ClearSpan Blog

October 10, 2019    For many years, farmers across the country have used traditional agriculture buildings, like wooden barns, to provide a reliable structure for farm functions. While these structures provide a solution to the needs of a farm, they can be expensive to construct and maintain. Fortunately, there is an innovative type of structure […]

October 2, 2019    Traditional buildings have long been the go-to option for vehicle and equipment repair facilities. However, these structures can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Not only are they costly, but traditional structures constructed from wood and concrete have many other detriments when compared to newer, more advanced building solutions. Many owners […]

September 25, 2019    ClearSpan Structures, the leading manufacturer of metal and fabric building solutions, announced that it has completed construction on a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The $10 million investment was made to help meet increasing customer demand. The new 94,000 square foot facility sits on ClearSpan’s 60 acre campus in Dyersville, Iowa. The […]

September 19, 2019 ClearSpan fabric structures have already been used in a variety of applications across dozens of industries, but their use in athletic and recreational applications is on the rise. As operations throughout the country take advantage of the benefits of ClearSpan fabric structures, they continue to prove valuable for sports and outdoor events […]

August 21, 2019 In the wintertime, heavy and frigid cold encourage athletes to stay indoors. In the spring, rainstorms can washout any chance for sports or outdoor activities. In the summer, scorching heat can force closures and cancellations. Luckily, there’s a cost-effective solution becoming popular for athletes and business owners looking for year-round activity. ClearSpan […]

August 9, 2019    POWER Magazine recently published a ClearSpan article that offers a fresh perspective on power plant efficiency and design. Although many sites are constructed with conventional brick-and-mortar or wood buildings, fabric structures are another economical option to consider. ClearSpan structures provide many advantages for users, such as versatility and durability, while saving […]

May 24, 2019    Construction companies have the potential to utilize ClearSpan fabric buildings for many different applications. Whether they are used for aggregate coverage, equipment storage or to create a sheltered work area, they can certainly provide invaluable help.  Fabric structures are a reliable coverage solution with a significantly less initial cost than traditional […]

May 13, 2019    A ClearSpan specialist recently contributed to Workplace Material Handling Magazine to highlight the benefits of a fabric structure when striving to keep employees and equipment cool. Businesses can rely on ClearSpan to increase safety with their economical building solutions. Click here to read ClearSpan’s full article on the Workplace Material Handling […]

April 29, 2019    When James Madison University decided to bring their football practice indoors, they called on ClearSpan to make it happen. Their fabric building protects from the outdoor elements as planned, meaning the team no longer experiences interruptions or cancelled practice due to rain or snow. With this consistency, the JMU football team […]

April 11, 2019     Processing aggregate materials will often stir up dust-like remnants into the air. This was a common occurrence for ClearSpan customer Proton Power, who regularly use a woodchip grinder. The grinding process often emits woodchip particles into the air that would be unhealthy for workers to inhale on a regular basis. Fortunately, […]