By Gerald Dlubala It’s true, we love and are extremely passionate about our sports teams and for many Americans, sitting in stadium bleachers on the weekend is like visiting a vacation resort. For that reason, the sports industry in America was said to be worth over $60 billion in 2015, and is estimated to top $73 billion by 2019. But ... Read More »
Community Building
More Cities Pass Laws on Bike Rooms for Existing and New Construction
Bike rooms, a covered, designated area for secure bicycle parking, used to be a luxury. Now, they are becoming mandatory in many urban environments. As people trend towards cycling for both transportation and recreation, the demand for bicycle parking is on the rise. Many cyclists purchase high-end bikes worth thousands of dollars instead of buying a vehicle. Wanting to protect ... Read More »
How to Build a Recreational Dog Agility Course with the Right Dog Park Equipment
By Susyn Stecchi Are you looking to add an agility or obstacle course with dog park equipment to your park or multi-family community? There are two types of dog agility courses. One is for professional championship trials that have to adhere to the standards of the various dog agility professional organizations such as the USDAA. The other is the informal, ... Read More »
Aluminum Bleachers Need Regular Care and Inspection – Use this Checklist
Aluminum bleachers endure a lot of use, misuse and abuse. How do you keep them safe and sound when you have so many crowds of people walking, cheering and jumping up and down on them? There are very few structures out there that are subjected to this type of activity. And to add to the danger, a large number of ... Read More »