A Temporary Advantage

Effective overlay planning and implementation are central to the delivery of major sports events from the Olympic Games to city centre motor racing. Andy Stevens looks at the latest development in design, practicality and cost-effectiveness of the temporary structures which enable host venues to expand to major events to world-class standards.

Stevens, Andy (2009) A Temporary Advantage. Sport Business International. Issue 151, November, pp42-44.

Shaping up to the 21st Century

From the Middle East to Middle America the sharpest minds in design and engineering are creating a new generation of facilities which will shape the way sport is viewed and played for decades to come. In this feature Andy Stevens highlights a selection of stadia, arena[s] and training facilities around the world which push the boundaries of innovation, creativity and engineering excellence to deliver the ultimate sporting experience while meeting critical cost and environmental criteria.

Source: Stevens, Andy (2009) Shaping up to the 21st Century. SportBusiness International. Issue 152. September, pp34-36.

Stadia & Arenas: Advanced Commercial Strategies

It seems obvious; invest in a venue capable of hosting multiple sports events, concerts and shows and gain a welcome boost tooperating profits. But, did you know that for many venues margins on non-core activities are paper thin and, unless executed well, a multi-purpose strategy can end up costing not making money? The reasons and the solutions are presented in this new report from SportBusiness. Stadia and Arenas II: Advanced Commercial Strategies is your guide to making your venue investment pay off. The past few years have seen unprecedented sums going into new or upgraded stadia and arenas and sports clubs and teams have grown more adept at maximising ticket and other matchday revenues.

There are more opportunities open to sports organisations to secure sponsors and boost hospitality sales through new venue developments. This can fund building projects and go a long way to offsetting the shorter operating life that modern sports facilities suffer.

Reference: Stevens, Andy (2009) Stadia and Arenas: Advanced Commercial Strategies. London: SportBusiness Group.