in South America

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has completed the tensile roofing system for La Plata Stadium in La Plata, Argentina. Birdair engineered, fabricated and oversaw the installation of the cable structure and fabric roof for the South American stadium.

Birdair served as roofing subcontractor for the 53,000-seat capacity stadium, which features 312,545 square feet of tensile roof utilizing Birdair's steel cable systems and PTFE, a Teflon®-coated woven fiberglass membrane. The fabric is capable of withstanding temperatures from minus 100° F to 450° F. It is also immune to UV rays, waterproof, and flame resistant. A frequent host to football and cultural events, La Plata Stadium is the first PTFE-covered stadium in South America." Read full press release >>

March 17, 2011 Birdair, Inc. to Retrofit Metrodome Roof – New Roof to be Ready for 2011 Preseason Games

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has been awarded the roof replacement contract for the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, MN.

The company installed the Metrodome's original roof in 1982 and will serve as roofing contractor for the Minneapolis attraction, replacing the structure's current ten-acre roof with more than 700,000 square feet of PTFE fiberglass outer and liner membrane material. The materials will look similar to the old roof, but the new roof will feature a lower profile." Read full press release >>

February 1, 2011 Cowboys Stadium Scores With Fabric Membrane Roofing from Birdair, Inc.

"Over 80,000 visitors are expected to attend the biggest football game of the year at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which features a tensioned membrane retractable roofing system from Birdair, Inc. Birdair served as the roofing subcontractor for the project, supplying and installing the structure's PTFE Teflon coated fiberglass membrane retractable roofing panels.

Completed in 2009, the three-million-square-foot venue set a precedent in architectural design and construction. It features the steepest retractable roof ever constructed, the largest operable glass door in the world, and two spectacular 180-foot-long HD video screens." Read full press release >>

January 18, 2011 Birdair, Inc. to Present Webinar: Tensotherm – Roofing For Living to Highlight Material's Innovative Capabilities"

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, invites architects and industry professionals to participate in its first 2011 webinar: "Tensotherm™ – Roofing For Living®."

The webinar will take place Wednesday, February 23 from 11 a.m. - noon EST and will provide a comprehensive technical overview of tensile technology and Tensotherm™ with Nanogel® from Cabot Corporation. Tom Connell, P.E., Birdair Principal Tensotherm Engineer, will host the webinar." Read full press release >>

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