Birdair, Inc. is active in providing the latest up-to-date news and information related to our products, projects and services to the market. You may read the most recent news releases below.

December 9, 2010 Birdair, Inc. Establishes Presence in Brazil with "Taiyo Birdair do Brasil, Ltda."

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, and a member of the Taiyo Kogyo group, has opened its subsidiary "Taiyo Birdair do Brasil, Ltda." in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The sales-support office will expand the presence of Birdair and the Taiyo Kogyo group in South America and provide better sales support to prospects and customers in the region.

Brazil will host the 2014 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympic Games. With large-scale project planning underway for sports, transportation and hospitality facilities to support these events, there is a strong need for projects utilizing a Birdair tensile membrane structure." Read full press release >>

November 9, 2010 Birdair, Inc. Receives 2010 IFAI International Award of Excellence – Company Honored For Stunning Moses Mabhiba Stadium Work

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) for its work on Moses Mabhiba Stadium. Located in Durban, South Africa, the stadium was built for the 2010 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup." Read full press release >>

November 2, 2010 Birdair, Inc. to Exhibit at 2010 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo – Visit Birdair at Cabot Corporation's Booth #745 to Learn More About Tensotherm™ with Nanogel® Aerogel

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, will exhibit at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, November 17-19, at McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL." Read full press release >>

October 6, 2010 Birdair, Inc. to Sponsor University of Buffalo Architecture Lecture – Birdair Lecture to Feature Award-Winning Architect Lawrence Scarpa

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, is sponsoring a lecture by Lawrence Scarpa, FAIA, principal and co-founder of Pugh + Scarpa Architects, at the University of Buffalo (UB) School of Architecture and Planning on October 13, 2010." Read full press release >>

September 28, 2010 Birdair to Exhibit at Expo Estádio 2010 in Sao Paulo, Brazil – Display Explores the Advantages of Tensile Architecture for Stadiums and Sporting Venues

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, will exhibit at Expo Estádio 2010, October 6-8, at Sul América Convention Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil." Read full press release >>

August 31, 2010 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Features Tensile Membrane Fabric Roof From Birdair, Inc. – Asia's Largest Tensile Roof Provides Functional and Aesthetic Benefits to New Delhi Stadium

"The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, India, now features Asia's largest tensile roof from Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world." Read full press release >>

August 20, 2010 MakMax Australia Launches Industry Leading Website

"MakMax Australia announces the launch of industry leading website. Taking months of development the new MakMax website offers the most comprehensive collection of information on Tensile Membrane products and services available. Focused on the architectural and engineering industry, technical content is easily accessible as a free source or sign up download." Read full press release >>

August 17, 2010 Birdair, Inc. Selected to Retrofit Canada Place's Iconic Sail Roof – Canadian Landmark to Receive Updated TiO₂-coated PTFE Tensile Roofing

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has been selected to provide the updated tensile roofing system for Canada Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. As the manufacturer of Canada Place's original sail fabric, Birdair is proud to be a part of this project." Read full press release >>

July 27, 2010 Birdair, Inc. Completes Haddad Riverfront Park Project – Fabric Membrane Canopies Provide Shelter For West Virginia Park's Stage, Seating and Pavilion

"Visitors to Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston, WV, are now greeted by three fiberglass fabric membrane roof and façade cladding systems from Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world." Read full press release >>

July 1, 2010 Gold Coast Stadium Redevelopment

"MakMax has been awarded the fabric roofing contract for the $144.2 million Gold Coast Stadium Redevelopment at Carrara, Queensland. The Queensland Government led Gold Coast Stadium project is managed by WATPAC and supported by the Commonwealth Government, the Gold Coast City Council and the AFL." Read full press release >>

July 1, 2010 Birdair, Inc. Project Receives 2010 AIA 25-Year Award – Hajj Terminal at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Saudi Arabia Honored by AIA For Standing Test of Time

"The Hajj Terminal at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, featuring a tensioned membrane roofing system from Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has received the AIA 25-Year Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA)." Read full press release >>

June 8, 2010 Birdair, Inc. Scores at the 2010 World Cup With Tensile Roofing – Three Out of Four Primary World Cup Stadiums Include Tensile Roofing Systems From Birdair

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has completed its work on three Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup stadiums in South Africa, including Cape Town Stadium, Moses Mabhida Stadium and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium." Read full press release >>

June 2, 2010 Birdair, Inc. to Exhibit at AIA Expo 2010 – Visit Birdair at Booth #1639 to Learn About the Versatile and Sustainable Capabilities of Tensile Architecture

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, will exhibit at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention and Design Exposition, June 10-12, 2010 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami." Read full press release >>

June 1, 2010 Birdair, Inc. Launches AIA CES Course on The Continuing Architect – Defying Gravity With Tensile Architecture" Offered in New Online Format

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has launched its continuing education course entitled, "Defying Gravity With Tensile Architecture" on The Continuing Architect, an online architect continuing education platform." Read full press release >>

May 26, 2010 Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium To Feature Tensile Membrane Roofing From Birdair – New Delhi Stadium to Install Asia's Largest Tensile Roof

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing and tensile structures throughout the world, will serve as the roofing subcontractor for the retrofit of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India." Read full press release >>

May 5, 2010 Birdair, Inc. to Exhibit at Hospitality Design Expo 2010 – Visit Birdair at Booth #1363

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, will exhibit at the Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference 2010, May 19-21, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV." Read full press release >>

April 15, 2010 Birdair, Inc. To Supply Tensile Fabric Roofing For La Plata Stadium – Company Awarded Roofing Contract for Argentina Stadium

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has been awarded the design-build contract to provide the cable structure and fabric roofing system for the La Plata Stadium in La Plata, Argentina." Read full press release >>

April 12, 2010 Birdair, Inc. to Exhibit at Stadia Design & Technology Expo North America – Explore the Benefits of Tensile Architecture for Sporting Venues at Stand #3010

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing and tensile structures throughout the world, will exhibit at the Stadia Design & Technology Expo North America, April 26-28, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, NY." Read full press release >>

March 18, 2010 Birdair, Inc. Awarded Haddad Riverfront Park Contract – Fabric Membrane Canopies to Shelter West Virginia Park's Stage, Seating and Pavilion

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has been awarded the design-build contract to supply roof and facade cladding systems for the Haddad Riverfront Park's new development in Charleston, WV.

Birdair's contributions to the project include a retractable fabric canopy over the park's existing seating area, a steel and fabric roof for the park's new permanent stage and a canopy covering a new pavilion overlooking the Kanawha River." Read full press release >>

March 16, 2010 Birdair, Inc. to Sponsor University of Buffalo Lecture by Award-Winning Architect – Fourth Annual Birdair Lecture to Feature Architect Diebedo Francis Kere

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, is sponsoring an architectural lecture by world-renowned architect Diebedo Francis Kere at the University of Buffalo (UB) School of Architecture and Planning on March 26, 2010.

The 2010 Birdair lecture will be held at 301 Crosby Hall on the UB's South Campus at 5:30 p.m. The annual lecture is sponsored by Birdair to honor Walter Bird, founder of Birdair and former UB instructor." Read full press release >>

February 5, 2010 Canopy System from Birdair, Inc. Shades New Addition to Aquarium of the Pacific – Southern California Aquarium Benefits from Tensioned Membrane Roofing; Achieves LEED® Platinum Certification

"The Aquarium of the Pacific – Southern California's largest aquarium and the fourth largest in the nation – now benefits from a tensioned membrane canopy system designed, engineered and installed by Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world.

As part of a 2008 expansion effort, the aquarium added a new classroom and outdoor exhibition area. Birdair served as roofing sub-contractor for the project, providing a cost-effective and energy saving canopy system that shades the outdoor exhibition space. Approximately 2,018 square feet of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fabric membrane forms the canopy, installed as a linked Quasar Modular Unit System. Birdair additionally provided pre-drilled electrical access and custom plates for attachment of solar panels to the membrane's exterior." Read full press release >>

January 25, 2010 Birdair, Inc. to Attend Stadium Managers Association Annual Seminar

"Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, will participate in the 36th annual Stadium Managers Association (SMA) Seminar in Orlando, FL, February 7-11, 2010.

As an organization, the SMA functions as the primary industry resource for facility managers and leading suppliers in the stadium industry. In turn, the annual SMA Seminar features first-hand reviews and updates on industry events, facilities and renovations, and is the only annual industry seminar focused exclusively on stadium concerns at a leadership level." Read full press release >>

January 11, 2010 Birdair, Inc. Project Wins International Award – Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Named Winner in the International Category of the Steel Construction Design Awards by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction

"The newly constructed Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, featuring a tensioned membrane roofing system from Birdair, Inc., the leading specialty contractor of lightweight long-span roofing systems and tensile structures throughout the world, has received an award from the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) in the International category of Steel Construction Design.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is one of four primary stadiums slated to host the 2010 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup beginning in June 2010. As roofing sub-contractor for the 50,000-seat venue, Birdair's project role included designing, engineering and constructing the structure's tensile roofing system, as well as erecting 2,400 metric tonnes of roof girders." Read full press release >>

News Archives: 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007