February 2, 2022
Our Five Favorite Olympic Stadiums & Venues
PFEIFER Structures has been fortunate to partner with leading architects, general contractors, and developers to build some of the world's…
February 1, 2022
Installing the Impossible: Crystal Bridges Museum Amphitheater
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, is located in the thick of a lush forest. The…
January 17, 2022
FabriTec Structures, Shade Concepts Founder Claude Centner Retires
After 28 years in the tension structure business, Claude Centner, a founding partner in Shade Concepts, Shade Structures, USA Shade…
November 22, 2021
What Is A Screen Facade?
What is a screen façade or façade screening? A screen façade (also known as façade screening, decorative screening, or a…
October 12, 2021
Our Experts Explain How ETFE Cushions Work
A building envelope has three standard functions: keep cold air out in winter, keep cool air in summer, and meeting…
October 6, 2021
Innovative Cable Structure Engineering At The Dubai EXPO
Igor Siotor, Thomas Hermeking, and Christian Schloegl of PFEIFER Structures recently produced a case study on the cable canopies at…
September 9, 2021
SoFi Stadium: Setting A New Standard In Stadium Design And Construction
SoFi Stadium: Setting A New Standard In Stadium Design And Construction SoFi Stadium, the breathtaking new home to two NFL…
August 24, 2021
Life In A Pandemic: A Story Of The Retractable Roof At BC Place
Early in 2020, PFEIFER Structures was contracted to upgrade the electrical control system of the retractable roof atop BC Place…
August 5, 2021
ETFE: The Intriguing Glass Replacement Material
Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) is a fluorine-based polymer that is extruded into a foil-like roll. Similar to PTFE Fabrics, ETFE is…
