The construction of stadiums can have a positive impact on nearby residential real estate values. Research shows housing prices generally increase the closer a home is located to a new stadium, with premiums ranging from 3-15% for homes within 5 km. The largest effects are seen for homes within 1 km, with prices decreasing gradually with more distance. Stadiums integrated into communities with amenities like transit and mixed-use development tend to have a greater impact on raising nearby property values than those located farther from city centers.
Building Construction 2 Project 2 ReportWilden How
The document discusses the structural systems used in the Olympic Stadium built for the 2012 London Olympics. The stadium features several different structural systems, including a steel skeletal structure, rigid concrete frames with reinforcement, and prefabricated concrete. It also uses external steel bracing and bolted joints between elements. The steel structure supports the cable net roof and transfers loads through the various structural elements to the foundation of 5,000 piles. The document provides details on the different structural components and materials used to construct the lightweight and efficient stadium structure.
The construction of a modern basketball stadium will serve many of the sport teams in Netanya. The 3,000 seat stadium will have 4 floors of seating and separate entrances and facilities for teams and spectators. On non-match days, the stadium will be used for team practices, a gym, and various activities. As the capital of Israeli sport, Netanya aims to host international judo games at the new stadium in future years.
The document discusses the economic impact of hosting the Super Bowl. While cities hope to see significant economic gains, studies show the direct economic benefits are often marginal. However, indirect benefits like promoting the city for future tourism and business can outweigh direct gains. Most recently, NFL owners prioritize choosing cities with new stadiums to host the Super Bowl, despite the economic reality that new stadiums do not necessarily lead to large financial returns for cities.
The construction of stadiums can have a positive impact on nearby residential real estate values. Research shows housing prices generally increase the closer a home is located to a new stadium, with premiums ranging from 3-15% for homes within 5 km. The largest effects are seen for homes within 1 km, with prices decreasing gradually with more distance. Stadiums integrated into communities with amenities like transit and mixed-use development tend to have a greater impact on raising nearby property values than those located farther from city centers.
Building Construction 2 Project 2 ReportWilden How
The document discusses the structural systems used in the Olympic Stadium built for the 2012 London Olympics. The stadium features several different structural systems, including a steel skeletal structure, rigid concrete frames with reinforcement, and prefabricated concrete. It also uses external steel bracing and bolted joints between elements. The steel structure supports the cable net roof and transfers loads through the various structural elements to the foundation of 5,000 piles. The document provides details on the different structural components and materials used to construct the lightweight and efficient stadium structure.
The construction of a modern basketball stadium will serve many of the sport teams in Netanya. The 3,000 seat stadium will have 4 floors of seating and separate entrances and facilities for teams and spectators. On non-match days, the stadium will be used for team practices, a gym, and various activities. As the capital of Israeli sport, Netanya aims to host international judo games at the new stadium in future years.
The document discusses the economic impact of hosting the Super Bowl. While cities hope to see significant economic gains, studies show the direct economic benefits are often marginal. However, indirect benefits like promoting the city for future tourism and business can outweigh direct gains. Most recently, NFL owners prioritize choosing cities with new stadiums to host the Super Bowl, despite the economic reality that new stadiums do not necessarily lead to large financial returns for cities.
The document discusses the multiplier effect in the structural steel industry in South Africa. It finds that for every job created directly in structural steel fabrication and construction, an additional 1.6 jobs are created indirectly through supplier industries and wages (multiplier of 2.6x). It also finds that a R1 billion project in structural steel results in R1.43 billion in overall economic activity and R390 million in tax revenue. Imported steel loses out on this multiplier effect and substantial local economic benefits. The multiplier analysis demonstrates that locally produced structural steel is more economically sensible than imported options.
This document summarizes information from the Mid-America Chamber Executives annual conference in three points:
1) It provides an overview of the development of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium, including the legislative approval process, construction details such as employment and contracting of local businesses, and major events secured like the 2018 Super Bowl.
2) It outlines the significant economic impacts of the stadium and surrounding developments, such as $400 million in other development and increased construction permits in Minneapolis.
3) It briefly describes the Vikings' plans to build a new team headquarters and practice facility in Eagan, including the community-focused aspects and potential for a 5,000-7,000 seat football stadium.
This document provides an abstract and introduction for a research paper that analyzes the impact of professional sports teams and stadiums on host metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in the Midwest United States. The paper will use regression analysis to examine the effects on personal aggregate income in 10 MSAs that have had new or renovated MLB or NFL stadiums built. The introduction reviews literature finding mostly negative or neutral economic impacts of stadiums and teams. It establishes the conceptual framework of sports organizations seeking to maximize profits by having public funds pay for infrastructure under the argument of economic benefits, though studies find benefits are overstated or money is redistributed rather than adding new dollars to the local economy.
The memorandum analyzes the potential economic impact of the proposed Outer Harbor Village project in Erie County, NY. It finds that the project would generate about $2.95 billion in local economic activity and create over 35,966 jobs. Most of the economic benefits would occur during the construction phase. The operations phase would generate around $1.52 million annually and support around 1,700 jobs, with most occurring in arts, entertainment, accommodation, and food services industries due to the new stadium and hotel. However, the memorandum cautions that the numbers rely on outdated data and do not consider potential negative externalities or compare the economic activity to existing facilities.
This presentation provides an overview of the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority (KABATA) project to develop a new bridge connecting Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough across Knik Arm. The project involves constructing a 10 mile two-lane roadway and 8,200 foot bridge initially, with potential future expansion. KABATA is seeking private partners through an availability payment P3 procurement to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the project. The presentation outlines the project benefits and status, as well as the procurement process and timelines.
Masters Report - Soccer Stadiums as Tools of Economic Development Ryan Kacirek
This document is a master's thesis that examines the economic impact of soccer stadiums in the United States. It conducts a regression analysis of the 16 Major League Soccer stadiums to determine if certain "successful sports stadium characteristics" are correlated with greater economic impacts. These characteristics include being located in or near downtown, having public transportation access, and being integrated into the surrounding community. The analysis found no significant relationship between economic impact and these characteristics. However, the author concludes that planners should still aim to include these characteristics when planning new soccer stadiums in order to maximize broader public benefits.
The document analyzes the potential costs and benefits of building a new stadium in Fremont, California for the Oakland Athletics baseball team. It finds that existing economic research shows new stadiums do not generate new jobs or businesses as claimed. The stadium would cost Fremont taxpayers millions for infrastructure upgrades and public safety costs that are not covered by the team. Traffic and crime would also likely increase around the stadium on event days without providing real economic benefits to the city.
E-transformation des stades arenas et spectacles sportifs - MBA MCIGuillaume Fischer
Présentation / conférence sur l'e-transformation des stades arenas et spectacles sportifs, réalisée dans le cadre de la formation MBA MCI (Marketing et Commerce sur Internet) - Avril 2015 - Par Hugo Duffaut, Guillaume Fischer, Morgane Vergoz, Michel Rolland, Maxime Franck, Alexis Szlaga, Benjamin El Quali
The document discusses the growth of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. It outlines the league's origins in 1996 and growth to 16 teams currently. MLS is driven by strong ownership groups that also own international soccer clubs and teams in other major sports leagues. The league has long-term television contracts and is expanding to more cities. It also benefits from building soccer-specific stadiums and pursuing public-private partnerships to finance new stadium construction projects.
The Phoenix International Media Center in Beijing used BIM exclusively to design its striking curved form, inspired by a Möbius strip. BIM helped optimize the building's shape for energy efficiency and wind performance. It also aided steel fabrication by modeling how the steel would bend. BIM facilitated a paperless process and saved over $6 million through design improvements to the curtainwall. The digital model will also benefit long-term operations and maintenance.
The QiZhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai, China has a unique kinetic roof system for its main tennis stadium. The roof consists of eight movable steel petals that open and close like a flower, allowing the stadium to host indoor and outdoor events. Each petal is supported by a truss and rail system and moves independently on a single fulcrum to open or close the roof in eight minutes, providing shade and climate control. The kinetic roof design was inspired by Shanghai's magnolia flower and helps adapt the stadium for different sports throughout the year.
The document discusses different types of cable structures. It describes cable systems as major structural systems that redirect external forces through simple normal stresses of tension or compression. Suspension cable structures form a funicular shape to support loads. Steel cables are commonly used due to their high tensile strength to span large distances. Dynamic effects of wind can cause fluttering in flexible cable roof structures. Preventive measures include increasing dead load, adding anchoring cables, or using crossed cable systems. Case studies on the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge and Penang Bridge demonstrate single and double cable structural designs.
This document discusses long span building structures. It defines long span as structures with spans larger than 20m that cannot be achieved with ordinary reinforced concrete structures. It lists various loads that act on structural systems including dead, live, wind, and temperature loads. It also lists common materials that can be used for long span structures such as reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and composites. Common structural forms including insitu and precast concrete, steel structures, and portal frames are discussed. Long span structures are classified into form active, vector active, section active, and surface active systems with examples provided. Design considerations for long span beams are also mentioned, noting benefits such as flexible column-free spaces. Long span buildings create large column-
Congratulations to the 2016 AEC Excellence Awards finalists! We received a record number of submissions this year, and the projects chosen by our panel of judges as finalists truly represent the future of making things for AEC.
Check out their amazing projects here.
This document discusses and compares cable-stayed and suspension bridge structures. It defines cables as flexible structural components that can only support tensile loading. There are two main types of cable structures: suspension and stayed cables. Suspension bridges hang the deck below suspension cables on vertical suspenders, while cable-stayed bridges support the deck with cables running directly from towers. Cable-stayed bridges have advantages like faster construction and higher stiffness compared to more flexible suspension bridges.
Just a few years ago, the concept of “green schools” was a vision of the future, based on the bold belief that applying green design and construction principles to school facilities would positively impact the learning and teaching experience. At Skanska, we shared that belief and committed to applying our advanced skill set and sustainable mindset to make the green school vision a reality.
Today, students and teachers across the country are realizing the benefits of learning and working in optimized green environments. And Skanska continues to lead the construction industry in identifying and implementing new materials and methods that positively impact student health, school operational costs and the environment.
How performance management can improve client satisfactionSkanska USA
Early in her construction career, Wendy (Li) MacLeod-Roemer realized there was significant room to improve construction delivery beyond traditional means. To help advance our industry, she decided to pursue a PhD in organization management to understand what changes would be most effective. She dedicated her thesis to exploring how performance management can transform construction projects. Here, Wendy – now one of our senior project managers – explains how her research shows that cost isn’t what is most important to clients.
The Evolution of Airports: Trends in Airport ConstructionSkanska USA
The future of air travel is changing quickly, from new and bigger planes to evolving security requirements, and shifting economics and consumer demands.
Why inclusion is beneficial for people and businessSkanska USA
The document discusses how inclusion is beneficial for businesses. It states that to be market leaders, teams need to be both diverse and inclusive. It provides evidence that companies with higher levels of diversity and inclusion have greater financial benefits like higher revenue, returns on equity/sales/invested capital, and customer bases. Specifically, the most racially diverse companies have nearly 15 times more revenue than the least racially diverse. Performance peaks when teams are approximately 55% women. Employees who feel included are more satisfied and innovative, while those who feel less included have lower job satisfaction and turnover intentions.
It's work, not war: How to prevent deadly harm in constructionSkanska USA
With 775 fatalities and 90,000 injuries on construction jobsites across the country every year, the industry has a way to go until we achieve Zero Accidents.
After the flood: restoring Colorado’s Highway 7Skanska USA
In September 2013, torrential rains devastated northern Colorado in what has been called a 1,000-year-flood. Under an emergency repair contract, a Skanska joint venture reconstructed a 14-mile stretch of State Highway 7 – not far from Denver – that was badly damaged when an adjacent river crested its banks. Completed a week ahead of schedule in November 2013, here are before and after images of the road reconstruction,
Bridges are some of our most eye-catching projects. We build and rehabilitate bridges of all types, from landmarks like the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine, Fla., to interstate thoroughfares like Interstate Highway 10 over Florida’s Escambia Bay. We’ve overseen the seismic retrofitting of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in California, construction of the Cooper River Bridge (also known as Arthur J. Ravenel Bridge) in South Carolina, as well as worked on the iconic East River bridges in New York: the Brooklyn Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Bridge and Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (formerly the Triborough Bridge).
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How to build a stadium that can tackle the Big GameSkanska USA
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is one of the most technologically advanced and green stadiums in the world. It has state-of-the-art WiFi, cellular networks, video displays, and a 2,500 speaker sound system. Over $80 million was invested in information technology. The stadium also focuses on sustainability through initiatives like low-flow toilets, synthetic turf, solar power, and encouraging public transportation use to reduce its carbon footprint. It was constructed using innovative building information modeling and prefabricated concrete pieces to finish well ahead of schedule.
Made in America: How Increased Domestic Energy Production Affects YouSkanska USA
Energy is the lifeblood of everything we do. From business to transportation to our social life, we all depend on energy supplies to power our world. We are at a crossroads in the U.S. as new energy resources and an increased emphasis on efficiency is shifting the balance of power in America’s favor. In light of these developments, Skanska examined the trends in U.S. energy production and consumption, as well as the benefits we may incur from increased domestic energy production. The country is on track to become the world’s largest oil producer in less than a decade and the U.S. is currently the world’s largest producer of natural gas. The world is taking notice. What do all these energy developments mean for you? A cleaner environment, higher GDP and industrial and job growth are just a few benefits of our increased domestic energy production.
These images taken by Tom Powel Imaging show NXT Health's Patient Room 2020 prototype which was created with the help of over 30 partners. We’re honored to have been one of those partners, providing the project management, permitting and construction estimates for the project.
The document discusses the need to build resilient infrastructure in the U.S. It notes that the country's infrastructure is aging and in need of repairs and upgrades to withstand natural disasters. However, funding for infrastructure projects is lacking. The document proposes using infrastructure banks and public-private partnerships to help finance rebuilding efforts. Specific projects mentioned include constructing a new tunnel, interchange modifications, and extending a highway.