New Design
Aircraft maintenance hanger, Qatar
Courtesy Ghafari Architects
Aircraft hangars, stadium, and arena roofs are examples of long-span building structures that require special expertise and consultation in design and construction. Long spans demand close attention to unbalanced loads, whether from wind pressures, snow drifts or construction materials acting on the roof, or from work platform, crane, or scoreboard loads hung from roof framing. Construction of these structures becomes complex and a significant driver of both cost and schedule. For sports venues and aviation facilities around the world, we work to improve the speed and accuracy of estimating and delivering complex structures via Building Information Modeling and other specialized software.
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Peer Review
Convention Center, Hong Kong
Long-span structural systems vary widely and often include unusual and innovative features. Our structural specialists evaluate the proposed design and suggest improvements while also considering other possible approaches. As peer reviewers, when commenting on designs by others, our multidisciplinary team evaluates the appropriateness of the proposed design rather than pushing a favorite approach.
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Feasibility Studies
Retractable roof study, New York
Feasibility studies for long-span structures most often involve review of an existing structure for possible modifications. Owners ask if they can “raise the roof” both figuratively and literally, to increase seating or add luxury skyboxes. They may wish to suspend rigging loads in locations or quantities not anticipated in the original design. Whatever the question, they always want an answer quickly. Our experience with a wide variety of structural systems enables us to quickly determine the key aspects of the study and to provide a timely, thoughtful response.
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Value Engineering
Pepsi Arena roof design, Denver
Vital to the economy of long-span building structures is the understanding and coordination of the framing concept, the construction sequence, and the manufacture of the product. With our expansive history in Long-Span, we have put key staff in place that can work hand in hand with other members of the design and construction team. We have the expertise required to deal with the upper level fabrication and erection issues that drive the construction cost and schedule of these projects.
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