All work and no play? Not a Chance!

Skydome Toronto Ontario
Croke Park Dublin Ireland EFCO has been all around the world providing contractors with the necessary tools for building stadiums.

> As one looks across the landscape of the world today, one will find many cultural and social differences from place to place that distinguish these locales as unique. Everything from food, music, art, and language, as well as many other characteristics creates the fabric by which history and traditions are developed. While there are differences from place to place, there are some areas of congruence in this evolving world economy. One of those is our global zest to enjoy the fruits of our labor. In other words: Playtime.

Construction Boom
This dynamic has led the recent boom in the construction of resorts, hotels, and casinos. It has also created a huge increase in the building of high-rise condominium developments in tourist locations that are marketed as second or vacation homes. EFCO® is proud to be part of this growth. With the introduction of the EFCO POWER TOWER® Self Climbing form system to the high-rise market in the last three years, EFCO has provided an efficient and reliable tool to contractors who build these types of structures. Casino and resort projects in Las Vegas like Trump Tower and MGM’s Project City Center; Condo projects in Hawaii with Ko’olani II and Capital Place; in Miami with Capform and Jam Shell/Baker have all utilized and reaped the benefits from this innovative system.

Growing Markets
Other markets like Chicago, Minneapolis, Calgary, Seattle, San Francisco and others have also used POWER TOWER to support the hospitality and condo growth in their specific markets. As POWER TOWER moves across the oceans, EFCO is confident that similar results can be achieved in fast growing areas like Macau, Dubai, and many other international cities.

One Solution
With the introduction of the new EFCO DECK shoring system, EFCO continues to strive to become a true single source solution to the high-rise hotel-condo-casino-resort marketplace.

Favorite Pastimes
Another facet of society that has become an integral part of people’s leisure lives is sports and recreation. The growth in this industry has been consistently strong for decades and has provided many opportunities for growth in the construction industry. Many may wonder where all of this growth comes from? Put simply, it is the everyday fan that fuels this engine. People identify with specific teams whether that is due to the city they live in, the college they attended, or even the color of their uniforms. A sporting event is a place for a family getaway and creates many long lasting memories. EFCO has been a part of this growth, most recently on the new stadium project for the Indianapolis Colts.

Unmatched Performance
EFCO has partnered with many contractors to build sports stadiums and arenas. A few examples are Qwest Field in Seattle, Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, and Toronto’s Sky Dome now known as the Rogers Center. Over EFCO’s 72 years in business, the number of stadiums and arenas EFCO has been involved in has led to a reputation in the industry that only comes with a high level of experience and solid performance.

Part of the Team
EFCO would like to recognize in this edition of FORM MARKS those contractors who utilize EFCO and the products we make available to construct the buildings that provide so much enjoyment to the masses. So whether it is a quiet beach, warm sand, and crystal blue water; flashing lights, one-armed bandits, and 24 hour adrenaline; or a super charged sporting event, EFCO is proud of being a small part of the process that allows people to recharge their batteries, get some R & R, and enjoy some playtime.

By Jeff Hartman, V.P. West Region