Using Steel in Sports Gym and Arena Building Has Its Benefits
Steel buildings are all around us every day, but most of the time we don't realize it. We are too busy thinking about what we have to do for work, what to cook for dinner, or who is playing in the big game tonight? You don't realize that when you sit down to watch your favorite sports team play ball, you're either in a steel structure or watching them play in one (i.e. the stadium). Steel in Sports is a reality. Steel buildings make the perfect sports gyms and arenas for many different reasons. Steel buildings require little maintenance, are fire resistant, weather resistant, environmentally friendly and are fully customizable.
Steel buildings are more durable than buildings made of other materials. Steel also provides more strength against severe weather and pests like termites. The Super Bowl bound Atlanta Falcons are currently building a brand new steel building in Atlanta to house them for the 2017 football season as well as host the NCAA Men's Final Four game in 2020, the SEC Championship Game for the next 10 years and the Super Bowl in 2019. Buildings of these scales need to be durable enough to last a long time without excessive maintenance. Steel provides the durability, making the large investment worth it due to the amount of time these structures will be standing and in use. Why would general contractors choose steel?
What A Steal Using Steel Can Be
- Durability: With the amount of people expected to visit the stadium, the structure must be strong so that no one has to worry about it crumbling under the weight of all the visitors. Steel is flame resistant and corrosion resistant making it one of the strongest options. With proper maintenance steel structures can last generations, which is the goal of such a large investment.
- Efficiency: The strength and building process of steel allows contractors to get the most efficient use of space when using steel. The steel structure is so sound that supporting walls are not necessary; eliminating the need for supportive beams or walls giving steel buildings the most open floor plan. For a sports arena that comes in handy.
- Eco-Friendly: Steel can be recycled at the end of its life and repurposed without it losing its beneficial properties. Being green comes with a benefit and sometimes a tax break.
Next time you visit your favorite sports team or local gym, take a look around and appreciate the steel structure and what that means for your fan experience. Whether your need is for a large scale arena, community recreation center or fitness gymnasium, building with steel is the most logical, practical and responsible choice. Do you have questions about how a steel building can meet your sporting needs? Contact Arco Building Systems, the steel sports' building specialists.
