124-006 METS ON THE MOVE
Feature-writer Simon Waterman outlines how New York City's development of its sporting venues continues to gain momentum with the construction of a new stadium for the Mets baseball team.

124-014 GROUND FORCE
Feature-writer Steve Menary reports on the latest redevelopment at the world-famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) — one of the world’s mega stadia!

124-020 EYES DOWN
Feature-writer Guy Oldenkotte discusses the current status of New Zealand’s winning bid to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

124-024 ONE GIANT STEP
Feature-writer Kevin N. Kovalycsik takes a look at the proposed new joint home for the New York Jets and Giants.

124-032 BRAVE NEW WORLD
Feature-writer Darryll Adler investigates the potential new revenue opportunities opening up to sports venues.

124-040 STANDING OUT
Feature-writer Steve Menary analyses the numerous stadia around the world that do not comply with the ‘norm’ of having a four-sided venue.

124-046 SWEET SPOT
Ian Spangler reports from Australia on architectural firm Peddle Thorp and some of their most prestigious sports and arena projects to date.

124-052 FRESH APPROACH
Big Ass Fans offer a cost-effective solution to stadium owners’ air circulation problems with the latest ceiling fan technology.

124-054 VIRTUAL BUILDING
ArupSport, together with Gehry Technologies and CenitDesktop, are launching a new consultancy service designed to reduce the number of unknowns in a projects lifecycle.

124-060 ALL FIRED UP
Andrew Leeson of Rossetti Architecture describes their design for the new Bridgeview Stadium in Chicago, USA, and how it will act as a catalyst for growth in the region.

124-066 SAFE & SECURE
Steve Traiman illustrates the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s initiatives to help facilities upgrade their security and disaster preparedness through the ViSAT programme compiled with IAAM.

124-072 THE FUTURE OF PREMIUM SEATING
The Annual Association of Luxury Suite Directors (ALSD) conference and trade show addresses all issues relating to the ever-changing premium seat market, as John Fischer explains.

124-076 OLYMPIC TRADE
The ISFE-China 2006 conference and trade show is set to highlight Olympic business opportunities in the lead up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

124-078 TEAM SPIRIT
One of the world’s largest gatherings of sports-event industry professionals is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, NV, USA, later this year — here we find out who should attend and why.

124-082 INFORMED CHOICE
Justin D. Ungerboeck of Ungerboeck Systems International (USI) outlines how to set about sourcing the right event business management software solution for your venue.

124-088 ICE MAGIC
Finnish company, Hoccy Hall, discusses their basic ice arena concept, utilising the Debrecen Ice Arena as a case study of their work.

124-092 EURO POP
Polytan’s artificial turf installation at Redbull Arena in Austria will soon achieve a first for Europe, with Redbull Salzburg having secured a place in the European soccer tournament next season.

124-096 THE REINFORCER
GreenFields illustrates their Xtragrass system — a solution that combines artificial and natural grass — which has recently been installed at the new Ricoh Arena in Coventry, UK.

124-100 DREAM MACHINE
GreensGroomer introduces their turf-conditioning equipment to the synthetic turf industry — a sector they have been working in successfully for the last five years.

124-104 DAYDREAM ARENA
Philip Buell of Nussli International illustrates the adidas World of Football temporary stadium that they have erected for the FIFA World Cup in Germany, along with further temporary structures for the event.

124-108 ACCESS GOES MOBILE
Ticketcorner announces a breakthrough in new ticket media, in the form of their Ticketcorner Easy Access application, which is a fully mobile solution.

124-112 NEWS & EVENTS
Keeping you updated with all the latest news and events from the international world of sports and entertainment facilities.

124-122 AD INDEX & NEXT ISSUE