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7 Ways a Fabric Sports Facility is Better Than a Stadium

Almost anywhere in the world, the elements make it difficult to play outdoor sports year round. Whether you live in the coldest arctic region or the hottest desert, athletes can’t play in extreme weather with peak performance. Instead of building a stadium, one option could be to use a fabric structure to protect athletes and have longer sporting seasons. Fabric structures are more durable than ever and are even superior to traditional stadiums for seven reasons. Fabric structures have better sound, no dangerous beams, can adapt to any climate, can be customized, have natural light, energy efficient and are portable.

Defy the Arctic with Camp Systems from Alaska Structures

People have been exploring the arctic since ancient times; the first explorers in recorded history were the ancient greeks. Of course ancient explorers were mostly unsuccessful in settling in the arctic region, known for its harsh, extremely cold climate. With technological advancements, arctic expeditions have become more successful due to the tools available to withstand the harsh conditions. One such tool is the fabric building, using strong fabrics and steel frames, they are able to stand in the coldest regions. Alaska Structures designs fabric structures, tested by third-party engineers, that operators have been using in this region over 40 years.

XPL-series Quick Erect Fabric Shelter Frame.

New Portable Survival Structures for the 21st Century

Our way of life was made possible through exploration, travelling to new sites and settling there. The pioneers of this country had to survive through tough conditions, with shelters inferior to what we have today. Fabric building systems can now offer more protection and rival standard structures when it comes to cost and convenience. These structures are faster and easier to setup without compromising strength and durability. Alaska Structures designs fabric buildings that can withstand very harsh conditions, such as the extreme climates or arctic and desert regions. Third-party engineers test the fabric buildings to ensure their lasting power, which is vital in survival situations.

WeatherPort® Shelter Systems Make Set-Up Easy!

Setting up outdoor events can be stressful and costly depending on the set-up crew and type of structure. You want a structure that will be easy to build to make your event set up run smoothly. WeatherPort canopies are quick and easy to install without compromising strength and quality. We have options for temporary and permanent structures, depending on your event and needs.

Industrial warehouse fabric building in the arctic.

Fabric Buildings & Energy Efficiency

You may have your operations housed in an old building, wasting energy and driving up costs due to poor insulation, etc. Before you begin upgrades, it’s important to explore all your options for repairing an old structure or building a new one. Sometimes repairing an old structure can be just as expensive as building a new one, and both take a lot of time. Another option is to use a fabric building to support your operations, as they are fast and easy to setup. In addition, they are typically less costly than upgrades or a building a brick-and-mortar structure. Alaska Structures designs fabric structures with a host of benefits and ways to save and increase energy efficiency.

GBX gable buildings temporarily used for housing in remote camp in Alaska.

Fabric Buildings vs. ISO Containers

ISO shipping containers provide a way for intermodal transport, shipping items from the ship to the rails and then to trucks. This versatility doesn’t translate to housing and camping, however some commercial and governmental operations use them for this purpose. Imagine trying to sleep or work inside a metal crate with no windows or insulation. Those aren’t optimal conditions to live or work in. A better option for a camp system would be a fabric structure, designed to house people and equipment. Factors that make fabric structures a better option are safety, shipping costs, portability, construction costs, versatility, and energy efficiency.

Business News Network Interviews Alaska Structures at PDAC

PDAC 2015 Reveals Industry Concerns

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada puts on the world’s largest trade show for mining and ore exploration. PDAC 2015 centered on finding ways to get past looming issues in the mining field. They featured a TSX-Series Portable cabin as a way of addressing one of the issues surrounding mineral and mining exploration. The issue, very high operating costs and not getting a return to support these costs. With billions at stake, the Canadian government is working to help with this issue. Tax credits and lowering the cost of operations (one way is by using portable systems) can help the struggling industry.

Check Us Out at PDAC 2015

If you are someone who works in the mining industry, it’s important to be aware of the new trends and advances in the field. Like any business, you must have the best tools to remain competitive in the field. The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada hold it’s annual convention in Toronto, March 1st – 4th, with leading developers in the field to show their work. Alaska Structures will be there to showcase their fabric structures and new raised flooring system. You can check out the new features at our booth, number 1315, located right of the main entrance.

Cold-Climate and Extreme-Altitude Mining Solutions

Mining operations often take managers and miners to the most remote locations with extremely harsh conditions. They need structures that can protect them as they work, and will last the length of the operation. For instance, the Bema Gold mines are in far east Russia, where weather conditions are extreme. It snows 315 days a year with an average temperature of -67°F and up to 132 mph wind gusts. They have fabric buildings from Alaska Structures that they used for 10 years before replacing them. The Bema Gold mines and other operations facing similar harsh weather need durability and long-lasting quality, which their designs can provide.

The DAGB-Series Uses a Rail System to Create an Expandable Fabric Structure

The DAGB-Series rail system is perfect for construction projects and job sites that require an expandable building.

More Than Modular: The Mobility of Our Deployable Structures

Now that you thinking about using fabric structures for your operations, you must think about how you will get them to your site. How you package a portable structure is just as important in maintaining its longevity as the materials it’s made with. Fabric structures are made with durable long-lasting materials that can withstand the harshest conditions while being lightweight, portable and easy to set up. Even though Alaska Structures develops their strongest materials to use for fabric buildings, they still make sure their shipping containers are durable. It’s important to protect your investment when you are transporting it through harsh conditions, to ensure it works properly out the box.

FALL IN LOVE WITH THE LIMITED FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS OF FABRIC BUILDINGS ENGINEERED BY WEATHERPORT®

One of the great benefits of using WeatherPort Shelters is that you can set up them up on any surface with minimal site prep. This allows businesses and hobbyists alike to use our structures to suit their needs. The design of our shelters is suitable for many foundation types and different purposes such as warehouses and sports facilities. This guide will instruct you on how to anchor your WeatherPort Shelter on different foundation types including concrete, wood, and building pads.

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