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When an innovative cladding material is essential to a design, the design and installation process is likely to be complex. For the Forsyth Barr Stadium project, an expert in the field took the process from start to completion.

International company Vector Foiltec designed, supplied and installed the Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) roof and facade cladding for the stadium. Director Angus Macleod says there were many challenges in the leading-edge project.

"These included technical issues such as how best to apply ETFE to a roof with such a large span, and ensuring effective light transmission to optimise grass growth.

"Then there were the practical aspects such as establishing work sequences with the head contractor, co-ordinating the fabrication requirements with the steel shop drawings, as well as managing detailing and production teams in places as far afield as London, Bremen and Beijing."

Macleod says Vector Foiltec has worked with the ultra-light, wind resistant, rain-proof, earthquake-safe and highly flexible material on several projects throughout Australasia and the world.

"These include the Beijing National Aquatics Centre or Beijing Watercube and the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Centre in Kazakhstan. Projects closer to home include the entry dome at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, the Waitomo Caves Visitors Centre and Eden Park Stadium."

For further information, contact Vector Foiltec, phone (09) 815 6259. Web: www.vector-foiltec.com

Story by: Trendsideas