by Neal Turner | Oct 21, 2011 | From the Field, Gym Equipment
Draper recently had the opportunity to work with a local dealer to assist the University of Colorado’s Coors Events Center with “updating” their basketball backstops. This 11,000 seat arena was opened in 1979 and is the home of the Buffalo’s basketball and volleyball...
by Jentry Wittkamper | Sep 27, 2011 | Gym Equipment, International Update
We just completed an interesting project in Iraq earlier this summer that included a gymnasium full of Draper equipment. I have invited Nate LaMar to share the story of this project. I am looking forward to introducing you to other members of our international sales...
by Neal Turner | Sep 20, 2011 | Gym Equipment
With the steep decline in school construction over the past few years, we are seeing gym equipment history repeat itself. As the market has declined, we are seeing a few gym equipment manufacturers try to increase their area of coverage by bidding jobs direct to...
by Chris Broome | Sep 2, 2011 | Architecture/Green Building, Gym Equipment
Publishers note: This post is being republished to correct a broken link Here’s an interesting article from Athletic Business regarding the Putney School Fieldhouse in Vermont. This project achieved LEED Platinum status, and is the first secondary school building to...
by Neal Turner | Aug 4, 2011 | Gym Equipment
As specifiers, facility planners or owners, there are many details that need to be addressed when developing specifications for a new school, recreational facility, family life center or other facility with a gymnasium. One detail that is often overlooked is which...