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Determining a schedule of values

By Samuel J. Armijos, AIA The best way to understand the cost of a fabric structure is to request a schedule of values (SOV) or a breakdown of the major costs. Design (5-15%) Design development to construction document. Percentage varies depending on design/build vs. plans and specification approach. Engineering (5-15%) Awning to dome stadium. All [...]

By |1970-01-01T00:00:00-06:00January 1, 1970|

Using the air (apparent)

Inflatable buildings have their own unique advantages, especially portability and easy set-up. By Bruce Wright, AIA Inflatable buildings can have some special requirements-such as air pumps to fill the structural fabric tubes-unlike any other type of structure, but they also have advantages for relocatable buildings or rapid set-up for disaster relief structures. David Kelsall, technical [...]

By |1970-01-01T00:00:00-06:00January 1, 1970|

Customers’ desks present advertising opportunities

By Roy Katz How would you like to own a small—but prime—piece of real estate on your best customers’ desks? You can with the creative use of advertising specialties, premiums, and giveaways. “Advertising specialties have lasting impact and help reinforce a connection with your audience,” says Timothy M. Andrews, president and CEO of the Advertising [...]

By |1970-01-01T00:00:00-06:00January 1, 1970|

Next-generation fabricators

The economy has not been the biggest problem for marine fabricators; it’s the lack of qualified workers to carry on the craft—this and the need to incorporate new equipment that can speed up the process and help small shops run more efficiently. “These are the two ‘evils’ of our industry that no one has been [...]

By |1970-01-01T00:00:00-06:00January 1, 1970|

Graphics One LLC introduces new direct-to-fabric printer

Graphics One introduces the GO RIO TX direct-to-fabric printer for the flag and banner market. The RIO TX has been modified to image on multiple types of fabric with integrated high-performance ink delivery, fabric drying and fabric media handling systems. It can also image on paper offering the ability to do both direct-to-fabric and paper [...]

By |1969-12-31T00:00:00-06:00December 31, 1969|
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