January 26, 2021 In 2020, many industries experienced shortages of essential goods and materials, hindering their operation and causing manufacturing to stall. One of the industries most heavily impacted was the construction industry, with many projects screeching to a halt due to the lack of lumber. The article “The 2020 Lumber Shortage” from Construction Magazine […]
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Virginia Tech’s New ClearSpan Field House
January 14, 2021 Virginia Tech has added a new ClearSpan structure to their Rec Sports department. The Rec Sports Field House provides students with space to play intramural sports and participate in training and recreational activities. The building features a strong steel frame with a fabric cover, allowing in ample natural light. The field […]
The Pandemic May Change Architecture, but Fabric Structures Can Help
December 17, 2020 COVID-19 has changed just about every aspect of our daily lives, especially in cities and other crowded areas. As the Los Angeles Times pointed out in their piece “Past Pandemics Changed the Design of Cities. Six Ways COVID-19 Could Do the Same,” COVID-19 has the potential to change the architecture of […]
Sustainable Fabric Structures: An Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Fabric Building
Sustainability and environmental consciousness are more important now than ever before, and operations across all industries are trying their best to adapt to new, greener standards. While the building industry as a whole has not been the most eco-friendly in the past, sustainable practices are becoming more commonplace in an effort to promote change. This […]
How Will Your Building Stand Up to Inclement Weather?
November 12, 2020 No matter where your operation is located, it will likely experience some harsh weather. Whether a business is located in the perpetually rainy Pacific Northwest, the tornado prone Midwest, the hurricane susceptible Gulf Coast or the unpredictable and ever changing Northeast, a strong, secure building is a necessity. Regardless of the […]
Why Every Business Needs a Fabric Structure
October 14, 2020 Choosing the right structure for a business can be a time-consuming, costly and arduous process. Business owners need to make sure the building meets their business’s requirements, all while not breaking the bank. For those looking for a less costly alternative to a traditional building that doesn’t sacrifice quality or strength, […]
ClearSpan Now Offering Custom Social Distancing Solutions for the Workplace
May 20, 2020 ClearSpan is helping businesses across the country reopen by offering custom social distancing building and workspace solutions. As the country loosens its pandemic restrictions, businesses now have more requirements that they have to meet in order to reopen. ClearSpan has expanded their line to include auxiliary buildings to increase workspace, as […]
Fabric Buildings Cost: What Impacts Fabric Building Prices?
Tension fabric structures are known across dozens of industries for their versatility, as well as their budget-friendly nature. This is especially true when compared to more traditional structures, which can carry a steep price tag due to their cost-intensive designs, extensive construction requirements and high long-term operating costs. Despite fabric structures generally being less expensive, […]
Hartford Business Journal covers ClearSpan’s production of temporary disaster structures in response to COVID-19
April 2, 2020 The Hartford Business Journal recently wrote an article on the efforts ClearSpan is taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ClearSpan has recently adjusted their manufacturing facility to provide governments, medical centers and communities with rapidly deployable disaster response structures and medical buildings. Due to the critical need for these structures, […]
ClearSpan Reacts to COVID-19 with Disaster Response Structures
March 31, 2020 ClearSpan Structures has quickly adjusted their manufacturing facility to provide governments, medical centers and communities with rapidly deployable disaster response structures and medical buildings. ClearSpan is now able to ship these buildings in fewer than 24 hours, and because of this quick turn around, the company already has buildings being used […]