by Terry Coffey | May 26, 2021 | Gym Equipment
The secret to a successful gymnasium construction project is proper and early planning. While this has always been true, it is especially so now with larger, multi-function facilities being built. One particular area where early gym planning has become more crucial is...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 30, 2021 | Gym Equipment
We regret that, due to unforeseen circumstances, our “Engineering Value” livestream scheduled for May 3 at 3 p.m. Eastern has been postponed. We are working on scheduling a new date and time, and will make that information available as soon as possible....
by Terry Coffey | Apr 28, 2021 | Gym Equipment
Architects and general contractors know at the very beginning of a project if it will include a gymnasium. And yet quite often equipment manufacturers are not consulted until the design is completed and put out for bid. This disconnect can lead to inadequate...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 7, 2021 | Gym Equipment
As more gymnasiums are being turned into multi-use and multi-sport facilities, the more important it becomes to use ceiling-suspended equipment that folds up and out of the way. And that, in turn, places more importance of the role of the control system. The...
by Terry Coffey | Mar 25, 2021 | Gym Equipment
In late January, we reported that an international steel shortage was beginning to impact production at Draper and other U.S. companies. Although there is still uncertainty about global steel demand exceeding supply, we believe the worst is behind us and we have...
by Terry Coffey | Mar 24, 2021 | Draper Updates, Gym Equipment
The construction of a 100,000 square foot athletics, recreation, wellness and health science complex at Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania, was in serious danger of suffering project delays due to gym safety concerns. Could the gym control system help? The...