Football stadiums remain the essential lifeline for clubs generating revenue from ticketing, hospitality, naming rights and concessions. Commercially-focused football clubs are increasingly focusing on more innovative approaches to stadium design and construction. They are developing quality facilities that generate a higher yield and enhanced fan experience, rather than simply attempting to maximise seating capacity.

As these facilities represent the largest – as well as the highest risk – investment for clubs and franchises, owners and operators are looking for insight and strategies that will help them increase revenue and visitor numbers to existing or new venues.

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Stadium Lighting

The sheer pace of sports technology deems that what was acceptable only a few years ago is no longer adequate for an industry where sponsorship runs into multi-millions, and where television coverage drives funding. More than ever then, higher standards are being asked of stadiums’ lighting systems to ensure that both the moving and still cameras can pick up the perfect football image.

The ongoing pursuit of better visibility, particularly when the television cameras arrived, means that in today’s terms more than 1400 lux is the general recommendation for fixed camera positions. And contrary to some beliefs, as broadcast technology improves, the lighting recommendations are slipping upwards rather than downwards as cameras work faster and as a result need more light if a good result is to be guaranteed

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Stadium Roofing

The popularity of plastics for construction glazing is driving development of new materials that can address virtually any challenge – from thermal control to self-cleaning to special tints and effects. Thermoplastics deliver a unique combination of advantages in roofing for large, complex structures like stadiums. Compared to traditional glass, plastic glazing is significantly lighter and highly impact-resistant for safety. It can be formed into complex shapes that are difficult to achieve with glass. These materials can be engineered with a variety of special coatings and tints for excellent weathering performance, enhanced light transmission, and easy maintenance. e proposition